Living With the Planet: Making a Difference in a Time of Climate Change - Softcover

Von Ruhland, Catherine

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0825462517 ISBN 13: 9780825462511

Publisher: Lion Pub, 2009

Synopsis

This thoughtful book looks at how the world is changing, and what we can and should do to save it.

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About the Author

Catherine von Ruhland has worked as a journalist and writer specializing in environmental issues for more than 20 years. She is the author of Louder than Words and Prayers from the Edge. Peter Wadhams is a professor of ocean physics and the author of Ice in the Ocean.

From School Library Journal

Adult/High School—Von Ruhland provides a wide-angle snapshot of the environmental condition of the Earth. She makes the case that acting locally is not going to be enough to turn climate change around, that we must demand international solutions to international problems. The author argues that human demands for energy, meat, milk, and water are contributing to environmental crisis and that fast-industrializing countries such as Brazil and China are accelerating it. The organization of the book makes for ease of use for student researchers. The chapters move from the Earth's atmosphere to the oceans and to each of the continents. The most pressing issues are discussed, including ozone depletion; rising sea levels and temperatures; the expanding Sahara Desert causing drought, famine, and political chaos in Africa; the disappearance of permafrost in Europe; the increase of weather-related "natural" disasters such as Hurricane Katrina in North America; loss of rainforest in South America; and more. Each chapter features a portrait of an environmental activist such as Rachel Carson and Chico Mendes. These portraits not only pay tribute to their contributions, but also serve to remind readers that well-informed, passionate individuals can make a difference. Each chapter ends with a list of recommendations for improving the environment. The majority tend toward the tame: consult this or that Web site, eat more Brazil nuts, etc. The book is illustrated with stunningly beautiful nature photographs as well as horrifying pictures of environmental disasters. Extensive bibliographical references and a useful index are appended.—Paula Dacker, Charter Oak High School, CA
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Edition details

• Publisher: Lion Pub
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0825462517
• ISBN 13: 9780825462511
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224