Conversations on sustainability, renewable energy, and other pressing issues: "A level of intellectual discussion all too absent in our national discourse." -Booklist A co-founder of Physicians for Social Responsibility, named one of the most influential women of the twentieth century by the Smithsonian Institute, Helen Caldicott presents a valuable collection of her interviews with prominent figures and environmentalists-in which she: *Scrutinizes...

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to why red pandas are at risk. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

A harrowing, captivating firsthand history of the rise of the radical environmental movement the Earth Liberation Front (ELF). Since 1997, the ELF has inflicted over $100 million in damages on entities they believe to be causing environmental destruction, mostly through brazen arson attacks on timber companies, ski resorts, and car dealerships. Former ELF spokesperson Craig Rosebraugh charts the history and ideology of the ELF and explores its tactics,...

Sharon R. Krause is the William R. Kenan, Jr. University Professor of Political Science at Brown University. She is the author of Freedom Beyond Sovereignty, Civil Passions (Princeton), and Liberalism with Honor. The case for an eco-emancipatory politics to release the Earth from human domination and free us all from lives that are both exploitative and exploited Human domination of nature shapes every aspect of our lives today, even as it remains...

"This book takes a survey of climate change today: it lays out for the everyman what is happening, why it's happening, and what some people are doing about it. But rather than get mired in polemics or scientific jargon, as so many other books have done, Tempest tackles the issue through the people who are dealing with it--scientists, yes, but also fishermen and farmers who, even if they're not ready to concede global warming is a manmade problem,...

This is a book for anyone, of any age, who cares about rivers. This story of the Columbia River is unique. Told from the river's perspective, it is an immersive, empathetic portrait of a once-wild river and of the Sinixt, a First People who lived on the mainstem of this great western river for thousands of years and continue to do so even though Canada declared them "extinct" in 1956. The book's re-release comes at a critical time for natural...

Le Chemin de l'Éclaircissement - L'Esprit de la Terre est une invitation pour ceux qui cherchent non seulement à lire mais à vivre une profonde connexion avec tout ce qui existe. Dans ce livre, l'auteur partage une ancienne connaissance affirmant que la terre est un être vivant doté d'un esprit puissant nommé par Dieu même pour être le gardien des âmes humaines. Avec une narrative captivante qui entrelace la sagesse ancienne et la contemplation...

Caribou are also known as reindeer. Their snowy Arctic homes are in danger. This leveled text will introduce readers to challenges that these deer face as well as what is being done to save them. Vibrant photos bring both caribou and their homes to life on the page. Special features map the animal's range, highlight how caribou help their ecosystem, and show some of the threats facing the deer.

Monarch butterflies make long migrations. These orange and black butterflies can travel thousands of miles in one trip! But monarchs face many threats. Leveled text and vibrant photos bring the butterflies to life on the page in this title for young readers. Special features highlight the home range and life span of the butterflies, show the importance of monarchs in their ecosystems, and highlight some of the threats that monarchs face.

Have you ever wanted to learn how to send signals, build a shelter, or start a campfire? With the right tools and instruction, you can become a successful young ranger.