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007424
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Great Britain, Heinemann, 1996.
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48pBrown Spine
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Earth Care
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Forestry and Farming looks at the way we manage the soils, forests and farmlands that are under our trust. Highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of different approaches, it also provides possible solutions to some of the most pressing problems facing us; world hunger, desertification and food mountains.
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About this book
Introduction
Spaceship earth
Our changing planet
Challenge ahead
Land and trees
Fertile soil
Plant life
Global forest
Shrinking forests
Soil loss
Gaia watch - Sea dykes in Vietnam
Good use of land
Food and farming
Crops and croplands
Animals for food
Hungry for change
Global supermarket
Green revolution
Gaia watch - Pastoralists in Kenya
Future farming
World map: Political
Glossary
Index
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0431077290 Pb.
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| Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
| 007820 | 630/LIT | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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007423
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Great Britain, Heinemann Library, 1997.
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48pGreen Spine
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Earth Care
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Examines the state of education, healthcare and trade in the world today, and poses questions on 'How can we try to make the world a healthier and fairer place for all its inhabitants?'
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Humankind -
Needs & Rights
World at Work
Clever or Wise?
People & Health
Out of Work
Rights in Crisis
Gaia Watch - The Macuxi of Brazil
Better Health
Sharing Skills
Civilization -
Living in Cities
World Factory
Communication
Chaos in the City
Have & Have-nots
World at War
Gaia Watch - Community Groups in Pakistan
Action for Cities
Closing the Gap
Useful Contacts
Glossary
Index
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0431077231 Pb.
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| Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
| 007819 | 301/LIT | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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007422
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Great Britain, Heinemann, 1996.
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48pBrown Spine
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Earth Care
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Planet Earth provides us with a wealth of natural resources, some renewable, but others not.Raw Materials looks at the minerals, fossil fuels and fresh water that we must learn to conserve and use wisely. The problems of pollution, lack of drinking water and global warming cannot be ignored.
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About this book
Energy and elements
Global powerhouse
Energy store
Mineral reserves
Fuel crisis
Global warming
Ozone loss
Air pollution
Spread of poisons
Nuclear debate
Gaia watch - Planet-friendly Energy
Reuse, repair, recycle
New energy paths
Fresh Water
Climate and rain
Water reserves
Water that kills
Gaia watch - Water supp;ies in Sudan
Wise use of water
Presenting data
Further reading
Glossary
Index
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0431077258 Pb.
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| Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
| 007818 | 333.7/LIT | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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007425
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Great Britain, Heinemann Library, 1997.
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48pPurple spine
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Earth Care
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Gives an insight of our seas and oceans, and the rich diversity of their resources. Reveals in detail both the positive and negative effects of industry and technology, and provides possible solutions to the problems created by humans.
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Oceans -
Seas & Oceans
Life in Oceans
Fishing & Whaling
Energy from Oceans
Polluting the Sea
Gaia Watch - Seaweed Farming in Indonesia
Making Sea Stocks Last
The Big Clean-up
Global Ocean
Plants and Animals -
Web of Life
Strategy of Life
Partners in Evolution
Threat to Diversity
High-risk Output
Gaia Watch - Wildlife Sanctuary in Sierra Leone
Partners in Conservation
Saving Species & Habitats
World Map: Physical
Mapping the World
Glossary
Index
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0431077274 Pb.
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| Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
| 007821 | 333.78/LIT | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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