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Affiche du document Changing Tides

Changing Tides

Alejandro Frid

5h15min00

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420 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 5h15min.
Change the story and change the future – merging science and Indigenous knowledge to steer us towards a more benign AnthropoceneChange the story and change the future – merging science and Indigenous knowledge to steer us towards a more benign Anthropocene In Changing Tides, Alejandro Frid tackles the big questions: who, or what, represents our essential selves, and what stories might allow us to shift the collective psyche of industrial civilization in time to avert the worst of the climate and biodiversity crises? Merging scientific perspectives with Indigenous knowledge might just help us change the story we tell ourselves about who we are and where we could go. As humanity marches on, causing mass extinctions and destabilizing the climate, the future of Earth will very much reflect the stories that Homo sapiens decide to jettison or accept today into our collective identity. At this pivotal moment in history, the most important story we can be telling ourselves is that humans are not inherently destructive. In seeking the answers, Frid draws from a deep well of personal experience and that of Indigenous colleagues, finding a glimmer of hope in Indigenous cultures that, despite the ravishes of colonialism, have for thousands of years developed intentional and socially complex practices for resource management that epitomize sustainability. Changing Tides is for everyone concerned with the irrevocable changes we have unleashed upon our planet and how we might steer towards a more benign Anthropocene. Preface 1: Gravity Suspended 2: Resisting Least Resistance 3: Coalescing Knowledge 4: Reawakening 5: The Exuberance of Herring 6: Sculpted by River and Story 7: Beautiful ProtestInterlude I8. Echoes Across the Lake 9. Ditching Our Climate-Wrecking StoriesInterlude II10. At the Edge of Geologic Epochs11. Transformation AcknowledgmentsCaptionsNotesReferencesIndexAbout the AuthorA Note About the Publisher
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Renewal

Andrés R Edwards

4h30min00

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360 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 4h30min.
Discover the Hidden Ways that Trees and Plants Help You Feel Better in LifeExplore our emotional bond with nature to heal ourselves and the natural worldWhy spend countless hours indoors in front of screens when being in nature feels so good? In learning why and how to nurture our emotional connection with nature, we can also regenerate the ecosystems on which we depend for our survival. Renewal explores the science behind why being in nature makes us feel alive and helps us thrive. Using personal experiences and cutting-edge research in cognitive science, this book weaves delightful stories that: Reveal nature's genius and impacts on our lives from physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual perspectives Explore how emulating nature is yielding design breakthroughs with biomimicry and biophilic design Highlight the importance of compassion and coexisting with wildlife in designing our conservation strategies Describe the significance of nurturing an ecological ethic that supports a reciprocal relationship with nature. Whether you are drawn to conservation or are interested in the science behind human behavior, Renewal will help create a blueprint for integrating nature with a life of creativity, compassion, and joy. Acknowledgments Foreword by Marc Bekoff Introduction: Forging an Emotional Bond with Nature 1. Aligning with Nature Doorways to Nature • Types of Nature Alignment • Internal and External Alignment • Natural Principles • Awareness and Humility • Natural Ingredients 2. Awe and Beauty Awe's Qualities • Beauty's Attributes • Reinstilling Awe and Beauty 3. Health and Well-BeingHealing Impacts of Nature • Nature As a Vital Supplement • Green Care • Finding Our Place in Nature 4. Mentor and Provider Learning from Nature • Cycles and Milestones • Nature As Provider 5. Nature's Intelligence Intelligence of Gaia • Why Nature's Intelligence Matters • Nature's Designs • Animal Intelligence • Plant Awareness • Slime and Mushrooms 6. Kinship and Creativity Skalalitude • Biophilic Design • Creativity and Nature • Nature As Canvas • Beyond Nature As Resource 7. Compassion and Coexistence Cultivating Coexistence • Biological Altruism • Animal Emotions • Compassionate Conservation • Rewilding Our Hearts 8. An Ecocentric Ethic An Integral Perspective • Five Global Trends • Reciprocity Through Nature • Flourishing with Nature • A Legacy of Regenerative Coexistence • Doing What We Can Resources Bibliography Notes Index About the Author About New Society Publishers
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Affiche du document How to Talk to Your Kids About Climate Change

