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A New York Times New & Noteworthy Book
One of the Daily Beast's 5 Essential Books to Read Before the Election
A collection of the New Yorker's groundbreaking reporting from the front lines of climate change-including writing from Bill McKibben, Elizabeth Kolbert, Ian Frazier, Kathryn Schulz, and more
Just one year after climatologist James Hansen first came before a Senate committee and testified that the Earth was now warmer than it had ever...
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In Wonders of Life: Exploring the Most Extraordinary Force in the Universe, the definitive companion to the Discovery Science Channel series, Professor Brian Cox takes us on an incredible journey to discover the most complex, diverse, and unique force in the universe: life itself.
Through his voyage of discovery, international bestselling author Brian Cox explains how the astonishing inventiveness of nature came about and uncovers the milestones...
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This is the first book of its kind to present sustainable eating with a failsafe 30-way recipe plan for readers to follow and cook from. Based on the simple principle that local ingredients equal the lowest possible carbon footprint, Ollie Hunter endeavours to eat sustainable, desirable and delicious food. Organised into four main chapters: Zero Waste, Organic and Seasonal, 50% of Produce within 30 Miles and What is Sustainability? the straightforward...
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Protecting the unique plants and animals that live on Madagascar while fueling economic growth has been a priority for the Malagasy state, international donors, and conservation NGOs since the late 1980s. Forest and Labor in Madagascar shows how poor rural workers who must make a living from the forest balance their needs with the desire of the state to earn foreign revenue from ecotourism and forest-based enterprises. Genese Marie Sodikoff examines...
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"An amusing approach to a traditional field guide, displaying intricate illustrations. Clarkson's environmental book is well suited for developing naturalists as well as curious observers. It deserves a place of honor on every library shelf and will be a valuable asset in classrooms."-starred, School Library Journal
"[T]his book will have readers sharpening their senses in no time. A charming work sure to spark a lifelong habit of looking closely...
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Delve into the transformative potential of hyperaccumulator plants in "Best Hyperaccumulator Plant from Nature To Clean & Neutralize Radioactive Nuclear Waste." This elegant exploration unveils nature's ingenious method of neutralizing radioactive contaminants through phytoremediation. With eloquent prose and compelling examples, readers witness the extraordinary ability of certain plants to cleanse and neutralize nuclear waste. From their natural...
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Dangerous goods, hazardous materials or hazardous goods, are substances or materials that can pose significant risks to health, safety, property, or the environment when not properly handled, transported, stored, or disposed of. These materials can be in various forms, including solids, liquids, gases, or mixtures, and they can exhibit characteristics such as toxicity, flammability, explosiveness, corrosiveness, or reactivity.the transportation, handling,...
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