Living Environment

Lead, a toxic metal, has long been recognized as a serious health hazard, particularly when present in older homes. In this chapter, we will delve into the dangers associated with lead exposure and highlight its potential risks to vulnerable populations such as children and pregnant women. We will also explore how lead can enter our homes and stress the importance of safeguarding against it. Lead is a highly toxic substance that can cause severe health problems when ingested or inhaled. Children are especially susceptible to lead poisoning due to their developing bodies and behaviors that ...

Are paper bags always more environmentally friendly than plastic? How green are electric cars? And what saves more water, using the dishwasher twice a week or washing dishes by hand every day? From the milk we put in our coffee to the clothes we wear, the choices that impact our carbon footprints can seem never-ending. Most of us want to do the right thing for the planet, but with so many factors at play, it can be difficult to figure out which is the greenest way.

Authors Paul Warde, Libby Robin, and Sverker Sörlin trace the emergence of the concept of the environment following World War II, a period characterized by both hope for a new global order and fear of humans' capacity for almost limitless destruction. It was at this moment that a new idea and a new narrative about the planet-wide impact of people's behavior emerged, closely allied to anxieties for the future. With the rise of "the environment", the authors argue, came new expertise, making certain kinds of knowledge crucial to understanding the future of our planet.

This is a great, fun story with catchy tunes and lyric to educate young children about the importance of conservation.