Dale Jamieson je profesorom environmentálnych štúdií a filozofie, pridruženým profesorom práva, lekárskej etiky a riaditeľom Iniciatívy pre štúdium zvierat na New York University. Jeho práca sa hlboko ponára do etických a filozofických aspektov nášho vzťahu k životnému prostrediu a iným živým bytostiam. Jamieson skúma, ako chápeme a reagujeme na globálne výzvy, ako je klimatická zmena, a ako naše súčasné stratégie zlyhávajú. Jeho debutové dielo beletrie „Love in the Anthropocene“ sa ponára do týchto komplexných tém prostredníctvom naratívnej formy, čím čitateľom ponúka novú perspektívu na naliehavé otázky našej doby.
From the 1992 Rio Earth Summit to the 2009 Copenhagen Climate Conference there was a concerted international effort to stop climate change. This book is about what climate change is, why we failed to stop it, and why it still matters what we do.
"Harold C. Urey (1893-1981) was one of the most famous American chemists of the twentieth century. After winning the Nobel Prize in 1934 for the discovery of deuterium and heavy water, he participated in the Manhattan Project and NASA's lunar exploration program, and along the way helped found the fields of isotope geochemistry and cosmochemistry. He also tried to be a voice of moral authority during the Cold War, and to give Americans a reason to feel inspired to meet the challenges and anxieties of Cold War life. In this first biography, Matthew Shindell follows Urey as he moves through American science and culture in the twentieth century, drawing out the resources available to him and his generation of scientists. Shindell uses Urey's movement from farm boy to scientific celebrity to explore the changes in the American social and scientific landscape that made this trajectory possible"-- Provided by publisher
Exploring the intersection of ethics and environmentalism, the author delves into the concept of the environment and its significance in leading a moral life. The work challenges readers to reconsider their relationship with nature and the ethical implications of their actions. Through thought-provoking questions and insights, it encourages a deeper understanding of how our choices impact the world around us and emphasizes the importance of environmental stewardship in ethical decision-making.
The Practices of Scientific Assessment for Environmental Policy
Focusing on environmental assessments related to issues such as acid rain, ozone depletion, and sea level rise, the authors examine the decision-making processes of experts in shaping scientific understanding of climate change. The book delves into how scientists form their judgments, the influence of organizational structures on these assessments, and the construction of expertise within the field. By analyzing these dynamics, it sheds light on the critical role that expert evaluations play in guiding government environmental policies and actions.
Exploring the intersection of love and environmental crisis, this book presents five interconnected stories that delve into a future lacking natural landscapes. Each narrative—“Flyfishing,” “Carbon,” “Holiday,” “Shanghai,” and “Zoo”—reflects on humanity's impact on the planet, framed by a discussion of the Anthropocene. The collection culminates in an essay examining the nature of love in an age defined by ecological degradation, making it a thought-provoking read on contemporary issues.
A story about a witch named Lazar who takes her pet pig, Crikky, to a farm to meet some animals. At the farm they meet some chickens, a sheep, a horse, a dog, and another pig.
"Mars and its secrets have fascinated and mystified humans since ancient times. Its vivid color and visibility to the naked eye, its geologic kinship with Earth, its potential as our best hope for settlement-Mars embodies everything that inspires us about space and space exploration. In this book, National Air and Space Museum Curator Matthew Shindell captures the majesty of the red planet and the work done by people on Earth to explore it. He connects our current period of human exploration of Mars to the work done through the centuries and across cultures by asking how the quest to understand Mars has shaped our knowledge of ourselves, our own planet, our solar system, and beyond. For the Love of Mars reveals why Mars has piqued scientists' interest for centuries. It brings to light how difficult and sometimes flawed martian discoveries could be for earth-bound planetary explorers and, by focusing on the human stories behind the telescopes and behind the robots we have come to know and love, shows how Mars exploration became more sophisticated through the years in ways that helped expand knowledge about other facets of space and the universe. A must read for everyone curious about Curiosity and the Red Planet"-- Provided by publisher