Simple Acts to Save Our Planet

Simple Acts to Save Our Planet
Author: Michelle Neff
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2018-04-03
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 150720728X

Simple Acts to Save Our Planet shows you how to be more active in saving our planet every day by performing some “Simple Acts of Kindness”—for the Earth. Treat the environment with kindness with these easy, manageable activities that range from simple home updates, to gardening basics, to supporting the local community. You’ll learn simple techniques to help protect the planet every day, like starting a compost pile to reduce food waste, utilizing travel mugs and reusable containers, and choosing eco-friendly products. By working to implement these simple strategies into your everyday life, you can take an active stand to protect the environment now— and make a real difference for the future.

Half-Earth Socialism

Half-Earth Socialism
Author: Troy Vettese
Publisher: Verso Books
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2024-04-23
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1804290386

"Empowers readers to write their own recipes for a future in peril: an exercise in democracy few books have dared to undertake." –Andreas Malm, author of How to Blow Up a Pipeline A plan to save the earth and bring the good life to all In this thrilling and capacious book, Troy Vettese and Drew Pendergrass challenge the inertia of capitalism and the left alike and propose a radical plan to address climate disaster and guarantee the good life for all. Consumption in the Global North can’t continue unabated, and we must give up the idea that humans can fully control the Earth through technological “fixes” which only wreak further havoc. Rather than allow the forces of the free market to destroy the planet, we must strive for a post-capitalist society able to guarantee the good life the entire planet. This plan, which they call Half-Earth Socialism, means we must: • rewild half the Earth to absorb carbon emissions and restore biodiversity • pursue a rapid transition to renewable energy, paired with drastic cuts in consumption by the world’s wealthiest populations • enact global veganism to cut down on energy and land use • inaugurate worldwide socialist planning to efficiently and equitably manage production • welcome the participation of everyone—even you! Accompanied by a climate-modelling website inviting readers to design their own “half earth,” Vettese and Pendergrass offer us a visionary way forward—and our only hope for a future.

Plans to Save the Earth”

Plans to Save the Earth”
Author: S Scott Jr
Publisher: S Scott Jr
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2023-10-05
Genre: Social Science
ISBN:

"Unveiling the Light Within": Introduction The year is 2175. After global wars and disasters, humanity is ruled by Oblivion Corporation, a powerful conglomerate promising order in exchange for freedom. Their surveillance state monitors all aspects of life. But deep beneath Oblivion's gleaming cities, the Earth's core has become unstable, threatening imminent collapse. However, not all hope is lost. Renowned geologist Dr. Kuumba Nia detects strange electromagnetic irregularities coming from within the planet itself. Though Oblivion dismisses his findings, Kuumba's theories catch the attention of his son Malike, leader of an underground rebellion against the oppressive regime. Malike wonders - could Oblivion be hiding a coming catastrophe that could destroy the world? With help from his tech prodigy son Baraka, Malike is determined to unveil the truth and save humanity from disaster. This sweeping Afrofuturistic saga follows three generations of the Nia family as they confront destruction, uncover secrets, and harness science to protect the future of Earth. Through their courage and vision, humanity will transcend darkness and unveil the light within us all. “The Plan to Save the Earth” Introduction The year is 2300. The planet is in peril. Decades of pollution, climate disasters, and overpopulation have led to the collapse of nations and ecosystems. Most of humanity is crammed into overcrowded megacities, deprived of resources and hope. Powerful megacorporations control the world's governments, hoarding wealth and influence for themselves. The masses struggle day-to-day, constantly monitored by omnipresent surveillance. Rebel groups wage a covert war for liberation, but feel hope slipping away. However, in the verdant hills surrounding the megacity of New Atlantis lives the Rhodes family. For three generations they have silently fought for justice using their gifts. Isaac and Janelle Rhodes, renowned physicians, possess wisdom and resilience. Their son, leading physicist Malik Rhodes, and his wife Aisha spread knowledge that sparks revolution. Malik's teenage son Jamal, a tech prodigy, has skills that could turn the tide. United with a vision of an equitable world, the Rhodes' refuse to surrender. They know that with science, technology, and determination, a better future is possible. As the year 2300 unfolds, this exceptional black family is humanity's greatest hope. Their plan to save Earth is already in motion... This sweeping sci-fi saga follows the three generations of the Rhodes amid the fight for freedom in a dark future. Through their courage and intellect, we explore the power each person holds to change the world. "Melanin's Legacy: Guardians of Gaia” Introduction Welcome to "Melanin's Legacy: Guardians of Gaia," an Afrofuturistic tale set in the year 2550. In this captivating narrative, we follow the extraordinary journey of three generations of black men—Elder Samuel, his son Malik, and Samuel's grandson, Kofi—as they become the unlikely saviors of Earth in the face of unprecedented climate change. In a world ravaged by the consequences of humanity's past neglect, our heroes rise to the challenge, armed with their collective wisdom, unbreakable bonds, and the power of melanin, a genetic inheritance that holds extraordinary potential. Guided by a deep connection to the Earth, they embark on a mission to harness the power of melanin, technology, and their unwavering determination to restore balance and harmony to a planet on the brink of collapse. Within the pages of this book, you will witness the trials and triumphs of these remarkable individuals as they confront resistance, navigate socio-political landscapes, and challenge the status quo. Their journey takes them from the depths of despair and environmental degradation to the heights of hope and transformation. As you delve into "Melanin's Legacy: Guardians of Gaia," you will be immersed in a world where the intricacies of melanin's properties are uncovered, unlocking solutions to environmental crises and illuminating a path towards a sustainable future. From the foundational wisdom of Elder Samuel to the innovative brilliance of Malik and the boundless potential of Kofi, each generation adds a layer to the legacy, passing on their knowledge, determination, and love for the Earth. Through this Afrofuturistic lens, the story explores the power of culture, heritage, and ancestral wisdom, weaving a tapestry of resilience and innovation. It invites readers to reflect on the interconnectedness of all beings and the vital importance of protecting and nurturing the planet we call home. "Melanin's Legacy: Guardians of Gaia" challenges conventional narratives, reimagines our relationship with nature, and emphasizes the urgency of collective action in the face of global challenges. Its pages carry a message of empowerment, reminding us that each individual possesses the power to make a difference and shape a future that prioritizes environmental stewardship, justice, and equity. So, join us on this extraordinary journey as we explore the legacy of Elder Samuel, Malik, and Kofi—a legacy rooted in love for the Earth, fueled by the power of melanin, and built upon the resilience of black excellence. Together, let us embark on a path towards a world where humanity and nature stand in harmonious coexistence, embodying the spirit of "Melanin's Legacy: Guardians of Gaia."

