Environmental

The story of the American West is the story of a relentless quest for a precious resource: water. It is a tale of rivers diverted and dammed, of political corruptions and intrigue....

The grid is an accident of history and of culture, in no way intrinsic to how we produce, deliver and consume electrical power. Yet this is the system the United States ended up with....

The New York Times best-selling "manifesto for the future that is grounded in practical solutions addressing the world's most pressing concerns: overpopulation, food, water, energy, education, health care and freedom." (The Wall Street Journal). Since the dawn of humanity, a privileged few have...

“Wonderfully written…Mr. Owen writes about water, but in these polarized times the lessons he shares spill into other arenas. The world of water rights and wrongs along the Colorado River offers hope for other problems.” —Wall Street Journal An eye-opening account of where our water...

Acclaimed as "extraordinary" (The New York Times) and "a classic" (Los Angeles Times), The Big Necessity is on its way to removing the taboo on bodily waste - something common to all and as natural as breathing....

From understanding the complexities of disinfection methods to mastering the intricacies of water chemistry, this guide is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in one of the most crucial roles in public health.

In this urgent, authoritative book, Bill Gates sets out a wide-ranging, practical--and accessible--plan for how the world can get to zero greenhouse gas emissions in time to avoid a climate catastrophe. Bill Gates has spent a decade investigating the causes and effects of climate change. With...

This "truly essential" audiobook will transform how you see our biggest environmental problems (Margaret Atwood)—and explains how we can solve them. It’s become common to tell kids that they’re going to die from climate change. We are constantly bombarded by doomsday headlines that tell us...

“A visionary roadmap for people who believe they can change the world—and invaluable advice about bringing together the partners and technologies to help them do it.” —President Bill Clinton A radical, how-to guide for using exponential technologies, moonshot thinking, and crowd-powered...

"A phenomenal feat of journalism. . . . I tore through it like a novel but with the queasy knowledge that the whole damn thing is true." —Sebastian Junger, author of The Perfect Storm and War Blending exclusive first-person interviews and penetrating investigative reporting, oil rig captain...

The radical, paradigm-shifting international bestseller that destroys our delusions about energy consumption and will change the way we talk about climate change. We have long been taught that humanity’s relationship with energy is one of progress, with wood superseded by coal, coal by oil...

“A tale of rapacious colonialism, Cold War spy games, dazzling technical innovation, big business rivalry, big power geopolitics . . . Niarchos has produced an unflinching, landmark work on the nature of extractive capitalism.” —Patrick Radden Keefe, New York Times best-selling author of...

The average American produces 102 tons of garbage across a lifetime, and $50 billion in squandered riches are rolled to the curb each year. But our bins are just the starting point for a strange, impressive, mysterious, and costly journey that may also represent the greatest untapped opportunity...

An award-winning investigative journalist takes a deep dive into the global waste crisis, exposing the hidden world that enables our modern economy—and finds out the dirty truth behind a simple question: what really happens to what we throw away? In Wasteland, journalist Oliver Franklin-Wallis...

This comprehensive study guide is your key to unlocking success in the FE Civil Exam. Designed with both aspiring and current engineers in mind, it walks you through every essential topic, from mathematics and structural analysis to fluid mechanics and transportation engineering.

Finalist for the 2022 NASW Science in Society Journalism Award Longlisted for the 2022 AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books From an award-winning science journalist, a “deeply researched, entertaining, and impassioned exploration of sanitation” (Nature) and the future of...

Conquer the NABCEP PV System Inspector Exam (PVSI): Your Guide to Evaluating Photovoltaic Systems is a comprehensive study resource for aspiring ...

Master the essential concepts and practical skills required to operate a wastewater treatment plant with confidence. This comprehensive study guide...

In the twentieth century, wealth and power was dictated by access to oil. This century will have different kingmakers, perhaps different wars....

How would you like to be the center of a massive outpouring of wealth, innovation, success, and prosperity....

Prepare quickly and confidently for your EPA 608 Certification Exam with this concise, focused study guide. Covering the Core section along with ...

Conquer the Water Treatment Plant Operator Certification Exam: Your Guide to a Career Ensuring Clean and Safe Drinking Water provides a ...

In an era where unpredictability is the only certainty, these essential guides are combined for those determined to be prepared for anything. This collection is not just about survival; it's about thriving in the face of the unknown.

Conquer the Pest Control Field: Your Guide to a Career Removing Insects, Rodents, and Other Pests that Infest Buildings and Surrounding Areas is a ...

"Tim Campbell narrates this audiobook in a laid-back, nicely paced manner that makes Siegel's scary facts about the nation's problematic drinking water just a bit easier to swallow...This audiobook is important to anyone who drinks water." — AudioFile Magazine New York Times bestselling author...

Passing the EPA 608 exam is essential for anyone working with refrigeration and air conditioning systems, but preparing for it does not have to take weeks of study. This guide delivers a focused, streamlined review of the most important concepts you need to understand, covering regulatory requirements, refrigerant handling, system operation, and environmental impact. Every chapter is designed to help you quickly reinforce key knowledge without unnecessary detail or distractions. You will gain a clear understanding of the refrigeration cycle, pressure and temperature relationships, and how ...

Unlock the power of precipitation with "Harnessing the Rain," your ultimate guide to rainwater harvesting. Dive into a world where each raindrop contributes to a more sustainable future. Start your journey in Chapter 1, which introduces the crucial role of water sustainability and explores global rainwater harvesting practices. Navigate the complexities of rainwater systems with ease in Chapter 2, where you'll learn to assess your water needs and evaluate site conditions to choose the perfect system for your home or community. Design efficient catchment areas in Chapter 3 by selecting the ...

The 21st century will not be defined solely by energy, technology, or the rivalry between powers. It will be defined by water. In The Water Gap: The Geopolitics of Hydrological Sovereignty, Bernd Riemann develops a forceful thesis: water has ceased to be a secondary resource managed by engineers and local administrations to become the primary strategic factor of the new world order. In an era marked by the Anthropocene, glacial collapse, the overexploitation of aquifers, urban expansion, and the explosive growth of artificial intelligence, the stability of states will increasingly depend on...

El siglo XXI no estará definido únicamente por la energía, la tecnología o la rivalidad entre potencias. Estará definido por el agua. En La brecha del agua: geopolítica y soberanía hídrica, Bernd Riemann desarrolla una tesis contundente: el agua ha dejado de ser un recurso secundario gestionado por ingenieros y administraciones locales para convertirse en el principal factor estratégico del nuevo orden mundial. En una era marcada por el Antropoceno, el colapso glaciar, la sobreexplotación de acuíferos, la expansión urbana y el crecimiento explosivo de la inteligencia artificial,...

Master the core principles of refrigeration and prepare with confidence for certification success. This focused study guide provides clear, practical explanations of refrigeration systems, refrigerant behavior, safety practices, and regulatory requirements. Designed for efficiency and clarity, it helps you understand how systems actually work—not just memorize facts. Each chapter builds your understanding of pressure, temperature, and phase relationships, along with real-world applications such as recovery, evacuation, leak detection, and charging. The material is structured to reinforce ...