environmental responsibility

Jeb Berrier explores the role of plastics in the world and discusses their effects on the environment and humans.

John Francis, a man inspired by an oil spill in San Francisco Bay in 1971 to give up using motorized vehicles and take a vow of silence, discusses the reasons why he embarked on his long, silent walk, and explains the meaning of the experience for him and society.

Author gives a global overview of the world's environmental situation, making clear what is required for an improved environmental scenario.

Describes how industries and politicians target communities that cannot effectively fight back as sites for toxic dumps.

A resource guide to making green changes when buying, cooking, and eating food, discussing what kind of food to buy, where to shop, food storage, cooking utensils and methods, clean-up, waste, and best choices in meat, dairy, seafood, drinks, fruits, vegetables, and packaged foods. Includes recipes.

Provides information on sustainable living, discussing energy-efficient and clean transportation, housing, land use, food, and clothing.

A collection of essays that provides varying perspectives on the green movement, discussing if it is a viable reform effort, if it can benefit the economy, if it is worth the extra costs to consumers, and its potential outcomes.

Offers advice for individuals who would like to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle but not spend a lot of money or time on making changes, covering food, home, grooming, and transportation.

Discusses what will help the Earth's life-support systems to cope with the overgrown human enterprise.