Author: Jenny Mason
Publisher: Children's Press
ISBN: 9780531227596
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Introduces the reader on how to save electricity"--
10 Things You Can Do to Save Electricity (Rookie Star: Make a Difference)
Author: Jenny Mason
Publisher: Children's Press
ISBN: 9780531227596
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Introduces the reader on how to save electricity"--
Publisher: Children's Press
ISBN: 9780531227596
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Introduces the reader on how to save electricity"--
Energy Savers
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Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Provides consumers with home energy and money savings tips such as insulation, weatherization, heating, cooling, water heating, energy efficient windows, landscaping, lighting, and energy efficient appliances.
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Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Provides consumers with home energy and money savings tips such as insulation, weatherization, heating, cooling, water heating, energy efficient windows, landscaping, lighting, and energy efficient appliances.
How To Save Our Planet
Author: Mark A. Maslin
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0241472539
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
'Punchy and to the point. No beating around the bush. This brilliant book contains all the information we need to have in our back pocket in order to move forward' Christiana Figueres, Former Executive Secretary UN Climate Change Convention 'Amazing book' Chris Evans, Virgin Radio Breakfast Show 'Everyone should have this book' Rick Edwards, BBC Radio 5 Live 'A timely and important book, not only laying out the facts...but suggesting real solutions to the challenges facing us' Professor Alice Roberts, Anatomist, Professor of Public Engagement in Science, University of Birmingham _________________________ How can we save our planet and survive the 21st century? How can you argue with deniers? How can we create positive change in the midst of the climate crisis? Professor Mark Maslin has the key facts that we need to protect our future. Global awareness of climate change is growing rapidly. Science has proven that our planet and species are facing a massive environmental crisis. How to Save Our Planet is a call to action, guaranteed to equip everyone with the knowledge needed to make change. Be under no illusion the challenges of the twenty-first century are immense. We need to deal with: climate change, environmental destruction, global poverty and ensure everyone's security. We have the technology. We have the resources. We have the money. We have the scientists, the entrepreneurs and the innovators. We lack the politics and policies to make your vision of a better world happen. So we need a plan to save our planet... How to Save Our Planet is your handbook of how we together can save our precious planet. From the history of our planet and species, to the potential of individuals and our power to create a better future, Maslin inspires optimism in these bleak times. We stand at the precipice. The future of our planet is in our hands. It's time to face the facts and save our planet from, and for, ourselves. _________________________ 'A handbook of clearly established, authoritative facts and figures about the terrible toll we as humans have taken of our planet, plus ways in which we can lessen the impact. For laypeople like me, who can see what is happening but haven't always got the precise statistics to hand, it's hugely valuable' John Simpson CBE, BBC World Affairs Editor, Broadcaster, Author & Columnist 'Saving the world is no small thing, but picking up this book's a good start' Paris Lees, Contributing Editor at British Vogue, campaigner 'I love it. My kids love it' Chris Evans, Virgin Radio Breakfast Show 'A no-nonsense crib sheet on the state of the world and how to help it' The I Newspaper
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0241472539
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
'Punchy and to the point. No beating around the bush. This brilliant book contains all the information we need to have in our back pocket in order to move forward' Christiana Figueres, Former Executive Secretary UN Climate Change Convention 'Amazing book' Chris Evans, Virgin Radio Breakfast Show 'Everyone should have this book' Rick Edwards, BBC Radio 5 Live 'A timely and important book, not only laying out the facts...but suggesting real solutions to the challenges facing us' Professor Alice Roberts, Anatomist, Professor of Public Engagement in Science, University of Birmingham _________________________ How can we save our planet and survive the 21st century? How can you argue with deniers? How can we create positive change in the midst of the climate crisis? Professor Mark Maslin has the key facts that we need to protect our future. Global awareness of climate change is growing rapidly. Science has proven that our planet and species are facing a massive environmental crisis. How to Save Our Planet is a call to action, guaranteed to equip everyone with the knowledge needed to make change. Be under no illusion the challenges of the twenty-first century are immense. We need to deal with: climate change, environmental destruction, global poverty and ensure everyone's security. We have the technology. We have the resources. We have the money. We have the scientists, the entrepreneurs and the innovators. We lack the politics and policies to make your vision of a better world happen. So we need a plan to save our planet... How to Save Our Planet is your handbook of how we together can save our precious planet. From the history of our planet and species, to the potential of individuals and our power to create a better future, Maslin inspires optimism in these bleak times. We stand at the precipice. The future of our planet is in our hands. It's time to face the facts and save our planet from, and for, ourselves. _________________________ 'A handbook of clearly established, authoritative facts and figures about the terrible toll we as humans have taken of our planet, plus ways in which we can lessen the impact. For laypeople like me, who can see what is happening but haven't always got the precise statistics to hand, it's hugely valuable' John Simpson CBE, BBC World Affairs Editor, Broadcaster, Author & Columnist 'Saving the world is no small thing, but picking up this book's a good start' Paris Lees, Contributing Editor at British Vogue, campaigner 'I love it. My kids love it' Chris Evans, Virgin Radio Breakfast Show 'A no-nonsense crib sheet on the state of the world and how to help it' The I Newspaper
