50 Ways to Save the Ocean Inner Ocean Action Guide by David Helvarg (Author), Philippe Cousteau (Foreword), Jim Toomey
(Illustrator)
The oceans, and the challenges they face, are so vast that it’s easy
to feel powerless to protect them. 50 Ways to Save the Ocean,
written by veteran environmental journalist David Helvarg, focuses
on practical, easily-implemented actions everyone can take to
protect and conserve this vital resource. Well-researched, personal,
and sometimes whimsical, the book addresses daily choices that
affect the ocean's health: what fish should and should not be eaten;
how and where to vacation; storm drains and driveway run-off;
protecting local water tables; proper diving, surfing, and tide pool
etiquette; and supporting local marine education. Helvarg also looks
at what can be done to stir the waters of seemingly daunting issues
such as toxic pollutant runoff; protecting wetlands and sanctuaries;
keeping oil rigs off shore; saving reef environments; and
replenishing fish reserves.
147 Practical Tips for Teaching Sustainability
by Brian Dunbar William M Timpson (Author)
All who work with sustainability issues realize that it is a
community project. We must decide collectively about the earth and
its future. As a community — be it a geographic, social, academic,
or professional community — we need to know where to begin, how to
collaboratively work, and where to find resources.
Most of us belong to communities that are concerned about
sustainability issues, but do not have that as their primary
mandate, such as a business, a history class, or a civic group.
These groups have a tremendous opportunity to incorporate
sustainability awareness into their activities. And this volume will
help find those opportunities and make the best use of group
resources.
In
Be the Change You Want to See in the World, Julie Fisher-McGarry
speaks to the burgeoning eco-conscious-consumer market on how to
dwell well on a daily basis. Organized by month, she includes tips
on living green, where to purchase organic and fair-trade products,
how to unplug from the grid, supporting local economies, and
nourishing the earth and creating a sustainable lifestyle.
Better World Handbook, The
From Good Intentions to Everyday Actions by
Ellis Jones,
Ross Haenfler,
Brett Johnson,
Brian Klocke
(Contributor)
Book Description
It would be a perfect world if everyone could quit their jobs and
devote themselves fully to the causes they believed in. The
Better World Handbook shows ordinary, caring people how to live
out their values and have a life as well! The principle behind this
informative and user-friendly guide is to incorporate everyday
activism into even the most mundane areas of our busy lives-like
grocery shopping, banking, eating, reading the newspaper, and
working.
Bioregional Solutions:
For Living on One Planet (Schumacher Briefings) By
Pooran Desai (Author),
Sue Riddlestone (Author)
We live in a consumer society, and
over-consumption is the driving force of
environmental degradation. This stark
reality led Pooran Desai and Sue Riddlestone
to
found BioRegional Development Group. In this
Briefing they show how we can meet more of
our needs for wood products, paper,
textiles, food and housing from local
renewable and waste resources. They outline
the theoretical framework of bioregional
development and the award winning practical
solutions that BioRegional have developed
with industry partners. They quantify how we
can significantly reduce CO2 emissions and
recycle waste, and so greatly reduce our
ecological footprint.
From Library Journal Coles is the prolific and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of such
works as The Spiritual Life of Children ( LJ 11/1/90). Here he
examines idealism, the drive that leads people to be of service to
others. This service takes a variety of forms, from the formal
(e.g., the Peace Corps) to simple volunteer work in hospitals,
schools, and the like. Coles makes the subject interesting by
letting the people who serve talk about their work. These doers,
including Coles himself, tell of the satisfactions and the hazards
of service. Let it be known that idealism or service is not a
one-way street, Coles maintains. Those who give are as much
receivers and learners. This engaging and inspiring book is highly
recommended. Previewed in Prepub Alert, LJ 5/15/93. - John Moryl, Yeshiva Univ. Lib., New York Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Coming
Back to Life
Practices to Reconnect Our
Lives, Our World
by Joanna Macy, Molly Young Brown
Many of us feel called to respond to the ecological destruction of
our planet, yet we feel overwhelmed, immobilized, and unable to deal
realistically with the threats to life on Earth. Noted spiritual and
environmental thinkers Joanna Macy and Molly Young Brown contend
that this crippling response to world crisis is a psychological
defense mechanism that has been endemic since the years of the Cold
War arms race, when we had to adapt within a single generation to
the horrific possibility of nuclear holocaust.
