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Capire l'oggi per creare il domani. Un percorso di trasformazione su tre livelli: spirituale, culturale e tecnico. L'Uomo si è ormai perso nella sua rincorsa feroce al progresso, tutti gli ambiti delle sue attività danno continui messaggi d'allarme. L'ecosistema terrestre e la vita dell'Uomo stesso non sono mai stati messi a rischio come in questi ultimi decenni di enorme sviluppo industriale ed economico.

The sixth "mass extinction event" in the history of planet Earth is currently under way, with over two hundred species dying off every day. The cause of this seismic event is also the source of the single biggest threat to human life: our own inventions. But for all our talk about sea levels and biotechnology, do we really know what our future will actually look like? Will our immune systems be attacked by so-called super bugs, always evolving, and more easily spread than ever? Will the disappearance of numerous species cripple the biosphere?

Come limitare l'impatto dei consumi di energia sull'uomo e sull'ambiente, senza compromettere lo sviluppo economico? Un impiego delle fonti rinnovabili, e in particolare dell'energia solare, è ormai ritenuto necessario e possibile, anche in ampie proporzioni. Nel volume si discutono gli aspetti tecnologici ed economici dello sfruttamento dell'energia solare e si offre un quadro delle politiche nazionali e dell'Unione europea nel settore.

Barcellona, Manchester o Salonicco, Torino, Bari o Genova: cosa hanno in comune queste città? Il fatto che possono essere considerate smart, misurandole con diversi parametri che vanno dai trasporti all'istruzione, dalla sanità alla sostenibilità ambientale all'innovazione tecnologica. Smart city è dunque una definizione complessa cha allude ad una trasformazione delle nostre attuali città con l'obiettivo non solo del superamento delle emergenze energetiche ed ambientali, ma anche della qualità del vivere per il cittadino e per la comunità, sul piano sociale ed economico.

L'economia mondiale si è sviluppata nel secondo dopoguerra grazie alla grande disponibilità dei combustibili fossili senza che si tenesse conto né del vincolo di scarsità, né dell'impatto sull'ambiente che la loro combustione comporta. Oggi ci troviamo costretti a ripensare le scelte di approvvigionamento energetico.

Dans ce guide pratique, ludique et convivial, le nutritionniste Bernard Lavallée nous donne une foule de conseils, de trucs et d'astuces pour que le respect et la protection de l'environnement se fassent aussi dans notre assiette. Manger local, choisir la pêche durable, produire moins de déchets, cuisiner les aliments fatigués, produire sa nourriture, etc.

Reseña de Beekeepers Quarterly, marzo de 2015: Durante los últimos años, hemos asistido a un aumento del interés en métodos de apicultura alternativa. Se han publicado varios libros que muestran cómo gestionar a las abejas de una forma más natural y sostenible, motivando al apicultor a reducir el número de veces que interrumpe y perturba a la colonia. El nuevo libro de Joe Bleasdale es una guía simple y clara de esta filosofía, ideal tanto para principiantes como para aquellos que quieran empezar a cuidar a sus abejas en barras superiores. Sabido es que hay muchas modalidades de ...

Is there evidence that people from other countries came to North America in the pre-Columbian era? Many books today say yes (Zuni Enigma, Maya Genesis, America B.C., Pale Ink, and many others). This book details a discovery of two engraved stones in the Angeles National Forest, and unique details about the site. The books explains the author's discovery, and his process of attempting to translate the marks on the rock, which he believed were linguistic. Eventually, many other unique features were found on this site which makes the site completely normal for a European ceremonial site, ...

As global rates of plant and animal extinctions mount, anxieties about the future of the earth's ecosystems are fueling ever more ambitious efforts at conservation, which draw on Western scientific principles to manage species and biodiversity. In Revenant Ecologies, Audra Mitchell argues that these responses not only ignore but also magnify powerful forms of structural violence like colonialism, racism, genocide, extractivism, ableism, and heteronormativity, ultimately contributing to the destruction of unique life forms and ecosystems.

Plastic pollution is the environmental scourge of our age, but how can you make a difference? This accessible guide, written by the campaigner at the forefront of the antiplastic movement, will help you make the small changes that make a big difference, from buying a reusable coffee cup to running a cleanup at your local park or beach.

