Washoe County Library System

A novel of activism and natural-world power presents interlocking fables about nine remarkable strangers who are summoned in different ways by trees for an ultimate, brutal stand to save the continent's few remaining acres of virgin forest.

"The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Sixth Extinction returns to humanity's transformative impact on the environment, now asking: After doing so much damage, can we change nature, this time to save it? That man should have dominion "over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth" is a prophecy that has hardened into fact. So pervasive are human impacts on the planet that it's said we live in a new geological epoch:...

Examines how environmental engineering incorporates not only aspects of art and design, but also physics, geology, ecology, and the chemistry of matter.

"An African-American teen in the Witness Protection Program moves to a new town and finds himself trying to solve a murder mystery when his first friend is found dead"--

A tribute to Alaska's wilderness regions details key preservation activities, leading contributors, and historical events.

When he has a dream about a future Earth devastated by pollution, Walter begins to understand the importance of taking care of the environment.

A plastic bottle describes its journey from the refinery through a recycling plant, after which it was used as part of a space suit.

Going green doesn't mean spending big bucks on organic food, solar panels, and hybrid cars. At its core, green living is simply about moderation, efficiency, and living less expensively. Included are hundreds of habit-shifting suggestions to leave you with thousands of dollars you would otherwise never see again. These are tiny modifications that any family can make.

"Whether you're looking to lead a healthier life, protect the environment, or save money, The Self-Sufficient Home will show you how to transition from your current lifestyle to a self-sufficient one with in-depth advice that you can start using right now. You'll not only improve your day-to-day life with these basic living skills, but will also prepare yourself for any disaster that might arise in your area. complete with detailed instructions...

Profiles fifty environmental activitists and the work they are doing to improve and protect the planet.