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The green revolution is here and it is being written about. Find out how you can live a greener, more sustainable life by reading some of these books from the library.  A Declaration of Energy Independence
"A Declaration of Energy Independence takes a nonpartisan, honest approach to energy issues and answers fundamental questions like whether the price of oil will ever go down; whether global warming is a real threat; and whether ethanol and other biofuels make sense in the long run." "As the former head of the Energy Information Administration at the U.S. Department of Energy, author Jay Hakes h read more ...
"A Declaration of Energy Independence takes a nonpartisan, honest approach to energy issues and answers fundamental questions like whether the price of oil will ever go down; whether global warming is a real threat; and whether ethanol and other biofuels make sense in the long run." "As the former head of the Energy Information Administration at the U.S. Department of Energy, author Jay Hakes had an exclusive, inside look at America's energy problems. Now, combining undisputed facts and solid science with historical and political context, Hakes offers his expert insight on the situation and presents viable solutions for a more stable political, economic, and military future for America."--BOOK JACKET. read less ... American Earth: Environmental Writing since Thoreau
Author and activist McKibben gathers the essential American writings that changed the way the public looks at the natural world. "American Earth" features essays by Walt Whitman, Rachel Carson, Barbara Kingsolver, Michael Pollan, and dozens more.
 Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life
When Kingsolver and her family move from suburban Arizona to rural Appalachia, they take on a new challenge: to spend a year on a locally produced diet, paying close attention to the provenance of all they consume. "Our highest shopping goal was to get our food from so close to home, we'd know the person who grew it. Often that turned out to be ourselves as we learned to produce what we needed read more ...
When Kingsolver and her family move from suburban Arizona to rural Appalachia, they take on a new challenge: to spend a year on a locally produced diet, paying close attention to the provenance of all they consume. "Our highest shopping goal was to get our food from so close to home, we'd know the person who grew it. Often that turned out to be ourselves as we learned to produce what we needed, starting with dirt, seeds, and enough knowledge to muddle through. Or starting with baby animals, and enough sense to refrain from naming them." Animal, Vegetable, Miracle follows the family through the first year of their experiment. They find themselves eager to move away from the typical food scenario of American families: a refrigerator packed with processed, factory-farmed foods transported long distances using nonrenewable fuels. In their search for another way to eat and live, they begin to recover what Kingsolver considers our nation's lost appreciation for farms and the natural processes of food production. American citizens spend less of their income on food than has any culture in the history of the world, but pay dearly in other ways -- losing the flavors, diversity and creative food cultures of earlier times. The environmental costs are also high, and the nutritional sacrifice is undeniable: on our modern industrial food supply, Americans are now raising the first generation of children to have a shorter life expectancy than their parents. Believing that most of us have better options available, Kingsolver and her family set out to prove for themselves that a local diet is not just better for the economy and environment but also better on the table. Their search leads them through a season of planting, pulling weeds, expanding their kitchen skills, harvesting their own animals, joining the effort to save heritage crops from extinction, and learning the time-honored rural art of getting rid of zucchini. Inspired by the flavors and culinary arts of a local food culture, they explore farmers' markets and diversified organic farms at home and across the country, discovering a booming movement with devotees from the Deep South to Alaska. Part memoir, part journalistic investigation, and complete with original recipes, Animal, Vegetable, Miracle makes a passionate case for putting the kitchen back at the center of family life, and diversified farms at the center of the American diet. read less ... Beyond Fossil Fools: The Roadmap to Energy Independence by 2040
Joe Shuster's Beyond Fossil Fools opened my eyes. It is a political, economic, and financial epiphany. The book compellingly explains why the United States must move to clean, renewable, and affordable energy in the next 30 years. The book also illustrates how it is possible to reach the goal. The message is clear and convincing. Every policy maker, corporate executive, and thoughtful citizen must read more ...Joe Shuster's Beyond Fossil Fools opened my eyes. It is a political, economic, and financial epiphany. The book compellingly explains why the United States must move to clean, renewable, and affordable energy in the next 30 years. The book also illustrates how it is possible to reach the goal. The message is clear and convincing. Every policy maker, corporate executive, and thoughtful citizen must read this book and rally round the cause. --Tim Penny, former Democratic U.S. congressman, 1983-1995. read less ... Disappearing Destinations
Machu Picchu is a mesmerizing, ancient Incan city tucked away in the mountains of Peru, but it is rapidly being worn down by the thousands of feet treading across its stones. Glacier National Park is a destination long known for the stunning beauty of its ice floes, but in our lifetimes it will have no glaciers due to global warming. In the bio bays of Puerto Rico swimmers can float in a sea sh read more ...
