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Almost every day we are bombarded with the seemingly incontrovertible message that we must reduce our consumption of meat and dairy—or eliminate them from our diets altogether. But what if the pervasive message that the plant-based diet will improve our health and save the planet is misleading—or even false? What if removing animal foods from our diet is a serious threat to human health, and a red herring in the fight against climate change.

With 1350 active volcanoes on Earth and 50-70 erupting annually, this volume delves beneath the surface, explaining what makes these natural forces tick. Volcanoes: What Everyone Needs to Know guides the listener through one of nature's most fascinating and powerful forces, explaining...

Ontcijfer de wereld van schone energie en maak de transitie naar duurzaamheid glashelder tijdens je dagelijkse rit. Deze toegankelijke audiogids vertaalt complexe klimaattechnologie naar heldere, alledaagse concepten. Weg met de verwarrende vaktaal; voel je direct geïnspireerd en perfect...

Brought to you by Penguin. Bill Gates has spent a decade investigating the causes and effects of climate change. With the help of experts in the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, political science, and finance, he has focused on what must be done in order to stop the planet's...

人間による過酷な自然の支配か、それとも気候変動への敗北か。アメリカ西部の砂漠を潤す巨大ダム建設の壮絶な闘いと、水利権をめぐる激しい対立を描き出した、壮大で緊迫感に満ちた歴史ノンフィクションです。日々...

Descifra el enigma arqueológico de una urbe antigua que dominó la ingeniería hidráulica hace más de cuatro milenios. Adéntrate en los restos del Valle del Indo para entender cómo una sociedad de la Edad del Bronce logró diseñar una red de saneamiento y urbanismo que rivaliza...

Erlebe packende Archäologie und antike Ingenieurskunst, die das Rätsel um eine vergessene Hochkultur im Industal löst. Perfekt für das tägliche Pendeln oder wissensdurstige Abende, entführt dich dieser fesselnde historische Bericht direkt in die Bronzezeit. Stell dir eine Welt vor, in der...

Plongez dans ce récit historique fascinant et découvrez la prouesse d'ingénierie colossale qui a dompté la nature. Idéal pour enrichir vos trajets quotidiens, ce documentaire audio intense retrace la transformation radicale du redoutable fleuve Colorado. Des salles de négociation tendues...

What if a simpler life could also be a more efficient one? Every device we use, application we run, and digital service we depend on consumes resources. At the same time, modern life often encourages us to accumulate more technology, more services, more consumption, and more complexity...

Master the basics of environmental science and sustainability with a calming, practical guide to safe drinking water. Whether you are an eco-conscious homeowner curious about household plumbing or simply seeking an educational commute, this accessible breakdown demystifies the natural water...

What if having better style meant buying less—not more? Fashion moves quickly. Trends change, collections multiply, and the pressure to constantly buy something new has become part of modern consumer culture. But a more thoughtful approach to fashion is possible. Eco-Friendly Fashion explores...

A “fascinating” (New York Times Book Review) investigation into the human and environmental cost of fast fashion and global supply chains—and what we can actually do to enact change “A glimpse into how consumerism, slowed to a less ferocious pace, might be reconciled with sustainability...

Saindo do clichê dos livros teóricos e cheios de conceitos incompreensíveis ao público leigo, Kai-Fu Lee, fundador da Google China e autor do best-seller Inteligência artificial, e Chen Qiufan, um dos grandes nomes do sci-fi, apresentam ao leitor dez contos que mostram de forma divertida concepções que podem se tornar uma realidade até 2041. Ainda que alguns deles pareçam saídos de um filme de ficção científica, outros serão facilmente reconhecidos pelo leitor como parte do seu cotidiano.

Bloomsbury presents The Grid by Gretchen Bakke, read by Katherine Fenton One of Bill Gates's Favorite Books of 2016 A revelatory look at our national power grid--how it developed, its current flaws, and how it must be completely reimagined for our fast-approaching energy future. America's...

Deserts, the Arctic, outer space—these extreme environments are often seen as inhospitable places at the edges of our maps. But from the 1940s through the 1960s, spurred by the diverse and unfamiliar regions the US military had navigated during World War II, the United States defense...

Why are we drawn to the ocean each summer? Why does being near water set our minds and bodies at ease? In Blue Mind, Wallace J. Nichols revolutionizes how we think about these questions, revealing the remarkable truth about the benefits of being in, on, under, or simply near water.

When our ancestors came down from the trees, they brought the trees with them and remade the world. ‘A stunning book on the incalculable debt humanity owes wood…’ John Carey, The Sunday Times How did the descendants of small arboreal primates manage to stand on our own two feet, become top...

Behind the headline catastrophes of wildfires and floods lies California’s history of bending nature to human purpose. The immense waters of Tulare Lake were repurposed long ago for irrigation of industrial farms, leaving a dry expanse. But wet years conjure the ghost of the lake, and recent...

Uncover the epic history and ancient engineering of a massive empire built entirely on a volatile lake. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive historical journey transports you to the pre-Aztec Valley of Mexico. Experience the awe-inspiring rise of a civilization that turned deadly...

Master sustainable living and conquer household waste without the guilt or extreme zero-waste stress. If you feel overwhelmed by confusing recycling symbols and climate headlines, this practical audiobook offers a clear, friendly path forward. Perfect for your morning commute, it instantly...