Cows Save the Planet

Cows Save the Planet
Author: Judith D. Schwartz
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2013-05-20
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1603584331

In Cows Save the Planet, journalist Judith D. Schwartz looks at soil as a crucible for our many overlapping environmental, economic, and social crises. Schwartz reveals that for many of these problems—climate change, desertification, biodiversity loss, droughts, floods, wildfires, rural poverty, malnutrition, and obesity—there are positive, alternative scenarios to the degradation and devastation we face. In each case, our ability to turn these crises into opportunities depends on how we treat the soil. Drawing on the work of thinkers and doers, renegade scientists and institutional whistleblowers from around the world, Schwartz challenges much of the conventional thinking about global warming and other problems. For example, land can suffer from undergrazing as well as overgrazing, since certain landscapes, such as grasslands, require the disturbance from livestock to thrive. Regarding climate, when we focus on carbon dioxide, we neglect the central role of water in soil—"green water"—in temperature regulation. And much of the carbon dioxide that burdens the atmosphere is not the result of fuel emissions, but from agriculture; returning carbon to the soil not only reduces carbon dioxide levels but also enhances soil fertility. Cows Save the Planet is at once a primer on soil's pivotal role in our ecology and economy, a call to action, and an antidote to the despair that environmental news so often leaves us with.

Plan B 3.0: Mobilizing to Save Civilization (Substantially Revised)

Plan B 3.0: Mobilizing to Save Civilization (Substantially Revised)
Author: Lester Russell Brown
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages: 415
Release: 2008
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0393330877

Provides alternative solutions to such global problems as population control, emerging water shortages, eroding soil, and global warming, outlining a detailed survival strategy for the civilization of the future.

The Wizard and the Prophet

The Wizard and the Prophet
Author: Charles C. Mann
Publisher: Vintage
Total Pages: 641
Release: 2018-01-23
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0307961702

From the bestselling, award-winning author of 1491 and 1493—an incisive portrait of the two little-known twentieth-century scientists, Norman Borlaug and William Vogt, whose diametrically opposed views shaped our ideas about the environment, laying the groundwork for how people in the twenty-first century will choose to live in tomorrow's world. In forty years, Earth's population will reach ten billion. Can our world support that? What kind of world will it be? Those answering these questions generally fall into two deeply divided groups--Wizards and Prophets, as Charles Mann calls them in this balanced, authoritative, nonpolemical new book. The Prophets, he explains, follow William Vogt, a founding environmentalist who believed that in using more than our planet has to give, our prosperity will lead us to ruin. Cut back! was his mantra. Otherwise everyone will lose! The Wizards are the heirs of Norman Borlaug, whose research, in effect, wrangled the world in service to our species to produce modern high-yield crops that then saved millions from starvation. Innovate! was Borlaug's cry. Only in that way can everyone win! Mann delves into these diverging viewpoints to assess the four great challenges humanity faces--food, water, energy, climate change--grounding each in historical context and weighing the options for the future. With our civilization on the line, the author's insightful analysis is an essential addition to the urgent conversation about how our children will fare on an increasingly crowded Earth.

