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Space garbage / by Owen, Ruth,1967-(CARDINAL)300402;
Includes bibliographical references (page 32) and index.Are people in danger of being hit by falling space garbage? Readers find the answer as they learn about what space garbage is and how it could affect other objects in space and people on Earth. Through comprehensive text, readers learn about the many kinds of space garbage, including pieces of rockets! They also find fact boxes designed to give them even more information about space garbage. This otherworldly problem is shown in vivid detail through amazing photographs. Readers will be excited to learn about space through a closer look at the garbage orbiting Earth.3456700P
Subjects: Space debris; Space pollution;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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What on Earth is happening to our oceans? / by West, Oliver,(Children's writer and illustrator)Author(DLC)n 2016054436; West, David,1956-Author(DLC)n 2004039453;
From overfishing to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, Earth's oceans are in trouble. Warming oceans and dying coral reefs are other problems that we can point to as affecting a great deal of life on Earth. Is there anything that can be done to help these problems?
Subjects: Juvenile works.; Instructional and educational works; Ocean; Marine pollution; Overfishing;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Further news of defeat : stories / by Wang, Michael X.,author.(CARDINAL)898367;
Autumn House Fiction Prize, 2019Steeped in a long history of violence and suffering, Michael X. Wang's debut collection of short stories interrogates personal and political events set against the backdrop of China that are both real and perceived, imagined and speculative. Wang plunges us into the fictional Chinese village of Xinchun and beyond to explore themes of tradition, family, modernity, and immigration in a country grappling with its modern identity. Violence enters the pastoral when Chinese villagers are flung down a well by Japanese soldiers and forced to abandon their crops and families to work in the coal mines, a tugboat driver dredges up something more than garbage polluting the Suzhou River, and rural and urban landscapes are pitted against each other when young villagers are promised high-paying work in the city but face violent persecution instead. In this world where China has regressed back to its imperial days, we meet an emperor who demands total servitude and swift punishment for attempts at revolution, and we follow a father who immigrates to the United States for a better life and loses everything in a tragic accident--aside from his estranged son--with whom he stubbornly refuses to make amends. Further News of Defeat is rich with characters who have known struggle and defeat and who find themselves locked in pivotal moments of Chinese history--such as World War II and the Tiananmen Square massacre--as they face losses of the highest order and still find cause for revival. Further News of Defeat is the winner of the 2019 Autumn House Press Fiction Prize.
Subjects: Short stories.; Families; Identity (Psychology);
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Jordan / by South, Coleman,1948-author.(CARDINAL)387427; Newsome, Joel,1984-author.(CARDINAL)355252;
Includes bibliographical references (page 142) and index.Jordan today -- Geography. A varied landscape -- Urban areas -- Climate -- Bodies of water -- Wildlife and forests -- History. Long ago -- Jordan's emergence -- Foundation of modern conflict -- A new nation -- Modern Jordan -- Exchanging power -- A divided electorate -- Government. Design of leadership -- A recent monarchy -- Political support and obligation -- A succession of Western queens -- Guaranteed delegates -- Regulations and enforcement -- The legal system -- Economy. Economic backbones -- Farming -- Visitors -- Labor -- Fiscal challenges -- Modes of transit -- Environment. Pollution -- Hazardous garbage -- Desertification -- Threatened wildlife -- Renewable energy -- Jordanians. Populace data -- Clothing -- Minorities -- Treatment of outsiders -- Lifestyle. Interactions -- Societal attributes -- Familial focus -- Wedlock -- Burial and grief -- Changing roles of women -- Schooling -- Medicine -- Domiciles -- Religion. Early beliefs -- Submission to Allah -- Islam's tale -- Foundations of Islam -- Alternative religions and Islamic denominations -- Language. An age-old tongue -- Varying approaches to communications -- Further variations -- The written work -- Nonverbal cues -- Other tongues -- Arts. Art in ruins -- Religious impact -- Elaborate rhythms -- Written works -- Authors -- Craftwork -- Today's artworks -- Building and design -- Leisure. Socializing and food -- Other leisure pursuits -- Competitions -- Media -- Festivals. Marriage celebrations -- Muslim and Christian celebrations -- Dance and family -- Food. Eating -- Food types -- Treats -- Fast foods -- Kitchen equipment -- The supermarket -- Map of Jordan -- About the economy -- About the culture -- Timeline -- Glossary.Jordan is a flourishing Middle Eastern country with a long history spanning thousands of years. This book provides a careful study of the country--in particular, its traditions, people, economy, and geography.Accelerated Reader AR
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4
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Summer's magic [audio-enabled device] / by Curtice, Kaitlin B.,author,narrator.(CARDINAL)416493; Marticorena, Eduardo,illustrator.(CARDINAL)857951; Playaway Products, LLC,issuing body.(CARDINAL)868990;
Narrated by Kaitlin B. Curtice.An Indigenous boy invites new friends to share in beloved traditions as he celebrates the joy of summer and his love for Earth and Creator in this picture book that revels in the warmth, light, and fun of the longest days of the year. Bo, a proud Potawatomi boy, is excited to enjoy long summer days tending his garden, walking his dog, and playing in the river with his big sister, Dani. When he discovers that his family's favorite spot has been polluted with garbage, Bo realizes that caring for Earth is part of what makes summer special. And when he overcomes his shyness and invites others to join in, he discovers that summer's magic has even more surprises in store. "Bo is short for saying Bodewadmi ndaw, which is 'I am Potawatomi' in our language. Bo is a celebration of Anishinaabe culture, from the way he wears his hair in a traditional braid to the way he shares the magic of summer and honors Earth by caring for her as she cares for us.Pre-K to 3.Issued as a Wonderbook, a pre-loaded audiobook player permanently attached to a hardcover book.
