What's really happening to our planet? the facts simply explained
Our planet is under immense stress. Population growth and the destruction of ecosystems are creating problems never seen before in Earth's history. Our climate is changing, sea levels are rising, and our world is becoming increasingly polluted. Using the latest scientific evidence and simple gr...
| Main Author: | Juniper, Tony (Author) |
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
New York, New York :
DK Publishing,
2016.
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| Edition: | First American edition. |
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| Summary: |
Our planet is under immense stress. Population growth and the destruction of ecosystems are creating problems never seen before in Earth's history. Our climate is changing, sea levels are rising, and our world is becoming increasingly polluted. Using the latest scientific evidence and simple graphics, leading environmentalist Tony Juniper reveals both the challenges we face and the solutions that can help reverse the trends and create a better world for our children. |
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| Physical Description: |
223 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: |
9781465445476 1465445471 |
| Author Notes: |
Tony Juniper is a campaigner, writer, sustainability adviser and a well-known British environmentalist. For more than 25 years he has worked for change toward a more sustainable society at local, national and international levels. From providing ecology and conservation experiences for primary school children, to making the case for new recycling laws, to orchestrating international campaigns for action on rainforests and climate change, his work has sought change at many levels. Juniper presently works as a Special Adviser to the Prince of Wales Charities' International Sustainability Unit. He is based in Cambridge, England. |