The Sierra Club Green Guide

Author : Andrew J. Feldman
Publisher : San Francisco : Sierra Club Books
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : UOM:39015035749533

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The Sierra Club Green Guide by Andrew J. Feldman Pdf

The Sierra Club Green Guide sets a new standard for environmental reference works. It provides all the guidance needed to skillfully locate authoritative information on any environmental topic. This environmental desk reference features: -- A wide range of sources including government clearinghouses; trade and non-profit organizations; directories, handbooks, abstracts and indices, periodicals, and more. -- 250 online sources of information including Internet sites, electronic bulletin boards, and commercial online services. For those not yet online, The Sierra Club Green Guide supplies an introduction to the information superhighway and a glossary of online terms. -- In-depth review of each information source as well as complete contact information, including address, phone number, e-mail, and contact person. -- Cross references, comprehensive index, and three appendices, which provide contact information for federal information centers, database vendors, and publishers found throughout the book. The Sierra Club Green Guide makes finding reliable, up-to-date information easy. Whether you're interested in wetlands preservation or a greener lifestyle, it will help you answer any environmental question.

Author : Bob Schildgen
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2008-03-17
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781578051434

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Hey Mr. Green by Bob Schildgen Pdf

When is the right time to replace an old refrigerator? Is it okay to knit a sweater with acrylic yarn? Is it more environmentally correct to buy beer in bottles or cans? For the last several years, Bob Schildgen's popular "Hey Mr. Green" column has tackled real–world questions from real people. Readers trust his answers, which are backed by Sierra Club's research, but they also enjoy his realism and irreverent humor. This book distills the best of the column into one enormously useful and entertaining resource. It's organized by subject — household issues, food and drink, transportation, reuse and recycling, and "big picture" environmental questions — making it easy to find answers to common questions. Whether puzzling over the intricacies of product life cycles or taking a reader to task for blasting his air conditioner, Hey Mr. Green is an indispensable, opinionated, and authoritative guide to minding one's environmental footprint.

Author : Maritza Pick
Publisher : Random House (NY)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Advertising campaigns
ISBN : 0871565226

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How to Save Your Neighborhood, City, Or Town by Maritza Pick Pdf

Whether you want to stop the pollution of a nearby river, save a local wilderness area from development, or elect an environmentalist to your city council, this inspirational and practical guide shows you how to master the community organizing techniques used by Sierra Club activists across the nation to win environmental victories. Written both for the new activist and the experienced campaigner, How to Save Your Neighborhood, City, or Town presents the entire range of community organizing techniques, from writing press releases to setting up and running a local environmental campaign. Using simple, step-by-step instructions, this book shows you how to: -- Alert your neighborhood -- Address city hall -- Organize a meeting -- Prepare for public hearings -- Set up a phone bank -- Develop fundraising events -- Create a newsletter -- Staff a campaign committee -- Contact the media -- Run a political campaign

Author : Editors of Green Guide
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2008-06-10
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781426203398

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Green Guide by Editors of Green Guide Pdf

Paper or plastic? Organic or conventional? In a world that is rapidly going "green," how does the average person make decisions that are smart for the family—and good for the planet? The Green Guide is here to help, with the concepts and choices for Earth-conscious living. Presented in concise, information-packed chapters, this up-to-the-minute resource touches on every aspect of our lives, from grocery shopping to housecleaning to work, travel, and investing—enabling consumers to make informed decisions and simple changes that impact the planet in big ways. Easy-to-follow information and hundreds of fascinating sidebars, fact boxes, and other key elements recommend how you can replace unhealthy and environmentally damaging practices and products with more wholesome, comfortable, and aesthetically pleasing alternatives. Neither scholarly nor scare-mongering in tone, the lively text has been written in partnership with a board of noted experts—offering readers the most authoritative, engaging, comprehensive, and in-depth reference of its kind. Created by two of the strongest brands in conservation and the environment, and drawn from more than ten years of reputable coverage in The Green Guide newsletter, on-line and in print, this comprehensive resource is destined to become a must-have for millions of families and the first name in household reference books in this up-and-coming category.

Author : Sierra Club
Publisher : Random House Incorporated
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0679764968

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The Sierra Club Guides to the National Parks of the Rocky Mountains and the Great Plains by Sierra Club Pdf

Newly revised and updated, this guide offers practical travel information anddetailed histories of national parks in the Rocky Mountains and Great Plains.

Author : John Perry,Jane Greverus Perry
Publisher : Sierra Club Books for Children
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Travel
ISBN : WISC:89030574164

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The Sierra Club Guide to the Natural Areas of Colorado and Utah by John Perry,Jane Greverus Perry Pdf

A guide to over 180 natural areas including parks, forests & wildlife preserves, and other public lands.

Author : Trish Riley
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 1592576621

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Green Living by Trish Riley Pdf

The environmental movement and the rising awareness of global warming have spiked an interest in green living. It's not just recycling now. People want to know what they can do to live sustainable lives. What changes do they need to make as consumers and citizens? What are the relative impacts of the changes-that is, which will have the greater impact? They've made up their minds that green living is their goal, so they're not asking for a sermon. They just want simple, how-to facts.

