green technology

From the prairies of Saskatchewan to a Manhattan skyscraper, explore the 21st century's cutting-edge green technologies taking on our most daunting environmental crisis, from global warming and deforestation to nuclear waste and resource scarcity.

"Climate is changing fast, partly because of energy use. Discover how scientists and engineers are testing out . . . sources of energy and what to do to reduce your personal energy use"--Provided by publisher.

From light bulbs to showerheads, provides green tips to get your family on the eco-friendly track at home.

Offers step-by-step instructions to help people reduce their carbon footprint and live a budget-conscious, environmentally-friendly lifestyle in eight weeks or less.

Most people use a gas-powered vehicle of some kind on a daily basis. But what would happen if we were to run out of gas? This book evaluates a situation quickly coming to the forefront of our cultural consciousness. Through expert analysis, informational text, and seminal public documents, the problem is assessed and evaluated in a manner that makes readers understand the urgency of the situation. Take Action boxes provide suggestions on what teens can do to help. Appendix, Charts, Graphs, Tables, Fact Boxes, Full-color photographs, For Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Sidebars, Web Sites, Chapter Notes.

"Carefully leveled text and ... photographs introduce early fluent readers to the science and engineering behind hybrid and electric cars. Includes infographics, activity, glossary, and index."--Provided by publisher.

"Readers learn how green engineers cut down on waste and the use of natural resources by inventing new materials and techniques. This resource covers recycling, reuse, and renewable energy sources and explains global warming and greenhouse gases and their effects on Earths environment.--Amazon.

"The push is on for students to embrace STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) disciplines, first in school and then in the workplace. This series highlights the career possibilities within each subject area under the STEM umbrella. The focus of this title lands squarely on career fields such as computing, engineering technology, medicine, environmental sustainability, packaging science, and automotive service. Jobs that make use of advanced technologies in the course of the workday, such as nursing and land surveying, are included as well. Completing the coverage are chapters on landing a first tech job and advancing one's career" -- Provided by publisher.

A guide to green building and related technologies that includes alphabetically arranged entries which provide information on environmental site planning, energy-efficient building design, water conservation, use of recycled and locally sourced materials, and more.