Author: B. C. Wolverton
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Growing Clean Water
Author: B. C. Wolverton
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Fresh Air, Clean Water
Author: Megan Clendenan
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
ISBN: 1459826817
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 135
Book Description
Everyone depends on clean air to breathe, safe water to drink and healthy soil for growing food. But what if your drinking water is dangerous, your air is polluted and your soil is toxic? What can you do about that? Do you have the right to demand change? Fresh Air, Clean Water: Defending Our Right to a Healthy Environment explores the connections between our environment and our health, and why the right to live in a healthy environment should be protected as a human right. The book features profiles of kids around the world who are taking action and important environmental rights court cases. Hear the powerful stories of those fighting for change. The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
ISBN: 1459826817
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 135
Book Description
Everyone depends on clean air to breathe, safe water to drink and healthy soil for growing food. But what if your drinking water is dangerous, your air is polluted and your soil is toxic? What can you do about that? Do you have the right to demand change? Fresh Air, Clean Water: Defending Our Right to a Healthy Environment explores the connections between our environment and our health, and why the right to live in a healthy environment should be protected as a human right. The book features profiles of kids around the world who are taking action and important environmental rights court cases. Hear the powerful stories of those fighting for change. The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
Challenges and Opportunities in the Hydrologic Sciences
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309222869
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
New research opportunities to advance hydrologic sciences promise a better understanding of the role of water in the Earth system that could help improve human welfare and the health of the environment. Reaching this understanding will require both exploratory research to better understand how the natural environment functions, and problem-driven research, to meet needs such as flood protection, supply of drinking water, irrigation, and water pollution. Collaboration among hydrologists, engineers, and scientists in other disciplines will be central to meeting the interdisciplinary research challenges outline in this report. New technological capabilities in remote sensing, chemical analysis, computation, and hydrologic modeling will help scientists leverage new research opportunities.
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309222869
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
New research opportunities to advance hydrologic sciences promise a better understanding of the role of water in the Earth system that could help improve human welfare and the health of the environment. Reaching this understanding will require both exploratory research to better understand how the natural environment functions, and problem-driven research, to meet needs such as flood protection, supply of drinking water, irrigation, and water pollution. Collaboration among hydrologists, engineers, and scientists in other disciplines will be central to meeting the interdisciplinary research challenges outline in this report. New technological capabilities in remote sensing, chemical analysis, computation, and hydrologic modeling will help scientists leverage new research opportunities.
Water 4.0
Author: David Sedlak
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 030017649X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
The little-known story of the systems that bring us our drinking water, how they were developed, the problems they are facing, and how they will be reinvented in the near future
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 030017649X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
The little-known story of the systems that bring us our drinking water, how they were developed, the problems they are facing, and how they will be reinvented in the near future
The Worth of Water
Author: Gary White
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593189973
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
From the founders of nonprofits Water.org & WaterEquity Gary White and Matt Damon, the incredible true story of two unlikely allies on a mission to end the global water crisis for good On any given morning, you might wake up and shower with water, make your coffee with water, flush your toilet with water—and think nothing of it. But around the world, more than three-quarters of a billion people can’t do any of that—because they have no clean water source near their homes. And 1.7 billion don’t have access to a toilet. This crisis affects a third of the people on the planet. It keeps kids out of school and women out of work. It traps people in extreme poverty. It spreads disease. It’s also solvable. That conviction is what brought together movie actor Matt Damon and water expert and engineer Gary White. They spent years getting the answer wrong, then halfway right, then almost right. Over time, they and their organization, Water.org, have found an approach that works. Working with partners across East Africa, Latin America, South Asia, and Southeast Asia, they’ve helped over 40 million people access water and/or sanitation. In The Worth of Water, Gary and Matt take us along on the journey—telling stories as they uncover insights, try out new ideas, and travel between the communities they serve and the halls of power where decisions get made. With humor and humility, they illuminate the challenges of launching a brand-new model with extremely high stakes: better health and greater prosperity for people allover the world. The Worth of Water invites us to become a part of this effort—to match hope with resources, to empower families and communities, and to end the global water crisis for good. All the authors’ proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to Water.org.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593189973
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
From the founders of nonprofits Water.org & WaterEquity Gary White and Matt Damon, the incredible true story of two unlikely allies on a mission to end the global water crisis for good On any given morning, you might wake up and shower with water, make your coffee with water, flush your toilet with water—and think nothing of it. But around the world, more than three-quarters of a billion people can’t do any of that—because they have no clean water source near their homes. And 1.7 billion don’t have access to a toilet. This crisis affects a third of the people on the planet. It keeps kids out of school and women out of work. It traps people in extreme poverty. It spreads disease. It’s also solvable. That conviction is what brought together movie actor Matt Damon and water expert and engineer Gary White. They spent years getting the answer wrong, then halfway right, then almost right. Over time, they and their organization, Water.org, have found an approach that works. Working with partners across East Africa, Latin America, South Asia, and Southeast Asia, they’ve helped over 40 million people access water and/or sanitation. In The Worth of Water, Gary and Matt take us along on the journey—telling stories as they uncover insights, try out new ideas, and travel between the communities they serve and the halls of power where decisions get made. With humor and humility, they illuminate the challenges of launching a brand-new model with extremely high stakes: better health and greater prosperity for people allover the world. The Worth of Water invites us to become a part of this effort—to match hope with resources, to empower families and communities, and to end the global water crisis for good. All the authors’ proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to Water.org.
