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Presents an illustrated introduction to the Earth, describes the atmospheres of the other planets in the solar system, and explains the reasons why Earth is capable of sustaining life.

An atlas that examines how communities and cultures are influenced by the environment and explores the interconnectedness of the regions of the planet as well as the concept of sustainability.

A collection of essays looking at differing opinions on global sustainability.

Discusses technological advances in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) fields and how they impact the environment and sustainability.

"A once idyllic meadow, home to animals, birds, insects, wildflowers and ancient apple trees is clear cut by a bulldozer to make way for new construction.

"In their own words, leaders, managers, and employees from nine global companies explain how they are turning their visions into reality.

"Introduces students and researchers to the fundamentals of sustainability using easy-to-understand language, giving readers a solid start and deeper understanding and appreciation of this complex subject"--Page vii.

What is sustainable living, and how does it benefit our environment? These questions and more are answered in this volume about living an environmentally friendly life.

"This [text] examines the role individual consumption plays in climate change, how companies have attempted to become more sustainable and the effectiveness of these practices, whether countries and local municipalities should regulate consumption, and if it is even possible to change consumption practices enough to meaningfully impact climate change"--Provided by publisher.