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Welcome to HotPlanet.co.au, the site dedicated to providing a comprehensive reference list of books about the most pressing issue, Climate Change, Global Warming, Greenhouse warming - call it what you will. The vast weight of scientific evidence points to a dangerously hotter planet with the continued existence of human kind, and the countless other species with whom we share earth, increasingly tenuous.
Personal and collective action plans are the first step. Being informed essential. We offer an extensive bibliography which will grow rapidly. As well as the nitty gritty of policy and the science of Climate Change, we also provide a selection of Green Living and Ethical titles for consideration.
Depending on the category you will be taken to either Fishpond Books in Australia or Amazon in the USA. Many of the titles can be found at both suppliers but Amazon is useful for the harder to get hold of titles.
The Sun and Climate ChangeWhat exactly is the role of the sun in climate cahnge? How well do know that great orb that gives life? With the challenges we face it's about time to get up close and personal- well, not too close...... View titles TransportOne third of all early vehicles were electric! Swamped by the a corporate sector driven by oil interests, electric technology lost out to the internal combustion engine. Now, genuinely efficient electric cars are a reality and hydrogen power but collective will away. View titles Adaption & SurvivalJust how do change we plan to adapt and survive in on a warming planet? For those who wish to delve deeply, a selection of more academic works. View titlesGreen Living?The choices that we make about our consumption, transport and energy use are fundamental if we are to tread lightly. But just how do we go about it? View titles Food ChoicesEating animals just doesn't make ethical or environmental sense to many. The good news we can live healthier and save heaps of money by going vego. View titles Health & WellbeingOptions other than prescription drugs together vast range of alternative healing practices are no longer taboo. There are options foe allergies to. View titles. Birthing & ParentingNatural childbirth and breastfeeding have stood humankind in good stead foe millennia. Take control of your own circumstances and do it naturally as nature intended! View titles Politics & PhilosophyThe Green movement has well-developed policies and philosophies for change- though there are many shades of green! Dip your tow in a new paradigm. View titles EcotourismAgree entirely. What is it exactly once again? Practice, theory, politics and pondering's about this fast growing green sector. Titles |
Climate Change Books General ReadingThere has been an explosion of works ranging from basic explanations to the more involved. We have filtered the current most popular, and accessible titles for your consideration. View titles SoilHuge red dust storms over Sydney as the wind shifts drought affected soil from the centre of Australia. The impact of farming techniques, the potential of soil for carbon sequestration to the major role of the role of the not so humble earth worm. View titles BuildingHow we choose to construct our dwellings, community spaces and workplaces is fundamental to mitigating climate change in the short term. The good news is that we already have well-developed techniques and strategies. View titles Ventilation. Cooling. Heating.How we heat, cool and ventilate our buildings can make big difference when it comes to reducing energy consumption. Whether we are building from scratch or renovation there are many options for sustainable dwellings plus we get to save money! View titles Carbon Trading & AccountingIs it useful in bring capitalism into line and providing a curb on carbon emissions or just another bit of greenwashing? This section under construction but set to grow. Oh dear. View titles Soul Mate?Well, let's face it, most of us would like to attract a kindred. A fellow traveler for a 'mutual respect as we reach for the stars sort of relationship'. View titles Greening BusinessAn oxymoron? Not really. Changing business practice can make a valuable contribution as can the way we do economics. Ecotourism, green accounting. View titles Gardening & FarmingGo on! You know you want to grow your own. Fresh chemical free veggies. Delicious. But how to compost? When & how to plant? Do it organically. View titles EnergyLots of good news. We have the knowledge and the ability to power our lives from naturally renewable sources. Get informed about the options from solar to wind to waves. View titles DocumentariesWatch telly? Nah. Far to busy knitting jumpers from nose hair & ear wax.On the rare occasion it's always a green doco (+ a bit of cricket & Idol &)DVD selection |
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Time is running out for Planet Earth...Atmospheric co2 has increased by 36 per cent since 1750: How does this effect Earth's climate? Is mankind to blame? What is the "Greenhouse effect"?Earth's oceans are rising and ice caps melting - What is the cause? (read more)
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