Title
How Bad Are Bananas?: The Carbon Footprint of Everything,Used
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Is it more environmentally friendly to ride the bus or drive a hybrid car? In a public washroom, should you dry your hands with paper towel or use the air dryer? And how bad is it really to eat bananas shipped from South America?Climate change is upon us whether we like it or not. Managing our carbon usage has become a part of everyday life and we have no choice but to live in a carboncareful world. The seriousness of the challenge is getting stronger, demanding that we have a proper understanding of the carbon implications of our everyday lifestyle decisions. However most of us don't have sufficient understanding of carbon emissions to be able to engage in this intelligently.Part greenlifestyle guide, part popular science, How Bad Are Bananas? is the first book to provide the information we need to make carbonsavvy purchases and informed lifestyle choices, and to build carbon considerations into our everyday thinking. It also helps put our decisions into perspective with entries for the big things (the World Cup, volcanic eruptions, and the Iraq war) as well as the small (email, ironing a shirt, a glass of beer). And it covers the range from birth (the carbon footprint of having a child) to death (the carbon impact of cremation). Packed full of surprisesa plastic bag has the smallest footprint of any item listed, while a block of cheese is bad newsthe book continuously informs, delights, and engages the reader.Highly accessible and entertaining, solidly researched and referenced, packed full of easily digestible figures, catchy statistics, and informative charts and graphs, How Bad Are Bananas? is doesn't tell people what to do, but it will raise awareness, encourage discussion, and help people to make up their own minds based on their own priorities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'How Bad Are Bananas?' A: 'How Bad Are Bananas?' explores the carbon footprint of various everyday activities and items, helping readers understand the environmental impact of their choices.
- Q: Who is the author of 'How Bad Are Bananas?' A: The book is authored by Mike Berners-Lee, who provides insights into carbon emissions and sustainability.
- Q: What type of book is 'How Bad Are Bananas?' A: 'How Bad Are Bananas?' is a mix of a green-lifestyle guide and popular science, making complex information about carbon footprints accessible and engaging.
- Q: How many pages does 'How Bad Are Bananas?' have? A: The book contains 256 pages, packed with information about the carbon implications of various lifestyle choices.
- Q: What edition of 'How Bad Are Bananas?' is available? A: This listing is for the First Edition of 'How Bad Are Bananas?', published on April 1, 2011.
- Q: What condition is this used book in? A: This is a used book in good condition, ensuring it is still a valuable resource for understanding carbon footprints.
- Q: What can I learn from 'How Bad Are Bananas?' A: Readers can learn about the carbon impact of a wide range of activities, from having a child to daily decisions like using email or driving.
- Q: Is 'How Bad Are Bananas?' suitable for everyone? A: 'How Bad Are Bananas?' is designed to be accessible to a wide audience, making it suitable for anyone interested in sustainability and environmental awareness.
- Q: What kind of statistics and figures does the book include? A: The book includes easily digestible figures, catchy statistics, and informative charts and graphs to illustrate carbon footprints.
- Q: Does 'How Bad Are Bananas?' provide solutions or recommendations? A: While the book raises awareness and encourages discussion, it does not dictate what to do but rather helps readers make informed decisions based on their priorities.