Environmental

A globe-trotting work of relentless investigative reporting, this is the first major book to expose the catastrophic reality of the multi-billion-dollar global garbage trade.

The story of the American West is the story of a relentless quest for a precious resource: water. It is a tale of rivers diverted and dammed, of political corruptions and intrigue....

Bill Gates shares what he's learned in more than a decade of studying climate change and investing in innovations to address the problems, and sets out a vision for how the world can build the tools it needs to get to zero greenhouse gas emissions....

The grid is an accident of history and of culture, in no way intrinsic to how we produce, deliver and consume electrical power. Yet this is the system the United States ended up with....

From a preeminent historian of Eastern Europe, the definitive history of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster....

The Colorado River is an essential resource for a surprisingly large part of the United States, and every gallon that flows down it is owned or claimed by someone. David Owen traces all that water from the Colorado’s headwaters to its parched terminus, once a verdant wetland....

Bold is a radical, how-to guide for using exponential technologies, moonshot thinking, and crowd-powered tools to create extraordinary wealth....

This comprehensive study guide is your key to unlocking success in the FE Civil Exam. Designed with both aspiring and current engineers in mind, it walks you through every essential topic, from mathematics and structural analysis to fluid mechanics and transportation engineering.

Kristen Iversen grew up in a small Colorado town close to Rocky Flats, a secret nuclear weapons plant once designated "the most contaminated site in America"....

Acclaimed as "extraordinary" (The New York Times) and "a classic" (Los Angeles Times), The Big Necessity is on its way to removing the taboo on bodily waste - something common to all and as natural as breathing....

How would you like to be the center of a massive outpouring of wealth, innovation, success, and prosperity....

"Conquer the EPA 608 Exam: Your Comprehensive Guide to Refrigerant Handling Certification" is an essential resource for technicians in the ...

Conquer the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification Exam: Your Guide to a Career Managing and Treating Wastewater is an in-depth guide ...

In the twentieth century, wealth and power was dictated by access to oil. This century will have different kingmakers, perhaps different wars....

Edward Humes investigates trash - what's in it; how much we pay for it; how we manage to create so much of it....

Conquer the Wind Turbine Technician Exam: Your Guide to a Career in Maintaining and Repairing Wind Turbines is an essential resource for anyone ...

In 2006, John Doerr was moved by Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth and a challenge from his teenage daughter: “Dad, your generation created this problem. You better fix it.” Since then, Doerr has searched for solutions to this existential problem....

In Zero Waste Home, Bea Johnson shares the story of how she simplified her life by reducing her waste....

Veteran journalist Peter Annin shows that wastewater has become a surprising weapon in America's war against water scarcity.

What can we really do about the climate emergency? The inconvenient truth is that we are causing the climate crisis with our carbon-intensive lifestyles and that fixing - or even just slowing - it will affect all of us. But it can be done.

Conquer the Pest Control Field: Your Guide to a Career Removing Insects, Rodents, and Other Pests that Infest Buildings and Surrounding Areas is a ...

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....

In this book, authors William McDonough and Michael Braungart challenge the notion that human industry must inevitably damage the natural world....

In Anna Clark's full account of this American tragedy, The Poisoned City recounts the gripping story of Flint’s poisoned water through the people who caused it, suffered from it, and exposed it. It is a chronicle of one town, but could also be about any American city....

It's in our food, our clothes, and our homes. It's microplastic and it's everywhere—including our own bodies. Scientists are just beginning to discover how these tiny particles threaten health, but the studies are alarming....

Este libro ofrece una revisión concisa pero completa de los conceptos esenciales para los exámenes de certificación en plomería, sistemas de agua y prevención de retornos. Diseñado para complementar materiales de estudio más detallados, ayuda a los aspirantes a enfocarse en los principios fundamentales e identificar áreas que requieren mayor estudio. No cubre de manera exhaustiva todos los temas del examen, sino que proporciona una revisión eficiente y estructurada de los temas clave. Los lectores adquirirán un conocimiento básico sobre la distribución de agua, el diseño de ...

This book provides a concise summary of essential concepts for water and wastewater treatment operator exams. It is designed to supplement more detailed study materials, helping operators focus on core principles and identify areas requiring further review. While it covers fundamental topics such as disinfection, filtration, chemical dosing, sludge management, and regulatory compliance, it does not provide exhaustive coverage of every exam topic. Operators will learn about treatment processes, system maintenance, water quality testing, and emergency response protocols in an accessible and ...

Este libro proporciona un resumen conciso de los conceptos esenciales para los exámenes de operador de tratamiento de agua y aguas residuales. Está diseñado para complementar materiales de estudio más detallados, ayudando a los operadores a enfocarse en los principios clave e identificar áreas que requieren una revisión adicional. Aunque cubre temas fundamentales como la desinfección, filtración, dosificación de productos químicos, gestión de lodos y cumplimiento normativo, no ofrece una cobertura exhaustiva de todos los temas del examen. Los operadores aprenderán sobre los ...

This book provides a concise yet thorough review of essential concepts for plumbing, water systems, and backflow prevention certification exams. Designed to supplement more detailed study materials, it helps test-takers focus on core principles and identify areas for further study. It does not provide exhaustive coverage of all exam topics but instead offers an efficient and structured review of key subjects. Readers will gain a foundational understanding of water distribution, drainage system design, cross-connection control, and backflow prevention techniques. Topics such as pipe sizing, ...

This book is a concise study guide designed to help technicians prepare for HVAC and EPA 608 certification exams. Covering fundamental principles, refrigerant handling, and troubleshooting techniques, it provides a structured overview of key topics needed for certification. Unlike detailed textbooks, this guide offers a streamlined approach, making it easier to grasp essential concepts without unnecessary complexity. The book explains heat transfer principles, cooling and heating systems, compressor mechanics, airflow management, and refrigeration cycles. It also covers EPA regulations, ...