Earth will survive* : *but we may not : a history of humans' understanding of Earth, our impact on it, and the steps we must take to save countless species-- including our own
Record details
- ISBN: 9781943431731
- ISBN: 1943431736
- ISBN: 9781943431779
- ISBN: 1943431779
- ISBN: 9781713773115
- ISBN: 1713773112
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Physical Description:
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197 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 24 cm - Edition: 1st edition.
- Publisher: Boston : Tumblehome, Inc., [2021]
- Copyright: ©2021
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (page 190) and filmography. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Prologue: Earth will survive -- Background: Homo sapiens' understanding of Earth's history. Curiosities ; The evolution of evolution ; An outsider's insight -- Earth speaks: evidence of humans' impact. Air: the critical balance of Earth's atmosphere ; Land and sea: deforestation and ocean acidification ; Human-caused extinctions ; Unintended consequences and plastic ; Invasive species and the new Pangaea ; Profit over planet: the cost of green ; The clarity of 2020: a lesson in looking at the big picture -- Actions speak louder than words: how you can help. What you buy: changing your consumer behavior ; What you eat: the green plate ; What you throw away: trash, compost, and recycling ; How you use energy: heating, cooling, driving, and more ; How you vote: electing leaders who lead us in the right direction -- In conclusion: We have a choice. |
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Genre: | Informational works. Documents d'information. |
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Homer Public Library | YA 304.2 COP (Text) | 000164289 | Teen Corner -- Nonfiction | Available | - |