Advocates for an approach to Christian end-times, not as the anticipation of particular futures, but as a way to inhabit the existential crises of our present, the 'times of extinction' in which we live. Public environmental concern has turned to the so-called "sixth mass extinction event" currently underway. The interdisciplinary field of ......
Advocates for an approach to Christian end-times, not as the anticipation of particular futures, but as a way to inhabit the existential crises of our present, the 'times of extinction' in which we live. Public environmental concern has turned to the so-called "sixth mass extinction event" currently underway. The interdisciplinary field of ......
Nature encounters & fashion systems through the year
In short vignettes tied to the changing seasons, fashion and sustainability pioneer Kate Fletcher, challenges the illusion that humans and garments are somehow separate to the rest of nature. Drawing out relations and responsibilities between fashion and natural systems, Fletcher invites a change in perception that can profoundly influence ways of ......
This exciting new series offers a wide range of insights into long-standing issues that Americans are most concerned about, and those that have encouraged vigorous debate among politicians and citizens at large. Using carefully chosen original documents that cover a wide time span, Opinions Throughout History weaves a thoughtful and ......
How communities across the US South are fighting to save their home from the effects of environmental change Rising seas, extreme heat, fragile infrastructure, and longstanding social inequities make the American South particularly susceptible to the hazards of climate change and weather events. Climate Crossroads reveals how environmental ......
Poverty and Climate Risks in Latin America and the Caribbean
This book explores how climate hazards threaten progress against poverty in Latin America and the Caribbean. Using new data, original and past research, and real-world examples, it shows who is most at risk and how better policies can protect vulnerable families and secure lasting progress toward a more resilient and equitable future.
This book offers in-depth coverage of the process of climate change management in African forests, from assessment of woody species diversity to climate change mitigation, including carbon sequestration capacity and carbon taxation. Going beyond merely demonstrating the importance of vegetation in carbon sequestration, the volume also helps in ......