In this fascinating book, Terry O'Connor explores a distinction that is deeply ingrained in much of the language that we use in zoology, human-animal studies, and archaeology - the difference between wild and domestic. For thousands of years, humans have categorized animals in simple terms, often according to the degree of control that we have over them, and have tended to see the long story of human-animal relations as one of increasing control and management for human benefit.

A plastic box with a lightbulb attached may seem like an odd birthday present. But for ecologist Tim Blackburn, a moth trap is a captivating window into the world beyond the roof terrace of his London flat. Whether gaudy or drab, rare or common, each moth ensnared by the trap is a treasure with a story to tell. In The Jewel Box, Blackburn introduces these mysterious visitors, revealing how the moths he catches reflect hidden patterns governing the world around us.

Beyond images of emaciated polar bears and drought-cracked lakes, there remains a major part of climate change's impact that the media has neglected: how our health will suffer from higher temperatures and extreme weather. From spiraling rates of asthma and allergies and spikes in heatstroke-related deaths to swarms of invasive insects carrying diseases like dengue or West Nile and increases in heart and lung disease and cancer, the effect of rising temperatures on human health will be far-reaching, and is more imminent than we think.

We owe it to the earth not to destroy it. It gives us so much to live that we have an obligation to give something back to it. The best thing that EVERYONE can do is to live without unnecessarily polluting the earth. Unfortunately, a good amount of pollution that individuals create every-day is totally unnecessary and fully avoidable. Yet they keep doing it because they are not aware of how they are pollution the earth by even small actions such as throwing away an otherwise usable blank paper into waste-basket. This book aims to create an awareness into areas where individuals can live ...

"Eine Hymne an die Natur." Le Point. Der junge Botaniker Marc Jeanson leitet das größte Herbarium der Welt: ein magischer Ort mitten in Paris, der das Wissen von Jahrtausenden birgt. Gesammelt von Naturforschern wie Lamarck und Linné, die die Flora im 18. Jahrhundert erstmals kartografierten. In „Das Gedächtnis der Welt“ nehmen uns Marc Jeanson und Charlotte Fauve mit auf die Expeditionen der großen Gelehrten – und auf die eigene abenteuerliche Suche nach unbekannten Pflanzen, die benannt und vor dem Vergessen bewahrt werden wollen.

There are more than 180 exotic species in the Great Lakes. Some, such as the Asian tapeworm, have had little or no impact so far. But a handful of others - sea lamprey, alewife, spiny water flea, rusty crayfish, and more - have conducted an all-out assault on the Great Lakes and are winning the battle. Here, William Rapai focuses on the impact of these invasives. Rapai begins with a brief biological and geological history of the Great Lakes. He examines new policies and the tradeoffs that must be weighed, and ends with an inspired call for action.

Dive into the mysteries of the deep sea with 'Unveiling the Underwater Chorus,' a game-changing eBook that beautifully intertwines artificial intelligence (AI) and oceanography. This captivating narrative extends beyond the ordinary, drawing its readers into the fascinating intersection of technology and marine science. Decipher the cryptic language of our ocean ecosystems, specifically the coral reefs also known as the 'Rainforests of the Ocean.' This engrossing book escorts readers on an illuminating journey showcasing how AI is causing a ripple effect in coral reef studies and marine ...

At a time of unparalleled environmental change, there has never been a greater need for new ways of defending nature. In this forward-thinking work, Paul Jepson and Richard Ladle cover all aspects of modern conservation to provide a fascinating look into how we’re fighting for the earth’s species and habitats, as well as details on where conservation is heading, and how we can all contribute. Because it will be far more than just a pity when we lose the polar bears, pandas, and parrots.

One of the most ubiquitous indicators of human activity, roads typically promise development and prosperity. Yet they carry with them the threat of disruption to both human and animal lives. Jones surveys the myriad, innovative ways stakeholders across the world have sought to reduce animal-vehicle collisions and minimize road-crossing risks for wildlife, including efforts undertaken at the famed fauna overpasses of Banff National Park, the Singapore Eco-Link, "tunnels of love" in the Australian Alps, and others.

Embark on a transformative journey with the Climate Change Book Collection which masterfully intertwines actionable environmental strategies with emotional resilience. This collection educates and inspires, turning the daunting challenge of climate change into an opportunity for personal growth and global impact.