Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering: EARTH DAY

In fascinating case studies ranging from the Early Modern secondhand trade to utopian visions of human-powered vehicles, this book traces the development of bicycling and waste recycling over time and provides valuable context for the policy successes and failures of today.

Plastics have transformed every aspect of our lives. Yet the very properties that make them attractive--they are cheap to make, light, and durable--spell disaster when trash makes its way into the environment. Plastic Soup: An Atlas of Ocean Pollution is a beautifully-illustrated survey of the plastics clogging our seas, their impacts on wildlife and people around the world, and inspirational initiatives designed to tackle the problem

This book explores what species are endangered, and what is causing them to become vulnerable to population decline. It also includes data and research findings to show which practices have historically been the most effective at protecting vulnerable species.

The clothing and textile industry is a resource-intensive industry that accounts for 3 to 10 percent of global carbon dioxide emissions and generates large amounts of waste. This book is devoted to new research in traceability, design, textile production and recycling.

Examines the work of the farmers, activists, urban planners, and city officials in the U.S.and Canada who are advancing food production.It shows how farming in cities can enhance the local ecology, foster cohesive communities, and improve the quality of life for urban residents. T

The authors explore issues inherent in developing sustainable transportation. They review the types of propulsion systems and vehicle options, discuss low-carbon fuels and alternative energy sources, and examine the role of regulation in curbing emissions. The future requires a balanced approach to transportation including the best of both combustion and electrification.

Published in 1962, Silent Spring alerted a large audience to the environmental and human dangers of indiscriminate use of pesticides, spurring revolutionary changes in the laws affecting our air, land, and water.

First published in 1854,Walden by Henry David Thoreau is the history of Thoreau's visit to Ralph Waldo Emerson's woodland retreat near Walden Pond. Part autobiography, part manifesto Walden is a moving treatise on the importance distancing oneself from the consumerism of modern Western society and embracing nature in its place.

Originally published in 1949, this book gathers informal pieces written by Leopold over a forty-year period as he traveled through the woodlands of the U.S. and Canada and addresses the philosophical issues involved in wildlife conservation and land management.

A personal narrative highlights of a one-year exploration on foot in the Virginia region through which Tinker Creek runs. Dillard connects nature and the seasons to faith and the wider universe.

An original approach tow hat the planet might be like today if humans disappeared. As he shows which human devastations are indelible, and which examples of our highest art and culture would endure longest, Weisman's narrative ultimately drives toward a radical but persuasive solution that needn't depend on our demise.-

An eye-opening exploration of our food choices and their profound consequences on our health and the natural world.

Written in 1968 this book predicted worldwide famine and social upheaval due to overpopulation.