Overview

"This must-have book shows us WHY we need to take action now to combat climate change and then, critically, HOW, through easy-to-understand language and stunning infographics that offer each of us varied and doable solutions to the overwhelming challenges facing our planet. ""What can I do, personally, about the climate crisis? . . . Ask yourself, what are you passionate about? Using this passion may motivate you to help shape the future of your community."" -The New York Times Climate Forward newsletter This must-have book shows us WHY we need to take action now to combat climate change and then, critically, HOW, through easy-to-understand language and fascinating infographics that offer each of us varied and doable solutions to the many challenges facing our planet. As more focus is put on climate science, there is a need for each of us to learn how we can change our habits in our home, communities, and government to save our planet. Enter The Climate Action Handbook. A visually stunning guide, it does what no other climatechange book manages to do- it's approachable, digestible, and offers the average person ideas, options, and a roadmap for action. It also offers hope-often overlooked in climate change conversations. Climate actionscan create near-instantaneous improvements in air quality and can offer ways to address societal inequities,green our communities, save money, and build local economies. From food and fashion choices, rethinking travel, greening up our homes and gardens, to civic engagement and championing community climate planning, Dr. Heidi Roop shares 100 wide-ranging ways that readers from all walks of life can help move the needle in the right direction. Actions include- . Cutting down on food waste . Reducing your driving speed . Voting in every election . Using the cold-water cycle on your washing machine . Supporting healthy soils in your gardens and community green spaces . Engaging in local climate action planning . Preparing an emergency kit for your home . Deleting unused emails and online accounts . Swapping out milk for nondairy alternatives like oat milk . Opting for slower shipping whenever possible . Regularly maintaining and clean your heating and cooling systems . Engaging in climate conversations at work and at home And many more! Return to this invaluable resource again and again to discover a roadmap for action and much-neededhope.What will your climate journey look like?"

Full Product Details

Author:   Heidi Roop
Publisher:   Sasquatch Books
Imprint:   Sasquatch Books
Dimensions:   Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.391kg
ISBN:  

9781632174147

ISBN 10:   1632174146
Pages:   272
Publication Date:   21 March 2023
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

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

Reviews

“What can I do, personally, about the climate crisis? [Readers] often ask us a version of this question....[Roop] says that civic engagement is one of the most effective ways for individuals to make a difference and to avoid feeling overwhelmed by the climate crisis....Ask yourself, what are you passionate about? Using this passion may motivate you to help shape the future of your community.” —The New York Times Climate Forward newsletter

"“What can I do, personally, about the climate crisis? [Readers] often ask us a version of this question....[Roop] says that civic engagement is one of the most effective ways for individuals to make a difference and to avoid feeling overwhelmed by the climate crisis....Ask yourself, what are you passionate about? Using this passion may motivate you to help shape the future of your community.” —The New York Times Climate Forward newsletter ""[The Climate Action Handbook] provides lots of ideas—like eating more plant-based meals, choosing slower shipping for deliveries, voting in every election, and supporting youth climate activists. ... The ideas are accompanied by striking illustrations that help readers understand what they can do and why it makes a difference."" —Yale Climate Connections "" . . . filled with 100 ideas to help people lower their carbon footprint and learn how to prepare for the climate changes that have already happened. . . . There's a chapter on changes to make in your home, such as LED light bulbs, lowering your water heater temperature and fixing the insulation to ensure heat doesn't escape."" —CBS News Minnesota"

Author Information

DR. HEIDI ROOP is the Directorof the University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership and an Assistant Professor of Climate Science and Extension Specialist at the University of Minnesota. Her research and Extension programs combine cutting-edge climate science and effective science communication to increase the use and integration of climate change information in decision-making at a range of scales-from city and state to national and international levels. Her climate science research takes her around the world from Antarctica to California to the shores of Lake Superior. She is also an affiliate assistant professor in the School of Public Health at the University of Washington, and serves as an expert advisor to organizations and agencies as they seek to build resilience to climate change. JOSHUA M. POWELL is the author of The Pacific Crest Trail- A Visual Compendium. He works as a graphic designer and lives in the Inland Northwest with his wife and son.

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