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Today, many people around the world are concerned about global warming. The attention on the recent Copenhagen summit and its attempts to halt global warming had people worldwide paying attention to the plight of the planet This guide of 50 practical steps is a positive and uplifting presentation of a serious subject organised in a fun, easy-to-read format. Each step is a simple way you can help in the fight against global warming and feel good about being part of the solution to the current environmental crisis. Sample steps include: * Determine Your Carbon Footprint * Buy Green Energy * Plant a Rooftop Garden * Take an Eco-Vacation * Check Your Tire Pressure * Compost Your Food Waste * Recycle Your Shoes * Use Petrochemical-Free Cosmetics * Buy Locally Grown Foods * Wear Organic Clothing * Go Vegetarian for a Day * Invest in the Solution

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If you care about the future of our planet and our nation, you have to read this book. These simple, yet profoundly powerful steps will transform your life, your health, and the future of our planet. --Devra Lee Davis, Ph.D., MPH, Author of The Secret History of theWar on Cancer; Head of the Environmental Oncology Center at The University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute; Professor of Epidemiology, University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health The direct impact of our lifestyles on global warming is no longer in question. 50 Simple Steps is your guidebook for becoming part of the solution, starting today. Well-researched and easy to digest, this book empowers positive action and helps you to act on your good intentions. --Greg Horn, Author of Living Green: A Practical Guide to Simple Sustainability; Co-founder and CEO of Eco Shoppe; former CEO of GNC and Garden of Life 50 Simple Steps lays out a wealth of options and opportunities that anyone can do--at home, at work, in the marketplace, and in the voting booth. Its clear, compelling descriptions and take-action resources make this an indispensable resource for anyone concerned about the future of our families, our communities, and the planet. --Joel Makower, Executive Editor, GreenBiz.com and ClimateBiz.com; Co-founder, ClimateCounts.org 50 Simple Steps offers practical, step-by-step advice for `greening' every part of your life, from the car you drive to the food on your plate. We all need to become Green Patriots, and here's how to do it. --Jim Motavalli, Editor of E/The Environmental Magazine; Co-author of Green Living: The E Magazine Handbook for Living Lightly on the Earth

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