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Les entreprises se plient-elles toujours à la réglementation qui les concerne? Peut-on s'attendre à ce qu'elles cherchent à dépasser les normes en vigueur, surtout lorsque leurs ressources sont limitées? Enfin, à l'heure o tout scandale est rapidement relayé, o des organismes et des fonds sont dédiés à la santé publique et à l'environnement, une entreprise qui enfreint la loi aux dépens de sa collectivité peut-elle trouver une sortie...
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When the Earth was young the people grew like a great tree and their only constraint was Her physical presence. But the time came when the land was no longer infinite, and the source of her sustenance could no longer be found. She appeared, then, in the dreams of the people. They would wake to a world that was no longer round, but whole, and thus were they called to re-build the well so that her water would always flow. Then, they would never more...
43) Trella's Gift
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Humanity's timeline reveals infinite cycles ushering a dubious future. Present day social contraction stimulates my desire to document hypothesized reasons for ubiquitous social decay. My name is Jerrod James; I am forty-five years old and live in New York City, which has become economically and socially disoriented resulting in chaos. The United States foundered from a series of errors. Present conditions occurred from combined corruption, fiscal...
44) Estufa solar
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Una de las formas de cocción de alimentos que puede ayudar a minimizar la utilización de fuentes no renovables de energía es el uso de estufas solares. Este libro te mostrará una forma sencilla de fabricar tu propia estufa solar y así comenzar a beneficiarte de la energía del Sol.
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So, you think the theory of disastrous climate change has been proven? You believe scientists are united in their efforts to affect a reduction in carbon emissions? You trust that scientists are far too professional to overstate their case? Maybe we should all think again. In “The Climate Caper”, written with a light touch and a readable manner, Garth Paltridge shows that the case for action against climate change is not nearly so clear cut after...
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En este libro se han incluido los temas clásicos relacionados con la contaminación domestica e industrial, pero adicionalmente se agregaron otros tópicos que incluyen trazas y contaminantes emergentes de mucha actualidad, pues su presencia en los ecosistemas naturales empieza a ser una preocupación para los especialistas y las autoridades ambientales.
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Jumping from the Ivory Tower demonstrates the positive results that occur when colleges work with communities to develop students with a sense of place. The book examines the role of colleges and communities in addressing today's environmental problems, including climate change and biodiversity loss, and shows how service learning changes both minds and behavior. Russo's work is based on two case studies of creating sustainable communities in Colorado...
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Use this book to identify the types of natural resources, where they are found, how they are harvest and how they are used. Understanding the importance of natural resources will aid in correct environmental management. That way, these natural resources would still be available for the next generation to use.
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Esta obra colectiva recopila textos sobre temas comunes a la teoría, la gestión y el derecho ambiental, elaborados por académicos allegados a la Escuela de Derecho Ambiental de la Universidad del Rosario, y nace del interés de rendir homenaje a la profesora Gloria Amparo Rodríguez, quien con apoyo, generosidad y grandeza ha contribuido a la construcción del derecho ambiental en Colombia y Latinoamérica. Al mismo tiempo, busca dar cuenta de...
51) Destilador solar
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En todo el mundo existe una gran demanda de agua potable y, de la cantidad total de agua disponible, solo 2.5% es agua dulce. En este libro practicars la construccin de un destilador solar con el cual obtendrs agua potable del agua salada.
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En Colombia, décadas de conflicto social y armado enredadas con la política antidroga de los Estados Unidos ha creado una situación insostenible para científicos y comunidades rurales que intentan cuidar selvas y suelos además de buscar alternativas a los cultivos ilícitos. En Descomposición Vital, Kristina Lyons presenta una etnografía de las relaciones humanos-suelos. Ella acompaña a agrólogos y campesinos en laboratorios, invernaderos,...
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We've always lived on a dangerous planet, but its disasters aren't what they used to be. How the World Breaks gives us a breathtaking new view of crisis and recovery on the unstable landscapes of the Earth's hazard zones. Father and son authors Stan and Paul Cox take us to the explosive fire fronts of overheated Australia, the future lost city of Miami, the fights over whether and how to fortify New York City in the wake of Sandy, the Indonesian mud...
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This book evaluates climate change and populism, two ideas that do not generally go together. The author argues that perhaps they should if policymakers are to be galvanized into action before it is too late. Although populism is usually associated with right-wing authoritarianism, there is growing interest in more progressive forms of populist politics. Across the world, young people in particular are mobilizing to demand change from an older generation...
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The current frenzy over global warming has galvanized the public and cost taxpayers billions of dollars in federal expenditures for climate research. It has spawned Hollywood blockbusters and inspired major political movements. It has given a higher calling to celebrities and built a lucrative industry for scores of eager scientists. In short, ending climate change has become a national crusade. And yet, despite this dominant and sprawling campaign,...
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A revolutionary new understanding of the precarious modern human-nature relationship and a path to a healthier, more sustainable world.
Amidst all the wondrous luxuries of the modern world-smartphones, fast intercontinental travel, Internet movies, fully stocked refrigerators-lies an unnerving fact that may be even more disturbing than all the environmental and social costs of our lifestyles.
The fragmentations of our modern lives, our disconnections...
57) Fires
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Perhaps nothing is more frightening than seeing a forest fire rage out of control. Sometimes, however, fires are set intentionally to benefit the environment. Readers will learn what fire is, how it burns, and how fires can both help and harm the areas they affect.
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The author of the internationally #1 bestselling The Weather Makers returns with a powerful new book about the fate of the planet. We stand at a crossroads, where comprehension of our place in nature-of our true abilities and of our history-is supremely important. We have formed a global civilization of unprecedented might, driven forward by the power of our minds-a civilization which is transforming our Earth. We are masters of technology, and of...
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Look at it this way...Everywhere we look, "framing" affects how we see things. Frames restrict our view, keeping us from seeing the whole truth, and subtly influencing our take on everything from deck chairs to democracy. This upbeat, punchy guide to framespotting will open your eyes and your mind. Learn to notice frames and it's amazing what else you'll see: fresh ideas; how and why you're being hoodwinked; and how you're part of the transition from...
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Esta obra analiza los conflictos agrarios y las dinámicas territoriales que afectan al departamento del Huila y el sur del Tolima en relación al conflicto armado y en medio de la implementación del Acuerdo de Paz. El libro agrupa varios trabajos que estudian procesos que incluyen la histórica configuración territorial del Huila y sur del Tolima, las dinámicas de la guerra, los procesos de exclusión social y política, el poblamiento y colonización...
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