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Threat Multiplier takes us onto the battlefield and inside the Pentagon to show how the US military is confronting the biggest security risk in global history: climate change. More than thirty years ago, Sherri Goodman became the Pentagon's first chief environmental officer. Indeed, for much of the twentieth century, the Department of Defense (DOD) was better known for containing the Soviet nuclear threat than protecting the environment.

Este libro es una guía de estudio concisa diseñada para ayudar a los técnicos a prepararse para los exámenes de certificación HVAC y EPA 608. Cubre principios fundamentales, manejo de refrigerantes y técnicas de solución de problemas, proporcionando una visión estructurada de los temas clave necesarios para la certificación. A diferencia de los libros de texto detallados, esta guía ofrece un enfoque simplificado, lo que facilita la comprensión de los conceptos esenciales sin una complejidad innecesaria. El libro explica los principios de transferencia de calor, sistemas de ...

We all live on nature’s doorstep, but we often overlook it. From backyards to local parks, the natural places we see the most may well be the ones we know the least. In Close to Home, biologist Thor Hanson shows how retraining our eyes reveals hidden wonders just waiting to be discovered. Close to Home is a hands-on natural history for any local patch of Earth. It shows that we each can contribute to science and improve the health of our planet. And even more, it proves that the wonders of nature don’t lie in some far-off land: they await us, close to home.

As a journalist on the climate security beat, Peter Schwartzstein has been chased by kidnappers, badly beaten, detained by police, and told, in no uncertain terms, that he was no longer welcome in certain countries. Yet these personal brushes with violence are simply a hint of the conflict simmering in our warming world. Schwartzstein has visited ravaged Iraqi towns where ISIS used drought as a recruiting tool and weapon of terror. And he has heard the fear in the voices of women from around the world who say their husbands' tempers flare when the temperature ticks up.

How can people lead good lives without ultimately hastening global collapse? The answer lies in fairness. We can’t fight the climate and nature crises without addressing the ever-widening gaps between the rich and poor, the powerful and the weak. Drawing upon more than 40 years of experience in research, practical work, campaigning and advocacy, combined with interviews with globally renowned experts, in Just Earth Tony Juniper reveals the system shifts needed to achieve real, lasting change.

Este libro proporciona un resumen conciso de los conceptos esenciales para los exámenes de operador de tratamiento de agua y aguas residuales. Está diseñado para complementar materiales de estudio más detallados, ayudando a los operadores a enfocarse en los principios clave e identificar áreas que requieren una revisión adicional. Aunque cubre temas fundamentales como la desinfección, filtración, dosificación de productos químicos, gestión de lodos y cumplimiento normativo, no ofrece una cobertura exhaustiva de todos los temas del examen. Los operadores aprenderán sobre los ...

60% of Americans are unprepared for a natural disaster—don’t be part of that statistic! This exclusive collection combines two essential handbooks to help you achieve self-reliance.

This book provides a concise summary of essential concepts for water and wastewater treatment operator exams. It is designed to supplement more detailed study materials, helping operators focus on core principles and identify areas requiring further review. While it covers fundamental topics such as disinfection, filtration, chemical dosing, sludge management, and regulatory compliance, it does not provide exhaustive coverage of every exam topic. Operators will learn about treatment processes, system maintenance, water quality testing, and emergency response protocols in an accessible and ...

This book is a concise study guide designed to help technicians prepare for HVAC and EPA 608 certification exams. Covering fundamental principles, refrigerant handling, and troubleshooting techniques, it provides a structured overview of key topics needed for certification. Unlike detailed textbooks, this guide offers a streamlined approach, making it easier to grasp essential concepts without unnecessary complexity. The book explains heat transfer principles, cooling and heating systems, compressor mechanics, airflow management, and refrigeration cycles. It also covers EPA regulations, ...

Rich with insight and packed with tales of birds and of people, this book reveals the great auk’s life before humanity, its death on the killing shores of the North Atlantic, and the unrelenting subsequent quest for its remains. Tim Birkhead’s research has revealed previously unimagined aspects of the bird’s life and also, unexpectedly, its afterlife; in a curious twist, Birkhead found himself the recipient of the archive of the man who accumulated more great auk skins and eggs than anyone else.

The book is a seminal contribution from a leading futurist who, over the past three decades, has explored each of the most disruptive forces shaping our world today. Eco Tech brings all this thinking together, fusing insight from thought leaders with the author's own considerable experience, to explore scenarios for 2050 and discuss eco-effectiveness as an established practice for governments, corporations, startups, and individuals.

Deutschlands energiepolitischer Sonderweg könnte zur Sackgasse werden. Kurz vor Abschluss des Atomausstiegs fiel mit Russlands Angriff auf die Ukraine ...

Jan Hegenberg entlarvt in seinem neuen Buch Klima-Bullshit-Bingo die gängigsten Scheinargumente gegen Klimaschutz! Ein unterhaltsames Nachschlagewerk, das fundierte Antworten auf Vorwände wie "Deutschland alleine kann die Welt nicht retten!", "Ja, aber China" und "Die Experten sind sich nicht einig" liefert. Dieses Buch rüstet für jede Stammtischdiskussion und zeigt, wie Klimaschutz wirklich funktioniert.