Taking Action: An Environmental Guide for You and Your CommunityUNEP/Earthprint, 1995 - 224 pages A publication which offers clear explanations on how to address many of the environmental problems plaguing the planet. Although intended for individuals & community service organizations, it will be of great interest to all those concerned with the well-being of the earth & its inhabitants. |
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Page iii
... Industry and Economics 15 Crossing Borders : The Growth in International Trade 17 The Environmental Impacts of Tourism 18 3 The Role of Communities 23 The " Major Groups " 24 Women 24 Youth and Children 25 Indigenous People 26 Non ...
... Industry and Economics 15 Crossing Borders : The Growth in International Trade 17 The Environmental Impacts of Tourism 18 3 The Role of Communities 23 The " Major Groups " 24 Women 24 Youth and Children 25 Indigenous People 26 Non ...
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... Action 119 Addressing the Individual 120 Seeking Solutions To Combat Ozone Depletion 121 Taking Community Action 121 Protect Yourself 123 Addressing the Individual 124 10 Biodiversity 127 Medicinal and Industrial Uses of Biodiversity 128.
... Action 119 Addressing the Individual 120 Seeking Solutions To Combat Ozone Depletion 121 Taking Community Action 121 Protect Yourself 123 Addressing the Individual 124 10 Biodiversity 127 Medicinal and Industrial Uses of Biodiversity 128.
Page vi
... Industrial Uses of Biodiversity 128 Key Facts Biodependance Seeking Solutions Taking Community Action 11 Freshwater Resources 129 130 131 132 137 Key Facts 139 Sources of Water Pollution 142 Seeking Solutions 142 Taking Community Action ...
... Industrial Uses of Biodiversity 128 Key Facts Biodependance Seeking Solutions Taking Community Action 11 Freshwater Resources 129 130 131 132 137 Key Facts 139 Sources of Water Pollution 142 Seeking Solutions 142 Taking Community Action ...
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Contents
Energy | 7 |
The Global Response | 8 |
The Role of Communities | 23 |
Organizing for Community Action | 33 |
Networking with computers | 46 |
Fundraising and Finding Sponsors | 60 |
Renewable Energy | 82 |
Seeking Solutions to Unsustainable Energy | 89 |
Seeking Solutions To Combat Ozone Depletion | 121 |
Biodiversity | 127 |
Sources of Water Pollution | 142 |
Seeking Solutions | 155 |
Seeking Solutions | 168 |
Feed the Soil Not the Crop | 181 |
Desertification | 189 |
Taking Community Action | 196 |
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