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A carbon neutral future is possible - we have the technology to transform the global economy and guard against the worst effects of climate change. So how do we get to net zero?In The Way to Net Zero, entrepreneur and climate tech consultant Chris Goodall tackles sixteen challenges that we must overcome in making a just transition to carbon neutrality. He explores the technologies that will solve these challenges - from changing how steel, cement and fuel are made, to locking carbon in healthy soils, and from green hydrogen storage to building climate-resilient homes. With case studies and success stories from entrepreneurs across the globe, Goodall illustrates the incredible potential of a Net Zero future, as well as the determination we will need to overcome these problems.New tech featured includes Sweden's H2 Green Steel, California's Fortera cement substitute, Hong Kong garment-to-garment recycling, Finnish turbine company Coolbrook, Norwegian e-fuels, and Captura's innovative ocean CO2 capture.

Den danske natur er fuld af spiselige lækkerier hele året rundt. Bær, planter, svampe, frugter og meget andet, der er lige til at tage med hjem. Den kendsgerning er i en lang årrække på besynderlig vis forsvundet ud af vores bevidsthed og er blevet glemt af langt de fleste. Nu spirer interessen for de vilde urter og naturens velsmagende overraskelser heldigvis igen. Og med god grund. Naturen er så frodig og gavmild, og når du bliver fortrolig med voksesteder og de bedste plukketidspunkt kommer du sjældent tomhændet hjem. Det føles som en gave at spise et måltid, der er lavet af råvarer, du har selv har fundet i den vilde natur og bragt hjem i dit køkken. Ligesom Almanak (2010) følger denne naturalmanak årets gang og sæsonernes skiften som struktureringsprincip. En almanak er traditionelt en udgivelse, der indeholder en fortegnelse over alle årets dage. Da det princip blev for omfattende for denne lille bog, der skal kunne tages med i rygsækken på tur i skoven eller på stranden, er den inddelt efter årstider – startende med foråret, hvor lysten til at komme ud i naturen efter en lang vinter er størst. Planter, svampe osv. er placeret efter den årstid, hvor væksten er bedst og mest udbytterig, også selv om en given plante kan være i sæson over flere årstider. Under hver plante, frugt eller musling vil det være uddybet, hvis der er flere tidspunkter, der er værd at holde øje med. Under hvert opslag finder du forslag til, hvordan du bruger det, du har fundet. Prøv også selv at lede videre, kigge i gamle kogebøger, find flere opskrifter på nettet eller brug de henvisninger, der er til opskrifter i Almanak. Som bekendt er det kun fantasien, der sætter grænser. Bagerst i bogen finder du tolv beskrivelser af naturområder, der kan hjælpe dig med at orientere dig i opslagsdelen, der bl.a. refererer til overdrev, kystskrænter og strandenge. Bagerst i bogen finder du også gode råd til tørring af forråd; svampe, bær, frugter mv. Med Meyers naturalmanak i hånden bliver du guidet sikkert gennem vildnisset og kommer hjem med alt fra blåmuslinger og brombær til strandkvan, brændenælder og violer.

WE ARE ALL HYPOCRITES/WE ARE ALL FROGS IN A BOILING POT | ARE YOU VULNERABLE ENOUGH? | YES! IS MORE | BE HYPER VIGILANT, OR ELSE | FIGHT THE FEARThese are some of the riotous mantras that have guided GANNI to global stardom. A fashion B-Corp adored by supermodels, #GANNIGirls and global leaders, GANNI are sustainability trailblazers on a mission to change business forever.Founder Nicolaj Reffstrup reveals the philosophy that has guided GANNI and shows what it takes to takes culturally, financially and creatively to build a future-ready, responsible brand - and how you can too.

"Darwin and the Art of Science will consist of excerpts from six of Darwin's books, chosen and introduced by James Costa. The excerpts will be arranged by plant (rather than according to which book they're from) in order to make the most of extraordinary images provided by the Oak Springs Garden Foundation library. As a group, they will provide unparalleled access to Darwin's fascinating observations and musings about the world of plants and how their distinctive features have evolved"--

The first comprehensive guide to the aquatic plants of the region Beneath the surface of bodies of freshwater--springs, streams, rivers, ponds and lakes--there is a world of plants of great variety and beauty, a realm that is often poorly known and understood. Correctly identified, these plants can tell us much about the character and condition of the habitats in which they live. A collaboration of Danish, German, and British field botanists specializing in freshwater plants, this guide presents all of the known aquatic plants of Northern and Central Europe, including Britain and Ireland, as well as many marginal and wetland species. This is the first comprehensive guide to the identification of the region's 410 species and hybrids of both native and non-native ferns and flowering plants that are dependent upon freshwater wetlands. Following the latest taxonomy, the book features 358 plates in pen and ink, more than 1,400 colour photographs, illustrated keys, distribution maps and detailed descriptions. The introduction gives an overview of evolution, anatomy and morphology, ecology, eco-physiology, research traditions and more, and the book also includes guidelines for working with aquatic plants.The first comprehensive guide to the region's aquatic plantsCovers all 410 known speciesFeatures 358 illustrated plates, more than 1,400 colour photographs, distribution maps, detailed descriptions and much more

The gripping story of an extraordinary life spent inside major disasters - from Hillsborough and 9/11 to Grenfell and Covid - from the UK's leading expert on disaster recovery.

