sustainable development

Did you ever think about where your jeans come from? How about the people who made your T-shirt, or what happens to the clothes you grow out of when you're done wearing them? The fabrics clothes are made of, the way they are designed and sewn and shipped around the world, and the way we consume them and get rid of them - every step in this process has a big impact on our environment, on the people who work in clothing factories, and on our cultures. This nonfiction book shows us how the clothes we wear - and throw away - every day are made, and what that means for our planet and for people around the world.

States that key sectors of the global business community are fast-decoupling from fossil fuels in favor of ever cheaper solar and wind energies and the new business opportunities and employment that accompany them, which would leave trillions of dollars in stranded fossil fuel assets, creating a carbon bubble likely to burst by 2028, causing the collapse of the fossil fuel civilization. Rifkin has implemented Green New Deal-style transitions in the European Union and the People's Republic of China and discusses how it can transform the global economy and save life on Earth.

Presents a sumptuously illustrated tribute to a child's right to advocate for the environment they live in, describing the activities that threaten the planet and what everyday kids can do to help.

Describes the skills necessary to pursue a career as a green general contractor and examines the type of work they do.

This title explores global energy use, including the history of the world's dependence on fossil fuels and highlighting the efforts to expand use of renewable energy sources.

An introduction to democracy that discusses the origins from the ancient Greeks and Romans through the twenty-first century, and explains how and why democracy thrives, the struggles of women and minorities to gain democratic rights, globalization and other threats, and more.

"This . . . book examines ways to meet the challenges facing Earth's environment--one of the United Nation's sustainable development goals. From tackling ocean pollution to slowing climate change, readers will gain an understanding of how all the UN goals work together, and learn concrete strategies to inspire change. Profiles of youth-led movements and other collaborative efforts to help the environment will empower readers to get involved to restore and protect the health of environments"--Provided by publisher.

"An investigation into the damage wrought by the massive clothing industry-and the grassroots high-tech global movement fighting to reform it What should I wear' It's one of the few questions we ask ourselves every day. More than ever, we are told it should be something new. In this era of fast fashion, the clothing industry produces 80 billion new garments every year and employs every sixth person on Earth"--Provided by publisher.

"This . . . book examines ways to reduce the negative impact of economic and urban growth on people and the environment--one of the United Nation's sustainable development goals. From reducing energy use to helping communities become safe and inclusive for all people, readers will gain an understanding of how all the UN goals work together, and learn concrete strategies to inspire change. Profiles of youth-led movements and other collaborative efforts to support responsible growth will empower readers to get involved in the movement to create a sustainable world"--Provided by publisher.