In this interesting book, James Bruges explores environmental, economic and social ideas to save our planet. He considers four main subjects: the elements (air, earth, fire and water), money (systems, ideas and community), power (trade, war, corporate and empire) and life (nature, food and science). James shows what is happening all around the planet, and shares his idea that change happens when we realise the source of problems rather than tackling only the effects. Did you realise, for example, that improving the insulation of your house could be much better than paying for carbon offset? That way, you reduce the emissions you are responsible for in the first place. Each information-packed chapter offers a host of facts about the places, people, plants and animals affected, making The Big Earth Book a wonderful book to browse.
288pp, 195mm x 262mm, illus. in colour, softback, 2008