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Sustainability

A Very Short Introduction

by Saleem H. Ali ...

Narrated by Sharmila Devar ...

Unabridged

4 hours 43 min

The growing concern about global environmental change and human impacts on the planet has led to the emergence of a broad field of study on the 'sustainability' of human societies. The term's common usage can be traced back to the advent of the Earth Summit in 1992 when 'sustainable development' was broadly embraced by the international community as an ostensibly win-win proposition for economic ... Read more

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The growing concern about global environmental change and human impacts on the planet has led to the emergence of a broad field of study on the 'sustainability' of human societies. The term's common usage can be traced back to the advent of the Earth Summit in 1992 when 'sustainable development' was broadly embraced by the international community as an ostensibly win-win proposition for economic
... Read more
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Dawn at Mineral King Valley

The Sierra Club, the Disney Company, and the Rise of Environmental Law

by Daniel P. Selmi ...

Narrated by Auto-narrated ...

Unabridged

9 hours 16 min

The story behind the historic Mineral King Valley case, which reveals how the Sierra Club battled Disney’s ski resort development and launched a new environmental era in America.In our current age of climate change–induced panic, it’s hard to imagine a time when private groups were not actively enforcing environmental protection laws in the courts. It wasn’t until 1972, however, that a David and ... Read more

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The story behind the historic Mineral King Valley case, which reveals how the Sierra Club battled Disney’s ski resort development and launched a new environmental era in America.In our current age of climate change–induced panic, it’s hard to imagine a time when private groups were not actively enforcing environmental protection laws in the courts. It wasn’t until 1972, however, that a David and
... Read more
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Sickened Skies: Unraveling the Global Health Crisis

by Jessie Berry ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Chris G ...

Unabridged

2 hours 58 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Discover the hidden web connecting climate change and human health as you navigate through the pages of this eye-opening book. Through meticulous analysis, the intricate impact of climate change on health is unraveled, revealing a stark reality that demands our attention. Delve into the profound repercussions of this global phenomenon, exploring the ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Discover the hidden web connecting climate change and human health as you navigate through the pages of this eye-opening book. Through meticulous analysis, the intricate impact of climate change on health is unraveled, revealing a stark reality that demands our attention. Delve into the profound repercussions of this global phenomenon, exploring the
... Read more
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Breathing No More: Unveiling Air's Story in Literature

by Nichole Glover ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Archie G ...

Unabridged

3 hours 6 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In this book, we delve into the fascinating realm of literature and explore a topic that affects us all: air pollution. We uncover the intriguing ways in which this environmental issue has been portrayed in various literary works over the years. Through an examination of classic novels, poetry, and contemporary writings, we delve deep into the ominous ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In this book, we delve into the fascinating realm of literature and explore a topic that affects us all: air pollution. We uncover the intriguing ways in which this environmental issue has been portrayed in various literary works over the years. Through an examination of classic novels, poetry, and contemporary writings, we delve deep into the ominous
... Read more
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Amazônia e Ecofilosofia

um sentido para o futuro

by Ricardo Albuquerque ...

Narrated by Voz Artificial ...

Abridged

3 hours 45 min

Há uma série de motivos para você ler este livro. Dentre eles, destacamos que desenvolvimento e meio ambiente devem caminhar juntos. Que estamos vendo nos últimos anos a natureza não suportar ser agredida e de forma imprevisível revidar, causando danos bilionários e migrações forçadas. Que vimos o ser humano ser deslocado do seu antropocêntrico lugar de destaque e se reposicionar como parte de um ... Read more

$12.99 USD

Há uma série de motivos para você ler este livro. Dentre eles, destacamos que desenvolvimento e meio ambiente devem caminhar juntos. Que estamos vendo nos últimos anos a natureza não suportar ser agredida e de forma imprevisível revidar, causando danos bilionários e migrações forçadas. Que vimos o ser humano ser deslocado do seu antropocêntrico lugar de destaque e se reposicionar como parte de um
... Read more
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The Green Amendment

The People's Fight for a Clean, Safe, and Healthy Environment

by Maya K. van Rossum ...