Machu Picchu is a mesmerizing, ancient Incan city tucked away in the mountains of Peru, but it is rapidly being worn down by the thousands of feet treading across its stones. Glacier National Park is a destination long known for the stunning beauty of its ice floes, but in our lifetimes it will have no glaciers due to global warming. In the bio bays of Puerto Rico swimmers can float in a sea shimmering with bioluminescent life, but sediment being churned up by development is killing the dinoflagellates that produce the errie and beautiful glow. And in the Congo Basin of Africa, where great apes roam freely in lush, verdant rain forests, logging is quickly destroying the vast life-giving canopies. As we speak, these places-along with many others-are being irretrievably altered by climate change, environmental degradation, overuse, and natural causes. From the Boreal Forests in Finland to the Yangtze River Valley in China, Disappearing Destinations is a treasure trove of geographic wonder, and a guide to these threatened destinations and what is being done to save them. Book jacket. read less ... Earth under fire: How Global Warming is changing the World
"In 1999, photojournalist Gary Braasch began a journey around the world to observe and document environmental changes resulting from the warming of our planet. In this book, he brings us along to witness firsthand what he saw as he crossed both the Antarctic and Arctic Circles, trekked above 15,000 feet in the Andes, dove on damaged coral reefs, and followed scientists into the field on four co read more ...
"In 1999, photojournalist Gary Braasch began a journey around the world to observe and document environmental changes resulting from the warming of our planet. In this book, he brings us along to witness firsthand what he saw as he crossed both the Antarctic and Arctic Circles, trekked above 15,000 feet in the Andes, dove on damaged coral reefs, and followed scientists into the field on four continents." "Alongside Braasch's words and images, essays by eminent scientists discuss the impacts of climate change on the oceans, biodiversity, fresh water, mountain cultures, plants and animals, and out health. Earth Under Fire offers an account of how we can reduce our dependence on fossil fuel - and lesson the consequences of that dependence - using technologies, energy sources, and efficiencies already on hand."--BOOK JACKET. read less ... Earth, the Sequel: the Race to Reinvent Energy and Stop Global Warming
Krupp, who is President of the Environmental Defense Fund, has joined with Horn, an EDF staffer, to describe what the global community needs to achieve in order to reduce the effects of global warming. The authors exhibit a cautious but optimistic tone, maintaining that it is not too late to prevent a disastrous climate change through the development of new energy sources. Alternative energy so read more ...
Krupp, who is President of the Environmental Defense Fund, has joined with Horn, an EDF staffer, to describe what the global community needs to achieve in order to reduce the effects of global warming. The authors exhibit a cautious but optimistic tone, maintaining that it is not too late to prevent a disastrous climate change through the development of new energy sources. Alternative energy sources are discussed at length, along with the specific innovations that will ultimately provide solutions. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) read less ... Environmental History and the American South
The editor gathers fifteen of the most important essays written in the field of southern environmental history over the past decade. Ideal for course use, the volume provides a convenient entree into the recent literature on the region as it indicates the variety of directions in which the field is growing.
 Farewell my Subaru
A journalist who contributes to National Public Radio recounts hardwon lessons he learned from trying to live a more sustainable lifestyle "with a minimum of hypocrisy." Among Fine's mis/ adventures on his Funky Butte ranch are: converting a truck to run on restaurant waste oil, defending his goats from predators, and installing solar panels. He agrees with Kermit the frog that being green isn' read more ...
