Our Livable World: Creating the Clean Earth of Tomorrow
Our Livable World: Creating the Clean Earth of Tomorrow
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New and upcoming green technologies are discussed in Our Livable World, which explores how they can prevent the climate apocalypse and create a sustainable, livable world. Solutions such as solar thermal cells, "smart highways," indoor vertical farms, bioluminescent vines, jet fuel created from landfill trash, and next-generation carbon capture techniques are featured, as are interviews with innovators and a vision of a cleaner planet in the future.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 29 October 2020
Publisher: EverAfter Romance
The fight against climate change is an urgent and crucial endeavor that requires innovative scientific and technological solutions to mitigate its devastating effects. In Our Livable World, research specialist and author Marc Schaus takes readers on a journey to the frontlines of this global challenge, highlighting the incredible advancements in green technology that have the potential to prevent the climate apocalypse and create a sustainable, livable world.
To address the scale of climate change, we must envision ambitious solutions. Solar thermal cells that can store energy long after the sun sets, "smart highways" that charge vehicles as they drive, indoor vertical farms that optimize crop growth without the use of pesticides, bioluminescent vines that could replace streetlights, jet fuel derived from landfill trash, and next-generation carbon capture techniques are just a few examples of the innovative technologies being developed. These solutions are far from the fictional geoengineering schemes depicted in cli-fi action thrillers; they are real-world solutions being actively pursued by researchers and engineers.
Our Livable World features interviews with the innovators behind these groundbreaking technologies, providing insights into their work and the transformative impact they can have on our planet. The book also delves into the challenges and roadblocks that need to be overcome to bring these innovations to fruition, as well as the political and social implications of climate change mitigation.
Despite the daunting nature of climate change, Our Livable World demonstrates that our ability to fight this change is limited only by the scope of our imagination and the power of our will. By embracing these innovative technologies and implementing sustainable practices, we can create a cleaner, healthier, and more resilient world for ourselves and future generations. This is a vital journey that requires all of us to take action, and it is up to us to ensure that we seize this opportunity to build a better future for ourselves and the planet.
Weight: 404g
Dimension: 154 x 228 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781635767209
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