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Available in the Ohio Library System
Green Urbanism Down Under by Timothy Beatley
Beatley has a long list of publications, but this is the only one in the Ohio system at present. He spent a year in Australia visiting with Climate Change Action groups and he reports on the various local, community and governmental initiatives. It's quite an impressive list.
Green Urbanism Down Under by Timothy Beatley
Beatley has a long list of publications, but this is the only one in the Ohio system at present. He spent a year in Australia visiting with Climate Change Action groups and he reports on the various local, community and governmental initiatives. It's quite an impressive list.
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Fracking Pennsylvania by Walter M. Brasch
I was looking for data on water volumes needed in the fracking process. This book has the best data I've found. I own a copy, if anyone would like to borrow it.
I was looking for data on water volumes needed in the fracking process. This book has the best data I've found. I own a copy, if anyone would like to borrow it.
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The best book I've found on local preparations for change is Sharon Astyk's Making Home: Adapting Our Homes and Our Lives to Settle in Place
She is so matter of fact and heartening. She offers lots of food for thought.
She is so matter of fact and heartening. She offers lots of food for thought.
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Possibly my favorite reference book of 2015 is The Soil Will Save Us by Kristin Ohlson, who happens to be a generalist journalist in Cleveland, Ohio.
She does an absolutely wonderful job bringing us up to speed on matters of the soil and recent science.
Here's my review:
"This is a vital book to have read, and just what I had been looking for since my days as an Agronomy student. It took me quite a while to get through it as it referenced other works that diverted me.
The most valuable section is the second chapter, reviewing recent soil science. I have recently been learning about mychorrhizal fungi, but I had never before encountered the word ‘humin,’ which is the very stable carbon rich part of healthy soil.
The idea that a particular type of hard grazing is good for the land and plants is remarkably clever. The review of best practices in a variety of ecologies makes so much common sense and they all promote rich collections of wildlife habitat as well. Let us get back in synch with our Mother, shall we?
The back side of the book outlines some of the new alliances being formed among farmers, environmental activists and scientists. It is a very hopeful book and should be read widely.
examples:
Matt Liebmann, Iowa State University ecologist. If fields are left untilled until spring, two species of field mice will consume up to 70% of weed seeds, dramatically reducing the need for herbicides.
Winter flooding of California rice fields is an alternative method to dispose of crop debris (instead of burning it!) and also creates perfect seasonal habitat for migratory birds, which add rich organic manures to the fields. Duh!
David C. Johnson New Mexico State University soil biologist found that the biological balance of bacteria and fungi in composts is much more important than the chemical components in their effectiveness. This aspect is completely missed in traditional soils testing."
I'm reading it again now, and I may have to purchase it.
She does an absolutely wonderful job bringing us up to speed on matters of the soil and recent science.
Here's my review:
"This is a vital book to have read, and just what I had been looking for since my days as an Agronomy student. It took me quite a while to get through it as it referenced other works that diverted me.
The most valuable section is the second chapter, reviewing recent soil science. I have recently been learning about mychorrhizal fungi, but I had never before encountered the word ‘humin,’ which is the very stable carbon rich part of healthy soil.
The idea that a particular type of hard grazing is good for the land and plants is remarkably clever. The review of best practices in a variety of ecologies makes so much common sense and they all promote rich collections of wildlife habitat as well. Let us get back in synch with our Mother, shall we?
The back side of the book outlines some of the new alliances being formed among farmers, environmental activists and scientists. It is a very hopeful book and should be read widely.
examples:
Matt Liebmann, Iowa State University ecologist. If fields are left untilled until spring, two species of field mice will consume up to 70% of weed seeds, dramatically reducing the need for herbicides.
Winter flooding of California rice fields is an alternative method to dispose of crop debris (instead of burning it!) and also creates perfect seasonal habitat for migratory birds, which add rich organic manures to the fields. Duh!
David C. Johnson New Mexico State University soil biologist found that the biological balance of bacteria and fungi in composts is much more important than the chemical components in their effectiveness. This aspect is completely missed in traditional soils testing."
I'm reading it again now, and I may have to purchase it.
52wonderY
In connection with the Green Initiative meet at Parkersburg city council this evening, I see that Greensburg, Kansas' work has been documented in Green Town U.S.A. by Thomas J. Fox
Belpre Library does not have it, but does have another title by Fox - Urban Farming
Here is the town's website: http://www.greensburggreentown.org/
City of Edmonton, Ontario has two documents on this page: http://www.albertacanada.com/business/industries/bp-gbpt-government-initiatives....
I linked to the general page because there are other initiatives listed as well.
Belpre Library does not have it, but does have another title by Fox - Urban Farming
Here is the town's website: http://www.greensburggreentown.org/
City of Edmonton, Ontario has two documents on this page: http://www.albertacanada.com/business/industries/bp-gbpt-government-initiatives....
I linked to the general page because there are other initiatives listed as well.
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Kiss the Ground
Tickell also produced a film by the same name, narrated by Woody Harrelson, but featuring a long list of experts.
Kristin Ohlson (see>4 2wonderY:) is one of them.
Tickell also produced a film by the same name, narrated by Woody Harrelson, but featuring a long list of experts.
Kristin Ohlson (see>4 2wonderY:) is one of them.
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I’m reminded of two books that try to reimagine materials production, by Michael Braungart
Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things
and
The Upcycle: Beyond Sustainability--Designing for Abundance
Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things
and
The Upcycle: Beyond Sustainability--Designing for Abundance
82wonderY
I do own a copy of the soil will save us. I was wanting to re-read it and borrowed it from two libraries before finding mine on a shelf here. (I’m still moving in and shuffling books around the house looking for the right fit.
I also found my copy of This Changes Everything while I was browsing as well. It’s an important book but very depressing. Probably more so since it was published way back in 2014.
I also found my copy of This Changes Everything while I was browsing as well. It’s an important book but very depressing. Probably more so since it was published way back in 2014.
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I ordered a title by Timothy Beatley on European cities.
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My books tagged Sustainability:
https://www.librarything.com/catalog/2wonderY?&deepsearch=Sustainability
https://www.librarything.com/catalog/2wonderY?&deepsearch=Sustainability