A journalist who contributes to National Public Radio recounts hardwon lessons he learned from trying to live a more sustainable lifestyle "with a minimum of hypocrisy." Among Fine's mis/ adventures on his Funky Butte ranch are: converting a truck to run on restaurant waste oil, defending his goats from predators, and installing solar panels. He agrees with Kermit the frog that being green isn't easy but remains committed. The book includes facts about our carbon footprint, Web resources, and several recipes. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) read less ... Go Green, Live Rich
Internationally renowned financial expert and bestselling author David Bach has always urged readers to put their financial lives in line with their values. But what if your values are a cleaner and greener earth? Most people think that "going green" is an expensive choice they can't afford. Bach is here to say that you can have both: a life in line with your green values and a million dollars read more ...
Internationally renowned financial expert and bestselling author David Bach has always urged readers to put their financial lives in line with their values. But what if your values are a cleaner and greener earth? Most people think that "going green" is an expensive choice they can't afford. Bach is here to say that you can have both: a life in line with your green values and a million dollars in the bank. Go Green, Live Rich outlines fifty ways to make your life, your home, your shopping, and your finances greener-and get rich trying. From driving the right car to making your home energy smart, Bach offers ways to improve the environment while you spend less, save more, earn more, and pay fewer taxes. Best of all, he shows you exactly how to take advantage of the "green wave" in personal finance without the difficult work of evaluating individual stocks. What's more, he will get you thinking about a green business of your own so you can help the world along as it is changing for the better. David Bach is on a mission to teach the world that you can live a great life by living a green life. With Go Green, Live Rich, you can live in line with your eco-values on the road to financial freedom. Book jacket. read less ... Green Guide: The Complete Reference for Consuming Wisely
This comprehensive guide provides ideas and solutions for consumers who have made the decision to lead a more environmentally-conscious life. The thirteen chapters include topics such as: eating, housekeeping, power, design, health care, clothing and accessories, products for children, transportation, building, gardening, pet care, and school and office supplies. A glossary of terms is included read more ...
This comprehensive guide provides ideas and solutions for consumers who have made the decision to lead a more environmentally-conscious life. The thirteen chapters include topics such as: eating, housekeeping, power, design, health care, clothing and accessories, products for children, transportation, building, gardening, pet care, and school and office supplies. A glossary of terms is included, as well as an extensive list of resources and contacts. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) read less ... Growing up Green: Baby and child care
The second volume in the New York Times bestselling Green This! series, Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care is a complete guide to raising healthy kids. Environmental activist and children's advocate Deirdre Imus addresses specific issues faced by children in every age group-from infants to adolescents and beyond. With a focus on preventing rather than treating childhood illnesses, Deirdre co read more ...
The second volume in the New York Times bestselling Green This! series, Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care is a complete guide to raising healthy kids. Environmental activist and children's advocate Deirdre Imus addresses specific issues faced by children in every age group-from infants to adolescents and beyond. With a focus on preventing rather than treating childhood illnesses, Deirdre concentrates on educating and empowering parents with information such as: How to make sure your child is vaccinated safely, Which plastic bottles and toys are least toxic, How to lobby for safer school environments and support children's environmental health studies, Advice from leading "green" pediatricians and nationally recognized doctors such as Mehmet C. Oz, M.D. Chock-full of research and advice, Growing Up Green makes it easy for you to introduce your child to the "living green" way of life. Book jacket. read less ... Hell and High Water: Global Warming-the solution and the politics
Romm (founder and executive director, Center for Energy and Climate Solutions) spends the first half of his book on global warming painting a dire scenario of the next 100 years if we do not find the political will to fundamentally change course over the next decade. The scenario is aptly summed up in his title, with a "hell" of mega-droughts and wildfires plaguing the inland United States and read more ...
