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It is difficult to identify a defining moment that turned the tide toward less-polluting energy sources, but most people today have a fresh outlook on the environment and realize the importance of conservation. In recent years, a new community of people who want alternative energies for their cars, public vehicles, and houses has emerged.
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"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.
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Explores the importance and future of green technology, and describes different types of green technology that use solar, wind, and water power. Examines the challenges of renewable energy. Includes color photographs, fact boxes, a quiz, a glossary, and additional resources.
16) Time to think small: how nimble environmental technologies can solve the planet's biggest problems
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"A guide to how small technologies can solve environmental problems in ways unimaginable just a decade ago"--
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This book provides information on training, education, and income ranges for those interested in careers in green travel and tourism, such as carbon surveyor/assessor, environmental health managers, researchers, green tour operators, jobs in public parks, jobs in green building, and much more.