Conservation of the environment

A Comprehensive Book on Industrial Waste and Its Management is a practical reference that explains the sources, characteristics, treatment, and disposal of industrial wastes generated by various industries.

Nearly 90 percent of the earth's land surface is directly affected by human infrastructure and activities, yet less than 5 percent is legally "e;protected"e; for biodiversity conservation--and even most large protected areas have people living inside their boundaries.

Timely and provocative reflections on the future of the wild in an increasingly human worldThe Heart of the Wild brings together some of today's leading scientists, humanists, and nature writers to offer a thought-provoking meditation on the urgency of learning about and experiencing our wild places in an age of rapidly expanding human impacts.

A definitive and richly illustrated guide to the botanically unique area of Upper Teesdale in England's County DurhamTo anyone who loves the wild flowers of Great Britain and Ireland, there are some places that beckon time and again, such as The Lizard in Cornwall, The Burren in Ireland's County Clare and Ben Lawers in Perthshire, Scotland.

Timely and provocative reflections on the future of the wild in an increasingly human worldThe Heart of the Wild brings together some of today's leading scientists, humanists, and nature writers to offer a thought-provoking meditation on the urgency of learning about and experiencing our wild places in an age of rapidly expanding human impacts.

A comprehensive and lavishly illustrated photographic guide-now in a handy field-guide formatThis lavishly illustrated photographic guide provides a comprehensive overview of the natural history of wildlife habitats in Britain and Ireland.

She has to be OK, I pleaded silently to myself.

A marvelously illustrated reference to the natural wonders of one of the most spectacular places on earthSeparated from Africa's mainland for tens of millions of years, Madagascar has evolved a breathtaking wealth of biodiversity, becoming home to thousands of species found nowhere else on the planet.

Manta and devil rays are some of the most intriguing creatures in the ocean.

Fish are one of the most important global food sources, supplying a significant share of the world's protein consumption.

Even as the evidence of global warming mounts, the international response to this serious threat is coming unraveled.

The Lost Whale is the enchanting second novel from the author of The Last Bear: the bestselling debut hardback of 2021 and The Times Children's Book of the Week, winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and the Blue Peter Award and shortlisted for the British Book Awards and the Indie Book Awards 2022'Unforgettable highly accomplished animal adventure about the connection between a boy and a whale, with strong ecological themes' The Bookseller, Editor's ChoiceWhat if you could communicate with a whale?

An eye-opening and vital account of the future of our earth and our civilisation if current rates of global warming persist, by the highly acclaimed author of 'High Tide'.

Alexander von Humboldt: The Explorer Who Changed Science is a captivating novel-style biography that brings to life the extraordinary journey of one of history's greatest explorers and scientific thinkers.

Conservators as first responders in a world where our cultural heritage is increasingly at riskConservation can be understood as a form of knowing; conservators extract meaning about the past from what remains, while noting what is missing and sometimes repairing it.

A marvelously illustrated look at the life of the whaleWhales are the majestic giants of the ocean, yet much of their world remains a mystery to us.

Do you want to change the world but wonder if theres any point trying?

The essential field guide to all of Europe's major habitatsvisually stunning, meticulously researched, and packed with invaluable informationEurope is a place of natural wonders, from the icy expanses of the tundra to the arid beauty of deserts and the lush vibrancy of rainforests.

Our planet is a fascinating and complex place, but the challenges we face can seem overwhelming.

In 2023, the Supreme Court made one of its most devastating rulings in environmental history.

Our planet is a fascinating and complex place, but the challenges we face can seem overwhelming.

In 2023, the Supreme Court made one of its most devastating rulings in environmental history.

When climate scientist Joelle Gergis set to work on the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report, the research she encountered kept her up at night.

Free-flowing rivers in the United States are an endangered species.

When climate scientist Joelle Gergis set to work on the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report, the research she encountered kept her up at night.

Affectionately known as the Joyful Vegan, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau has been a leading voice in compassionate living for over two decades, guiding countless people to achieve lasting health and purpose.

Affectionately known as the Joyful Vegan, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau has been a leading voice in compassionate living for over two decades, guiding countless people to achieve lasting health and purpose.

The shocking story of how PFAS, the ';forever chemicals' found in everyday household products, poisoned an entire nationPoisoning the Well draws on original, shoe-leather reporting in four highly contaminated towns and damning documents from the polluters' own files to trace an ugly history of corporate greed and devastated human lives.

Featured on NPR's Living on EarthForeword Reviews' Book of the DayFood Tank's Fall Reading Recommendation';A deeply meditative book in the vein of Robin Wall Kimmerer's Braiding Sweetgrass.

Free-flowing rivers in the United States are an endangered species.

The shocking story of how PFAS, the ';forever chemicals' found in everyday household products, poisoned an entire nationPoisoning the Well draws on original, shoe-leather reporting in four highly contaminated towns and damning documents from the polluters' own files to trace an ugly history of corporate greed and devastated human lives.

The essential field guide to all of Europe's major habitatsvisually stunning, meticulously researched, and packed with invaluable informationEurope is a place of natural wonders, from the icy expanses of the tundra to the arid beauty of deserts and the lush vibrancy of rainforests.

A marvelously illustrated look at the life of the whaleWhales are the majestic giants of the ocean, yet much of their world remains a mystery to us.

Flooding in California.

With their towering, cinnamon-colored trunks and dusky green canopies, ponderosa pine has long been a charismatic icon of the American West.

Featured on NPR's Living on EarthForeword Reviews' Book of the DayFood Tank's Fall Reading Recommendation';A deeply meditative book in the vein of Robin Wall Kimmerer's Braiding Sweetgrass.

Conservators as first responders in a world where our cultural heritage is increasingly at riskConservation can be understood as a form of knowing; conservators extract meaning about the past from what remains, while noting what is missing and sometimes repairing it.

America was built on white pine.

What makes a garden good?

What makes a garden good?

Squirrels are a common sight, seemingly everywhere in wild and urban nature.

Squirrels are a common sight, seemingly everywhere in wild and urban nature.

America was built on white pine.

Imagine one day you receive a letter in the mail that informs you that a large energy company is planning to build a massive pipeline through your property.

With their towering, cinnamon-colored trunks and dusky green canopies, ponderosa pine has long been a charismatic icon of the American West.

In March 2011, people in a coastal Japanese city stood atop a seawall watching the approach of the tsunami that would kill them.

Imagine one day you receive a letter in the mail that informs you that a large energy company is planning to build a massive pipeline through your property.

Flooding in California.

In March 2011, people in a coastal Japanese city stood atop a seawall watching the approach of the tsunami that would kill them.

'Brave, intense, unexpected, lyrical and troubling' Rory StewartAn extraordinary portrait of the Scottish Highlands: this is an epic and urgent story of destruction and renewal, told through unforgettable encounters with its people.