Sure, we all know the planet is in trouble. We hear talk all the time about climate change, air pollution from cars, oil spills into oceans, trash overflowing into waterways, and toxic chemicals leaking into our groundwater. Sigh. But the good news is there's a lot we can do to start cleaning up the Earth. And it starts with you! This book explores tons of small (and big) things that teens can do to make a positive difference in the...
In this illustrated resource for general readers, Hopkins, founder of the UK'S Transition Movement, advocates a grassroots, community-led response to climate change and oil dependence. The first part of the book explains the rationale behind the need for a new paradigm for communities, reviewing the current and future consequences of oil dependence, climate change, and economic problems, and describes the transition movement's vision for...
Energy supplies are tightening. Persistent pollutants are accumulating. Food security is declining. There is no going back to the days of reckless consumption, but there is a possibility--already being realized in communities across North America and around the world--of localizing, of living well as we learn to live well within immutable constraints. This book maps the transition to a more localized world. Society is shifting from the...
With the rapid depletion of our planet's natural resources, we would all like to live a more self-sufficient lifestyle. But in the midst of an economic crisis, it's just as important to save money as it is to go green. As Gehring shows in this thorough but concise guide, being kind to Mother Earth can also mean being kind to your bank account! It doesn't matter where your homestead is located-farm, suburb, or even city. Wherever you live, The...
Salatin is the 21st century's thinking man's farmer who believes that the answer to rebuilding America is to start with the family farm. And for those farms to thrive, everyone needs to learn how to eat naturally again. Salatin's solutions as presented in the book are very simple and easy to implement in any American household. 384 pp.
The eco-job market is BOOMING, big time, all over the world. There are jobs for environmental engineers. Jobs for eco-activists. Jobs for green business experts. Jobs for oceanographers. Jobs for organic chefs. Jobs for you get the picture! Now how about some amazing examples to get you thinking about all the possibilities?
Renovation that's eco-friendly...AND economically smart From Country Living contributing editor Randy Florke ( Your House, Your Home ) comes a gorgeous guide to decorating sustainably and inexpensively. Providing inspiration as well as instruction, Florke shows how everyone can achieve a look that's both harmonious with the environment and beautiful. Color photographs show examples of rooms, all radiating country charm, created on a budget...
Save Your Planet-and Your Wallet Going green doesn’t mean spending big bucks on organic food, solar panels, and hybrid cars. At its core, green living is simply about moderation, efficiency, and-believe it or not-living less expensively. Shift Your Habit shows you how to make easy changes to your lifestyle that will do the most to benefit your budget and the planet. Included are hundreds of habit-shifting suggestions to leave you with...
The urban homesteading movement is spreading rapidly across the nation. Urban Homesteading is the perfect Sback-to-the- land guide for urbanites who want to reduce their impact on the environment. Full of practical information, as well as inspiring stories from people already living the urban homesteading life, this colorful guide gives a clear understanding of the lifestyle to any reader. It embraces the core concepts of localization (...
