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Greening Books
Clearance
Sale
At
Roads End
By Daniel Carlson, et al. Presents new models
for transportation planning, describes strategies
for resolving disputes, and demonstrates that
new ways of planning and implementing transportation
systems can work. More…
Balancing
Nature and Commerce in Gateway Communities
By Jim Howe, et al. Offers important lessons
in preserving the character of communities near
national and state parks, wildlife refuges,
and other public lands without sacrificing economic
well-being. More…
Collaborative
Planning for Wetlands and Wildlife
Edited by Douglas R. Porter & David A. Salvesen.
Proposes guidelines for more effective planning,
and presents case studies that demonstrate how
different communities have creatively reconciled
conflicts. More…
Community
Planning
By Eric Damian Kelly & Barbara Becker. A
thorough examination of the comprehensive planning
process. The authors consider all aspects of
the comprehensive plan: its elements, adoption,
and implementation. More…
Complete
Guide to Environmental Careers in the 21st Century
By the Environmental Careers Organization. Organized
for ease of use and fully updated, it is the
most comprehensive and reliable resource available
for information about environmental career opportunities.
More…
Creating
Successful Communities
By Michael A. Mantell, et al. Developed for
civic activists, policymakers, and planners,
Creating Successful Communities gives
guidelines for developing workable action plans
for restoring distinctiveness and livability
to communities.
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Design
for a Livable Planet
By Jon Naar. Explains the causes of environmental
damage and offers practical steps. Includes
sections on wastes, toxics, water quality, air
pollution, global warming, deforestation, and
renewable energy. More…
Designing
Sustainable Communities
By Judy Corbett & Michael Corbett. Examines
the history of the sustainable community movement.
Discusses how Village Homes, a pioneer sustainable
development near Davis, California, fits into
the context of that movement. More…
Disasters and Democracy
By Rutherford H. Platt. Focuses on the changing
role of the federal government. Details steps
that could be taken to eliminate the disincentives
that have stifled local government efforts to
create disaster-resistant communities. More…
Earth
Work
By Joan Moody & Richard Wizansky. Outlines
job search steps and provides information for
entering the environmental field. Sections cover
recycling, air and water quality, toxics, wetlands,
and hazardous waste. More…
Green
Urbanism
By Timothy Beatley. Explains what planners and
local officials in the United States can learn
from the sustainable city movement in Europe.
Examines the progress and policies of twenty-five
of the most innovative cities. More…
The Greenpeace Book of Water
By Klaus Lanz. Using stunning photographs, this
exquisite book explores the state of the world's
water, points out problems society has caused,
and offers suggestions for ways to stop the
tide of destruction. More…
Living
with the Land
Edited by Christine Meyer & Faith Moosang.
Stories of more than 20 communities struggling
to regain control of their land or neighborhoods
and to rebuild sustainable communities and environments.
More…
Making
a Living While Making a Difference
By Melissa
Everett. As business and society continue
to place greater emphasis on social and environmental
responsibility, opportunities for career-seekers
with a conscience have never been better. More…
National
Audubon Society Almanac of the Environment
By Valerie Harms. What we can do to restore
and protect the Earth. Includes sections on
homes and yards, garbage and recycling, transportation,
recreation, public lands, oceans, cultural ecology,
and more. More…
Ocean's
End
By Colin Woodard. In this call to action, Woodard
confronts one of our major environmental problems:
the fate of the oceans. A comprehensive, eyewitness
view of how and why the oceans are in trouble.
More…
Orbit
By Jay Apt, et al. Orbit offers unprecedented
access to spectacular NASA space photography.
It contains natural color photos shot by astronauts
with hand-held cameras from inside the low-flying
shuttle. More…
Poison!
By Jim Morelli. Poison! How to Handle
the Hazardous Substances in Your Home will take
you on a fascinating tour of the toxic materials
you use every day. It debunks old myths and
alerts you to dangers.
More…
Rattling
the Cage
By Steven M. Wise. Are animals more than property?
In this unprecedented yet long-awaited book,
Steven Wise finally breaks through the wall
that has separated non-humans from human animals
for centuries. More…
Saving
Cities Saving Money
By John Hart. Cities and towns, large and small,
can extend resources, improve environmental
quality, and save money all at the same time.
More…
Voluntary
Simplicity
By Duane
Elgin. When Voluntary Simplicity
was first published in 1981, it quickly became
recognized as a powerful and visionary work
in the emerging dialogue over sustainable ways
of living. More…
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