At
the interface between spiritual breakthrough and social action,
Coming Back to Life is eloquent and compelling as well as being an
inspiring and practical guide. The first third of the book discusses
with extraordinary insight the angst of our era, and the pain, fear,
guilt and inaction it has engendered; it then points forward to the
way out of apathy, to "the work that reconnects". The rest of the
book offers both personal counsel and easy-to-use methods for
working with groups in a number of ways to profoundly affect
peoples' outlook and ability to act in the world.
Complete Guide to Environmental Careers in the 21st Century,
The
by Environmental Careers
Organization (Author)
Chapters examine the entire spectrum of career fields, with each
chapter providing an "at a glance" summary of the field; discussion
of history and background along with current issues and trends;
examination of specific career opportunities and the educational
requirements for each; salary ranges by type of employer, level of
experience, and responsibility; and an extensive list of resources
for further information. Fields profiled include: planning,
education and communications, energy management and conservation,
fisheries and wildlife management, forestry, land and water
conservation, and others.
Written at a broad introductory level, The Complete Guide to
Environmental Careers in the 21st Century provides an informative
and inspirational starting place from which to learn more about
specific fields. For recent college graduates, students, volunteers,
librarians, career counselors, or anyone interested in working to
protect the environment, it is an essential reference.
Consumer's Guide to Effective Environmental Choices,
The By Michael Brower and Warren Leon
From School Library Journal
YA-Brower and Leon, along with input from their colleagues, present
statistics, describe solutions, and endorse steps for readers to
take to live more ecologically based lifestyles as consumers of the
Earth's resources. They encourage individuals to go beyond basic
recycling and to look at changing the policies of government and
large institutions, explain how negatively consumer choices can
affect the environment, and present a quantitative analysis of which
items most affect the environment. Important information is
dramatically put forth in highlighted boxes of lists. The authors
stress the fact that choice is the optimal word for today's
consumers and some choices are easier than others. They wisely point
out that some consumers don't have the leeway to make what might be
considered the most ecological of choices available and present
different styles of compromise in a variety of situations. A list of
active Web sites for additional information and other pertinent
resources is appended. Young adults interested in effecting change
will find sources to help in their search as well as proven research
to help them make their own decisions. Pam Johnson, Fairfax County Public Library, VA
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Convering World, The: How One Community's Path to
Zero Waste is Helping Save Our Planet by
John Pontin
Faced with the challenge of making the English village of Chew Magna
a zero waste society, John Pontin and his Converging World program
developed a groundbreaking non-profit scheme that twinned the town
with Tamil Nadu, a poor rural community in southern India. In this
captivating account, Pontin describes how he developed a system of
wind turbines for Tamil Nadu that would not only reduce the
community's reliance on fossil fuels but also provide a local source
of sustainable income. The carbon credits produced from the wind
turbines were sold in Chew Magna to individuals and businesses to
offset emissions. The effects of this scheme were dramatic and
exhilarating: while Chew Magna grew closer to zero waste, Tamil
Nadu's carbon emissions and poverty levels diminished accordingly.
This innovative story presents a model of action for any individual
or community concerned about climate change, environmental damage,
social inequality, and the plight of developing nations.
