The Climate Action Handbook
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781632174147
ISBN-10: 1632174146
Pagini: 245
Ilustrații: 110
Dimensiuni: 142 x 215 x 20 mm
Greutate: 0.39 kg
Editura: Random House LLC US
ISBN-10: 1632174146
Pagini: 245
Ilustrații: 110
Dimensiuni: 142 x 215 x 20 mm
Greutate: 0.39 kg
Editura: Random House LLC US
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Cuprins
Contents
Preface
Overview
Greenhouse Gases: Whey are they such a problem?
Understanding the Scale of the Problem
Understanding the Inequities of Climate Change
Climate Action in Focus: Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
Climate Impacts Across the United States
Starting and Sustaining Your Climate Action Journey
Action 1: Consider Collective and Individual Actions
Action 2: Understand the Disconnect Between Our Actions and Our Impact
Action 3: Be Privy to the Politics of Climate Change
Action 4: Beware the Coordinated Corporate Anti-Climate Campaign
Action 5: Center Action in Your Strengths and Passions
Energy Production and Transportation
Action 6: Know What Powers You…and Your Home
Action 7: Support Renewables in Your Region
Action 8: Curb the Cost of Renewable Energy
Action 9: Weigh the Impact of Decarbonization
Action 10: Commute Mindfully
Action 11: Consider Carpooling and Rideshares
Action 12: Buy and Drive an Electric Car
Action 13: Drive Efficiently
Action 14: Be Idle Free
Travel and Work
Action 15: Fly Less, Fly Economy
Action 16: Vacation Closer to Home
Action 17: Hotel or Home Share? Seek Out Eco-Friendly Accommodations
Action 18: Reduce Trash When You Travel
Action 19: Find Alternatives for Work-Related Travel
Action 20: Divest and Reinvest
Action 21: Learn More About Climate Financing
Action 22: Work Remotely if Possible
Action 23: Seek Out Climate Solutions in the Workplace
Action 24: Reduce the Climate Footprints in the Buildings Around Us
Action 25: Go Green and Cool with Rooftops
Action 26: Consider Climate as Part of Your Career
Action 27: Use Caution with Corporate Climate Commitments
Food and Farming
Action 28: Eat Your Broccoli and Pass on the Meat
Action 29: Waste Not Want Not: Cut Down on Your Food Waste
Action 30: Compost
Action 31: Shop for or Order Your Meals Mindfully
Action 32: The Climate Cost of Food Take-Out and Delivery
Action 33: Thoughtfully Opt for Meat Alternatives
Action 34: Switch to Non-Dairy Alternatives
Action 35: Assess the Pros and Cons of Eating Local
Action 36: Enjoy Your Chocolate Responsibly
Action 37: Drink Responsibly--Imbibe with Climate in Mind
Action 38: Get to Know Your Favorite Coffee
Action 39: Support Local, Sustainable Fisheries
Shopping and Consumer Choices
Action 40: Reduce Consumption Through Community Sharing
Action 41: Turn Away from Fast Fashion
Action 42: Weigh Your Diaper Options Carefully
Action 43: Ditch the Bottled Water
Action 44: Reduce Your Consumption of Disposable Plastic
Action 45: Learn About Microplastics and How You Can Avoid Them
Action 46: Make More Thoughtful Online Purchases
Action 47: Slow Down Your Shipping
Action 48: Keep Your Devices Longer and Dispose of Electronics Properly
Action 49: Shop Your Values (pull quote or other simple treatment)
Action 50: Beware Greenwashing
Actions Around the Home
Action 51: Protect Your Property and Consider Where You Rent or Buy
Action 52: Check your Insurance Policy and Premium
Action 53: Prepare a “Go-Bag” and a “Stay-Bin”
Action 54: Create a More Energy-Efficient Home
Action 55: From Your Cooktop to Rooftop: Work Towards Electrification
Action 56: Be Thoughtful About Your Air Conditioning
Action 57: Go Solar
Action 58: Lighten the Load and Switch to LEDs
Action 59: Go Low Flow With Your Fixtures
