Earth Environment

Nicholas Stern, former chief economist of the World Bank, was asked by the British government to direct the largest study ever conducted into the reality of global warming and the possible ways of remedying it. Backed by full government resources, Stern answers the most urgent questions of our time: what will be the cost of global warming - and what can we do about it?

Green Dad is a symbolic term, for all those fathers who are conscious about the safety of the Earth and want to make sure their kids can enjoy it as well. Green Dads want their kids to be a part of their passion for saving this planet. So if you are also passionate about this cause and want to become a Green Dad, this audiobook will help you have a look at the major issues pertaining to the grooming and raising of your babies in a green way.

Das Ziel der Pariser Klimakonferenz von 2015, die Erderwärmung auf 1,5 Grad Celsius zu beschränken, gilt für die Wissenschaft als gescheitert. Laut Weltklimarat steuert unser Planet bis zum Ende des Jahrhunderts auf eine Erwärmung von mindestens 2,8 Grad Celsius zu. Das brächte unser gesamtes Ökosystem zum Kippen und die Menschheit an den Rand der Überlebensfähigkeit: Stürme, schmelzende Polkappen, Dürren und Flutkatastrophen werden Städte und Länder bedrohen und damit den Lebensraum von Menschen und Tieren auf sämtlichen Kontinenten. Wie können wir diesen Kipppunkten entgegenwirken?

In How Mother Nature Flowered the Fields, Mother Nature tries to keep everything on Earth in balance. She found room on Earth for all her creatures and looked to mankind to maintain this balance, as they are her most intelligent creatures. When they went astray, Mother Nature found interesting ways to get them back on track.

In Eye of the Irmacane, author Jeremy Croston gives his firsthand look at the days leading up to the storm and then surviving the storm itself from Altamonte Springs, Florida. In an attempt to give listeners as much information as possible, real conversations with his wife and co-workers are included as they discuss the best options possible. Blending his trademark humor with a very real look at the dangers a storm of Irma’s magnitude possesses, Jeremy brings you into the Eye of the Irmacane without ever having to leave the safety of your preferred listening method.

What do we really know about dinosaurs? As our knowledge of the prehistoric creatures has evolved, there are quite a few myths, legends, and interesting facts that have come to light. Explore how early civilizations created monsters from dinosaur bones, what experts think dinosaurs really sounded like, and more.

Have you worried that all that we can seem to do so far is to debate whether climate change exists, whether it's mankind's fault, and whether anything should be done about it? Have you felt despair because while all of this debate continues, you or your family or your friends are standing waist deep in flood waters? This book isn't a debate about climate change. The facts described in nearly all of the global warming books takes care of doing that. This book is about realistic solutions that can be implemented globally to treat the symptoms of climate change!

Perfect for all animal lovers—and tiger fans in particular—this book is filled with information that young listeners will love to learn. From where tiger habitats are found to what it's like to be a tiger to why tigers are endangered and who has been working hard to save them, this gives listeners all the facts they know to become tiger experts.

Did you know that a polar bear's fur looks white only because it reflects the light around it, and that its skin is jet-black underneath? How about that a polar bear can swim constantly for days at a time? Or that male polar bears can weigh as much as ten men? Perfect for all animal lovers—and polar bear fans in particular—this audiobook is filled with all the facts you need to know to become a polar bear expert!

The Triumvirate of Life is an exposition of the interrelations between the Earth, humankind, and the choices of humankind which continue to shape - or more aptly put, unshape - the Earth. This book highlights scientific discoveries that identify issues knocking on the doors of religions and asserts the place of humankind in the world by exploring the answers to religious and philosophical questions that have been asked for many years.

Laurie David - producer of the HBO special Too Hot Not to Handle and Al Gore's An Inconvenient Truth - educates young listeners about the ecological crisis called Global Warming.The dangers posed are very real, and the planet may undergo drastic changes within this century. People do, however, have the power to fight back and save the earth, and they can start by listening to this audiobook.

Well, Cool Earth Facts for Kids has all of those facts and more! Made for kids eight and up, and younger ambitious learners, this audiobook breaks down all of the planet's coolest and most interesting processes! Designed to help create a foundation for a broad understanding of Earth's natural history and functions, this audiobook includes chapters on the following:

The Science of Earthquakes: Why They Happen and How They’re Measured is a compelling, accessible guide to one of nature’s most powerful and awe-inspiring forces. Whether you're a curious listener, student, or lifelong science enthusiast, this book breaks down the mysteries behind seismic activity in clear, engaging language—without oversimplifying the fascinating complexity of how our planet moves.

In this fast guide you'll be taken by the hand through a summary and analysis of: Executive summary of the uninhabitable Earth, the key takeaways from each chapter and a Brief chapter-by-chapter summaries. You can start and finish this in an hour or less and get all the valuable information from the original book to help shape your understanding about the global warming and our pending Armageddon.

On Earth Day, we find ways to help the Earth. Trina plants trees with her class. She forms an Earth Day club with her friends. What can you do to make every day Earth Day? Do your part to be a planet protector! Discover how to reduce, reuse, recycle, and more with Tyler and Trina in the Planet Protectors series, part of the Cloverleaf Books™ collection.

Über Nachhaltigkeit wird heute viel diskutiert, doch was diese wirklich ausmacht und wie man diese in seinem privaten und beruflichen Leben effektiv umsetzen kann, ist den meisten Menschen nicht bewusst. Dabei gibt die Agenda 2030 der Vereinten Nationen einen konkreten Handlungsrahmen für Politik, Unternehmen und der Zivilgesellschaft vor, unter anderem um den ökologischen Fußabdruck der Industrie- und Entwicklungsländer zu reduzieren und zukunftsorientiert hauszuhalten.

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The Earth is alive, and we are utterly and totally dependent upon its remaining vitality and self-regulation if we have any hope of surviving as a species. Current approaches to doing the right or useful ecological actions are necessary but not sufficient. We need more than window dressing and superficial action. We have to get deeper into causes of how we got to where we are. The audiobook focuses on that deeper understanding and the transformation needed to really address the ills that affect Gaia.

Dürren, Überschwemmungen, Tornados - in den letzten Jahren häufen sich extreme Wetterlagen und sind doch nur ein Punkt auf einer langen Liste von grundstürzenden Veränderungen, mit denen die Menschheit zu kämpfen hat. Längst geht es nicht mehr nur darum, was wir tun können, um die Folgen des Klimawandels zu verhindern, sondern darum, was wir tun können, um ihnen zu begegnen.

Our earth home is in trouble: acid rain, the greenhouse effect, ozone depletion, hazardous waste. However, we don't have to go out with a whimper. We can fight back. Even better, we can win. The battlegrounds are our homes, our schools, our workplaces, our holiday spots. By changing our actions, we can stop the downward spiral. Here are more than 365 ways to be environmentally responsible.