EcoMind: Changing the Way We Think, to Create
the World We Want by
Frances Moore (Author)
In EcoMind, Frances Moore Lappé—a giant of the environmental
movement—confronts accepted wisdom of environmentalism. Drawing on
the latest research from anthropology to neuroscience and her own
field experience, she argues that the biggest challenge to human
survival isn’t our fossil fuel dependency, melting glaciers, or
other calamities. Rather, it’s our faulty way of thinking about
these environmental crises that robs us of power. Lappé dismantles
seven common “thought traps”—from limits to growth to the failings
of democracy— that belief what we now know about nature, including
our own, and offers contrasting “thought leaps” that reveal our
hidden power.
Environmental Destruction of South Florida, The
What You can do to stop by
William Ross McCluney, Ross McCluney
The book is a collection of essays about the
environmental problems of South Florida as of 1971,
including chapters on environmental activism by
James and Polly Redford and additional
ones by Joe Browder and Judith Wilson of the
National Audubon Society.
A chapter by naturalist Frank C. Craighead, Sr.
(father of twin brothers Frank Cooper Craighead, Jr.
and John Craighead, prolific nature authors)
provides early glimpses of South Florida before it
became inundated with people and technology.
Despite the array
of groups and organizations working on global warming, we are still
missing a key element: the movement. Along with the hard work of
not-for-profit lobbyists, environmental lawyers, green economists,
sustainability-minded engineers, and forward-thinking entrepreneurs,
it’s going to take the inspired political involvement of millions of
Americans to get our country on track to solving this problem.
Linked up by the Internet and a common vision, we can start to make
change from the local level to the national and global. We hope this
book will give you the skills and inspiration you need to jump into
this growing movement. It’s hard work, but—take it from us—it can be
a lot of fun, too.
In 1968, observing the state of civil rights in America, Rev. Martin
Luther King Jr. said, “We are now faced with the fact, my friends,
that tomorrow is today. We are confronted with the fierce urgency of
now.” Today, we are feeling that fierce urgency again for two
reasons. The first is that scientists are telling us that we are
running out of time even faster than we thought. If we don’t act
within the next few years, we won’t be able to avoid the worst
effects of climate change. The second reason is a more hopeful one.
Recent political changes in Washington DC and around the country
have finally created an opportunity for genuine political action on
global warming. There is no guarantee that this situation will last.
If you’ve been a little paralyzed by the sheer size and horror of
global warming, now is the time to start moving forward, fast.
Getting
Green Done Hard
Truths from the Front Lines of the Sustainability Revolution
by Auden Schendler
"Green” has finally hit the
mainstream. Soccer moms
drive Priuses. And the
business consultants say
it’s easy and profitable. In
reality, though, many
green-leaning businesses,
families, and governments
are still fiddling while the
planet burns. Why? Because
implementing sustainability
is brutally difficult.
In this witty and contrarian
book, Auden Schendler, a
sustainable business foot
soldier with over a decade’s
worth of experience, gives
us a peek under the hood of
the green movement. The
consultants, he argues, are
clueless. Fluorescent bulbs
might be better for our
atmosphere, but what do you
say to the boutique hotel
owner who thinks they
detract from his?
We’ll only solve our
problems if we’re realistic
about the challenge of
climate change. In this
eye-opening, inspiring book,
Schendler illuminates the
path.
Greening
Your Office From
Cupboard to Corporation, An A-Z Guide
by John Clift, Amanda Cuthbert
An alphabetical guide (A-Z) to energy and resource
saving tips for offices of all sizes, from energy
use to better supply purchases, to recycling and
reusing materials, plus summaries of a range of
renewable energy options, commuting techniques, and
more.
Learning &
Engagement Guide The
Sustainable World Sourcebook
by Sustainable World Coalition (Author), Vinit
Allen (Introduction), Paul Hawken (Foreword)
As we come to understand the
urgency of our multiple
global crises, we become
motivated to get involved,
to make use of our
collective wisdom and our
capacity to work for
solutions in community.
The Sustainable World
SourceBook is designed to
support readers in finding
pathways for effective
individual and group action.
