Environmental

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....

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

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

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

In Wasteland, journalist Oliver Franklin-Wallis takes us on a shocking journey inside the waste industry—the secretive multi-billion dollar world that underpins the modern economy, quietly profiting from what we leave behind....

Burn looks beyond renewable biomass or carbon capture energy systems to offer a bigger and bolder vision for the next phase of human progress, moving carbon from wasted sources into soils and agricultural systems to rebalance the carbon, nitrogen, and related cycles....

New York Times best-selling author Seth Siegel tells how contaminants got in our drinking water, what they’re doing to us, and what we must do to make our water safe....

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....

As Charles Fishman brings vibrantly to life in this delightful narrative excursion, water runs our world in a host of awe-inspiring ways....

Adam Minter - veteran journalist and son of an American junkyard owner - travels deep into a vast, often hidden, 500-billion-dollar industry that’s transforming our economy and environment....

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

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"....

Let There Be Water illustrates how Israel can serve as a model for the United States and countries everywhere by showing how to blunt the worst of the coming water calamities....

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....

In Secondhand, Adam Minter delves into the vast, multibillion-dollar industry that resells used stuff around the world. He follows the trail of unwanted objects from the closets, garages, and storage units of Middle America to epic used-goods markets in Canada, Mexico, and beyond....

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....

In 1907 Irish immigrant William Mulholland conceived and built one of the greatest civil engineering feats in history: the aqueduct that carried water 223 miles....

Grossly ambitious and rooted in scientific scholarship, The Other Dark Matter shows how human excrement can be a life-saving, money-making resource - if we make better use of it....

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

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

In Fashionopolis, Thomas sees renewal in a host of developments, including printing 3-D clothes, clean denim processing, smart manufacturing, hyperlocalism, fabric recycling - even lab-grown materials....

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

In the middle of the Mojave Desert, Las Vegas casinos use billions of gallons of water for fountains, pirate lagoons, wave machines, and indoor canals....

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....

Conquer the HAZMAT Specialist Certification: Your Concise Guide to NFPA 472 Standards and Hazardous Materials Operations is a concise resource for individuals preparing for the HAZMAT Specialist Certification exam. This guide aligns with NFPA 472 standards, providing an in-depth exploration of hazardous materials operations, incident response, and regulatory compliance. It is meant to supplement more detailed study material. The book covers critical topics such as chemical and physical properties of hazardous materials, risk assessment strategies, and decontamination procedures. It delves ...

Domina el Examen CEM de la AEE: Una Guía Concisa para la Certificación de Gestión Energética Certificada (CEM) es su recurso esencial para dominar el riguroso proceso de convertirse en un Certified Energy Manager (CEM). Diseñada para complementar materiales de estudio exhaustivos y la experiencia práctica, esta guía se enfoca en los principales dominios del examen, ofreciendo explicaciones claras y ejemplos prácticos. El libro abarca temas fundamentales como auditorías energéticas, optimización de sistemas HVAC, eficiencia en la iluminación, integración de energías renovables ...

Conquer the AEE CEM Exam: A Concise Guide to the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) Certified Energy Management (CEM) Certification is your essential resource for navigating the rigorous path to becoming a Certified Energy Manager. Designed to complement comprehensive study materials and practical experience, this guide focuses on the key domains of the CEM exam, providing clear explanations and actionable insights. The book covers critical topics such as energy audits, HVAC optimization, lighting efficiency, renewable energy integration, and demand-side management. It introduces tools ...

Discover a transformative journey toward true water independence with "Water Independence," your essential guide to navigating the intricate world of water sustainability. As our global resources face unprecedented strain, the need for innovative, self-sustaining water solutions becomes undeniable. This comprehensive eBook meticulously explores every aspect of achieving water independence, from understanding the foundational elements of water scarcity to implementing cutting-edge conservation techniques. Begin with a deep dive into rainwater harvesting, where you'll learn both the basics ...

A Call to Action for a Planet in Crisis In an era where wildfires rage with unprecedented intensity, landscapes are stripped of life, and ecosystems teeter on the brink of collapse, Preventing Wildfires, Healing Landscapes, and Restoring Ecosystems: Reviving Earth's Balance offers a transformative vision for our planet's future. This is not just a book; it is a rallying cry for individuals, communities, and leaders to embrace their collective power to heal the Earth and secure a thriving future for generations to come. Harnessing Nature's Wisdom Drawing upon the latest scientific insights, ...