Action 60: Clean Your Clothes Efficiently
Action 61: Garden for a Greener Planet
Action 62: Reduce Waste and Recycle
Action 63: Calculate your Carbon Footprint
Nature-based and Natural Solutions
Action 64: (Carefully) Consider Carbon Removal and Offsets
Action 65: Learn About and Champion Bioenergy and Carbon Capture and Storage
Action 66: Plant a Tree…or a Trillion
Action 67: Reduce Your Carbon Offsets
Action 68: Clean Up Your Dirt
Action 69: Support Coastal Wetland Conservation
Action 70: Conserve, Restore, (Re)connect Land
Action 71: Go Green with Our Infrastructure
Action 72: Plant Trees to Shade Houses and Buildings
Health and Wellbeing
Action 73: Protect Yourself and Your Community from Extreme Heat
Action 74: Protect Your Air
Action 75: Prepare for More Pests
Action 76: Address Your Mental Health and Anxiety
Action 77: Express Yourself Creatively
Action 78: Buy Beauty Products Responsibly
Action 79: Change Your Fitness Pattern and Habits
Action 80: Cherish Your Winter Recreation
Action 81: Pay the Appropriate Fees for Outdoor Recreation
Civic and Community Engagement
Action 82: Vote in Every Election
Action 83: Engage Your Elected Officials
Action 84: Champion Climate Planning in Your Community
Action 85: Contribute to a Local Community Groups and Organizations
Action 86: Support Youth Climate Activism
Action 87: Share Your Observations and Experiences
Action 88: Role-Play Climate Solutions
Education and Climate Information
Action 89: Act on Behalf of Your Children’s Future
Action 90: Seek Climate Solutions for School Buses and Buildings
Action 91: Teach Climate Change in the Classroom
Action 92: Talk Climate with Our Kids
Action 93: Be a Savvy Consumer of Information
Action 94: Track the State of the Science
Action 95: Look to Local Climate Science Leaders
Action 96: Look to Local Community Climate Leaders
Action 97: Talk About Climate Issues with Friends and Family
Action 98: Get Social on Social Media
Action 99: Embrace Your Inner Bookworm
Action 100: Celebrate Success and Express Gratitude
Conclusion: Continuing Your Climate Action Journey
Preface
Overview
Greenhouse Gases: Whey are they such a problem?
Understanding the Scale of the Problem
Understanding the Inequities of Climate Change
Climate Action in Focus: Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
Climate Impacts Across the United States
Starting and Sustaining Your Climate Action Journey
Action 1: Consider Collective and Individual Actions
Action 2: Understand the Disconnect Between Our Actions and Our Impact
Action 3: Be Privy to the Politics of Climate Change
Action 4: Beware the Coordinated Corporate Anti-Climate Campaign
Action 5: Center Action in Your Strengths and Passions
Energy Production and Transportation
Action 6: Know What Powers You…and Your Home
Action 7: Support Renewables in Your Region
Action 8: Curb the Cost of Renewable Energy
Action 9: Weigh the Impact of Decarbonization
Action 10: Commute Mindfully
Action 11: Consider Carpooling and Rideshares
Action 12: Buy and Drive an Electric Car
Action 13: Drive Efficiently
Action 14: Be Idle Free
Travel and Work
Action 15: Fly Less, Fly Economy
Action 16: Vacation Closer to Home
Action 17: Hotel or Home Share? Seek Out Eco-Friendly Accommodations
Action 18: Reduce Trash When You Travel
Action 19: Find Alternatives for Work-Related Travel
Action 20: Divest and Reinvest
Action 21: Learn More About Climate Financing
Action 22: Work Remotely if Possible
Action 23: Seek Out Climate Solutions in the Workplace
Action 24: Reduce the Climate Footprints in the Buildings Around Us
Action 25: Go Green and Cool with Rooftops
Action 26: Consider Climate as Part of Your Career
Action 27: Use Caution with Corporate Climate Commitments
Food and Farming
