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The optimistic environmentalist : progressing towards a greener future, David R. Boyd

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"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
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Publication
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1 online resource
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
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9781770907645
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The optimistic environmentalist : progressing towards a greener future
Title
The optimistic environmentalist
Title remainder
progressing towards a greener future
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David R. Boyd
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Author
Subject
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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."
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1964-
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Boyd, David R.
Dewey number
363.7
Index
no index present
LC call number
GE170
Literary form
non fiction
Nature of contents
  • dictionaries
  • bibliography
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  • Environmental policy
  • Environmental protection
  • Sustainable development
  • Environmentalism
  • Environnement
  • Environnement
  • Développement durable
  • Environnementalisme
  • BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
  • SOCIAL SCIENCE
  • Environmental policy
  • Environmental protection
  • Environmentalism
  • Sustainable development
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The optimistic environmentalist : progressing towards a greener future, David R. Boyd
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Includes bibliographical references
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online resource
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rdacarrier
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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
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ocn909085292
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unknown
Extent
1 online resource
Form of item
online
Isbn
9781770907645
Media category
computer
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • c
Specific material designation
remote
Stock number
78DDACEB-118D-40A2-BA70-954AD63ADE38
System control number
(OCoLC)909085292
Label
The optimistic environmentalist : progressing towards a greener future, David R. Boyd
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Publication
Copyright
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references
Carrier category
online resource
Carrier category code
  • cr
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
ocn909085292
Dimensions
unknown
Extent
1 online resource
Form of item
online
Isbn
9781770907645
Media category
computer
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • c
Specific material designation
remote
Stock number
78DDACEB-118D-40A2-BA70-954AD63ADE38
System control number
(OCoLC)909085292

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