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‘Fascinating’ Greta Thunberg ‘Extraordinary’ Merlin Sheldrake ‘A must-read’ New Scientist ‘Enthralling’ George Monbiot ‘Brilliant’ Philip Hoare THIS REVOLUTIONARY AUDIOBOOK FEATURES PREVIOUSLY UNHEARD BLUE WHALE VOICES, DOLPHIN ORCHESTRAS AND SOUNDBATHS FROM BENEATH THE SEA...

This book is for everyone, especially: Community members: Get inspired and take action. Learn from the lessons of previous systems. This book is already being used to build inspired systems around the world. Makers: Find the DIY details ready to be adapted to your local and global projects. See how other makers solved their problems. Teachers: Use this in your Middle School, High School, and University courses. Provides context for education and practical experience to back up math, science, and social curriculum. Includes problem-sets to reinforce the knowledge in the book. Students: ...

Weaving together findings from a wide range of disciplines, Power traces how four key elements developed to give humans extraordinary power: Tool making ability, language, social complexity, and the ability to harness energy sources - most significantly, fossil fuels. It asks whether we have, at this point, overpowered natural and social systems, and if we have, what we can do about it. Has Homo sapiens - one species among millions - become powerful enough to threaten a mass extinction and disrupt the Earth's climate?

The scenario we are facing is scary: within a few decades, sea levels around the world may well rise by a meter or more as glaciers and ice caps melt due to climate change. Large parts of our coastal cities will be flooded, the basic outline of our world will be changed, and torrential rains will present their own challenges. But this is not the first time that people have had to cope with threatening waters, because sea levels have been rising for thousands of years, ever since the end of the last Ice Age.

This 25th anniversary edition, updated by the author, reveals the miraculous communication systems present in nature. Learn how plants and insects communicate through emissions in the infrared frequency range and why poisonous pesticides do not solve the real problems facing agriculture. In this breakthrough book Phil Callahan uncovers why certain insects are attracted only to certain plants, the role of pheromones' work in nature, and how plants under stress literally signal insects to come devour them. Long out of print . . . classic Callahan!

Este libro es una guía de estudio concisa diseñada para ayudar a los técnicos a prepararse para los exámenes de certificación HVAC y EPA 608. Cubre principios fundamentales, manejo de refrigerantes y técnicas de solución de problemas, proporcionando una visión estructurada de los temas clave necesarios para la certificación. A diferencia de los libros de texto detallados, esta guía ofrece un enfoque simplificado, lo que facilita la comprensión de los conceptos esenciales sin una complejidad innecesaria. El libro explica los principios de transferencia de calor, sistemas de ...

A revelatory work of reporting on the men and women wrestling to harness and preserve America’s most vital natural resource: our rivers. The Mississippi. The Missouri. The Ohio. America’s rivers are the very lifeblood of our country. We need them for nourishing crops, for cheap bulk...

In her best-selling books Blue Gold and Blue Covenant, world-renowned water activist Maude Barlow exposed the battle for ownership of our dwindling water supply and the emergence of an international, grassroots-led movement to reclaim water as a public good. Since then, the United Nations has recognized access to water as a basic human right - but there is still much work to be done to stem this growing crisis.

THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO RESILIENCE IN AN UNCERTAIN WORLD – YOUR ESSENTIAL PREPPER'S SURVIVAL BIBLE Updated With All The Latest Prepping Strategies for 2025! 10 FREE BONUSES With Your Purchase. These Are Extremely Detailed & Valuable Bonuses That Are Easily Worth The Price Of The Book Alone (See Details Below)! ✅ Are you ready to take control of your safety, no matter what life throws at you? ✅ Want to build self-sufficiency and resilience that ensures comfort and security for you and your family? If you answered YES, you are in the right place! Written by experienced prepper David ...

Conquer the NABCEP Energy Storage Installation Professional Exam (ESIP): Your Guide to Renewable Energy Storage Solutions is a comprehensive resource for aspiring and experienced professionals seeking to master energy storage systems and achieve NABCEP ESIP certification. This guide covers essential topics like energy storage fundamentals, battery technologies, system design, safety protocols, and troubleshooting, with practical insights tailored to the needs of the renewable energy industry. The book begins with foundational concepts, explaining the principles of energy storage and its ...

