Table of Contents Your Human Footprint 4 Fossil Fuels Affect the Environment 8 Rain Forests 16 The Dangers of Chemical Pesticides 20 A Shift to Clean Energy Sources 22 Personal Choices 28 Your Water Footprint 38 Your Carbon Footprint 40 Prescription for a Healthy Planet 42 Glossary 46 Index 48
CHAPTER ONE Your Human Footprint Think about your average day the foods you eat the water you use and the products you buy How do you get from place to place Do you walk or ride your bike when possible instead of asking for a ride in the car Ahhh a well-deserved ice cream tastes delicious But do we ever stop to think about the energy that went into making those yummy treats and shipping them to our local stores 4
Our Footprint On Earth
Learn about the impact that humans have on the earth, its environment, and how to reduce the damage.
About This Book
By: Jeanne Sturm
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Published by: Rourke Educational Media (Unlimited)
