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Item Information   Copy / Holding Information     Library Journal Review     Publisher Weekly Review     More Content       More by this author     McDonald, Bob, 1951-     Subjects     Renewable energy sources -- Technological innovations.     Environmental protection -- Technological innovations.     Environmental engineering -- Technological innovations.     Green technology.     Clean energy.     Climatic changes.     Nature -- Effect of human beings on.     Browse Catalog     by author:      McDonald, Bob, 1951-       by title:      The future is now : ...       by call number:      333.794 M135f     Search the Web     McDonald, Bob, 1951-     Renewable energy sources -- Technological innovations.     Environmental protection -- Technological innovations.     Environmental engineering -- Technological innovations.     Green technology.     Clean energy.     Climatic changes.     Nature -- Effect of human beings on.       MARC Display

The future is now : solving the climate crisis with today's technologies / Bob McDonald. by McDonald, Bob, 1951- Viking Canada, 2022. Call #: 333.794 M135f Subjects Renewable energy sources -- Technological innovations.   Environmental protection -- Technological innovations.   Environmental engineering -- Technological innovations.   Green technology.   Clean energy.   Climatic changes.   Nature -- Effect of human beings on. ISBN:  9780735241947 (hc) Description:  290 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. Bibliography:  Includes bibliographical references (p. 281-288). Summary:  "In the absence of motorized boats and gondolas, Venice's waters have returned to a sparkling blue color. Deer have been spotted roaming cities in Italy, and mountain goats recently took over a small seaside town in Wales. Taking advantage of the decreased boat traffic, whales have returned to roaming Vancouver's harbours. The absence of 'regular' human activities has dramatically affected our environment. In this book, Bob McDonald turns his focus to global energy sources, and shows how the global shutdowns may have been exactly what we needed to show us that a greener future is achievable. This is not another 'wake-up call,' and not another plea to heed the climate science. This is an exploration of the incredible technologies that our species can use to get out of the mess we've made for ourselves. It is a work of immense optimism, to counteract the sense of doom that hangs over most discussions of the environment. Many alternative energy sources such as wind, solar, and geothermal have been available for decades -- but they alone will not be enough. Additional power will come from small nuclear reactors the size of an office desk, and space-based solar power satellites with enormous mirrors that can capture sunlight, convert it to microwaves, and beam it to the ground to light up entire cities. Energy will be captured from waves, tides, and hydrogen. Vehicles will no longer have tailpipes that emit smog particles. Food will be sourced locally. Green technology is one of the fastest growing sectors of the economy, and will only continue to skyrocket as current products improve their performance and new products emerge. A new green age is upon us -- let this book be your guide to the future."--Publisher. Holds:  2   Copy/Holding information Location Collection Call No. Item type Status Due Date   Woodlawn Public Library Adult Nonfiction 333.794 M135f Adult books Checked out Jul 12, 2024 Add Copy to MyList Central Library Adult Nonfiction 333.794 M135f Core Collection - Adult Shelving Cart   Add Copy to MyList Cole Harbour Public Library Adult Nonfiction 333.794 M135f Adult books Checked in   Add Copy to MyList Tantallon Public Library Adult Nonfiction 333.794 M135f Adult books Checked in   Add Copy to MyList

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