Romm (founder and executive director, Center for Energy and Climate Solutions) spends the first half of his book on global warming painting a dire scenario of the next 100 years if we do not find the political will to fundamentally change course over the next decade. The scenario is aptly summed up in his title, with a "hell" of mega-droughts and wildfires plaguing the inland United States and a possible sea-level rise of 80 feet drowning the coasts. After describing this doomsday scenario, he describes the political realities that stand in the way of avoiding such dire problems, political realities he largely blames on George W. Bush and other Republican politicians. Finally, he outlines energy and other policies that he believes can address the looming problem. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) read less ... Hey Mr. Green
For years, Bob Schildgen (aka "Mr. Green") has been answering real-world questions about green living in his Sierra magazine column. Readers know they're getting up-to-the minute, authoritative responses, backed by the research and experience of the Sierra Club. But they've also come to expect a refreshing dose of common sense-and often a good laugh-because Bob is a funny guy with his feet on t read more ...
For years, Bob Schildgen (aka "Mr. Green") has been answering real-world questions about green living in his Sierra magazine column. Readers know they're getting up-to-the minute, authoritative responses, backed by the research and experience of the Sierra Club. But they've also come to expect a refreshing dose of common sense-and often a good laugh-because Bob is a funny guy with his feet on the ground. Now the editors of Sierra have distilled the best of "Hey Mr. Green" into this useful and entertaining book, organized into five chapters: "At Home" offers tips on staying cool, cleaning up, and other domestic details. "Food for Thought" focuses on how to eat and drink better while spending less. "Out and About" covers getting around, fueling up, and enjoying the great outdoors. "The Three Rs" shows you how (and why) to reduce, reuse, and recycle almost everything. "The Big Picture" considers how the environment, politics, religion, and other issues intersect-often at the dinner table. Find your answers in this indispensable, authoritative, opinionated guide to lightening your environmental footprint. Book jacket. read less ... Leading by Example
Bill Richardson launched his campaign for the presidency to remind the American people-and their representatives in Washington-that we know how to get things done. We need to end our dependence on oil, and we need to do it yesterday. This isn't something that's going to happen only in Washington, or Detroit, or even Hollywood or Tokyo. It's going to take all of us, a united United States. We ha read more ...
Bill Richardson launched his campaign for the presidency to remind the American people-and their representatives in Washington-that we know how to get things done. We need to end our dependence on oil, and we need to do it yesterday. This isn't something that's going to happen only in Washington, or Detroit, or even Hollywood or Tokyo. It's going to take all of us, a united United States. We have the opportunity, perhaps for only a few years, to make dramatic but beneficial changes in the way we run America. As Leading by Example makes clear, if we succeed, with strong presidential leadership and the support of the American people, we will restore America's role in the world-a source of moral leadership, a source of astonishing technology, and a source of optimism to be admired. Book jacket. read less ... Living like Ed
A committed environmentalist for more than thirty years, Ed Begley, Jr., has always tried to "live simply so others may simply live." Now, as more and more of us are looking for ways to reduce our impact on the planet and live a better, greener life. Ed shares his experiences on what works, what doesn't-and what will save you money! These are tips for environmentally friendly living that read more ...
A committed environmentalist for more than thirty years, Ed Begley, Jr., has always tried to "live simply so others may simply live." Now, as more and more of us are looking for ways to reduce our impact on the planet and live a better, greener life. Ed shares his experiences on what works, what doesn't-and what will save you money! These are tips for environmentally friendly living that anyone-whether you own or rent, live in a private home or a condo-can try to make a positive change for the environment. From quick fixes to bigger commitments and long-term strategies, Ed will help you make changes in every part of your life. And if you think living green has to mean compromising on aesthetics or comfort, fear not; Ed's wife, Rachelle, insists on style-with a conscience. In Living Like Ed, his environmentalism and her design savvy combine to create a guide to going green that keeps the chic in eco-chic. From recycling more materials than you ever thought possible to composting without raising a stink to buying an electric car, Living Like Ed is packed with ideas-from obvious to ingenious-that will help you live green, live responsibly, live well. Like Ed. Book jacket. read less ... The Complete Guide to the Green Home
This beautiful step-by-step guide features a host of practical projects and practices for green-thinking homeowners with a hands-on attitude. Offering a boost for the spirit, a refresher for the body, and a balm for the planet, it is a comprehensive primer for eco-friendly home stewardship.