It cuts through the glut of
information, providing a
clear, concise overview of
the most important issues
and aspects of
sustainability that everyone
needs to know. And it's
packed with successful
models and inspiring
examples. This richly
illustrated, beautifully
designed, full-color manual
addresses:
-Environmental issues and
their impacts, along with a
prescription for rapid,
large-scale change
-Energy resources, peak oil,
conservation, and emerging
technologies
-The global financial
crisis, economic transition,
green jobs, and sustainable
business
-Poverty, health, education,
food security, and social
justice
-Local, sustainable
communities and engaged
citizens
-Green lifestyle choices
Featuring a foreword written
by renowned environmentalist
and best-selling author Paul
Hawken, the Sustainable
World SourceBook will appeal
to anyone seeking an
understanding of a broad
range of sustainability
issues. Focused on solutions
and actions, it is the
essential guidebook for
every concerned citizen.
Making Good:
Finding Meaning, Money,
and Community in a Changing World By
Dev Aujla, Billy Parish
As
we emerge from the recession, a generation is searching for
practical answers about how to succeed and make positive change in
the world. With real-life success stories and practical advice
and exercises, Making Good outlines how to find opportunities to
effect change and make money. These opportunities are not just for
entrepreneurs and Fortune 500 companies: Making Good shows step-bystep
how any person can achieve financial autonomy, capitalize on global
changes to infrastructure, and learn from everyday success
stories--providing the skills and insights this generation needs to
succeed and build careers and lives of consequence.
Charismatic, young, and passionate, Billy Parish and Dev Aujla have
been recognized in media outlets like Vanity Fair, Salon, and
Rolling Stone as the voices of their generation. They are at the
vanguard of figuring out how the next generation will rethink,
reimagine, and rebuild the world around us. Making Good culls the
knowledge that has allowed Billy and Dev to build thriving,
meaningful careers into a book that will be What Color Is Your
Parachute? for the Facebook generation.
Mold
Survival Guide, The For Your
Home and For Your Health by
Jeffrey C. May, Connie L. May
What molds are, why and where they grow, and how to
rid our living spaces of these dangerous fungal
microorganisms. The authors furnish clear
explanations, examples from actual situations, and
valuable advice... A storehouse of knowledge
presented in a readable style.
The Natural Step framework for sustainability was first developed in 1989. The framework and the organization, The Natural Step International, have been through many changes during that time, yet the essence of this unique, science-based approach remains unchanged: It is a way of seeing the world that helps decision-makers put sustainable development into action. TNS is now wellknown around the world. There are teams established in ten countries and growing activity in several others.
In this Schumacher Briefing, David Cook tells the story of the organization’s evolution from its start in Sweden to the present day. Based upon science and systems thinking, the basic components of The Natural Step framework are laid out in the text. The Briefing gives a deeper exposition of the power of systems thinking and its crucial relevance to leadership in the world today.
Natural
Step Story, The Seeding
a Quiet Revolution By
Karl-Henrik Robert foreword by Ray C. Anderson
Few organizations have been as influential as The Natural Step in
empowering and inspiring people to design a more sustainable world.
In The Natural Step Story, Dr. Karl-Henrik Robèrt describes first
hand the evolution of the Natural Step framework comprised of four
system conditions essential for the maintenance of life on Earth,
together with a robust methodology for how to apply them
strategically. Adopted by a growing number of major companies,
universities and municipalities, The Natural Step is about improving
sustainable economic performance through more devotion to social and
ecological sustainability than one's competitors - rather than in
spite of it. The Natural Step Story will appeal to all with a
passion for sustainability, including business leaders, academics,
journalists, activists, and students.
From labor
organizers
to immigrant
activists,
from
environmentalists
to human
rights
campaigners,
from global
justice
protesters
to Islamic
militants,
this book
shows how
ordinary
people gain
new
perspectives,
experiment
with new
forms of
action, and
sometimes
emerge with
new
identities
through
their
contacts
across
borders. It
asks to what
extent
transnational
activism
changes
domestic
actors,
their forms
of claim
making, and
their
prevailing
strategies.
