NCW Libraries

"Vanishing Peaks" is a compelling journey into the heart of our planet's cryosphere, shedding light on the profound impact of climate change on global snowpack. This book offers a meticulous exploration of how snowpack, a critical freshwater source, is undergoing dramatic transformations. Beginning with an engaging explanation of snowpack formation and its ecological significance, the narrative seamlessly weaves into the intricate details of climate...

"Climate Change: 2023" is like a treasure map, leading us on an adventure to understand and fight climate change. Picture this: the Earth is a big, beautiful ship sailing through space, and this book is the captain guiding us through stormy weather.The adventure starts with the basics - like a friendly chat explaining why our Earth is getting hotter, much like a person getting a fever. It's easy and simple to grasp, just like listening to a story.Next,...

In the vein of "An Inconvenient Truth," a sobering assessment of our nation's energy policies and a stirring call for change. Dangerous CO2 emissions, massive oil spills, dwindling supplies-the problems with fossil fuels are driving a long-overdue reassessment of our nation's energy policies. U.S. Congressman Jerry McNerney, a renewable energy engineer and the first representative with expertise in energy independence, leads the way to change. In...

The essence of the story revolves around Kiribati, an island nation facing the existential threat of climate change. It illustrates the multifaceted challenges the nation encounters due to rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and environmental degradation. However, the narrative primarily focuses on Kiribati's resilient spirit, showcasing the nation's innovative approaches, community-driven initiatives, and the fusion of traditional wisdom with...

Most of what we hear or read about climate change and energy is biased information designed to support certain narratives. This has led to widespread misconceptions about these critical topics. This book provides a simple yet efficient approach to tackle the misinformation and a path to a smarter energy future. The human society is faced with a crucial question: How to affordably meet our growing energy needs while minimizing the impact on the environment?...

The problem:Most of the world's energy comes from burning fossil fuels, which adds CO2 to the atmosphere. The consensus of the world scientific community is that rising CO2 levels are warming the planet and causing climate change. Warming of over one degree Celsius is already evident and climate variability is already exceeding expectations for that level of warming.Governments have generally accepted the truth of the situation for some time but the...

If everyone-from Emmanuel Macron to Jeff Bezos, and even Coca Cola-is green, why is the environmental crisis growing at an alarmingly rapid rate? The world is already experiencing the impact of climate crisis, but we are not equally responsible for its violent effects. Some of those who claim to be helping the planet are actually making things worse. To avoid being duped by false allies and to create an ecology for the 99%, we must discuss a radical...

The climate is changing more rapidly than scientists predicted even a few years ago, with extreme weather already touching our everyday lives. At the same time, the clean energy revolution is forging ahead faster than nearly anyone anticipated. As Tom Steyer sees it, these two trends together create a moment like the one America faced during World War II: on the one hand, an existential threat calling for collective action; on the other, an opportunity...