Action 28: Eat Your Broccoli and Pass on the Meat
Action 29: Waste Not Want Not: Cut Down on Your Food Waste
Action 30: Compost
Action 31: Shop for or Order Your Meals Mindfully
Action 32: The Climate Cost of Food Take-Out and Delivery
Action 33: Thoughtfully Opt for Meat Alternatives
Action 34: Switch to Non-Dairy Alternatives
Action 35: Assess the Pros and Cons of Eating Local
Action 36: Enjoy Your Chocolate Responsibly
Action 37: Drink Responsibly--Imbibe with Climate in Mind
Action 38: Get to Know Your Favorite Coffee
Action 39: Support Local, Sustainable Fisheries
Shopping and Consumer Choices
Action 40: Reduce Consumption Through Community Sharing
Action 41: Turn Away from Fast Fashion
Action 42: Weigh Your Diaper Options Carefully
Action 43: Ditch the Bottled Water
Action 44: Reduce Your Consumption of Disposable Plastic
Action 45: Learn About Microplastics and How You Can Avoid Them
Action 46: Make More Thoughtful Online Purchases
Action 47: Slow Down Your Shipping
Action 48: Keep Your Devices Longer and Dispose of Electronics Properly
Action 49: Shop Your Values (pull quote or other simple treatment)
Action 50: Beware Greenwashing
Actions Around the Home
Action 51: Protect Your Property and Consider Where You Rent or Buy
Action 52: Check your Insurance Policy and Premium
Action 53: Prepare a “Go-Bag” and a “Stay-Bin”
Action 54: Create a More Energy-Efficient Home
Action 55: From Your Cooktop to Rooftop: Work Towards Electrification
Action 56: Be Thoughtful About Your Air Conditioning
Action 57: Go Solar
Action 58: Lighten the Load and Switch to LEDs
Action 59: Go Low Flow With Your Fixtures
Action 60: Clean Your Clothes Efficiently
Action 61: Garden for a Greener Planet
Action 62: Reduce Waste and Recycle
Action 63: Calculate your Carbon Footprint
Nature-based and Natural Solutions
Action 64: (Carefully) Consider Carbon Removal and Offsets
Action 65: Learn About and Champion Bioenergy and Carbon Capture and Storage
Action 66: Plant a Tree…or a Trillion
Action 67: Reduce Your Carbon Offsets
Action 68: Clean Up Your Dirt
Action 69: Support Coastal Wetland Conservation
Action 70: Conserve, Restore, (Re)connect Land
Action 71: Go Green with Our Infrastructure
Action 72: Plant Trees to Shade Houses and Buildings
Health and Wellbeing
Action 73: Protect Yourself and Your Community from Extreme Heat
Action 74: Protect Your Air
Action 75: Prepare for More Pests
Action 76: Address Your Mental Health and Anxiety
Action 77: Express Yourself Creatively
Action 78: Buy Beauty Products Responsibly
Action 79: Change Your Fitness Pattern and Habits
Action 80: Cherish Your Winter Recreation
Action 81: Pay the Appropriate Fees for Outdoor Recreation
Civic and Community Engagement
Action 82: Vote in Every Election
Action 83: Engage Your Elected Officials
Action 84: Champion Climate Planning in Your Community
Action 85: Contribute to a Local Community Groups and Organizations
Action 86: Support Youth Climate Activism
Action 87: Share Your Observations and Experiences
Action 88: Role-Play Climate Solutions
Education and Climate Information
Action 89: Act on Behalf of Your Children’s Future
Action 90: Seek Climate Solutions for School Buses and Buildings
Action 91: Teach Climate Change in the Classroom
Action 92: Talk Climate with Our Kids
Action 93: Be a Savvy Consumer of Information
Action 94: Track the State of the Science
Action 95: Look to Local Climate Science Leaders
Action 96: Look to Local Community Climate Leaders
Action 97: Talk About Climate Issues with Friends and Family
Action 98: Get Social on Social Media
Action 99: Embrace Your Inner Bookworm
Action 100: Celebrate Success and Express Gratitude
Conclusion: Continuing Your Climate Action Journey