Climate Resilience

Epic wildfire. Devastating drought. Cataclysmic flooding. Extreme weather in the wake of climate change threatens to turn the American West into a region hostile to human habitation—a “Great American Desert,” as early US explorers once mislabeled it. As Bruce E. Cain suggests in this timely book, the unique complex of politics, technology, and logistics that once won the West must be rethought and reconfigured to win it anew in the face of a widespread accelerating threat.

In Future Ready: Your Organization’s Guide to Rethinking Climate, Resilience, and Sustainability, a team of business leaders with deep expertise in engineering, planning, finance, project, program implementation and advisory consulting perspective delivers an essential guide for executives, managers, and other business and infrastructure organization leaders to set and implement a resilience, sustainability and ESG strategy in complex project and operating environments.

From practical tips for conserving energy to strategies for minimizing waste and adopting eco-friendly habits, this book offers many insights to empower listeners to make positive environmental changes. Whether you're a seasoned environmental enthusiast or just starting your sustainability journey, 'Climate Action Now' provides valuable guidance and inspiration for individuals eager to make a difference.

Dragonfly’s Question: A Novel of Hope and Sustainable Solutions What if the key to a better future lies in reimagining the way we live today? Tess has spent years building a life that aligns with her values—a life focused on sustainability, community, and creating positive change. But when her estranged, money-driven father unexpectedly visits her in Portland, Oregon, the clash of their opposing worldviews feels inevitable. To Tess, he represents everything she’s tried to leave behind. As they confront the challenges of their fractured relationship, their conversations uncover ...

Worried about your job prospects in a world facing unprecedented climate challenges? Climate-Proof Careers: 10 Jobs That Will Thrive in a Warmer World offers a practical and optimistic roadmap for navigating the evolving job market. Discover future-proof career paths that not only offer stability but also contribute to a more sustainable future. This book cuts through the doom and gloom and reveals concrete opportunities in sectors poised for growth, including: Renewable Energy Sustainable Agriculture Green Building & Construction Environmental Consulting And more! Inside, you’ll learn: ...

Cyber-risk, climate change, and terrorism are all man-made risks. Daniel Wagner and Dante Disparte, two leading authorities in global risk management, make a compelling case for the need to bring traditional approaches to risk management and decision-making into the 21st century.

In an epoch where humanity’s footprint on the Earth has never been more pronounced, “Surviving the Anthropocene” is an essential guide to understanding the main problems and identifying possible solutions. The Anthropocene, a term signifying the era in which human activity has become the dominant influence on climate and environment, presents unprecedented challenges. This guide distils complex subjects into actionable insights, offering a lifeline to not only survive but thrive in these challenging times. Structured in five introductory chapters, this book delves into the ...