Narrated by Lisa Cordileone ...

Unabridged

11 hours 28 min

A veteran environmentalist shares her roadmap to a healthier world—one that uses the law to empower activists and provide hope for communities everywhere.We have reached a critical tipping point in our fight for the environment: Corporations profit off climate change, natural disasters devastate homes, and the most vulnerable suffer the health effects of pollution. Yet our laws are designed to ... Read more

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A veteran environmentalist shares her roadmap to a healthier world—one that uses the law to empower activists and provide hope for communities everywhere.We have reached a critical tipping point in our fight for the environment: Corporations profit off climate change, natural disasters devastate homes, and the most vulnerable suffer the health effects of pollution. Yet our laws are designed to
... Read more
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Exposure

Poisoned Water, Corporate Greed, and One Lawyer's Twenty-Year Battle Against DuPont

by Robert Bilott ...

Narrated by Jeremy Bobb ...

Unabridged

14 hours 51 min

“For Erin Brockovich fans, a David vs. Goliath tale with a twist” (*The New York Times Book Review)—*the incredible true story of the lawyer who spent two decades building a case against DuPont for its use of the hazardous chemical PFOA, uncovering the worst case of environmental contamination in history—affecting virtually every person on the planet—and the conspiracy that kept it a secret for ... Read more

$29.99 USD

“For Erin Brockovich fans, a David vs. Goliath tale with a twist” (*The New York Times Book Review)—*the incredible true story of the lawyer who spent two decades building a case against DuPont for its use of the hazardous chemical PFOA, uncovering the worst case of environmental contamination in history—affecting virtually every person on the planet—and the conspiracy that kept it a secret for
... Read more
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Toxic Waters: Unveiling the Silent Menace

by Brandy Kelly ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Maxwell G ...

Unabridged

2 hours 35 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Water Pollution and Health is a comprehensive guide that delves into the concerning health implications resulting from water pollution. This thought-provoking book takes readers on an educational journey, dissecting the various ways in which water pollution can profoundly affect human well-being. By closely examining the intricate links between ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Water Pollution and Health is a comprehensive guide that delves into the concerning health implications resulting from water pollution. This thought-provoking book takes readers on an educational journey, dissecting the various ways in which water pollution can profoundly affect human well-being. By closely examining the intricate links between
... Read more
Audiobook

What Are Animal Rights For?

by Steve Cooke ...

Narrated by Ricard Attlee ...

Series series What Is It For?
Unabridged

4 hours 4 min

How should we treat animals? The long-held belief that other animals exist solely for human use has undergone radical challenge in the past half century. How much further do we need to go to minimize, and even eliminate, animal suffering?The field of animal rights raises big questions about how humans treat the other animals with which we share the planet. These questions are becoming more ... Read more

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How should we treat animals? The long-held belief that other animals exist solely for human use has undergone radical challenge in the past half century. How much further do we need to go to minimize, and even eliminate, animal suffering?The field of animal rights raises big questions about how humans treat the other animals with which we share the planet. These questions are becoming more
... Read more
Audiobook

Bridging the Gap

Creating a New Paradigm: A Life Care Expert’s Guide for Attorneys, Trustees, and Financial & Wealth Professionals

by Patricia A. Hanson LPC ...

Unabridged

5 hours 1 min

Bridging the Gap – Creating a New Paradigm: A Care Expert’s Guide for Attorneys, Trustees, and Financial and Wealth Professionals addresses one of the most overlooked challenges in planning: the disconnect between well-structured financial and legal strategies and the real life care needs that determine stability and quality of life.Trusts reference quality of life. Legal documents define best ... Read more

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Bridging the Gap – Creating a New Paradigm: A Care Expert’s Guide for Attorneys, Trustees, and Financial and Wealth Professionals addresses one of the most overlooked challenges in planning: the disconnect between well-structured financial and legal strategies and the real life care needs that determine stability and quality of life.Trusts reference quality of life. Legal documents define best
... Read more
Audiobook

Vergessenes Gift

Ein Salzlandkrimi

by Jonah Corvin, Jonah Corvin ...

