citizen participation

A guide to saving the environment, including explanations of ecological issues and projects.

Argues that the seeds that provide the world with food, fiber, and fuel are at risk from agricultural technologies, patents and corporate ownership, and the degradation of the environment; examines reasons why the author believes genetic engineering is not right for agriculture; and urges consumers to participate in the movement to restore agriculture to its ecological roots.

Colin Beavan provides an account of his experiences trying to live everyday life in New York City with his wife and young daughter while making zero net impact on the environment--an experiment that meant no elevators, no subways, no air-conditioning, no toilet paper, and other deprivations.

Explains how specific things in a child's environment are connected to the rest of the world, how using them affects the planet, and how the individual can develop habits and projects that are environmentally sound.

Offers fifty fun, practical suggestions on how children can make a difference and make their homes, schools, communities, and planet more environmentally friendly.

A step-by-step guide to saving animal lives, including facts about animal abuse, consumer guidance on where to buy cruelty-free products, and tips for protecting endangered wildlife.

This book shows you how to mkae recycling a part of your life.

Discusses the work of three environmental protection groups that are striving to help save the Earth from destruction.

Provides instructions and suggestions that the whole family can do to help the environment.