Does it
simply
project the
conflicts
and
alignments
familiar
from
domestic
politics
onto a
broader
stage, or
does it
create a new
political
arena in
which
domestic and
international
contentions
fuse? And if
the latter,
how will
this
development
affect
internationalization
and the
traditional
division
between
domestic and
international
politics?
Power in Movement Social
Movements and Contentious Politics by
Sidney Tarrow
Social movements have an elusive
power but one that is altogether
real. From the French and
American revolutions to the
post-Soviet, ethnic, and
terrorist movements of today,
contentious politics exercises a
fleeting but powerful influence
on politics, society, and
international relations. This
study surveys the modern history
of the modern social movements
in the West and their diffusion
to the global South through war,
colonialism, and diffusion, and
it puts forward a theory to
explain its cyclical surges and
declines. It offers an
interpretation of the power of
movements that emphasizes
effects on the lives of
militants, policy reforms,
political institutions, and
cultural change. The book
focuses on the rise and fall of
social movements as part of
contentious politics in general
and as the outcome of changes in
political opportunities and
constraints, state strategy, the
new media of communication, and
transnational diffusion.
Look out your window. What do you see? A paved street and electrical
wires? Meadows and birds? A farm full of cows? Whatever surrounds
you, that's the environment. And whether it was created by Mother
Nature or the municipal works department, humans aren't separate
from it. Just as hurricanes, floods, and tornadoes have an effect on
our well-being, we have an effect on nature, polluting water via our
factories and homes, reducing mountains to piles of coal that we
burn for energy, packing landfills with our used-up cars and
electronics packaging. Luckily, it turns out we also have the power
to clean up after ourselves.
At TreeHugger.com, the website dedicated to modern green living, we
believe that cutting-edge ideas, technology, and design-and, more
important, people with the right attitude-can help save the
environment. This book was conceived to help readers develop an
understanding of existing eco dilemmas, and to empower them to help
reverse the problems. We don't have all the answers; no one does.
But we believe that individuals do have the power to "green" the
planet. Your dollars count. Your vote counts. Your actions count.
And when millions of people do the right thing, it can have a
serious impact.
Shades of Green Environment Activism
Around the Globe (International Environmental History) by
Christof Mauch (Author)
Shades of Green
examines the impact of political, economic, religious, and
scientific institutions on environmental activism around the world.
The book highlights the diversity of national, regional and
international environmental activism, showing that the term
"environmentalism" covers an entire range of perceptions, values and
interests. It demonstrates that each instance of environmental
activism is shaped by historically unique circumstances,
highlighting within each chapter the ideological, social, and
political origins of efforts to protect the environment. Discussing
issues unique to different parts of the world,
Shades of Green
shows that environmentalism around the globe has been strengthened,
weakened, or suppressed by a variety of local, national, and
international concerns, politics, and social realities.
Soul
of a Citizen
Living with Conviction in Challenging Times by
Paul Rogat Loeb
Soul of a Citizen explores what leads some people to get involved in
larger community issues while others feel overwhelmed or uncertain;
what it takes to maintain commitment for the long haul; and how
involvement can give back a sense of connection and purpose rare in
purely personal life. Writing in an engaging and evocative style,
Loeb offers profound lessons: "Our efforts can do more—for ourselves
and for the world—than we may ever imagine. We don't have to become
saints—or wait for the perfect situation—to take action. Change
happens little by little, step by step. We can savor the journey of
engagement, even though our ultimate destination is unclear. The
impact of our efforts will often ripple outward in ways we cannot
predict."