Growing Good Food
Author: Anne Flounders
Publisher: Red Chair Press
ISBN: 1939656508
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Have you thought about where your food comes from? Do you know the difference between organic and nonorganic foods, and is organic always a more healthful choice? Some farmers have opened their farms to the local community to help grow and pick crops. In this book, you'll read why community-supported agriculture is growing fast and how the choices you make at the grocery store can make a big difference in Earth's health as well as your own. Book features: Table of Contents; Glossary; For More Information including books and web sites; Index; photos and captions; charts and graphs; source notes.
Publisher: Red Chair Press
ISBN: 1939656508
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Have you thought about where your food comes from? Do you know the difference between organic and nonorganic foods, and is organic always a more healthful choice? Some farmers have opened their farms to the local community to help grow and pick crops. In this book, you'll read why community-supported agriculture is growing fast and how the choices you make at the grocery store can make a big difference in Earth's health as well as your own. Book features: Table of Contents; Glossary; For More Information including books and web sites; Index; photos and captions; charts and graphs; source notes.
Science in Society 65
Author: Dr. Mae-Wan Ho
Publisher: Institute of Science in Soc
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
In this issue: From the Editors - Age of Oil Ending? | Plastic Hazards in Our Oceans | 100 % Renewables | Freeing the World from GMOs | Save our seeds | Rethinking health | Sustainable World | SiS Review & Essay | Technology Watch
Publisher: Institute of Science in Soc
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
In this issue: From the Editors - Age of Oil Ending? | Plastic Hazards in Our Oceans | 100 % Renewables | Freeing the World from GMOs | Save our seeds | Rethinking health | Sustainable World | SiS Review & Essay | Technology Watch
Whiteman
Author: Liz Darhansoff
Publisher: HMH
ISBN: 0547350783
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 293
Book Description
In this “powerful debut novel,” an American relief worker falls in love with the Ivory Coast as the country descends into civil war (St. Louis Post-Dispatch). In an Ivory Coast village where Christians and Muslims are squaring off for war, against a backdrop of bloody conflict and vibrant African life, Jack Diaz—an American relief worker—and Mamadou, his village guardian, learn that hate knows no color and that true heroism waits where we least expect it. During lulls in the violence, Jack learns the cycles of Africa—of hunting in the rain forest, cultivating the yam, and navigating the nuances of the language; of witchcraft, storytelling, and chivalry. Despite the omnipresence of AIDS, he courts a stunning Peul girl, meets his neighbor’s wife in the darkened forest, and desperately pursues the village flirt. Still, Jack spends many nights alone in his hut, longing for love in a place where his skin color excludes him. Brimming with dangerous passions and the pressures of life in a time of war, Whiteman is a stunning debut and a tale of desire, isolation, humor, action, and fear.
Publisher: HMH
ISBN: 0547350783
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 293
Book Description
In this “powerful debut novel,” an American relief worker falls in love with the Ivory Coast as the country descends into civil war (St. Louis Post-Dispatch). In an Ivory Coast village where Christians and Muslims are squaring off for war, against a backdrop of bloody conflict and vibrant African life, Jack Diaz—an American relief worker—and Mamadou, his village guardian, learn that hate knows no color and that true heroism waits where we least expect it. During lulls in the violence, Jack learns the cycles of Africa—of hunting in the rain forest, cultivating the yam, and navigating the nuances of the language; of witchcraft, storytelling, and chivalry. Despite the omnipresence of AIDS, he courts a stunning Peul girl, meets his neighbor’s wife in the darkened forest, and desperately pursues the village flirt. Still, Jack spends many nights alone in his hut, longing for love in a place where his skin color excludes him. Brimming with dangerous passions and the pressures of life in a time of war, Whiteman is a stunning debut and a tale of desire, isolation, humor, action, and fear.
Environmental Science and Technology
Author: Stanley E. Manahan
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1420003216
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 674
Book Description
Formally established by the EPA nearly 15 years ago, the concept of green chemistry is beginning to come of age. Although several books cover green chemistry and chemical engineering, none of them transfer green principles to science and technology in general and their impact on the future. Defining industrial ecology, Environmental Science and Tec
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1420003216
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 674
Book Description
Formally established by the EPA nearly 15 years ago, the concept of green chemistry is beginning to come of age. Although several books cover green chemistry and chemical engineering, none of them transfer green principles to science and technology in general and their impact on the future. Defining industrial ecology, Environmental Science and Tec
Grow Like a Pro
Author: Dana Larsen
Publisher: Ed Rosenthal
ISBN: 9780932551603
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
"Grow like a Pro" is a collection of expert articles on cannabis cultivation, from one of the leading magazines on the subject, "Cannabis Culture." The featured writers are on the front lines of marijuana research and development. These premier breeders and grow experts -- including Ed Rosenthal, DJ Short, Hans, and DMT -- offer practical instructions that will benefit any size garden and level of experience. Information on marijuana culture around the world, including New Zealand, Australia, China, Russia, Afghanistan, and Jamaica is featured and subjects include pot potency, cloning, the wick method, and much more. The book is printed in a large format, with vivid color photographs for each article.
Publisher: Ed Rosenthal
ISBN: 9780932551603
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
"Grow like a Pro" is a collection of expert articles on cannabis cultivation, from one of the leading magazines on the subject, "Cannabis Culture." The featured writers are on the front lines of marijuana research and development. These premier breeders and grow experts -- including Ed Rosenthal, DJ Short, Hans, and DMT -- offer practical instructions that will benefit any size garden and level of experience. Information on marijuana culture around the world, including New Zealand, Australia, China, Russia, Afghanistan, and Jamaica is featured and subjects include pot potency, cloning, the wick method, and much more. The book is printed in a large format, with vivid color photographs for each article.