Subjects: Children's sound recordings.; Picture books.; Summer; Gratitude; Potawatomi Indians; Indians of North America;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 4
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Power metal : the race for the resources that will shape the future / by Beiser, Vince,1965-author.(CARDINAL)417519;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-245) and index.Introduction: There's no such thing as clean energy -- The electro-digital age -- Part one: Elements of the future. The elemental superpower -- The global treasure hunt -- Killing for copper -- Holding power -- The endangered desert -- Depth charge -- Part two: The reverse supply chain. Mining the concrete -- High-tech trash -- Part three: Better than recycling. New lives for old things -- The road forward -- Acknowledgments -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index."How the metals we need to power technology and energy are spawning environmental havoc, political upheaval, and murder-and how we can do better. An Australian multimillionaire's plan to mine the ocean floor. Garbage pickers in Nigeria risking their lives to salvage e-waste amid nightmarish pollution. A Bill Gates-backed entrepreneur harnessing artificial intelligence to find metals in the Arctic. Train-robbing copper thieves in Chile. These are some of the people in the intensifying global competition to locate and extract the minerals essential for two critical technologies that will shape humanity's future: the internet and renewable energy. It's a race that will create new industries, generate enormous wealth, and destabilize the global balance of power. It could propel us to a more sustainable future--or plunge us into an environmental nightmare. In Power Metal, journalist and author Vince Beiser explores the Achilles' heel of green power and digital technology: that the manufacturing of our computers, cell phones, electric cars, solar panels, and wind turbines requires enormous amounts of increasingly rare materials--lithium, cobalt, copper, and others--the demand for which is skyrocketing. Around the world, businesses and governments are scrambling for new places and new ways to get those metals, at enormous cost to people and the planet. Beiser crisscrossed the world to witness this race, reporting on the damage it is already inflicting, the ways it could get worse, and the ways in which we can minimize that damage. The result is a book that is both a gripping read and a sobering account of the battle between what civilization demands and what the planet can withstand. Power Metal is a compelling and important glimpse into this new, disturbing, and exciting world"--
Subjects: Informational works.; Mines and mineral resources; Mineral industries; Strategic materials; Sustainable development; Rare earth metals;
Available copies: 15 / Total copies: 17
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Green matters. by Film Ideas (Firm); Findaway World, LLC.(CARDINAL)345268;
Alternative energy: Most everyone realizes the environmental and economic cost for the dependence on fossil fuels for energy, foreign or domestic. So it makes sense to embrace other technologies that are cost efficient and sustainable, yet reduce their negative impact on the planet. Governments, industries, and people worldwide are finding new ways to reduce their energy dependency and environmental impact by investing in sustainable energy alternatives.Bio fuels: What do animal dung in Israel and leftover cooking oils in North America have in common? Both are being used as bio fuels for powering industrial equipment and motor vehicles. Combine this with efforts to process coconut oil from Uganda and soy from Argentina and you have the hopeful beginnings for fossil fuel independence.Conservation: With a growing world population, paying close attention to the optimum use and not abuse of natural resources is a compassionate idea. Whether it's reclaiming the desert in China or harvesting water in Kenya, we'll understand the important benefits of resource allocation. Preserving by conserving, what an important concept!Endangered species: From Tibet to Argentina and many places in-between, this encompassing look at endangered species offers insight into the plight and hope for many of our planets animals. Along the way we'll search for species now believed extinct, such as the Yangtze Dolphin of China, to more promising efforts in Hungary for repopulating the rare white rhino.Global warming: A critical concern for the planet today is global warming and its probable consequences. And whether warming trends are occurring because of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere or a cyclical change in the weather, we'll investigate this global issue from the polar Arctic to the polar Antarctic.Organic living: For now, organic living is a lifestyle preference. It's based on the belief that food, clothing, and other things in one's life is best if it is of reduced (95%) or completely chemical free. However, you don't have to be a purist to make a difference in your own well-being or to improve your personal environment. In this look at modern living we'll learn some different ways the concept of organic can be incorporated into anyone's world.Pollution: Most everywhere in the world, the air, the ground, the drinking water, the ecosystems and even made-made structures, are impacted by the harmful effects of pollution. It's a serious problem in need of some serious solutions. This global perspective on the topic of pollution takes a closer look at the where and what, along with the when and how, of this threatening environmental issue.Recycling: As the world's garbage piles grow to even greater heights, many people and industries are finding new uses for old things. In Manila, the Philippines, local women are running a thriving business repurposing old papers into fashionable accessories creating a worldwide demand. In the U.S., recycling E-Waste is big business as producers and consumers consider important ways to reduce their toxic impact on the environment. It begs the question: So, what are you doing?Ages 10+.Grades 5+.
