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Understand the science that explains what pressure Earth is under, and how to take action. This book takes a look at just how we've changed the planet and what we can do to soften our impact. Explores how we can live more sustainably, and offers positive ideas on how we can alleviate past and present damage to the Earth. Includes wide-ranging coverage of problems affecting the planet, from global warming to pollution and food shortage; graphics that interpret and visualize the data; positive messages and plans for creating a better world, discussing the rise of clean/green technology. Discover the science behind climate change, overpopulation, overconsumption, pandemics and other factors that threaten life on Earth. Topics covered include problems like rising sea levels, shrinking Arctic ice sheets, plastic pollution, coastal flooding and threats to marine life

Ausgehend von den exponentiell wachsenden Verläufen (Weltbevölkerung, Weltwirtschaft, Wasser- und Energieverbrauch, Treibhausgase, Verlust an Artenvielfalt) geht der britische Umweltaktivist Ursachen und Folgen der Faktoren nach, die die Erde und das Leben auf ihr in grosse Bedrängnis gebracht haben. (2-3)

We may have fallen out of love with our city homes, but cities are still going to be essential dwelling places for a growing population. International sustainability and wellbeing advocate, Claire Bradbury explores what we need to do to fall back in love with the city, and find our city homes again.