Living With the Planet: Making a Difference in a Time of Climate Change - Couverture souple

Von Ruhland, Catherine

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0825462517 ISBN 13 : 9780825462511

Editeur : Lion Pub, 2009

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Today there is near universal acceptance that unless we as a global community make drastic changes to our wasteful, polluting lifestyles, our children will not have much of a future. But while 'Going Green', buying organic and fairtrade products, flying less and walking more are all valuable individual actions, it is important to keep sight of the big picture: our role of coexistence alongside the other people, flora and fauna with whom we share this Earth. Living with the Planet takes a step back from the immediate, local matters to remind us of our global interconnectedness. Beginning with an overview of the Earth, its atmosphere and oceans, Catherine von Ruhland takes a detailed look at each continent, covering pertinent issues such as global warming, deforestation, resource exploitation and threatened wildlife. A 'Taking Action' section at the end of each chapter offers a wealth of suggestions for what we can do to make a positive difference. This book is a vital read for anyone who wants to learn more about the state of our world and the already visible effects of climate change. Complete with colour illustrations throughout, it offers an informative, accessible and practical introduction to today's most pressing environmental concerns, reminding us how to live with the planet, not against it. 'We are rational creatures, replete with scientific knowledge, fully capable of controlling our own numbers and our footprint upon the world, and of creating an environment that can be sustained indefinitely. Are we wise enough to use these powers of reason before it is too late and before our accompanying vices of greed and stupidity ensure that ours is the most serious species failure in planetary history? The answer is up to each of us.' from the Foreword by Peter Wadhams, Professor of Ocean Physics at the University of Cambridge. An accessible introduction to today's most pressing environmental issues, Living with the Planet includes: Background information on the Earth, its atmosphere and oceans A continent-by-continent look at the effects of climate change. Suggestions for steps we can take to make a positive difference. Boxed texts detailing the lives of notable environmentalists, success stories of once-threatened species and important background information. Full-colour illustrations and maps

Biographie de l'auteur

Catherine von Ruhland has been a journalist and writer, especially on green issues, for over 20 years and has worked on the editorial teams of Tear Fund and HarperCollins. She has contributed to many magazines and newspapers including The Church Times and Third Way. She has also featured on BBC national radio including spots on Woman's Hour, The Jeremy Vine Show and World Service.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Lion Pub
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0825462517
• ISBN 13: 9780825462511
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 224
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible