99 Maps To Save The Planet

Author : KATAPULT
Publisher : Random House
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2021-04-22
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781473597792

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99 Maps to Save the Planet by KATAPULT Pdf

'Terrifying yet funny, surprising yet predictable, simple yet poignant' Chris Packham A shocking but informative, eye-catching and witty book of maps that illustrate the perilous state of our planet. The maps in this book are often shocking, sometimes amusing, and packed with essential information: · Did you know that just 67 companies worldwide are responsible for 67 per cent of global greenhouse emissions? · Or that keeping a horse has the same carbon footprint as a 23,500-kilometre road trip? · Did you know how many countries use less energy than is consumed globally by downloading porn from the internet? · Do you know how much of the earth's surface has been concreted over? · Or how many trees would we have to plant to make our planet carbon-neutral? Presenting a wealth of innovative scientific research and data in stunning, beautiful infographics, 99 Maps to Save the Planet provides us with instant snapshots of the destruction of our environment. At one glance, we can see the precarious state of our planet - but also realise how easy it would be to improve it Enlightening, a bit frightening, but definitely inspiring, 99 Maps to Save the Planet doesn't provide practical tips on how to save our planet: it just presents the facts. And the facts speak for themselves. Once we know them, what excuse do we have for failing to act?

Author : Mark A. Maslin
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2021-05-06
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780241472538

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How To Save Our Planet by Mark A. Maslin Pdf

'Punchy and to the point. No beating around the bush. This brilliant book contains all the information we need to have in our back pocket in order to move forward' Christiana Figueres, Former Executive Secretary UN Climate Change Convention 'Amazing book' Chris Evans, Virgin Radio Breakfast Show 'Everyone should have this book' Rick Edwards, BBC Radio 5 Live 'A timely and important book, not only laying out the facts...but suggesting real solutions to the challenges facing us' Professor Alice Roberts, Anatomist, Professor of Public Engagement in Science, University of Birmingham _________________________ How can we save our planet and survive the 21st century? How can you argue with deniers? How can we create positive change in the midst of the climate crisis? Professor Mark Maslin has the key facts that we need to protect our future. Global awareness of climate change is growing rapidly. Science has proven that our planet and species are facing a massive environmental crisis. How to Save Our Planet is a call to action, guaranteed to equip everyone with the knowledge needed to make change. Be under no illusion the challenges of the twenty-first century are immense. We need to deal with: climate change, environmental destruction, global poverty and ensure everyone's security. We have the technology. We have the resources. We have the money. We have the scientists, the entrepreneurs and the innovators. We lack the politics and policies to make your vision of a better world happen. So we need a plan to save our planet... How to Save Our Planet is your handbook of how we together can save our precious planet. From the history of our planet and species, to the potential of individuals and our power to create a better future, Maslin inspires optimism in these bleak times. We stand at the precipice. The future of our planet is in our hands. It's time to face the facts and save our planet from, and for, ourselves. _________________________ 'A handbook of clearly established, authoritative facts and figures about the terrible toll we as humans have taken of our planet, plus ways in which we can lessen the impact. For laypeople like me, who can see what is happening but haven't always got the precise statistics to hand, it's hugely valuable' John Simpson CBE, BBC World Affairs Editor, Broadcaster, Author & Columnist 'Saving the world is no small thing, but picking up this book's a good start' Paris Lees, Contributing Editor at British Vogue, campaigner 'I love it. My kids love it' Chris Evans, Virgin Radio Breakfast Show 'A no-nonsense crib sheet on the state of the world and how to help it' The I Newspaper

Author : Daniel Yergin
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2020-09-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780698191051

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The New Map by Daniel Yergin Pdf

A Wall Street Journal besteller and a USA Today Best Book of 2020 Named Energy Writer of the Year for The New Map by the American Energy Society “A master class on how the world works.” —NPR Pulitzer Prize-winning author and global energy expert, Daniel Yergin offers a revelatory new account of how energy revolutions, climate battles, and geopolitics are mapping our future The world is being shaken by the collision of energy, climate change, and the clashing power of nations in a time of global crisis. Out of this tumult is emerging a new map of energy and geopolitics. The “shale revolution” in oil and gas has transformed the American economy, ending the “era of shortage” but introducing a turbulent new era. Almost overnight, the United States has become the world's number one energy powerhouse. Yet concern about energy's role in climate change is challenging the global economy and way of life, accelerating a second energy revolution in the search for a low-carbon future. All of this has been made starker and more urgent by the coronavirus pandemic and the economic dark age that it has wrought. World politics is being upended, as a new cold war develops between the United States and China, and the rivalry grows more dangerous with Russia, which is pivoting east toward Beijing. Vladimir Putin and China's Xi Jinping are converging both on energy and on challenging American leadership, as China projects its power and influence in all directions. The South China Sea, claimed by China and the world's most critical trade route, could become the arena where the United States and China directly collide. The map of the Middle East, which was laid down after World War I, is being challenged by jihadists, revolutionary Iran, ethnic and religious clashes, and restive populations. But the region has also been shocked by the two recent oil price collapses--and by the very question of oil's future in the rest of this century. A master storyteller and global energy expert, Daniel Yergin takes the reader on an utterly riveting and timely journey across the world's new map. He illuminates the great energy and geopolitical questions in an era of rising political turbulence and points to the profound challenges that lie ahead.

Author : Joan Sweeney
Publisher : Knopf Books for Young Readers
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2018-09-18
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781524772024

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Me on the Map by Joan Sweeney Pdf

Maps can show you where you are anywhere in the world! A beloved bestseller that helps children discover their place on the planet, now refreshed with new art from Qin Leng. Where are you? Where is your room? Where is your home? Where is your town? This playful introduction to maps shows children how easy it is to find where they live and how they fit in to the larger world. Filled with fun and adorable new illustrations by Qin Leng, this repackage of Me on the Map will show readers how easy it is to find the places they know and love with help from a map.

Author : Lonely Planet,Ali Lemer,Ray Bartlett,Regis St Louis,Robert Balkovich
Publisher : Lonely Planet
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2018-10-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781788681322

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Lonely Planet Pocket New York City by Lonely Planet,Ali Lemer,Ray Bartlett,Regis St Louis,Robert Balkovich Pdf

Lonely Planet: The world’s number one travel guide publisher* Lonely Planet’s Pocket New York City is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Stroll along the High Line for a lofty view of the city, soak up art old and new at the Met and MoMA, and walk across the Brooklyn Bridge for a dozen iconic NYC photo ops – all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of New York City and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet’s Pocket New York City: Full-color maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Free, convenient pull-out map (included in print version), plus over 19 color neighborhood maps User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organized by neighborhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time Covers Lower Manhattan & the Financial District, SoHo & Chinatown, West Village, Chelsea & the Meatpacking District, Upper West Side & Central Park, Upper East Side, Midtown, Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy, East Village & Lower East Side, Brooklyn, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s Pocket New York City is our colorful, easy to use, handy guide that literally fits in your pocket, providing on-the-go assistance for those seeking the best sights and experiences on a short visit or weekend break. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet’s USA guide for an in-depth look at all the country has to offer. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world’s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You’ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. ‘Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.’ – New York Times ‘Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.’ – Fairfax Media (Australia) *Source: Nielsen BookScan: Australia, UK, USA, 5/2016-4/2017 Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

Author : Simon Garfield
Publisher : Avery
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2013-11-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9781592407804

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On the Map by Simon Garfield Pdf

Examines the pivotal relationship between mapping and civilization, demonstrating the unique ways that maps relate and realign history, and shares engaging cartography stories and map lore.

Author : John W. Reid,Thomas E. Lovejoy
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 357 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2022-03-29
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781324006046

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Ever Green: Saving Big Forests to Save the Planet by John W. Reid,Thomas E. Lovejoy Pdf

Clear, provocative, and persuasive, Ever Green is an inspiring call to action to conserve Earth’s irreplaceable wild woods, counteract climate change, and save the planet. Five stunningly large forests remain on Earth: the Taiga, extending from the Pacific Ocean across all of Russia and far-northern Europe; the North American boreal, ranging from Alaska’s Bering seacoast to Canada’s Atlantic shore; the Amazon, covering almost the entirety of South America’s bulge; the Congo, occupying parts of six nations in Africa’s wet equatorial middle; and the island forest of New Guinea, twice the size of California. These megaforests are vital to preserving global biodiversity, thousands of cultures, and a stable climate, as economist John W. Reid and celebrated biologist Thomas E. Lovejoy argue convincingly in Ever Green. Megaforests serve an essential role in decarbonizing the atmosphere—the boreal alone holds 1.8 trillion metric tons of carbon in its deep soils and peat layers, 190 years’ worth of global emissions at 2019 levels—and saving them is the most immediate and affordable large-scale solution to our planet’s most formidable ongoing crisis. Reid and Lovejoy offer practical solutions to address the biggest challenges these forests face, from vastly expanding protected areas, to supporting Indigenous forest stewards, to planning smarter road networks. In gorgeous prose that evokes the majesty of these ancient forests along with the people and animals who inhabit them, Reid and Lovejoy take us on an exhilarating global journey.