The burning of fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide (CO2), and these CO2 emissions are a major driver of climate change. Carbon capture offers a path to climate change mitigation that has received relatively little attention. In this volume in the MIT Press Essential Knowledge series, Howard Herzog offers a concise guide to carbon capture, covering basic information as well as the larger context of climate technology and policy.

Conquer the NABCEP PV Technical Sales Professional Exam (PVTS): Your Guide to Solar Sales and System Proposals is the ultimate resource for aspiring and experienced solar sales professionals preparing for NABCEP certification. This guide provides a comprehensive approach to mastering the exam while equipping readers with the knowledge and skills to excel in solar sales. The book begins with an overview of the solar industry, detailing market trends, customer motivations, and the growing demand for renewable energy solutions. It then delves into key technical concepts such as photovoltaic ...

Conquer the Water Well Exam: Your Guide to a Career as a Water Well System Provider is a straightforward and focused study guide for anyone preparing to take a basic water well certification exam. This book simplifies key topics like well construction, groundwater basics, pumps, and system maintenance so that new entrants to the field can quickly build a foundation. Chapters cover the essential information commonly found on entry-level exams, with short explanations and practical tips to reinforce learning. The guide also touches on safety, basic rules and regulations, and how to approach ...

How to find, purify, filter, and store clean drinking water is of primary importance to preppers and off-grid homesteaders. Water is the element that sustains all life, but most of the earth’s surface water is unsafe for human consumption. Nicholas Hyde’s latest work may well become the most important reference book in your survival kit. Learn how to drill your own well using hand tools, how to properly harvest rainwater, how to find water in the wild, and what to do with your infinitely renewable water supply once you have established it. Topics covered include: • The Dangers of ...

Conquer the NABCEP PV Commissioning & Maintenance Specialist Exam (PVCMS): Your Guide to Advanced Solar System Care is the definitive resource for solar energy professionals preparing for NABCEP certification. Designed for those tasked with ensuring solar systems operate reliably and efficiently, this guide covers all critical aspects of PV commissioning and maintenance, from initial inspections to troubleshooting and long-term care. The book begins by exploring the fundamentals of photovoltaic systems, providing a solid foundation for understanding system components, configurations, and ...

Essential Rainwater Harvesting is a comprehensive manual for designing, building, and maintaining water-harvesting systems for the warm and cold climates of the world. Presenting design considerations and approaches for the most common household rainwater supply scenarios.

Domine el campo del control de plagas: Su guía para una carrera en la eliminación de insectos, roedores y otras plagas es un recurso integral para quienes desean emprender una carrera en el control de plagas. Esta guía ofrece un conocimiento profundo sobre la identificación y gestión de plagas que afectan a hogares, negocios y áreas circundantes. Desde insectos y roedores hasta animales salvajes, el libro cubre todos los aspectos esenciales del manejo de infestaciones. Los temas incluyen la gestión integrada de plagas, el uso seguro de plaguicidas, el cumplimiento de normativas ...

The demand for clean water is growing every year. Water bills are going through the roof, and because you can’t live without it, it seems like there’s nothing you can do. Of course, impure water is better than nothing, but you know that there must be a better way. If these are the same concerns you have, you’re in the right place! The truth is, you’ve been tricked into thinking the only way to quench your thirst is to turn on the tap or buy a bottle of water.

Can flying be green? Everyone loves to travel, and the industry’s room for growth seems almost limitless—except that flying will soon be responsible for 19 percent of global emissions. Some people have even decided never to fly. Over the coming decades, aviation will witness more innovation...

Empire of Water explores the history of New York City’s water system - from the late 19th century to the early 21st century - focusing on the geographical, environmental, and political repercussions of the city’s search for more water. By tracing the evolution of the city’s water conservation efforts and watershed management regime, Soll reveals the tremendous shifts in environmental practices and consciousness that occurred during the 20th century.