Subjects: Educational films.; Children's films.; Environmental education; Conservation of natural resources; Ecology; Salvage (Waste, etc.); Recycling (Waste, etc.); Rare animals; Endangered species; Climatic changes; Climatic changes; Human beings; Global temperature changes; Global warming; Biodiesel fuels; Renewable energy sources; Natural resources; Biomass energy;
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Environmental protection : what everyone needs to know / by Hill, Pamela,1949-author.(CARDINAL)414847;
Includes bibliographical references and index.1. Environmental protection : an introduction -- What is the environment? -- What is environmental protection? -- Why does the environment need protection? -- How did protecting the environment become a societal concern? -- What is the Environmental Protection Agency? -- Do most countries have environmental agencies similar to the EPA? -- What values drive environmental policy? -- What is sustainability? -- Why is environmental protection so hard to achieve? -- What does the idea of unintended consequences have to do with environmental protection? -- 2. Pollution -- What is pollution? -- What are pollutants? -- What are persistent organic pollutants? -- What are endocrine disruptors? -- What are bioaccumulation and biomagnification? -- How do we know what a safe level of pollution is? -- What is noise pollution? -- What is light pollution? -- What is nanopollution? -- What is the precautionary principle? -- What are the most dangerous pollutants? -- 3. Environmental laws -- What is environmental law in the United States? -- What does the US Constitution say about protecting the environment? -- Why did Congress enact environmental laws? -- What are the most important US environmental laws? -- What is the National Environmental Policy Act? -- Do environmental laws protect Native American lands and populations? -- Is US environmental law out of date? -- What are the environmental laws of other countries? -- 4. Environmental protection and the global community -- Is protecting the environment a global concern? -- Is there international environmental law? -- What is the role of the United Nations in global environmental protection? -- What are the main obstacles to achieving global environmental agreements? -- Should developing countries be asked to help solve environmental problems? -- What is the connection between international trade and the environment? -- Which countries are best at protecting the environment? -- Is the United States a global leader in environmental protection? --5. Water -- Why is clean water important? -- What is a watershed? -- What is groundwater? -- What are aquifers? -- What is water pollution? --Why is water pollution a problem? -- What are the main kinds of water pollutants? -- How can nutrients cause water pollution? -- What are algal blooms? -- How do excess nutrients get into the aquatic environment? -- What are pathogens? -- Why are sediments water pollutants? -- Which chemicals are the most harmful water pollutants? -- What are contaminants of emerging concern? -- Are plastics in water a serious problem? -- Why is heat a water pollutant? -- How does noise cause water pollution? -- What are the main sources of water pollution? -- Is sewage treated before its gets into water? -- What is stormwater pollution? -- Which industries pollute the water most? -- Why are oil spills so bad? -- What was the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill? -- How can cars pollute water? -- What kinds of pollutants go down the drain? -- How is water pollution controlled in the United States? -- How is water pollution controlled in other countries? -- What are wetlands? -- What are regulated wetlands? -- Why are wetlands important? -- Do wetlands contribute to disease? -- Are wetlands disappearing? -- How can we protect wetlands? -- How is drinking water protected? -- Is water becoming scarce? -- How can water quality be further improved? -- 6. Air -- Why is clean air important? -- What is air pollution? -- Why is air pollution a problem? -- Why are children especially vulnerable to air pollutions? -- What are the major air pollutants? -- What is ozone? -- What are volatile organic compounds? -- Why is ground-level ozone harmful? -- What is the ozone hole? -- What is particulate matter? -- Why is particulate matter harmful? -- What is asthma, and what does it have to do with air pollution? -- What is smog? -- What is a temperature inversion? -- Why is carbon monoxide a major air pollutant? -- Why are nitrogen oxides major air pollutants? -- Why is sulfur dioxide a major air pollutant? -- What is acid rain? -- Is lead too heavy to be an air pollutant? -- What are the toxic air pollutants? -- What is indoor air pollution? -- What are the main sources of air pollution? -- What are fossil fuels, and why are they so harmful? -- What are mobile sources of air pollution? -- What are stationary sources of air pollution? -- What are fugitive emissions? -- How is air pollution controlled in the United States? -- How