The Resource The optimistic environmentalist : progressing towards a greener future, David R. Boyd
The optimistic environmentalist : progressing towards a greener future, David R. Boyd
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The item The optimistic environmentalist : progressing towards a greener future, David R. Boyd represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Waubonsee Community College.
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- Summary
- "Yes, the world faces substantial environmental challenges -- climate change, pollution, and extinction. But the surprisingly good news is that we have solutions to these problems. In the past fifty years, a remarkable number of environmental problems have been solved, while substantial progress is ongoing on others. The Optimistic Environmentalist chronicles these remarkable success stories. Endangered species -- from bald eagles to gray whales -- pulled back from the precipice of extinction. Thousands of new parks, protecting billions of hectares of land and water. The salvation of the ozone layer, vital to life on Earth. The exponential growth of renewable energy powered by wind, water, and sun. The race to be the greenest city in the world. Remarkable strides in cleaning up the air we breathe and the water we drink. The banning of dozens of the world's most toxic chemicals. A circular economy where waste is a thing of the past. Past successes pave the way for even greater achievements in the future. Providing a powerful antidote to environmental despair, this book inspires optimism, leading readers to take action and exemplifying how change can happen. A bright green future is not only possible, it's within our grasp.""--Publisher's description
- Language
- eng
- Extent
- xxv, 219 pages
- Contents
-
- Introduction: the importance of being optimistic
- Part I: the big picture
- Nature's comeback stories
- The renewable energy revolution
- The circular economy
- Part II: healthy environment, healthy people
- Cleaner air
- Saving the ozone layer
- Taps, toilets, and farms
- Global detox
- Part III: the built environment
- The greenest city decathlon
- The future of buildings
- Electrifying transport
- Conclusion: from optimism to action
- Isbn
- 9781770907645
- Label
- The optimistic environmentalist : progressing towards a greener future
- Title
- The optimistic environmentalist
- Title remainder
- progressing towards a greener future
- Statement of responsibility
- David R. Boyd
- Language
- eng
- Summary
- "Yes, the world faces substantial environmental challenges -- climate change, pollution, and extinction. But the surprisingly good news is that we have solutions to these problems. In the past fifty years, a remarkable number of environmental problems have been solved, while substantial progress is ongoing on others. The Optimistic Environmentalist chronicles these remarkable success stories. Endangered species -- from bald eagles to gray whales -- pulled back from the precipice of extinction. Thousands of new parks, protecting billions of hectares of land and water. The salvation of the ozone layer, vital to life on Earth. The exponential growth of renewable energy powered by wind, water, and sun. The race to be the greenest city in the world. Remarkable strides in cleaning up the air we breathe and the water we drink. The banning of dozens of the world's most toxic chemicals. A circular economy where waste is a thing of the past. Past successes pave the way for even greater achievements in the future. Providing a powerful antidote to environmental despair, this book inspires optimism, leading readers to take action and exemplifying how change can happen. A bright green future is not only possible, it's within our grasp.""--Publisher's description
- Cataloging source
- NLC
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorDate
- 1964-
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
- Boyd, David R.
- Dewey number
- 363.7
- Illustrations
- portraits
- Index
- no index present
- LC call number
- GE170
- LC item number
- .B69 2015
- Literary form
- non fiction
- Nature of contents
- bibliography
- http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
-
- Environmental policy
- Environmental protection
- Sustainable development
- Environmentalism
- Environmental policy
- Environmental protection
- Environmentalism
- Sustainable development
- Label
- The optimistic environmentalist : progressing towards a greener future, David R. Boyd
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-216)
- Carrier category
- volume
- Carrier category code
-
- nc
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
- text
- Content type code
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- txt
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Contents
- Introduction: the importance of being optimistic -- Part I: the big picture -- Nature's comeback stories -- The renewable energy revolution -- The circular economy -- Part II: healthy environment, healthy people -- Cleaner air -- Saving the ozone layer -- Taps, toilets, and farms -- Global detox -- Part III: the built environment -- The greenest city decathlon -- The future of buildings -- Electrifying transport -- Conclusion: from optimism to action
- Control code
- ocn898911528
- Dimensions
- 21 cm
- Extent
- xxv, 219 pages
- Isbn
- 9781770907645
- Lccn
- 2014482345
- Media category
- unmediated
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
-
- n
- Other physical details
- portrait
- Stock number
- 1396120
- System control number
-
- (Sirsi) i9781770412385
- (OCoLC)898911528
- Label
- The optimistic environmentalist : progressing towards a greener future, David R. Boyd
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-216)
- Carrier category
- volume
- Carrier category code
-
- nc
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
- text
- Content type code
-
- txt
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Contents
- Introduction: the importance of being optimistic -- Part I: the big picture -- Nature's comeback stories -- The renewable energy revolution -- The circular economy -- Part II: healthy environment, healthy people -- Cleaner air -- Saving the ozone layer -- Taps, toilets, and farms -- Global detox -- Part III: the built environment -- The greenest city decathlon -- The future of buildings -- Electrifying transport -- Conclusion: from optimism to action
- Control code
- ocn898911528
- Dimensions
- 21 cm
- Extent
- xxv, 219 pages
- Isbn
- 9781770907645
- Lccn
- 2014482345
- Media category
- unmediated
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
-
- n
- Other physical details
- portrait
- Stock number
- 1396120
- System control number
-
- (Sirsi) i9781770412385
- (OCoLC)898911528
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