environmental responsibility

"Human activity often leaves a trail of harmful carbon behind that directly impacts our planet. This informative book describes how every individual produces a 'carbon footprint' by using energy made by burning fossil fuels and by creating waste from packaging that gets thrown away. Find out how to measure your own carbon footprint and see what effect you are having on Earth. Learn about new developments being made to reduce the amount of carbon we create and what steps you can take to make your own 'footprint' smaller"--Provided by publisher.

The author reports on the what he learned after traveling the globe in search of the sources of the goods he uses in the course of his everyday life, including coffee, bananas, computers, cell phones, and other items.

Outlines twelve tips for protecting animals in danger, including raising money for conservation groups and planting a butterfly habitat, and explains how each action can help save endangered species.

Gives readers tips on how they can make simple lifestyle choices to help keep the environment clean and protected, and also explains why people need to change their habits to keep Earth a clean, healthy place to live.

Host Michael Stipe of REM, introduces young people all over the world who are uniting to protect their ecological inheritance.

"This book lays out the inside scoop on the biggest issues affecting our planet, such as global warming and overflowing landfills; offers dozens of tips on how to shop, dress, eat, and travel the green way; includes interviews with teens like you who are involved with fun, innovative green causes; shows that being environmentally conscious can be a natural part of your life -- and your generation's contribution to turning things around."--back cover.

Presents discussions about ways in which Earth is at risk and solutions for how people can preserve the planet. Discusses the planet's ecosystem, economics, and environmental disasters.

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