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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Chris Goodall , Chris GoodallPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Earthscan Ltd Edition: 2nd edition Dimensions: Width: 17.40cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 24.60cm Weight: 0.590kg ISBN: 9781844079100ISBN 10: 1844079104 Pages: 312 Publication Date: 28 April 2010 Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , College/higher education , Professional & Vocational , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents1. Getting from 14 Tonnes to 2 Tonnes of Carbon Dioxide Per Person 2. How Our Lives Generate Emissions Part I - Direct Emissions 3. Home Heating 4. Water Heating and Cooking 5. Lighting 6. Household Appliances 7. Car Travel 8. Public Transport 9. Air Travel Part II - Indirect Emissions 10. Food 11. Other Indirect Soruces of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Part III - Other Analysis 12. Domestic Use of Renewable Energy 13. Cancelling Out EmissionsReviews'Valuable ammunition for those who want to do something about global warming.' The Guardian 'If you're fed up with reading about all the little things you can do for the planet and fancy getting stuck into some proper green living, this is the book for you.' Your Environment (Environment Agency UK) 'As this admirable guide demonstrates so clearly, a low-carbon lifestyle can be elegant, fun, rewarding and save us all a lot of money - as well as the planet!' Jonathon Porritt, CBE (Founder Director of Forum for the Future and author of Capitalism as if the World Matters) 'Chris Goodall takes a no nonsense, financial approach to low-carbon living - what is the cheapest way to cut carbon emissions, what is practical and what is just wishful thinking?' Peter Shield, Natural Choices 'Chris Goodall's thoroughly researched book sets out in detail how we can each help the planet pull back from the abyss - not through any high-powered international initiatives, but by ordinary individual actions in our daily lives. We ignore his advice at our peril.' Robert Napier, Chief Executive WWF-UK Author InformationChris Goodall writes and broadcasts on climate change and energy. His blog Carbon Commentary is part of the Guardian Environment Network and his work frequently appears in publications around the world. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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