Sustainable
Planet Solutions for the
Twenty-first Century
by
Juliet Schor (Editor), Betsy Taylor (Author)
From Library Journal
The mission of the Center for a New American Dream (CNAD) is to
"help people consume responsibly to protect the environment, enhance
quality of life and promote social justice." Schor, author of The
Overworked American and a member of CNAD's advisory board, and CNAD
executive director Taylor present 16 essays that contain case
studies, illustrations, and examples in support of that mission. The
diverse essayists, some better known than others, include a
congresswoman (Nydia M. Vel zquez, D-NY), a CEO (Jeffrey Hollender,
Seventh Generation), an economist (John Cavanagh), and an author
(Bill McKibben). But all have an abiding interest in the concept of
sustainability, and practical action suggestions abound. Several of
the articles will raise the awareness of those who are not fully
alert to the impact of their consumer choices and how interwoven
with environmental and social quality the purchase of a piece of
clothing or an overly equipped car really is. This is a positive,
informative, hopeful, and concrete anthology. Highly recommended for
most environmental collections, public and academic, though those
who might benefit the most may be those least likely to read it. Nancy Moeckel, Miami Univ. Libs., Oxford, OH
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Thirty-Year Plan:
Thirty Writers on What We Need To Build A Better Future
by Orion
Orion asks thirty writers and thinkers to name one thing we
will increasingly need over the next thirty years if humans
are going to find a way to live happily, sustainably,
redeemably on earth. Here is the result. From “optimism” to
“improvisation,” from “young farmers” to “empty pockets,”
the responses collected here are as wide-ranging as they are
compelling. Imbued with thoughtfulness and buoyed by a
profound sense of justice, this thin volume makes an
eloquent statement about the future of humanity.
Transition
Handbook, The From oil
dependency to local resilience by
Rob Hopkins (Author), Richard Heinberg (Foreword)
We live in an oil-dependent world,
arriving at this level of dependency
in a very short space of time by
treating petroleum as if it were in
infinite supply. Most of us avoid
thinking about what happens when oil
runs out (or becomes prohibitively
expensive), but The Transition
Handbook shows how the inevitable
and profound changes ahead can have
a positive outcome. These changes
can lead to the rebirth of local
communities that will grow more of
their own food, generate their own
power, and build their own houses
using local materials. They can also
encourage the development of local
currencies to keep money in the
local area.
There are now over 30 "transition
towns" in the UK, Australia and New
Zealand with more joining as the
idea takes off. They provide
valuable experience and
lessons-learned for those of us on
this side of the Atlantic. With
little proactive thinking at the
governmental level, communities are
taking matters into their own hands
and acting locally. If your town is
not a transition town, this upbeat
guide offers you the tools for
starting the process.
Transition
Timeline, The Through a
local, resilient future by
Shaun Chamberlin (Author), Rob Hopkins (Foreword)
The Transition Timeline lightens the fear of our
uncertain future, providing a map of what we are
facing and the different pathways available to us.
It describes four possible scenarios for the UK and
world over the next twenty years, ranging from
Denial, in which we reap the consequences of failing
to acknowledge and respond to our environmental
challenges, to the Transition Vision, in which we
shift our cultural assumptions to fit our
circumstances and move into a more fulfilling, lower
energy world.
The practical, realistic details of this Transition
Vision are examined in depth, covering key areas
such as food, energy, demographics, transport and
healthcare, and they provide a sense of context for
communities working towards a thriving future. The
book also provides a detailed and accessible update
on climate change and peak oil and the interactions
between them, including their impacts in the UK,
present and future.
Use it. Choose your path, and then make that future
real with your actions, individually and with your
community. As Rob Hopkins outlines in his foreword,
there is a rapidly spreading movement addressing
these challenges, and it needs you.
Urban Homestead,
The
Your Guide to
Self-sufficient Living in the Heart of the City (Process
Self-reliance Series) by Kelly Coyne (Author), Erik
Knutzen (Author)
The Urban Homestead is the essential handbook for a fast-growing new
movement: urbanites are becoming gardeners and farmers. By growing
their own food and harnessing natural energy, they are planting
seeds for the future of our cities.