Half-Earth: Our Planet's Fight for Life

Half-Earth: Our Planet's Fight for Life
Author: Edward O. Wilson
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2016-03-07
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1631490834

"An audacious and concrete proposal…Half-Earth completes the 86-year-old Wilson’s valedictory trilogy on the human animal and our place on the planet." —Jedediah Purdy, New Republic In his most urgent book to date, Pulitzer Prize–winning author and world-renowned biologist Edward O. Wilson states that in order to stave off the mass extinction of species, including our own, we must move swiftly to preserve the biodiversity of our planet. In this "visionary blueprint for saving the planet" (Stephen Greenblatt), Half-Earth argues that the situation facing us is too large to be solved piecemeal and proposes a solution commensurate with the magnitude of the problem: dedicate fully half the surface of the Earth to nature. Identifying actual regions of the planet that can still be reclaimed—such as the California redwood forest, the Amazon River basin, and grasslands of the Serengeti, among others—Wilson puts aside the prevailing pessimism of our times and "speaks with a humane eloquence which calls to us all" (Oliver Sacks).

What If We Stopped Pretending?

What If We Stopped Pretending?
Author: Jonathan Franzen
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Total Pages: 80
Release: 2021-01-21
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0008434050

The climate change is coming. To prepare for it, we need to admit that we can’t prevent it.

Drawdown

Drawdown
Author: Paul Hawken
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2017-04-18
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1524704652

• New York Times bestseller • The 100 most substantive solutions to reverse global warming, based on meticulous research by leading scientists and policymakers around the world “At this point in time, the Drawdown book is exactly what is needed; a credible, conservative solution-by-solution narrative that we can do it. Reading it is an effective inoculation against the widespread perception of doom that humanity cannot and will not solve the climate crisis. Reported by-effects include increased determination and a sense of grounded hope.” —Per Espen Stoknes, Author, What We Think About When We Try Not To Think About Global Warming “There’s been no real way for ordinary people to get an understanding of what they can do and what impact it can have. There remains no single, comprehensive, reliable compendium of carbon-reduction solutions across sectors. At least until now. . . . The public is hungry for this kind of practical wisdom.” —David Roberts, Vox “This is the ideal environmental sciences textbook—only it is too interesting and inspiring to be called a textbook.” —Peter Kareiva, Director of the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability, UCLA In the face of widespread fear and apathy, an international coalition of researchers, professionals, and scientists have come together to offer a set of realistic and bold solutions to climate change. One hundred techniques and practices are described here—some are well known; some you may have never heard of. They range from clean energy to educating girls in lower-income countries to land use practices that pull carbon out of the air. The solutions exist, are economically viable, and communities throughout the world are currently enacting them with skill and determination. If deployed collectively on a global scale over the next thirty years, they represent a credible path forward, not just to slow the earth’s warming but to reach drawdown, that point in time when greenhouse gases in the atmosphere peak and begin to decline. These measures promise cascading benefits to human health, security, prosperity, and well-being—giving us every reason to see this planetary crisis as an opportunity to create a just and livable world.

The Green New Deal

The Green New Deal
Author: Jeremy Rifkin
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
Total Pages: 174
Release: 2019-09-10
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1250253217

New York Times–Bestselling Author: The renowned economic theorist explains how America can—and must—create a post-fossil fuel culture to survive. We can’t keep doing business as usual. Facing a global emergency, a younger generation has spearheaded a national conversation around a Green New Deal—a movement with the potential to revolutionize society. But while the Green New Deal has become a lightning rod in the political sphere, there is a parallel movement emerging within the business community that will shake the very foundation of the global economy in coming years. Key sectors of the economy are fast-decoupling from fossil fuels in favor of ever-cheaper solar and wind energies and the new business opportunities and employment that accompany them. New studies are sounding the alarm that trillions of dollars in stranded fossil fuel assets could create a carbon bubble likely to burst by 2028, causing the collapse of the fossil fuel civilization. The marketplace is speaking, and governments will need to adapt if they are to survive and prosper. In The Green New Deal, Jeremy Rifkin delivers the political narrative and economic plan for the Green New Deal that we need at this critical moment in history. The concurrence of a stranded fossil fuel assets bubble and a green political vision opens up the possibility of a massive shift to a post-carbon ecological era, in time to prevent a temperature rise that will tip us over the edge into runaway climate change. With twenty-five years of experience implementing Green New Deal–style transitions for both the European Union and the People’s Republic of China, Rifkin offers his vision for how to transform the global economy and save life on Earth. “The Green New Deal takes a stance quite different from that of typical Green New Deal supporters . . . he’s interested in building factories, farms, and vehicles in a fossil-free world, asserting that ‘the Green New Deal is all about infrastructure.’” —The New York Times Book Review “An urgent endorsement of efforts to remake a doomed fossil-fuel economy before it’s too late.” —Kirkus Reviews