How to Avoid a Climate Disaster
Author: Bill Gates
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0385546149
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 201
Book Description
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • In this urgent, authoritative book, Bill Gates sets out a wide-ranging, practical—and accessible—plan for how the world can get to zero greenhouse gas emissions in time to avoid a climate catastrophe. Bill Gates has spent a decade investigating the causes and effects of climate change. With the help of experts in the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, political science, and finance, he has focused on what must be done in order to stop the planet's slide to certain environmental disaster. In this book, he not only explains why we need to work toward net-zero emissions of greenhouse gases, but also details what we need to do to achieve this profoundly important goal. He gives us a clear-eyed description of the challenges we face. Drawing on his understanding of innovation and what it takes to get new ideas into the market, he describes the areas in which technology is already helping to reduce emissions, where and how the current technology can be made to function more effectively, where breakthrough technologies are needed, and who is working on these essential innovations. Finally, he lays out a concrete, practical plan for achieving the goal of zero emissions—suggesting not only policies that governments should adopt, but what we as individuals can do to keep our government, our employers, and ourselves accountable in this crucial enterprise. As Bill Gates makes clear, achieving zero emissions will not be simple or easy to do, but if we follow the plan he sets out here, it is a goal firmly within our reach.
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0385546149
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 201
Book Description
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • In this urgent, authoritative book, Bill Gates sets out a wide-ranging, practical—and accessible—plan for how the world can get to zero greenhouse gas emissions in time to avoid a climate catastrophe. Bill Gates has spent a decade investigating the causes and effects of climate change. With the help of experts in the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, political science, and finance, he has focused on what must be done in order to stop the planet's slide to certain environmental disaster. In this book, he not only explains why we need to work toward net-zero emissions of greenhouse gases, but also details what we need to do to achieve this profoundly important goal. He gives us a clear-eyed description of the challenges we face. Drawing on his understanding of innovation and what it takes to get new ideas into the market, he describes the areas in which technology is already helping to reduce emissions, where and how the current technology can be made to function more effectively, where breakthrough technologies are needed, and who is working on these essential innovations. Finally, he lays out a concrete, practical plan for achieving the goal of zero emissions—suggesting not only policies that governments should adopt, but what we as individuals can do to keep our government, our employers, and ourselves accountable in this crucial enterprise. As Bill Gates makes clear, achieving zero emissions will not be simple or easy to do, but if we follow the plan he sets out here, it is a goal firmly within our reach.
30 SIMPLE ENERGY THINGS YOU CAN DO TO SAVE THE EARTH
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Languages : en
Pages : 68
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Energy and Civilization
Author: Vaclav Smil
Publisher: MIT Press
ISBN: 0262536161
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 564
Book Description
A comprehensive account of how energy has shaped society throughout history, from pre-agricultural foraging societies through today's fossil fuel–driven civilization. "I wait for new Smil books the way some people wait for the next 'Star Wars' movie. In his latest book, Energy and Civilization: A History, he goes deep and broad to explain how innovations in humans' ability to turn energy into heat, light, and motion have been a driving force behind our cultural and economic progress over the past 10,000 years. —Bill Gates, Gates Notes, Best Books of the Year Energy is the only universal currency; it is necessary for getting anything done. The conversion of energy on Earth ranges from terra-forming forces of plate tectonics to cumulative erosive effects of raindrops. Life on Earth depends on the photosynthetic conversion of solar energy into plant biomass. Humans have come to rely on many more energy flows—ranging from fossil fuels to photovoltaic generation of electricity—for their civilized existence. In this monumental history, Vaclav Smil provides a comprehensive account of how energy has shaped society, from pre-agricultural foraging societies through today's fossil fuel–driven civilization. Humans are the only species that can systematically harness energies outside their bodies, using the power of their intellect and an enormous variety of artifacts—from the simplest tools to internal combustion engines and nuclear reactors. The epochal transition to fossil fuels affected everything: agriculture, industry, transportation, weapons, communication, economics, urbanization, quality of life, politics, and the environment. Smil describes humanity's energy eras in panoramic and interdisciplinary fashion, offering readers a magisterial overview. This book is an extensively updated and expanded version of Smil's Energy in World History (1994). Smil has incorporated an enormous amount of new material, reflecting the dramatic developments in energy studies over the last two decades and his own research over that time.