Narrated by Jonah Corvin ...

Unabridged

6 hours 10 min

Manche Wahrheiten töten langsam! Auf einem abgelegenen Obstbauernhof im Salzlandkreis in Sachsen-Anhalt wird ein polnischer Gastarbeiter tot aufgefunden. Was zunächst wie ein tragischer Einzelfall aussieht, entwickelt sich rasch zu einem vielschichtigen Kriminalfall, in dem familiäre Loyalitäten, alte Abhängigkeiten und verdrängte Schuld untrennbar miteinander verwoben sind. Der Magdeburger ... Read more

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Manche Wahrheiten töten langsam! Auf einem abgelegenen Obstbauernhof im Salzlandkreis in Sachsen-Anhalt wird ein polnischer Gastarbeiter tot aufgefunden. Was zunächst wie ein tragischer Einzelfall aussieht, entwickelt sich rasch zu einem vielschichtigen Kriminalfall, in dem familiäre Loyalitäten, alte Abhängigkeiten und verdrängte Schuld untrennbar miteinander verwoben sind. Der Magdeburger
... Read more
Audiobook

Connection Between Food and Global Warming, The

by Kelvin Cline ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Marcus G ...

Unabridged

4 hours 29 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This gripping and eye-opening book delves deep into the intricate connection between our daily food choices and the ever-looming threat of global warming. Journey alongside the authors as they unravel the complex web of macrosystems involved in the production, transportation, and consumption of food. With a multitude of case studies and scientific ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This gripping and eye-opening book delves deep into the intricate connection between our daily food choices and the ever-looming threat of global warming. Journey alongside the authors as they unravel the complex web of macrosystems involved in the production, transportation, and consumption of food. With a multitude of case studies and scientific
... Read more
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Weathered Earth: Resilient Soil Solutions

by Duncan Nunez ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Chris G ...

Unabridged

4 hours 40 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In a world where extreme weather events have become the norm, one resource stands out as crucial for survival: our soil. The Flood and the Fallow is a comprehensive guide that explores innovative strategies for managing soil in the face of increasing weather extremes. In the first section of the book, readers will delve into the fascinating history of ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In a world where extreme weather events have become the norm, one resource stands out as crucial for survival: our soil. The Flood and the Fallow is a comprehensive guide that explores innovative strategies for managing soil in the face of increasing weather extremes. In the first section of the book, readers will delve into the fascinating history of
... Read more
Audiobook

Climate of Truth, A

Why We Need It and How To Get It

by Mike Berners-Lee ...

Narrated by Mike Berners-Lee ...

Unabridged

9 hours 32 min

We have most of the technology we need to combat the climate crisis – and most people want to see more action.But after three decades of climate COPs, our global emissions are worse than ever. And we are accelerating into a Polycrisis of climate, food security, biodiversity, pollution, inequality and more. What, exactly, has been holding us back?What will it take for us to do better?In the search ... Read more

$15.99 USD

We have most of the technology we need to combat the climate crisis – and most people want to see more action.But after three decades of climate COPs, our global emissions are worse than ever. And we are accelerating into a Polycrisis of climate, food security, biodiversity, pollution, inequality and more. What, exactly, has been holding us back?What will it take for us to do better?In the search
... Read more
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War of the Whales

A True Story

by Joshua Horwitz ...

Narrated by Holter Graham ...