Author : Sharon J. Smith
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2011-02-22
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781580085618

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The Young Activist's Guide to Building a Green Movement and Changing the World by Sharon J. Smith Pdf

If you want to make a significant and sustainable impact on the health of our planet, this powerful and practical guide can help. Author and activist Sharon J. Smith shares proven strategies and lessons learned from the winners of Earth Island Institute’s Brower Youth Awards—America’s top honor for young green leaders. Here are all the tools you need—from planning a campaign and recruiting supporters to raising money and attracting media attention—to turn your ideas into actions and make changes that matter. All author proceeds from the sale of this book go to Earth Island Institute’s Brower Youth Awards to support the next generation of young activists.

Author : Neil Jorgensen
Publisher : Random House (NY)
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Nature
ISBN : WISC:89031190291

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A Sierra Club Naturalist's Guide to Southern New England by Neil Jorgensen Pdf

Author : Stephen Whitney,Sierra Club
Publisher : San Francisco : Sierra Club Books
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Nature
ISBN : UOM:39015018889595

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A Sierra Club Naturalist's Guide to the Pacific Northwest by Stephen Whitney,Sierra Club Pdf

Author : Jenn Savedge
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2009-11-18
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781605509907

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The Everything Green Baby Book by Jenn Savedge Pdf

Going green is as good for your baby as it is for Mother Earth. But how can you know all you need to do to keep your children safe in a world full of toxins? This guide is chock-full of easy and savvy ways for you—and your babies—to go green. This helpful, practical book gives real-life information on: Organic foods for mom (and baby!) Green maternity wear Exploring diaper options Green cleaning Setting up a green nursery Green home remedies Fun green activities and crafts for baby Getting more “green” for your green This is a book you will return to time and time again during that critical first year of your baby’s life. This book allows you to plant the seed for a lifetime of earthy-friendly living.

Author : Michael Brower,Warren Leon
Publisher : Harmony
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2009-11-04
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780307427021

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The Consumer's Guide to Effective Environmental Choices by Michael Brower,Warren Leon Pdf

From one of the most prestigious nonprofit organizations devoted to environmental issues comes a clear, practical, and rational overview of the relationship between consumers and the environment. Paper or plastic? Bus or car? Old house or new? Cloth diapers or disposables? Some choices have a huge impact on the environment; others are of negligible importance. To those of us who care about our quality of life and what is happening to the earth, this is a vastly important issue. In these pages, the Union of Concerned Scientists help inform consumers about everyday decisions that significantly affect the environment. For example, a few major decisions--such as the choice of a house or vehicle--have such a disproportionately large affect on the environment that minor environmental infractions shrink by comparison. This book identifies the 4 Most Significant Consumer-Related Environmental Problems, the 7 Most Damaging Spending Categories, 11 Priority Actions, and 7 Rules for Responsible Consumption. Learn what you can do to have a truly significant impact on our world from the people who are at the forefront of scientific research.

Author : John F. Mongillo,Linda Zierdt-Warshaw
Publisher : University Rochester Press
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Science
ISBN : 1573561479

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Encyclopedia of Environmental Science by John F. Mongillo,Linda Zierdt-Warshaw Pdf

From Edward Abbey to zooxanthellae, this A-Z resource gives readers over 1,000 entries that tell the story of environmental science. With its wide range of information and international flavor, The Encyclopedia of Environmental Science establishes the standard for students, librarians, and others who want to understand this complex and ever-changing area of science.

Author : David Suzuki,David R. Boyd
Publisher : Greystone Books
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2009-07-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781926685144

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David Suzuki's Green Guide by David Suzuki,David R. Boyd Pdf

Everyone knows that the planet is in trouble, but is there a solution? This timely book identifies the most effective ways individuals can be more green in four key areas: home, travel, food, and consumerism. It also describes how citizens can ensure that governments take the actions necessary to make sustainable lifestyles the norm instead of the exception. Environmental lawyer David Boyd and celebrated ecologist David Suzuki provide vital tips for choosing a home, creating a healthy indoor environment, and decreasing energy and water use — and utility bills. They discuss what readers can do to drive and fly less, profile the most environmentally friendly transportation choices, and explain how to purchase carbon credits, among other suggestions. In addition, they offer simple changes individuals can make in their diet to eat fresher, tastier, healthier food. Included too is invaluable advice about how to buy fewer things and avoid toxic consumer products.

Author : Glenda Daniel,Jerry Sullivan
Publisher : Random House (NY)
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Nature
ISBN : UOM:39015006173879

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A Sierra Club Naturalist's Guide to the North Woods of Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota by Glenda Daniel,Jerry Sullivan Pdf

An all-purpose field guide covering the North Woods of the upper Midwest, beginning with a detailed geological history of the region, then moving to a description of the nine typical plant communities and details of the region's abundant wildlife, before becoming a guide to public lands for the recreationist and vacationer.