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Green's Not Black & White: The Balanced Guide to Making Eco Decisions

by Dominic Muren

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Is it good to be green? The answer, of course, is yes--but solving the world's ecological problems is more complicated than many people think. This thought-provoking book explodes some of the myths about easy planet-saving measures. It was written for worriers who want to save our planet but are confused by extremist propaganda from both sides.

  • Feel good about planting a tree? It's true, trees provide ecological benefits, but the Carnegie Institute's findings indicate that when planted in significant numbers above a certain latitude, trees contribute to warming the earth.
  • Sell the car and take the train? It depends on available service. The British Transport Secretary has found that diesel trains make the pollution problem worse.
  • Wash clothes at low temperatures to save energy? It depends on what you wash. Towels and underwear, for instance, should be washed at high temperatures to kill harmful bacteria.

    Green's Not Black & White combines pithy text with amusing color graphics as it gives both sides of the ecology story. Topics covered include food, shopping, expanding energy resources, travel, and carbon footprinting, among others. Facts and advice are amusingly combined to help readers understand that ecological balance is a matter of constant shift and adjustment; not dogmatic certainty. Full-color throughout with 130 illustrations. Note: Printed on recycled paper.

    • Synopsis:

    (back cover)

    YES . . .

    There are many lifestyle choices you can make to help the environment, from using cloth rather than disposable diapers to buying Fair Trade goods.

    BUT . . .

    Do you know the bigger picture? How much energy are you using to wash those diapers? What's the carbon footprint of your ethical coffee?

    Green's Not Black & White is a clear and balanced guide to the major eco-debates, allowing you to make the right choices based on the facts, not myths.

  • Looks behind the slogans and explodes the myths
  • Debates the ideas behind actual everyday dilemmas
  • Presents an easy-to-use pros-and-cons formula

    Printed on recycled paper.

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    Product Details

    ISBN:
    9780764142482
    Author:
    Muren, Dominic
    Publisher:
    Barron's Educational Series
    Subject:
    Ecology
    Subject:
    Sustainable living
    Subject:
    Environmental Conservation & Protection - General
    Subject:
    Green movement
    Subject:
    Environment.
    Subject:
    General-General
    Copyright:
    2009
    Edition Description:
    Trade paper
    Publication Date:
    20090531
    Binding:
    TRADE PAPER
    Grade Level:
    General/trade
    Language:
    English
    Illustrations:
    Y
    Pages:
    144
    Dimensions:
    6.5 x 5.25 in 8.8 oz
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    YES . . .

    There are many lifestyle choices you can make to help the environment, from using cloth rather than disposable diapers to buying Fair Trade goods.

    BUT . . .

    Do you know the bigger picture? How much energy are you using to wash those diapers? What's the carbon footprint of your ethical coffee?

    Green's Not Black & White is a clear and balanced guide to the major eco-debates, allowing you to make the right choices based on the facts, not myths.

  • Looks behind the slogans and explodes the myths
  • Debates the ideas behind actual everyday dilemmas
  • Presents an easy-to-use pros-and-cons formula

    Printed on recycled paper.

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