Unabridged

13 hours 38 min

Winner of the 2015 PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award: “Horwitz’s dogged reporting…combined with crisp, cinematic writing, produces a powerful narrative…. He has written a book that is instructive and passionate and deserving a wide audience” (PEN Award Citation).Six years in the making, War of the Whales is the “gripping detective tale” (Publishers Weekly) of a crusading attorney, ... Read more

$29.99 USD

Winner of the 2015 PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award: “Horwitz’s dogged reporting…combined with crisp, cinematic writing, produces a powerful narrative…. He has written a book that is instructive and passionate and deserving a wide audience” (PEN Award Citation).Six years in the making, War of the Whales is the “gripping detective tale” (Publishers Weekly) of a crusading attorney,
... Read more
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Environmental Destruction

The Devastating Impact of Human Activity on Nature (2 in 1)

by Marcus Kline ...

Narrated by Sarah Donovan ...

Unabridged

4 hours 51 min

This book contains two titles, which are:· Deforestation: Forests are among the Earth’s most precious resources, spanning vast landscapes and serving as critical lifelines for countless species, including humanity. Their towering trees and dense undergrowth form a complex ecosystem that sustains biodiversity, provides essential resources, and regulates the natural processes that make life possible ... Read more

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This book contains two titles, which are:· Deforestation: Forests are among the Earth’s most precious resources, spanning vast landscapes and serving as critical lifelines for countless species, including humanity. Their towering trees and dense undergrowth form a complex ecosystem that sustains biodiversity, provides essential resources, and regulates the natural processes that make life possible
... Read more
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Ocean Acidification: the Carbon Connection

by Pearlie Herman ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madelyn G ...

Unabridged

4 hours 57 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In this compelling book, readers are taken on a journey to explore the confluence of two crucial environmental issues: carbon dioxide emissions and ocean acidification. The pages offer a captivating investigation into the direct link between these two forces, unravelling the intricate relationship and providing a deeper understanding of their ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In this compelling book, readers are taken on a journey to explore the confluence of two crucial environmental issues: carbon dioxide emissions and ocean acidification. The pages offer a captivating investigation into the direct link between these two forces, unravelling the intricate relationship and providing a deeper understanding of their
... Read more
Audiobook

Toxic Exposure

The True Story behind the Monsanto Trials and the Search for Justice

by Chadi Nabhan, MD, MBA, FACP ...

Narrated by Chadi Nabhan, MD, MBA, FACP ...

Unabridged

10 hours 39 min

For years, Monsanto declared that their product Roundup, the world’s most widely used weed killer, was safe. But that all changed in 2015, when the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) analyzed data from scientific studies and concluded that glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, wasprobably carcinogenic. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) disagreed, other regulatory ... Read more

$25.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

For years, Monsanto declared that their product Roundup, the world’s most widely used weed killer, was safe. But that all changed in 2015, when the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) analyzed data from scientific studies and concluded that glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, wasprobably carcinogenic. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) disagreed, other regulatory
... Read more
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The Cyanide Canary

A True Story of Injustice

by Robert Dugoni, Joseph Hilldorfer ...

Narrated by Tom Perkins ...

Unabridged

12 hours 48 min

Early in the morning on August 27, 1996, twenty-year-old Scott Dominguez showed up for an ordinary day at the fertilizing plant where he worked. By 11:00 a.m., he was clinging to life, unconscious and suffocating from toxic exposure to cyanide in a tank that was supposed to contain only mud and water.EPA Special Agent Joseph Hilldorfer was tasked with finding out what really happened on that ... Read more

$20.99 USD

Early in the morning on August 27, 1996, twenty-year-old Scott Dominguez showed up for an ordinary day at the fertilizing plant where he worked. By 11:00 a.m., he was clinging to life, unconscious and suffocating from toxic exposure to cyanide in a tank that was supposed to contain only mud and water.EPA Special Agent Joseph Hilldorfer was tasked with finding out what really happened on that
... Read more
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Desperate

An Epic Battle for Clean Water and Justice in Appalachia

by Kris Maher ...

Narrated by Gibson Frazier ...

