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| Document Type: | Book |
|---|---|
| All Authors / Contributors: |
Michael Brower; Warren Leon; Union of Concerned Scientists. |
| ISBN: | 060980281X 9780609802816 |
| OCLC Number: | 39335766 |
| Notes: | Includes index. |
| Description: | xii, 292 p. : ill. ; 20 cm. |
| Contents: | How many simple things do people need to do to save the planet? -- Media makes the message : garbage as a case study -- The real impact of household consumption -- Priorities for personal action -- Avoiding high-impact activities -- Seven rules for responsible consumption -- What you can ask government to do -- Epilogue : from Walden to Wal-Mart : consumers and their critics / Susan Strasser -- Appendixes: Research methods and results ; Resources for environmentally concerned citizens. |
| Other Titles: | Practical advice from the Union of Concerned Scientists |
| Responsibility: | Michael Brower, Warren Leon. |
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Abstract:
Looks at the relationship between American consumers and the environment, identifying the most significant consumer-related environmental problems, as well as the most damaging spending categories; discusses priority actions people should take to protect the environment; and includes rules for responsible consumption.
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