How to Talk to Your Kids About Climate Change

Harriet Shugarman

6h10min30

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494 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 6h10min.
Building grit and hope in the face of the climate emergencyBuilding grit and hope in the face of the climate emergencyWith catastrophic global warming already baked into the climate system, today's children face a future entirely unlike that of their parents. Yet how can we maintain hope and make a difference in the face of overwhelming evidence of the climate crisis?Help is at hand. Written by Harriet Shugarman – the Climate Mama and trusted advisor to parents – How to Talk to Your Kids About Climate Change provides tools and strategies for parents to explain the climate emergency to their children and galvanize positive action. Coverage includes: The unvarnished realities of the climate emergency, where we are at, and how we got here Strategies for talking to kids of different ages about the climate crisis, including advice from engaged parents on the ground How to maintain our own hope and that of our children A list of practical actions families can take to tackle the climate change crisisIdeas for helping children follow their passions in pursuit of a livable, just, and sustainable world. A lifeline for parents who are feeling overwhelmed with fear and grief, this book provides both hope and practical ways to engage children in pursuit of a better world that is still possible. Acknowledgments Dedication Epigraph Preface: This Book Is for You What This Book Does Timing Is Everything 1. Introduction: Awakening to Our Climate EmergencyDropping the Climate Change Bomb Why We Should Be Concerned The Solutions Puzzle Climate Awakening: Climate Reality ClimateMama Beginnings Memorable Blog Posts 2. Thanks for the Ride, Dinosaurs: Science, Politics, Growth, and Justice Science Politics Growth Justice 3. Coming to Grips with Climate Change As a Parent: From Grief to Hope to Resolve to Action Coming to Terms with Reality Grief Hope Resolve Action Trusted Messengers 4. Leading by Example Find Your Superpower Name What You Are Working to Save and Why Climate Curriculum Parent Climate Activists 5. Transitioning from Angst to Action: Preschool through Middle School The Climate Conversation: Preschool through Middle School Engaging Your Child on Climate Action: Preschool through Middle SchoolKeeping Children Involved at All Ages 6. Pursuing Passions through the Lens of Climate Action: High School, College, and Beyond How to Share the Reality of Our Climate Crisis with Our Grown Children Supporting Climate Activism 7. Creating a Million Ripples: From Me to We Thinking in Systems and Channeling Systemic Change Scaling Solutions Being the Change We Wish to See Vote, Vote, VoteFollow Up: Preparing for Our Climate Emergency Plant Seeds: Literally and Figuratively From Me to We Resources Youth-Led or Youth-Focused Organizations Parent-Focused Organizations Climate Action and Education Websites Climate News Websites Climate Justice Notable Books Climate Science Climate Action Organizing and Book Club Guide Guide Notes Index About the Author About New Society Publishers
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Affiche du document Engage, Connect, Protect

Engage, Connect, Protect

Angelou Ezeilo

4h04min30

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326 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 4h04min.
Building environmental strength through a diversity of youth Building environmental strength through a diversity of youth Engage, Connect, Protect explodes the myth that environmental issues are primarily of interest to wealthy white communities. Revealing the deep and abiding interest that African American, Latino, and Native American communities—many of whom live in degraded and polluted parts of the country—have in our collective environment, Engage, Connect, Protect is part eye-opening critique of the cultural divide in environmentalism, part biography of a leading social entrepreneur, and part practical toolkit for engaging diverse youth. It covers: Why communities of color are largely unrecognized in the environmental movement How to bridge the cultural divide and activate a new generation of environmental stewards A curriculum for engaging diverse youth and young adults through culturally appropriate methods and activities Resources for connecting mainstream America to organizations working with diverse youth within environmental projects, training, and employment. Engage, Connect, Protect is a wake-up call for businesses, activists, educators, and policymakers to recognize the work of grassroots activists in diverse communities and create opportunities for engaging with diverse youth as the next generation of environmental stewards, while the concern about the state of our land, air, and water continues to grow. Acknowledgments Chapter 1: The New Paradigm for Environmental Consciousness Chapter 2: Environmental Jargon Creates Exclusion Chapter 3: Nature as Healer Chapter 4: Activating a New Generation Chapter 5: Careers Chapter 6: Going International Chapter 7: Changing the Culture Chapter 8: Culturally Relevant CurriculumAppendix 1: Environmental Organizations Led by People of Color Appendix 2: Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Appendix 3: Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) Appendix 4: Tribal Colleges and UniversitiesIndex About the Authors A note about the Publisher
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Affiche du document A Brief History of the Earth's Climate

A Brief History of the Earth's Climate

Steven Earle

5h02min15

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403 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 5h02min.
What's natural, what's caused by humans, and why climate change is a disaster for all I love it. Earle understands the big climate picture and paints it with exceptional clarity. — JAMES HANSEN, director, Climate Science, Awareness and Solutions, Columbia University Earth Institute What's natural, what's caused by humans, and why climate change is a disaster for all A Brief History of the Earth's Climate is an accessible myth-busting guide to the natural evolution of the Earth's climate over 4.6 billion years, and how and why human-caused global warming and climate change is different and much more dangerous. Richly illustrated chapters cover the major historical climate change processes including evolution of the sun, plate motions and continental collisions, volcanic eruptions, changes to major ocean currents, Earth's orbital variations, sunspot variations, and short-term ocean current cycles. As well as recent human-induced climate change and an overview of the implications of the COVID pandemic for climate change. Content includes: Understanding natural geological processes that shaped the climate How human impacts are now rapidly changing the climate Tipping points and the unfolding climate crisis What we can do to limit the damage to the planet and ecosystems Countering climate myths peddled by climate change science deniers. A Brief History of the Earth's Climate is essential reading for everyone who is looking to understand what drives climate change, counter skeptics and deniers, and take action on the climate emergency.Preface Acknowledgments Introduction 1. What Controls the Earth's Climate? 2. A Slowly Warming Sun 3. Sliding Plates and Colliding Continents 4. Cooling and Warming from Volcanic Eruptions 5. Earth's Orbital Variations 6. Moving Heat with Ocean Currents 7. Short-term Solar Variations 8. Catastrophic Collisions 9. A Plague of Humans 10. Tipping Points 11. What Now? Notes Index About the Author About New Society Publishers
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