 The Eco Chick Guide to Life
Offering young women in their 20s and 30s practical tips for lowering their impact on the Earth, this timely guide provides hundreds of ideas on how to be ecologically smart and still be stylish and trendsetting.
 The Green Bride Guide
The Green Bride Guide has everything eco-conscious couples need to make their event more sustainable. Green wedding veteran and environmentalist Kate L. Harrison offers hundreds of eco-friendly choices in one handy reference.
 The Hot Topic: What we can do about Global Warming
Last Year, awareness about global warming reached a tipping point. Now one of the most dynamic writers and one of the most respected scientists in the field of climate change offer the first concise guide to both the problems and the solutions. Guiding us past a blizzard of information and misinformation, Gabrielle Walker and Sir David King explain the science of warming, the most cutting-edge read more ...
Last Year, awareness about global warming reached a tipping point. Now one of the most dynamic writers and one of the most respected scientists in the field of climate change offer the first concise guide to both the problems and the solutions. Guiding us past a blizzard of information and misinformation, Gabrielle Walker and Sir David King explain the science of warming, the most cutting-edge technological solutions from small to large, and the national and international politics that will affect our efforts. While there have been many other books about the problem of global warming, none has addressed what we can and should do about it so clearly and persuasively, with no spin, no agenda, and no exaggeration. Neither Walker nor King is an activist or a politician, and theirs is not a generic green call to arms. Instead they proposc specific ideas to fix a very specific problem. Most important, they offer hope: This is a serious issue, perhaps the most serious that humanity has ever faced. But we can still do something about it. And they show us how. Book jacket. read less ... The Organic Food Shopper’s Guide
Why Should You Choose Organic Foods? Organic food has never been more popular, and for good reason: it tastes better, it's more nutritious, and it's better for the environment. This handy guide shows you how to select the freshest, tastiest varieties and transform your organic groceries into memorable meals. You'll find guidance on what to look for when shopping, how to handle each food i read more ...
Why Should You Choose Organic Foods? Organic food has never been more popular, and for good reason: it tastes better, it's more nutritious, and it's better for the environment. This handy guide shows you how to select the freshest, tastiest varieties and transform your organic groceries into memorable meals. You'll find guidance on what to look for when shopping, how to handle each food in the kitchen, and why, when foods are organic, they're so darn good for you. Here's everything youneed to enjoy food that you can feel great about eating: Profiles of more than 100 organic foods Complete coverage of fruits, vegetables, nuts, herbs, dairy, eggs, meat, and more At-a-glance advice on peak seasons, nutrition, good varieties, and what to look for Detailed information on preparation, storage, complementary flavors, and kitchen uses More than 100 tasty recipes and dozens of cooking tips read less ... The Organic Lawn Care Manual
Tukey, a self-confessed mowing addict, answers the growing demand for organic grass with a comprehensive volume of natural lawncare information. Step by step, he takes readers through the many elements that work together to form a healthy, organic lawn.
 Tomorrow’s Table: Organic Farming, Genetics, and the Future of Food
"Tomorrow's Table chronicles roughly a year in the life of the Ronald-Adamchak household. Ronald and Adamchak guide us through their day-to-day lives, giving us a taste of what organic farmers and geneticists actually do. They discuss the contents of their own largely organic pantry, what they choose to feed their children, and what their criteria are for inputs for a sustainable agriculture." read more ...
"Tomorrow's Table chronicles roughly a year in the life of the Ronald-Adamchak household. Ronald and Adamchak guide us through their day-to-day lives, giving us a taste of what organic farmers and geneticists actually do. They discuss the contents of their own largely organic pantry, what they choose to feed their children, and what their criteria are for inputs for a sustainable agriculture." "This book is for those who wish to know more about how the food they eat is grown, whether organic or genetically engineered. It is for every shopper who has at one time or another wondered what labels such as "organic" or "GE-free" really mean for the health of their families and for the future of the planet."--BOOK JACKET. read less ... Zoom: The Global Race to Fuel the Car of the Future
The auto and oil industries are at a crossroads where financial and geopolitical troubles will force them to change. Two industry experts at "The Economist" describe why and how this is going to happen.
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