Green Economics: An Introduction to Theory, Policy and Practice
The world as we know it needs a new economics. Climate change, financial crisis and out-of-control globalization–all the major problems facing the world have their root in the dominant economic system.Green economics offers an alternative to mainstream economics, which views society and the ecosystem as subsets of the wider, limitless global economy. Starting with the recognition of planetary limits and an understanding of the importance of using resources wisely, green economics views the economy as nested within society, which itself as part of the greater ecosystem.
Animals and Teens: The Ultimate Teen GuideAnimals and Teens: The Ultimate Teen Guide, author Gail Green illustrates various situations in which young adults become involved with animals, including providing foster care, pursuing career opportunities, or simply raising pets at home. Green shows how animals can enhance teens' lives and how teens can improve the welfare of animals that face abuse or live in shelters and wildlife preserves. Green discusses what is involved in the handling of service animals, such as dogs that provide physical assistance or horses that help with therapy.
The Complete Idiots Guide to Green Building and Remodeling
It's easy building green! This guide helps environmentally conscious people make real-world decisions about building or remodeling a home. Readers will find information on how to save money by going green when building or remodeling, how to find the right green integrated system design, how to choose heating and cooling equipment, and how to save money on water.
Practically Green: Your Guide to Ecofriendly Decision-Making
Practically Green takes the guesswork out of reading labels and will show you how to make smart, healthy purchases for your family without spending tedious hours researching the pros and cons of all of the products available on the market today. Each chapter is broken down into "Buy It" and "Do It" sections. The "Buy-It" section provides key information about everyday purchasing decisions and includes clip-out checklists for you to reference while shopping. The "Do It" section gives DIY ideas for how to make things that are good for your family and good for the environment,
In which Mr. Mocker the Mocking-bird makes a place for himself in the Green Forest, despite rumors that he did not come by his magnificent voice honestly! Something strange is going on in the Green Forest! Sticky-toes the Tree Toad is hearing his voice coming from another tree, yet he hasn’t said anything! Everyone is complaining that Sammy Jay is keeping them awake at night calling “Thief! thief!” yet he says he was asleep! And Unc’ Billy Possum is sure he has heard an old friend of his from the South, yet can’t find him