A richly illustrated guide to edible mushrooms by one of Europe's leading fungi expertsIn this beautifully illustrated introductory guide, Jens Petersen shows how to successfully identify and forage for edible mushrooms, and then how to prepare them for the table to ensure a delicious culinary experience, even if you're a first-time forager.Accessible and user-friendly, the book opens with a substantial introduction to fungi-what to look for, where to find them and how to collect and cook them. Other topics include edible and poisonous fungi, conserving mushrooms and other uses of fungi. The book then covers the most common major groups, including morels, wood cauliflower, polypores, boletes, tooth fungi, chanterelles, horn of plenty, brittlegills, milkcaps, agarics, puffballs and jelly fungi. For many of these groups, notable subkinds are given their own treatment. With practice, the book will enable you to identify mushrooms such as yellow chanterelles, blueing boletes with orange tube mouths, green brittlegills and milkcaps with orange milk.Featuring more than 400 stunning colour photographs and more than forty black-and-white illustrations, this book will enhance the experience of every mushroom forager and wild-table chef.

Desert Star, eng, Michael Connelly, 2023-04-27, Orion Publishing Group

Engang midt på dagen, måske var det en søndag, for jeg pludselig sam-men og så verden som for første gang. Det var, som om jeg slog øjnene op i en trylleverden. Fuglenes sang lød som lyden af fløjter og glas. I gaderne legede børnene nærmest i en stråleglans. Alt var eventyr, underfuldt. Og her var jeg. Jeg befandt mig på indersiden af en dyb og inderlig hemmelighed, i en gåde, ingen kunne gætte.Selve fortryllelsen varede blot i nogle sekunder, som et slående under, men det søde chokblev siddende i kroppen længe efter og har aldrig siden sluppet sit tag. Med udgangspunkt i hændelser og oplevelser fra sit eget liv har Jostein Gaarder skrevet en personlig, smuk historie, et forsøg på at forstå verden, en livsfilosofi. I denne charmerende og fabulerende fortælling vender han tilbage til tanker, der har optaget ham livet igennem. Lige siden han som barn så verden for første gang og spurgte sig selv: Er det ikke mærkeligt, at vi lever? Er det ikke mærkeligt, at verden findes? Eller siden dengang i skoven under åben himmel – nogle år ældre – hvor han mærkede, at han virkelig tilhører denne verden, at han er denne verden. Gaarder begrænser sig ikke til sin egen levetid, men skriver engagerende og letforståeligt om universets tid helt tilbage til Big Bang for 13,8 milliarder år siden. Sådan placerer han fortællingen om jorden i en kosmisk verdensorden. Ikke mindst holder han os fast på det vigtigste af alle spørgsmål: Hvordan skal vi kunne bevare menneskehedens civilisation og selve livsgrundlaget på vores egen planet?Jostein Gaarder (f. 1952) har haft enestående stor succes med romanen Sofies verden, som er oversat til 64 sprog og solgt i mere end 50 millioner eksemplarer. Gaarders rige forfatterskab bestående af både børne- og voksen- bøger – Kabalemysteriet, Julemysteriet, I et spejl, i en gåde, Vita Brevis, Maya, Appelsinpigen, Anna og Nova og mange andre – er udgivet over hele verden og nyder stor international opmærksomhed og anerkendelse.

In Mont Blanc Lines, photographer and alpinist Alex Buisse has travelled the Mont Blanc massif to capture images of the major mountain faces and to trace the classic climbing and skiing lines. As well as Mont Blanc, also featured are the Grandes Jorasses, the Aiguille du Midi and more, as well as the Matterhorn and the Eiger in Switzerland.

We need to break free from the capitalist economy. Degrowth gives us the tools to bend its bars.

Harrison Gardner is a man on a mission to help us rediscover the lost art of building our own while leaving a more harmonious mark on the environment. Build Your Own explores the principles of construction and outlines a multitude of practices and methods that enable you to build a home with the materials available to you.

Learn how to grow, store and cook a wide range of nutritious and tasty beans for eating fresh from the vine, or to dry for warming winter meals. Susan Young shares 10 years of experimentation with growing a range of varieties from around the world.

We are in a climate emergency. Architects must be part of the radical change needed. This book guides architecture student to create truly sustainable designs. Demonstrating holistic design approaches through 10 key themes, it guides students through the different stages of the design process in five illustrated chapters. Reflecting the years of study, it provides step-changes towards eventual architecture practice. Unique features include key checklists, case studies, student examples and an extensive glossary.

"[A] resource for growing healthy, resilient, low-maintenance trees, shrubs, vines and other fruiting plants from around the world--perfect for farmers, gardeners and landscapers at every scale"--Provided by publisher.

A fascinating and richly illustrated exploration of the natural history of fungiWe know fungi are important, for us as well as the environment. But how they live, and what they can do, remains mysterious and surprising. Filled with stunning photographs, The Lives of Fungi presents an inside look into their hidden and extraordinary world.The wonders of fungi are myriad: a mushroom poking up through leaf litter literally overnight, or the sensational hit of umami from truffle shavings. Alexander Fleming cured infections with mold and spiritual guides have long used psychedelic mushrooms to enhance understanding. Then there are the tiny threads of fungi, called hyphae, that create a communications network for the natural world while decomposing organic matter. Combining engaging and accessible text with beautiful images, The Lives of Fungi lays out all the essential facts about fungi for the mycologically curious.