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1) 2067
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"A lowly utility worker is called to the future by a mysterious radio signal, he must leave his dying wife to embark on a journey that will force him to face his deepest fears in an attempt to change the fabric of reality and save humankind from its greatest environmental crisis yet"--From www.imdb.com.
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When Iqbal learns about the district science fair focusing on sustainability he is determined to win first prize. He gets a great idea. Why not build a cook stove that doesn't produce smoke? Such a stove would help his mother and other family members who routinely get sick from the smoke when they are cooking. There is fierce competition; will Iqbal be the winner?
5) Clean air
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Discusses the composition of air, its importance for human beings, how humans are polluting the air with fossil fuels and greenhouse gases, the effects of this pollution, and strategies that would help with this problem.
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Every living thing on our planet needs air to survive. Most of the time, we hardly even think about Earth's air. But did you know that many of the things we use every day-from cars to electricity-hurt the quality of our air? The pollution in the air can make people, plants, and animals sick. We must join together in the quest to improve Earth's air quality. With engaging text and eye-catching images-plus a special Going Green section-this book tells...
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The unsettling discovery that chemical gasses (CFCs) possibly damaged the ozone layer turned the world upside down in the 1980s. Without the ozone layer, our planet would have no protection against the sun. Scientists and politicians convinced two of the most unlikely eco-warriors in history, Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher, to take action. This resulted in a historic treaty: for the very first time, the world decided to ban environmentally harmful...
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