much has the Clean Air Act helped reduce air pollution? -- What are other countries doing to control air pollution? -- How can air quality be further improved? --7. Ecosystems -- What is an ecosystem? -- What do ecosystems do for us? -- What is biodiversity? -- What is a species? -- How many species live on Earth? -- How fast is the planet losing species? -- Why should we be concerned about species lost? -- If there are millions of species, can the planet spare some of them? -- Why is the spotted owl so controversial? -- What is the Endangered Species Act? -- How many species are endangered? -- What are invasive species? -- Why is genetic diversity important? -- Is agriculture a clean, even "green" activity? -- How is pollution from large-scale animal farms controlled? -- Is soil an ecosystem? -- Why is ecosystem diversity important? -- How are ecosystems protected? -- What is the relationship between sustainability and ecosystems? -- Is biodiversity loss as important as other environmental problems? -- 8. Climate change -- What is climate change? -- Are weather and climate the same? -- Are climate change and global warming the same? -- What is the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change? -- How do we know that the Earth is getting warmer? -- Are humans really the main cause of climate change? -- Why is climate change such a big problem? -- What is the greenhouse effect? -- What are greenhouse gases? -- What is climate change feedback? -- What do trees have to do with climate change? -- What is a carbon footprint? -- What are climate change deniers thinking? -- Is it too late to reverse climate change? -- What is climate change adaptation? -- What is climate change mitigation? -- Why is energy efficiency an important climate change mitigation tool? -- What are renewables? -- Is nuclear a viable mitigation option? -- Is hydrofracking part of the solution? -- What is carbon capture and sequestration? -- What is geoengineering? -- How does a tax on carbon mitigate climate change? -- Are there laws that address climate change? -- What is the Kyoto Protocol? -- What is the Paris Climate Change Conference? -- What is climate justice? -- What does climate change have to do with world peace? --9. Waste -- What is waste? -- Why is solid waste a problem? -- What do Americans discard? -- Where does garbage go? -- What is the difference between an open dump and a landfill? -- How is waste controlled in the United States? -- What are household hazardous wastes? -- What about abandoned hazardous waste sites? -- What is Superfund? -- How hard is it to clean up groundwater? -- What are brownfields? -- How is wast controlled in other countries? -- What more can be done to reduce waste? -- Why is recycling important? -- Is it possible to eliminate waste altogether? -- 10. The built environment? -- What does the built environment have to do with environmental protection? -- What is smart growth? -- What is wrong with NIMBY? -- What special environmental challenges do cities present? -- Can landowners do anything they want on their property? -- Is there anything a landowner in the United States cannot do? -- How do public lands help protect the environment? -- 11. Environmental justice -- How is justice a part of environmental protection? -- When does an environmental justice concern arise? -- What is an environmental justice population? -- How is environmental justice defined? -- What is the environmental justice movement? -- How is environmental justice promoted in the United States? -- What are the main barriers to achieving environmental justice in the United States -- What more can be done to achieve environmental justice? -- 12. Are environmental protection and economic growth compatible? -- How accurate is the gross domestic product as an economic measurement tool? -- What is an externality? -- What is cost-benefit analysis and why is it difficult to apply? -- Does environmental regulation kill jobs? -- Can environmental regulation be good for business? -- What economic tools can be used to protect the environment? -- What are subsidies and how do they work in the environmental context? -- What is cap and trade? -- What does market disclosure have to do with environmental protection? -- What economic steps to protect the environment are most promising? -- 13. The future -- What are the greatest threats to the environment today? -- Why is climate change one of the greatest environmental threats? -- How serious is the future climate change threat? -- Why is biodiversity loss such a great threat? -- Are the oceans really dying? -- Why are new pollutants such a great threat? -- What does population growth have to do with environmental protection? -- How is poverty connected to environmental protections? -- What solutions are most promising? -- Does individual action matter? -- What is the prognosis for future generations?
Subjects: Environmental policy.; Environmental protection.; Environmental law; Environmental degradation;
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