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Things You Can Do

Things You Can Do


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Learn what things you can do right now to reduce your carbon footprint with this inspiring, accessible, stunningly illustrated book based on Eduardo Garcia's popular New York Times column.

"This beautiful and practical book on the climate crisis is for people of all ages, packed with wonderful pictures, powerful stats, and sound advice."--Mike Berners-Lee, author of There Is No Planet B

Award-winning climate journalist Eduardo Garcia offers a deeply researched and user-friendly guide to the things we can do every day to fight climate change. Based on his popular New York Times column "One Thing You Can Do," this fully illustrated book proposes simple solutions for an overwhelming problem. No lectures in Things You Can Do--just accessible and inspiring ideas to slash emissions and waste in our daily lives, with over 350 explanatory illustrations by talented painter Sara Boccaccini Meadows.

In each chapter, Garcia digs into the issue, explaining how everyday choices lead to carbon emissions, then delivers a wealth of "Things You Can Do" to make a positive impact, such as:
- Eat a climate-friendly diet
- Reduce food waste
- Cool your home without an air conditioner
- Save energy at home
- Adopt zero-waste practices
- Increase the fuel efficiency of your car
- Buy low-carbon pet food
- Hack your toilet to save water
- Slash the carbon footprint of your online shopping

Delivering a decisive hit of knowledge with every turn of the page, Things You Can Do is the book for people who want to know more--and do more--to save the planet.

Printed on 100% recycled paper
About the Author: Eduardo Garcia has written news stories and features from more than a dozen countries in his more than fifteen years as a journalist. A native of Spain, Eduardo cut his teeth working as a Reuters correspondent in Guatemala, Bolivia, Argentina, Colombia, and Ecuador. In recent years, Eduardo has written dozens of stories giving New York Times readers advice on how to reduce their carbon footprint. Eduardo strives to lead a sustainable lifestyle and believes in using words to empower people.

Sara Boccaccini Meadows is a print designer and illustrator living in Brooklyn, New York, originally from the rolling hills of the Peak District, England. Since arriving in New York City, she has been splitting her time between working as a textile designer, illustrator, and artist. She uses watercolor and gouache to create quirky illustrations and has collaborated with many amazing brands, publishers, and agencies.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781984859662
  • Publisher: Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Sub Title: How to Fight Climate Change and Reduce Waste
  • Width: 152 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1984859668
  • Publisher Date: 05 Apr 2022
  • Height: 203 mm
  • No of Pages: 256
  • Spine Width: 28 mm
  • Weight: 548 gr


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