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You can save the Planet is a fully-illustrated and fact-packed guide for children and teenagers, leading readers minute by minute through the environmental baddies hidden in an average day. From dressing and eating to using email and mobile phones, this book reveals the impact of everyday life on the environment, and shows how even the smallest actions can make a difference to the future of the planet.
Each spread is packed with the latest research, statistics and ideas, presented in an accessible way.
Core concepts, such as carbon footprints, fair trade and food miles, are explained. Includes web links, a glossary and advice on finding reliable information about the environment.Rich Hough is an environmental journalist and writes on ethical living for The Guardian
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A practical teen guide to ethical living from "The Guardian"'s Rich Hough, this leads readers through an average teenager's day, revealing the environmental impact of every action, and how they can be changed. Includes web-links and a glossary. Ages: 11+.
Synopsis
Up-to-the-minute facts and clear explanations of key concepts are combined with practical advice in this essential book for young adults and their families.