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Feeding the world, climate change, biodiversity, antibiotics,
plastics, pandemics - the list of concerns seems endless. But what
is most pressing, and what should we do first? Do we all need to
become vegetarian? How can we fly in a low-carbon world? How can we
take control of technology? And, given the global nature of the
challenges we now face, what on Earth can any of us do, as
individuals? Mike Berners-Lee has crunched the numbers and plotted
a course of action that is full of hope, practical, and enjoyable.
This is the big-picture perspective on the environmental and
economic challenges of our day, laid out in one place, and traced
through to the underlying roots - questions of how we live and
think. This updated edition has new material on protests,
pandemics, wildfires, investments, carbon targets and of course, on
the key question: given all this, what can I do?
How Bad Are Bananas? was a groundbreaking book when first published
in 2009, when most of us were hearing the phrase 'carbon footprint'
for the first time. Mike Berners-Lee set out to inform us what was
important (aviation, heating, swimming pools) and what made very
little difference (bananas, naturally packaged, are good!). This
new edition updates all the figures (from data centres to hosting a
World Cup) and introduces many areas that have become a regular
part of modern life - Twitter, the Cloud, Bitcoin, electric bikes
and cars, even space tourism. Berners-Lee runs a considered eye
over each area and gives us the figures to manage and reduce our
own carbon footprint, as well as to lobby our companies, businesses
and government. His findings, presented in clear and even
entertaining prose, are often surprising. And they are essential if
we are to address climate change.
"I can't remember the last time I read a book that was more
fascinating and useful and enjoyable."--Bill Bryson Reduce your
carbon footprint and understand the issue with this "up-to-date
life guide for carbon-conscious readers."--Kirkus Calculate your
carbon footprint: with an item-by-item breakdown. Meet your
company's carbon goals: using the latest research. Covid-19 and the
carbon battle: understand the new global supply chain. The Carbon
Footprint of Everything breaks items down by the amount of carbon
they produce, creating a calorie guide for the carbon-conscious.
With engaging writing, leading carbon expert Mike Berners-Lee
shares new carbon calculations based on recent research. He
considers the impact of the pandemic on the carbon
battle--especially the embattled global supply chain--and adds
items we didn't consider a decade ago, like bitcoin and other
cryptocurrencies. Supported by solid research, cross-referenced
with other expert sources, illustrated with easy-to-follow charts
and graphs, and written with Berners-Lee's trademark sense of
humor, The Carbon Footprint of Everything should be on everyone's
bookshelf. The Carbon Footprint of Everything is an extensively
revised and updated edition of How Bad Are Bananas.
Feeding the world, climate change, biodiversity, antibiotics,
plastics - the list of concerns seems endless. But what is most
pressing, what are the knock-on effects of our actions, and what
should we do first? Do we all need to become vegetarian? How can we
fly in a low-carbon world? Should we frack? How can we take control
of technology? Does it all come down to population? And, given the
global nature of the challenges we now face, what on Earth can any
of us do? Fortunately, Mike Berners-Lee has crunched the numbers
and plotted a course of action that is practical and even
enjoyable. There is No Planet B maps it out in an accessible and
entertaining way, filled with astonishing facts and analysis. For
the first time you'll find big-picture perspective on the
environmental and economic challenges of the day laid out in one
place, and traced through to the underlying roots - questions of
how we live and think. This book will shock you, surprise you - and
then make you laugh. And you'll find practical and even inspiring
ideas for what you can actually do to help humanity thrive on this
- our only - planet.
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The Sustainable Chef (2nd edition)
Andy Oakey; Foreword by Mike Berners-Lee; Photographs by Julian Oakey, Pippa Oakey
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