Unabridged

12 hours 30 min

Set in Appalachian coal country, this “superb” (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) legal drama follows one determined lawyer as he faces a coal industry giant in a seven-year battle over clean drinking water for a West Virginia community.For two decades, the water in the taps and wells of Mingo County didn’t look, smell, or taste right. Could the water be the root of the health problems—from kidney stones ... Read more

$26.99 USD

Set in Appalachian coal country, this “superb” (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) legal drama follows one determined lawyer as he faces a coal industry giant in a seven-year battle over clean drinking water for a West Virginia community.For two decades, the water in the taps and wells of Mingo County didn’t look, smell, or taste right. Could the water be the root of the health problems—from kidney stones
... Read more
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Environmental Justice

A Very Short Introduction

by Pamela Hill ...

Narrated by Katharine Chin ...

Unabridged

4 hours 29 min

Environmental justice recognizes that environmental benefits and burdens should be distributed fairly, and that the people making policy decisions should incorporate the views of those most often harmed: people of color, Indigenous populations, low-income communities, and those who are underserved and disenfranchised for other reasons such as age, gender, or disability. It encompasses not only ... Read more

$15.99 USD

Environmental justice recognizes that environmental benefits and burdens should be distributed fairly, and that the people making policy decisions should incorporate the views of those most often harmed: people of color, Indigenous populations, low-income communities, and those who are underserved and disenfranchised for other reasons such as age, gender, or disability. It encompasses not only
... Read more
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Down to the Wire

Confronting Climate Collapse

by David W. Orr ...

Narrated by Barry Abrams ...

Unabridged

8 hours 44 min

Down to the Wire is a sober and eloquent assessment of climate destabilization and an urgent call to action. David Orr describes how political negligence, an economy based on the insatiable consumption of trivial goods, and a disdain for the well-being of future generations have brought us to the tipping point that biologist Edward O. Wilson calls "the bottleneck." Due to our refusal to live ... Read more

$19.99 USD

Down to the Wire is a sober and eloquent assessment of climate destabilization and an urgent call to action. David Orr describes how political negligence, an economy based on the insatiable consumption of trivial goods, and a disdain for the well-being of future generations have brought us to the tipping point that biologist Edward O. Wilson calls "the bottleneck." Due to our refusal to live
... Read more
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The Rights of Nature

A Legal Revolution That Could Save the World

by David R. Boyd ...

Narrated by Corey M. Snow ...

Unabridged

7 hours 25 min

Palila v Hawaii. New Zealand's Te Urewera Act. Sierra Club v Disney. These legal phrases hardly sound like the makings of a revolution, but beyond the headlines portending environmental catastrophes, a movement of immense import has been building—in courtrooms, legislatures, and communities across the globe. Cultures and laws are transforming to provide a powerful new approach to protecting the ... Read more

$17.99 USD

Palila v Hawaii. New Zealand's Te Urewera Act. Sierra Club v Disney. These legal phrases hardly sound like the makings of a revolution, but beyond the headlines portending environmental catastrophes, a movement of immense import has been building—in courtrooms, legislatures, and communities across the globe. Cultures and laws are transforming to provide a powerful new approach to protecting the
... Read more
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Renewable Energy Law: A Practical Guide to Policy, Regulation, and Deals in the Clean Power Transition

by Robert Castell ...

Narrated by Robert Castell ...

Unabridged

2 hours 23 min

Master environmental law and project finance to turn global clean power transition policies into bankable green assets. Whether you are focused on upskilling during your morning commute or determined to break into the renewable sector, this practice-oriented roadmap delivers actionable expertise. Transform dense theory into confident, real-world project development strategy.Feel empowered as you ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Master environmental law and project finance to turn global clean power transition policies into bankable green assets. Whether you are focused on upskilling during your morning commute or determined to break into the renewable sector, this practice-oriented roadmap delivers actionable expertise. Transform dense theory into confident, real-world project development strategy.Feel empowered as you
... Read more

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