Publisher: MIT Press
ISBN: 0262536161
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 564
Book Description
A comprehensive account of how energy has shaped society throughout history, from pre-agricultural foraging societies through today's fossil fuel–driven civilization. "I wait for new Smil books the way some people wait for the next 'Star Wars' movie. In his latest book, Energy and Civilization: A History, he goes deep and broad to explain how innovations in humans' ability to turn energy into heat, light, and motion have been a driving force behind our cultural and economic progress over the past 10,000 years. —Bill Gates, Gates Notes, Best Books of the Year Energy is the only universal currency; it is necessary for getting anything done. The conversion of energy on Earth ranges from terra-forming forces of plate tectonics to cumulative erosive effects of raindrops. Life on Earth depends on the photosynthetic conversion of solar energy into plant biomass. Humans have come to rely on many more energy flows—ranging from fossil fuels to photovoltaic generation of electricity—for their civilized existence. In this monumental history, Vaclav Smil provides a comprehensive account of how energy has shaped society, from pre-agricultural foraging societies through today's fossil fuel–driven civilization. Humans are the only species that can systematically harness energies outside their bodies, using the power of their intellect and an enormous variety of artifacts—from the simplest tools to internal combustion engines and nuclear reactors. The epochal transition to fossil fuels affected everything: agriculture, industry, transportation, weapons, communication, economics, urbanization, quality of life, politics, and the environment. Smil describes humanity's energy eras in panoramic and interdisciplinary fashion, offering readers a magisterial overview. This book is an extensively updated and expanded version of Smil's Energy in World History (1994). Smil has incorporated an enormous amount of new material, reflecting the dramatic developments in energy studies over the last two decades and his own research over that time.
10 Things I Can Do to Help My World
Author: Melanie Walsh
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
ISBN: 9780763641443
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Examines easy ways to reuse items and why it's important to do so.
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
ISBN: 9780763641443
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Examines easy ways to reuse items and why it's important to do so.
10 Things You Can Do to Save Electricity
Author: Jenny Mason (Children's author)
Publisher: Children's Press
ISBN: 9780531226537
Category : Electric power
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Rookie Star(tm)--Make a Difference Make a Difference is a super fun science series focused on how ordinary kids can have a positive impact on the world around them. From protecting animals to saving water, each book offers 10 interesting and easy tips that get kids ready--and willing--to take action. Save Electricity: The amount of solar energy that shines on Earth's surface in one minute is enough to power the whole world for a year. 10 creative "take action" tips are easy for kids to implement 10 sidebars offer supplemental information and scientific data related to each tip Conservation in action offers a look at kids who are making a difference A detailed infographic offers an in-depth visual take on the topic Glossary with pictures www.factsfornow.scholastic.com See page 1 for more information.
Publisher: Children's Press
ISBN: 9780531226537
Category : Electric power
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Rookie Star(tm)--Make a Difference Make a Difference is a super fun science series focused on how ordinary kids can have a positive impact on the world around them. From protecting animals to saving water, each book offers 10 interesting and easy tips that get kids ready--and willing--to take action. Save Electricity: The amount of solar energy that shines on Earth's surface in one minute is enough to power the whole world for a year. 10 creative "take action" tips are easy for kids to implement 10 sidebars offer supplemental information and scientific data related to each tip Conservation in action offers a look at kids who are making a difference A detailed infographic offers an in-depth visual take on the topic Glossary with pictures www.factsfornow.scholastic.com See page 1 for more information.
Turbo-Mom's Guide to Saving Money Without Wasting Time
Author: Kristin Delfau
Publisher: Aji Publishing
ISBN: 0979478138
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
Delfau provides well-researched straightforward advice and guidance on insurance, taxes, and investments direct from the tax and financial professionals.
Publisher: Aji Publishing
ISBN: 0979478138
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
Delfau provides well-researched straightforward advice and guidance on insurance, taxes, and investments direct from the tax and financial professionals.
How to Reduce Energy Costs in Your Building
Author: DIANE Publishing Company
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 0788145479
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 59
Book Description
Energy conservation can save you thousands of dollars -- every year! In many cases the things you need to do are very simple and take very little time. This report describes many ways that you can save energy dollars. Contents: how much energy do you use? how much are you paying for it? take a close look at your building; lighting; envelope; hot water; HVAC (heating, ventilating, air conditioning); machines; operation and maintenance: what to do, when; if you use a lot of electricity; your guide to investing in energy conservation; when you're building or adding on; and energy use/cost record. Illustrated.
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 0788145479
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 59
Book Description
Energy conservation can save you thousands of dollars -- every year! In many cases the things you need to do are very simple and take very little time. This report describes many ways that you can save energy dollars. Contents: how much energy do you use? how much are you paying for it? take a close look at your building; lighting; envelope; hot water; HVAC (heating, ventilating, air conditioning); machines; operation and maintenance: what to do, when; if you use a lot of electricity; your guide to investing in energy conservation; when you're building or adding on; and energy use/cost record. Illustrated.