If
you would like to harvest your own vegetables, make homemade jam or
bread, raise chickens or convert to solar energy, this practical,
hands-on book is full of step-by-step projects that will get you
started homesteading immediately, whether you live in an apartment
or a house. It is also a guidebook to the larger movement and will
point you to the best books and Internet resources on
self-sufficiency topics.
Today more than ever, many are challenged with increasing economic
worries and pressures, and many are choosing a simpler lifestyle in
response. Since the economic downturn and its re-release last year,
Voluntary Simplicity has become one of the Northwest Earth
Institute's most popular courses, indicating an openness to
downshifting as a possible response to tough economic times. The
five session course on Voluntary Simplicity offers readers the
opportunity to consider simplifying one's life as a means to develop
a more purpose-full way of living. Voluntary Simplicity is a
wonderful way to examine how you can spend more time doing what you
truly enjoy, while spending less money. Session topics include the
meaning of simplicity, how to live more with less, how to make a
living with simplicity in mind, our relationship to time, and how to
make choices that are both sustainable as well as help us to live
more simply. The material is designed to be used in
college/university classrooms, the workplace, in centers of faith,
in community, etc. While simplicity may not solve all our economic
and ecological woes, it is proving to be a path of value. Voluntary
simplicity is certainly a viable response to the painful condition
of overload, debt, anxiety and waste resulting from the ceaseless
pursuit of more. As author Duane Elgin reminds us, "The character of
a whole society is the cumulative result of countless small actions,
day in and day out, of millions of persons." May the path of
simplicity ease an unsustainable addiction to consumption and
economic growth.
Walk
Out Walk On:
A Learning Journey
into Communities Daring to Live the Future Now by Margaret Wheatley,
Deborah Frieze
In this era of increasingly complex problems and shrinking
resources, can we find meaningful and enduring solutions to the
challenges we face today as individuals, communities, and nations.
In Walk Out Walk On, we invite you on a learning journey to
seven communities around the world to meet people who have walked
out of limiting beliefs and assumptions and walked on to create
healthy and resilient communities. These Walk Outs who Walk On use
their ingenuity and caring to figure out how to work with what they
have to create what they need.
From Mexico to India, from Columbus, Ohio to Johannesburg, South
Africa, we discover that all communities have the intelligence and
inventiveness to solve their seemingly insolvable problems. "We
discovered a gift inside ourselves," one Brazilian said, "something
that was already there."
Water:
Use Less-Save More 100 Water-Saving Tips for
the Home by
John Clift, Amanda Cuthbert
Did you know that Americans now use 127 percent more water than we
did in 1950? Or that about 95 percent of the water entering our
homes goes down the drain? Our population is growing, our climate
changing, and our lifestyles demand more and more water. This book
includes one hundred tips for conserving water in the home and
garden. Following just a few will reduce your consumption of water,
save money, and save the environment.
Youth-led Development: Harnessing
the Energy of Youth to Make Poverty History
by
David Woollcombe
& people of Peace Child International
Many strange things are
done in the name of 'development': agencies build concrete
boxes with tin roofs, cram 120 children into them and call
it 'education'; millions are invested in youth 'training'
but little in job creation, which means youth move from
being unskilled unemployed to skilled unemployed. Billions
of dollars are shovelled every year into 'budget support' -
but little of it, if any, ever trickles down to the young
people of the world's poorest regions on whose energy,
commitment and idealism the future prosperity of those
places depends. In this Briefing, David Woollcombe explains
why youth is such a promising new field for overseas
development assistance. He argues that youth should be at
the centre of all development policy, and offers examples of
where young people's interventions are most effective.
Because young people are happy to work as volunteers and
take their wages in experiential learning rather than hard
cash, Youth-Led Development (YLD) is extremely
cost-effective. But Woollcombe argues that, even if it were
more expensive, YLD is worth doing for the confidence,
attitudes and skills it builds in youth. YLD offers a path
to the cultural and economic prosperity less-developed
countries need to operate effectively in the global village.
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