Sustainability for the Rest of Us

Sustainability for the Rest of Us
Author: John Pabon
Publisher:
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2020-08-05
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780648918431

Everything we've been doing to save the Earth is wrong.Well, maybe not exactly wrong. But, we have been doing a lot of things the wrong way. Whether that's the dreadlocked eco-warrior pushing environmentalism to the fringes of society, media scaring the bejesus out of us with their images of a dystopian future, or the myths negatively impacting our psyche, we've become overwhelmed, desensitized, and apathetic.But, there's so much we can do if we just approach things a little differently.In "Sustainability for the Rest of Us," John Pabon thinks back on his nearly two decades in the business to take a no-holds-barred, unorthodox look at what we need to change, why we need to change it, and practical steps everyone can take to make it happen. At its core, this isn't a book about saving the polar bears or hugging the trees. It's about changing the way you view your role in building a better future for yourself, your children, and those cute little kids in the graduating class of 3045.Described as a "?foundational read for practical sustainability in the 21st century," and "perfectly articulating what many practical sustainability leaders speculate constantly regarding what is wrong with today's variant of sustainability," the question is, are you ready to cut the BS and get to work?

250 Best-paying Jobs

250 Best-paying Jobs
Author: J. Michael Farr
Publisher:
Total Pages: 532
Release: 2010
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

250-Best Paying Jobs opens readers' eyes to the economy's best-paying jobs through more than 60 'best-paying jobs' lists and 250 job descriptions. But it doesn't stop there! The authors combine information on high-wage jobs with additional factors to help readers make the best career decisions. This reference uses an easy two-step process in which readers explore the lists to find jobs that interest them and then dive into in-depth job descriptions to learn more. Readers will discover jobs in which almost everyone is well paid; metropolitan areas and industries that pay more than $100,000 for certain jobs; and jobs in which there is little or no pay gap between men and women. New information for this edition includes the following useful facts for each job: completely updated data, career cluster and career pathway listing, an 'Other Considerations for Income' section, a 'Metropolitan Areas Where Income Premium is Greatest' section, beginning wage, and earnings growth potential.

101 Weird Ways to Make Money

101 Weird Ways to Make Money
Author: Steve Gillman
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2011-07-26
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1118014189

Find creative ways to make money in businesses with little competition Using interviews with unconventional entrepreneurs, the author's own wide-ranging experience with weird jobs, and extensive research, 101 Weird Ways to Make Money reveals unusual, sometimes dirty, yet profitable jobs and businesses. Whether you're looking for a job that suits your independent spirit, or want to start a new business, this unique book shows you moneymaking options you haven't considered. Most of these outside-the-box jobs don't require extensive training, and are also scalable as businesses, allowing you to build on your initial success. Jobs and businesses covered include cricket and maggot farming, environmentally friendly burials, making and selling solar-roasted coffee, daycare services for handicapped children, and many more Each chapter features a "where the money is" section on how to scale-up and be profitable Author writes a popular website and email newsletter on unusual ways to make money Whether you're seeking a new career, an additional revenue stream, or a new business idea, you will want to discover 101 Weird Ways to Make Money.

Living Downstream

Living Downstream
Author: Sandra Steingraber
Publisher: Virago Press
Total Pages: 357
Release: 1999
Genre: Cancer
ISBN: 9781860495359

Published more than three decades after Rachel Carson's Silent Spring warned of the impact of chemicals on the environment, this book offers a critique of current thinking on cancer and its causes. It argues that the evidence has been wilfully ignored, and that the environment is still being poisoned. Throughout her study, the author weaves two stories - of Rachel Carson and her battle to be heard and of her own cancer of the bladder, which she traces back to agricultural and industrial contamination.

Occupational Outlook Handbook

Occupational Outlook Handbook
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 724
Release: 2006
Genre: Employment forecasting
ISBN:

Describes 250 occupations which cover approximately 107 million jobs.

Environmental Engineering and Safety

Environmental Engineering and Safety
Author: Sangeeta Raut
Publisher: Scientific Publishers
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2017-04-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 938786961X

Future scientists, engineers, public health workers face challenges which were predicted, but certainly not expected to emerge this soon and to the magnitude presently occurring. The problems and projected solutions in this book cover a broad spectrum of issues including industrial and domestic solid wastes, air pollution and associated global warming, noise pollution and safety. Many engineering elements go into developing solutions to these problems including the need for additional detailed mapping and surveying, developing improved waste water treatment, including the development of more eco-friendly process and importance on conservation. Issues such as environmental assessments now play a most important role in practically all proposed developments. Old landfills are being mined for fuel, new landfills are designed to prevent waste materials from migrating to groundwater and new approaches to waste incineration focus on energy recovery and conversion of waste materials into usable materials. This text should help engineers and scientists meet the environmental challenges.

Career Opportunities in the Energy Industry

Career Opportunities in the Energy Industry
Author: Allan Taylor
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2008
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1438110693

Presents one hundred and thirty job descriptions for careers within the energy industry, and includes positions dealing with coal, electric, nuclear energy, renewable energy, engineering, machine operation, science, and others.

Solar Photocatalysis for Environmental Remediation

Solar Photocatalysis for Environmental Remediation
Author: Sampa Chakrabarti
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 174
Release: 2019-01-30
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0429608721

The book presents a review of research and pilot-scale efforts undertaken by scientists all over the world towards utilization of solar energy for environmental remediation. It gives a complete account of the solar photocatalytic degradation of pollutants present in wastewater and atmosphere and also discusses the solid-phase photocatalytic degradation of plastics in the form of composite. The text further describes the hydrogen generation by photocatalytic water splitting. Various solar collectors and reactors used especially for environmental remediation are also elucidated. Please note: This volume is Co-published with The Energy and Resources Institute Press, New Delhi. Taylor & Francis does not sell or distribute the Hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka

Environmental Science For Dummies

Environmental Science For Dummies
Author: Alecia M. Spooner
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 397
Release: 2012-06-22
Genre: Science
ISBN: 111823961X

The easy way to score high in Environmental Science Environmental science is a fascinating subject, but some students have a hard time grasping the interrelationships of the natural world and the role that humans play within the environment. Presented in a straightforward format, Environmental Science For Dummies gives you plain-English, easy-to-understand explanations of the concepts and material you'll encounter in your introductory-level course. Here, you get discussions of the earth's natural resources and the problems that arise when resources like air, water, and soil are contaminated by manmade pollutants. Sustainability is also examined, including the latest advancements in recycling and energy production technology. Environmental Science For Dummies is the most accessible book on the market for anyone who needs to get a handle on the topic, whether you're looking to supplement classroom learning or simply interested in learning more about our environment and the problems we face. Presents straightforward information on complex concepts Tracks to a typical introductory level Environmental Science course Serves as an excellent supplement to classroom learning If you're enrolled in an introductory Environmental Science course or studying for the AP Environmental Science exam, this hands-on, friendly guide has you covered.