green technology

Although humans are a part of nature, our actions have historically clashed with the natural world. However, technological developments are changing that for the better. Curious readers will learn about how specific technological and scientific developments are preserving important plant and animal species that are also key to humans' survival.

"Access to clean water is vital for the survival of people, plants and animals. With a changing climate and increased demand, we need to carefully manage our water supplies. We also have some big challenges: How do we collect and purify more water? How do we reduce our water waste? How do we protect areas from flooding? [This title discusses green technology that addresses these challenges]"--OCLC.

As climate change continues to shape our planet with unprecedented calamities, engineers and scientists are racing to develop ways to prevent the worst impacts. This title reveals how their efforts are working. It features explanatory text that breaks down how the scientific and technological advancements are curbing or absorbing the production of greenhouse gases that are trapping the sun's energy and warming our planet. It also explores how technology is helping communities quickly adapt to our changing world.

Environmental issues such as climate change can seem insurmountable. However, this title offers explanatory text that breaks down technological advancements helping humans live more environmentally-responsible lives. Fact boxes highlight the key ideas behind environmental issues and how science and technology are addressing them.

"Who could imagine an idea born on a space station would help sustain our planet? Astronauts, living on the International Space Station, have to protect their resources because their lives depend on it. They learn to conserve water, air, food, energy, and waste. These efforts have in turn lead to . . . innovative ideas for air quality, food production, and water purification here on Earth"--Provided by publisher.

Explores how changes in the European Union, including stricter consumer safety regulations, have forced multinationals to manufacture safer products with higher standards than those in the United States, and explains how this shift will impact the United States economy as other countries find safer manufacturing alternatives.

Explains environmentally friendly technology.

"Explore[s] the many ways people around the world are using their STEM knowledge to tackle the global energy crisis"--Provided by publisher.

"Students interested in eco-technology learn what it takes to become young entrepreneurs in the industry. Successful inventors of environmental and "green" gadgets and products are spotlighted, and instructions are given to jumpstart ideas and business plans. Questions throughout the book challenge critical thinking"--.

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.