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Book

Climate action : the future is in our hands

Call Number

  • J 363.7387 STEV (CEN, EAS, OSH, POW)

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Publication Information

Wilton, CT : 360 Degrees, an imprint of Tiger Tales, 2021.

Physical Description

63 pages : color illustrations ; 33 cm

Summary

"In this book about climate change, we share the facts. But we also share hope. Learn about the causes of climate change and how it is affecting our world. Explore the human impact and what it means to have a carbon footprint. Read about innovative ideas for tackling climate breakdown. Be inspired by the positive stories from young people effecting change all around the globe. Get tips on the things you can do to reduce your carbon footprint, and discover many different ways to take action. Our planet needs us. And we need our planet."--Amazon website.

Contents

  • Introduction
  • Causes. Climate change
  • Greenhouse gases
  • Energy
  • Agriculture
  • Deforestation
  • Transportation
  • Buildings
  • Mining
  • Effect. Climate in crisis
  • Rising sea levels
  • Flooding
  • Tropical storms
  • Coral reefs
  • Droughts
  • Heat waves
  • Biodiversity loss
  • Wildfires
  • A hotter world
  • Our part. Our carbon footprint
  • Our food
  • Our clothes
  • Our homes
  • Our stuff
  • Our travel
  • Inspiration. Groundbreakers
  • How to get active
  • Climate changer
  • Green futures
  • What next?

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Added Authors

Katie Rewse