We need a carbon price, and one that applies to everything and everywhere, from flights, to food and farming. The goal of net zero carbon emissions needs a rethink and this book sets out how to do it in a plan that could and would work.

In this eye-opening call to action, Jeff Goodell explains the costs and consequences of America’s addiction to coal and discusses how we can kick the habit. “[A] compelling indictment . . . powerful.” —The New York Times Book Review ...

Comparisons with alternative energy sources, such as solar and nuclear, are made and policy issues also are reviewed. The book is very topical as its subject matter impacts on the lives of all of us.

While this book does not seek to present a comprehensive scientific and technical coverage of all aspects of the subject matter, it makes the issues, ideas, and language of environmental engineering accessible and understandable to the ...

Silent Spring (1962) by Rachel Carson methodically exposes the harmful environmental and health effects of pesticides, particularly DDT, and advocates for more responsible and sustainable ecological practices. Impactful and sincere.

This book presents new research and findings related to environmental emissions, pollution, and future sustainability.

The book is also a deeper investigation of the regulatory challenges, analytical hurdles, and toxicological progress to date for the suite of PFAS chemicals.

Key features: Easy readability, making a seemingly difficult subject fun and compelling Cohesive, comprehensive, and interdisciplinary approach Timely topics including the role of biogeochemistry in climate change research Synthesis of the ...

Cities are amongst our greatest creations. Yet, with cities now home to over half the world's population, there is increasing concern over their unchecked expansion and the detrimental effect this is having on the planet.

Substantially revising and updating the classic reference in the field, this handbook offers a valuable overview and myriad details on current chemical processes, products, and practices.