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3) Freightened
Publisher
Green Planet Films
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
90% of the goods we consume in the West are manufactured in far-off lands and brought to us by ship. The cargo shipping industry is a key player in world economy and forms the basis of our very model of modern civilisation; without it, it would be impossible to fulfil the ever-increasing demands of our societies. Yet the functioning and regulations of this business remain largely obscure to many, and its hidden costs affect us all. Due to their size,...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
After Mikhail Gorbachev signaled the end of the Cold War, he brought together hundreds of the worlds leading thinkers to confront the most daunting challenge of all times. Together they embark on a determined search for a safe passage into the next century. On the Edge is a riveting tale of the greatest crisis ever to threaten the human race. This emotional documentary wrestles with the combined impacts of our teeming human population coupled with...
Author
Publisher
Greenhaven Press
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
Explores in detail the range of current and impending challenges the planet faces as a result of global warming. Examines these issues from a variety of expert perspectives, highlights key future challenges, and addresses the pros and cons of potential solutions. This volume focuses on population, resources, and conflict.
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
After local leaders launched a crusade to end the slaughter of Trinidad’s thousand-pound leatherback turtles, the turtles were transformed from shark bait to tourist attraction. Now Trinidad’s beaches support 80 percent of the entire Caribbean’s leatherbacks and nearby villages make a great living catering to the visitors.
Author
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Formats
Description
From the author of 1491, the study of the pre-Columbian Americas, this new work is a history that explores the most momentous biological event since the death of the dinosaurs. More than 200 million years ago, geological forces split apart the continents. Isolated from each other, the two halves of the world developed totally different suites of plants and animals. Columbus's voyages brought them back together, and marked the beginning of an extraordinary...
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Many architects today are looking to plants and animals to help solve their design challenges. Inspired by how nature already works, these architects are coming up with innovative ways to cool buildings, withstand earthquakes and save energy. In Wild Buildings and Bridges, bestselling author Etta Kaner explores these wild and wonderful feats of architecture. Kids will discover buildings and bridges inspired by cacti, beetles, termite towers, trees,...
Author
Publisher
Ediciones Obelisco
Pub. Date
2016
Language
Español
Description
En los bosques suceden cosas sorprendentes: arboles que se comunican entre si, arboles que aman y cuidan a sus hijos y a sus viejos y enfermos vecinos; arboles sensibles, con emociones, con recuerdos... Increible, pero cierto. Peter Wohlleben, guarda forestal y amante de la naturaleza, narra en este libro fascinantes historias sobre las insospechadas y extraordinarias habilidades de los arboles. Una fascinante manera de conocer mejor a unos seres...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
A feature-length documentary about the history and future of nuclear power. The film explores how and why mankind's most feared and controversial technological discovery is now passionately embraced by many of those who once led the charge against it. Operating as history, cultural meditation and contemporary exploration, Pandora's promise aims to inspire a serious and realistic debate over what is without question the most important question of our...
18) Water
Series
Publisher
Greenhaven Press
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
Examines the issue of water use and water supply from a variety of international perspectives.
Author
Publisher
Artisan
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Low-impact living is about making thoughtful, eco-friendly choices in your home. But being sustainable doesn't have to mean sacrificing style. That's where Remodelista comes in. In this comprehensive guide, they decode the secrets to creating a home that's good for the planet-and totally livable"--
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