Author : Nick Kanas
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2013-09-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461408963

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Solar System Maps by Nick Kanas Pdf

In recent years, there has been increased interest in our Solar System. This has been prompted by the launching of giant orbiting telescopes and space probes, the discovery of new planetary moons and heavenly bodies that orbit the Sun, and the demotion of Pluto as a planet. In one generation, our place in the heavens has been challenged, but this is not unusual. Throughout history, there have been a number of such world views. Initially, Earth was seen as the center of the universe and surrounded by orbiting planets and stars. Then the Sun became the center of the cosmos. Finally, there was no center, just a vast array of galaxies with individual stars, some with their own retinue of planets. This allowed our Solar System to be differentiated from deep-sky objects, but it didn’t lose its mystery as more and more remarkable bodies were discovered within its boundaries. This book tells the exciting story of how we have conceptualized and mapped our Solar System from antiquity to modern times. In addition to the complete text, this story is made more vivid by: • 162 Solar System and planetary maps, diagrams, and images (over a third in color); • direct quotes and figures from antiquarian, contemporary, and Space Age documents and photographs that allow the reader to track how humans have viewed the Solar System from original sources; • nine tables that compare the various world views, relative planetary positions, and components of the Solar System with each other. Broad in scope and rich in imagery, this book will draw the reader into the story of our Solar System and how it has been mapped since the beginning of recorded time.

Author : Douglas LaFollette
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Conservation of natural resources
ISBN : 1880190087

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The Survival Handbook by Douglas LaFollette Pdf

Author : Annabel Savery
Publisher : Franklin Watts
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2022-03-29
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1445173808

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Map Your Planet: Natural Resources by Annabel Savery Pdf

Explore Earth's natural resources through the maps! Find out about the Earth's Natural Resources: where they are found and how we use them. Discover maps of key locations that harvest and process resources, including Finland's forestry industry and how metals and minerals are mined. Learn how resources play a vital role in the environment we live in and why they must be protected for future generations. Explore geography through maps with the Map Your Planet! series. See key geography topics in action, as case studies are brought to life with large, detailed maps. Discover the importance of mapping and how maps are created and kept up to date.

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2016-08-02
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781465458735

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Reference World Atlas by DK Pdf

Welcome, all you globetrotters! Take the ultimate round-the-world trip with this spectacular atlas, showcasing more than 640 maps and a wealth of information about every nation on Earth. Travel across the world from the British Isles to Australasia with Reference World Atlas to learn about our diverse planet. The introduction section provides an insight into how our physical world took shape and life emerged across the planet. Take a look at world climate and population trends, and then follow the continent-by-continent guide to expand your understanding of each region or country. Along with detailed physical and political maps, Reference World Atlas also contains terrain models, cross-sections, and cultural and economic information. This book features huge 3-D maps and more than 750 photographs that showcase some of the most jaw-dropping locations on our planet. With more than 80,000 index entries, this revised 10th edition of Reference World Atlas is an essential educational tool for homes and schools.

Author : Mike Higgins
Publisher : The Experiment, LLC
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2022-12-13
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781615198931

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Wild Maps for Curious Minds: 100 New Ways to See the Natural World (Maps for Curious Minds) by Mike Higgins Pdf

The natural world has never been wilder—with 100 fiercely fun, curiously captivating, and amazingly adventurous maps Which nations have launched animals into space? Where are the world’s cat people? How many humans live in high-risk zones for natural disasters? How far do you have to travel to hug all fifteen of the world’s oldest trees? Where in the world do snakes live—or better yet, where can you avoid them?! Find the thought-provoking answers to these questions and many more in Wild Maps for Curious Minds. This infographic atlas of nature’s most impressive wonders and eye-popping oddities is bursting with discovery (Where’s the most remote place on Earth?), whimsical insight (Which animals have launched into space?), and startling revelations (How much forest have we destroyed?) that will change the way you see the natural world—and that celebrate our planet and the plants and animals with whom we share it.

Author : Rachel Minay
Publisher : Franklin Watts
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2021-11-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1445173700

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Map Your Planet: Climate Change by Rachel Minay Pdf

Explore the climate crisis impacting Earth through maps. Climate Change may be the biggest issue facing the world today. Learn all about global warming and what it means for our planet: from rising seas and extreme weather, to the huge impacts it has on people and the natural world. Most important of all, how are we causing our changing climate - and what can we do about it? Explore geography through maps with the Map Your Planet! series. See key geography topics in action, as case studies are brought to life with large, detailed maps. Discover the importance of mapping and how maps are created and kept up to date. Ideal for children aged 9-11 years. Titles in the series: Biodiversity/ Climate Change/ Habitats/ Mountains/ Natural Disasters/ Population and Settlement/ Rivers and Coasts

Author : Ronni Gregor
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Earth
ISBN : 0969960808

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The Saving of the Planet Earth by Ronni Gregor Pdf

Author : Harriet Brundle
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2020-04-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1789980496

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Map My Planet by Harriet Brundle Pdf

Feeling lost when it comes to maps? With this fun and informative series, you'll soon know exactly where you are when it comes to maps and mapping! What is a map? What are maps used for? How do you read a map? Find your way to the answers and take a journey into mapping as you learn how to make your own maps of everything from your school, your town, your country, even the whole world!