Earth Hour

Author: Nanette Heffernan
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
ISBN: 1580899420
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
Click flashlights, light lanterns, and get ready to turn electric lights out to celebrate Earth Hour! Wherever you are, you can help our planet. Kids around the world use electric energy to do all kinds of things--adults do, too! From cleaning the clothes we play in, to lighting up our dinner tables, to keeping us warm and toasty when the weather is cold, electricity is a huge part of our lives. Unfortunately, it can also have a big impact on our planet. Earth Hour--a worldwide movement in support of energy conservation and sustainability--takes place each March and is sponsored by the World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF). During Earth Hour, individuals, communities, and businesses in more than 7,000 cities turn off nonessential electric lights for one hour. Across each continent--from the Eiffel Tower to the Great Wall of China to the Statue of Liberty--one small act reminds all of us of our enormous impact on planet Earth.

Our Final Hour

Author: Martin Rees
Publisher: Basic Books
ISBN: 0786740698
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 240

Book Description
A scientist known for unraveling the complexities of the universe over millions of years, Sir Martin Rees now warns that humankind is potentially the maker of its own demise -- and that of the cosmos. Though the twenty-first century could be the critical era in which life on Earth spreads beyond our solar system, it is just as likely that we have endangered the future of the entire universe. With clarity and precision, Rees maps out the ways technology could destroy our species and thereby foreclose the potential of a living universe whose evolution has just begun. Rees boldly forecasts the startling risks that stem from our accelerating rate of technological advances. We could be wiped out by lethal "engineered" airborne viruses, or by rogue nano-machines that replicate catastrophically. Experiments that crash together atomic nuclei could start a chain reaction that erodes all atoms of Earth, or could even tear the fabric of space itself. Through malign intent or by mistake, a single event could trigger global disaster. Though we can never completely safeguard our future, increased regulation and inspection can help us to prevent catastrophe. Rees's vision of the infinite future that we have put at risk -- a cosmos more vast and diverse than any of us has ever imagined -- is both a work of stunning scientific originality and a humanistic clarion call on behalf of the future of life.

Earth's Final Hour

Author: Ed Hindson
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
ISBN: 0736954171
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 210

Book Description
Some people say that the last days are upon us right now. Others say the end times are in the distant future. Who is right? Is it possible to know? If you're wondering what you can know for certain about the timetable of last days' events, you'll find answers in this book: Can I still believe in the soon return of Christ? Why have so many people miscalculated the second coming? How can Christ's return be imminent if there are still unfulfilled prophecies? This balanced look at the unfolding of Bible prophecy in a wildly chaotic world will help you sort fact from fiction. Learn how to avoid excessive speculation and receive hope, inspiration, and a very clear picture of what God has revealed for about the last days.

Communication Power

Author: Manuel Castells
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199681937
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 623

Book Description
Drawing on a wide range of social and psychological theories, Castells presents original research on political processes and social movements. He applies this analysis to numerous recent events - the misinformation of the American public on the Iraq War,the global environmental movement to preventclimate change, the control of information in China and Russia, Barak Obama's internet-based presidential campaigns, and (in this new edition) responses to recent political and economic crises such as the Arab Spring and the Occupy movement. On the basis of these case studies he proposes a newtheory of power in the information age based on the management of communication networks.

Environmental Communication and the Public Sphere

Author: Phaedra C. Pezzullo
Publisher: SAGE Publications
ISBN: 1506363601
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 449

Book Description
The fifth edition of this award-winning text remains the most comprehensive introduction in the growing field of environmental communication, offering insights into real-world applications of the topic and exploring recent events such as the Trump Administration, the People’s Climate March and international legal precedents.

Smart Idea To Save Money

Author: Pramit Doshi
Publisher: BFC Publications
ISBN: 9359927465
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 98

Book Description
Topic covered in the Book Ideas of expense control on Petrol (Fuel), Domestic Gas (cooking Gas), Electricity, saving tips Save water save money Home use of Solar energy technology Use of Electric Vehicle benefit Respect food Mobile Bills saving tips Laptop usage and money saving Amazon link to buy Book.

Planet Elephant

Author: Tammie Matson
Publisher: Macmillan Publishers Aus.
ISBN: 1743289278
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 364

Book Description
From the wild savannahs of Kenya to the black markets of Vietnam, Tammie Matson continues her quest to reduce human-elephant conflict around the world. In this follow-up to her bestselling memoir Elephant Dance, Tammie takes on the illegal wildlife trade of Asia determined to break the chains of rhinohorn poaching and the ivory trade. Travelling throughout south-east Asia, she meets presidents and traffickers in palaces and tourist markets, journeying to the dark heart of a dark industry. Returning to her beloved Africa, she finds old friends facing rough times and animals on the brink. Torn between her passionate commitment to conservation and her precious growing family, Tammie faces her biggest challenges yet. A compelling account from one of Australia's leading wildlife warriors, Planet Elephant is a rallying cry for wildlife in crisis.

Amused by the World

Author: Richard Smith
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1445237253
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 202

Book Description
'Amused by the World' is a compilation of 2009's top stories from Newsarse.com - the UK's fastest growing satirical news website.It casts an irreverent eye over the major events of the year, such as the MPs expenses scandal, the swine flu pandemic and the nation's bizarre fascination with Susan Boyle.Headlines you will find inside include:â€œSuccessful Earth Hour delays inevitable global catastrophe, by an hourâ€ â€œWorld pig population shows signs of man-flu pandemicâ€ â€œNew MPs Code of Conduct to include every possible definition of the word â€thieveryâ€™â€ â€Ryanair to charge customers for breathable airâ€ â€œAmericans protest for the right to make insurance companies richerâ€ "Cockney violence marred by footballing outbreak"Described by Stephen Fry as â€œGoodâ€ , NewsArse has a growing reputation as the British version of Internet phenomenon, The Onion.

Economic Growth, Climate Crisis and Natural Disasters

Author: Gurinder Kaur
Publisher: IMPRI Impact and Policy Research Institute
ISBN: 8195118763
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 190

Book Description
Today, almost all countries of the world are facing the scourge of natural disasters caused by global warming. Rising temperature is increasing the frequency and intensity of natural disasters and the severity of their effects. The increase in the average global temperature has not happened all of a sudden, the real reason for this increase is the pro-capitalist/corporate world economic development model adopted by the governments of different countries. Most of the countries around the world, especially developed countries, have indiscriminately squandered natural resources in a blind race of economic growth. The research articles in this book are an attempt to analyze the global climate crisis, natural disasters, and economic growth. They trace the extent to which human beings have destroyed natural resources such as forests, water, land, and air in the name of economic development. The average temperature of the earth began to rise after the Pre-Industrial Revolution Period. Rapid global warming has caused the world's oldest and most developed countries to be affected by floods, heatwaves, droughts, and wildfires. Every day, one or another region of India is suffering from natural calamities, with the state of Uttarakhand and six states in the Western Ghats being on the brink of ruin. They also explain which countries around the world are now planning to overcome the climate crisis caused by global warming. The time to look at the facts and act on Climate Change is now, if every country takes bold steps for the pressing issues at hand, we can still change the trajectory of where humanity is headed. Everyday small acts by vigilant citizens can look like drops of water, but we should remember many tiny drops can make an ocean, these many small acts can surmount to something bigger. We must put in the time, though, and effort quickly and boldly. Here's to leaving our planet better than how we found it for the future generations to come.

Environmental Echoes

Author: K.B.DHARMA PRAKASH
Publisher: Sankalp Publication
ISBN: 9390720141
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 170

Book Description
Environment days are occassions to educate the public on the issues of concern, to mobilize political will and resources to adress global problems and to celebrate and rein force achievements of humanity. The existence of environmental days pre dates the establishment of the United Nations but the UN has embrassed them as a powerful advocacy tool. Water and air , the two essentials on which all life depends , have become global garbage cans now. The real cure for our environment problems is to understand that our job is to salvage Mother nature. we are facing a formidable enemy in this field it is the hunters - and to convince them to leave their guns on the wall is going to be very difficult hence I strongly believe the information on every day of environmental importance will serve as a wake up call to aware the public on a wider scale . I hope the contents of this book will serve the purpose to some extent.