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OverviewEnvironmental decisions present themselves every day in forms large and small. Should I walk to work today? What about global warming—should I write my congressperson and demand that the government do something? Should I put solar panels on my roof? Should I get a different car or turn up the temperature on the air conditioner or get water-saving fixtures for my bathroom? As environmentalism has become more complex, with potentially far-reaching impacts, it seems to be outpacing our individual understanding of the basic issues. A fresh view of modern environmentalism, Fundamentals of Practical Environmentalism challenges readers to integrate concern for the environment with the necessities of daily living. This book introduces practical environmentalism as a new approach to sustainable environmental progress. It presents a four-part framework that includes environmental degradation, resource conservation, economic progress, and personal benefit as the four pillars to address when attempting to act on behalf of the environment. The book consists of three main sections. Looking at historical and ethical perspectives, the first section examines the theoretical basis for practical environmentalism. The second section explains each of the four pillars in detail and demonstrates how to combine them into a holistic metric that guides environmental actions. The final section presents a number of case studies that run the gamut from small personal choices to the biggest and most contentious environmental dilemmas of the day. It shows how practical environmentalism via the four pillars can lead individuals toward better environmental decisions and an improved chance for true environmental progress. This timely book will be of use to activists, policymakers, researchers, resource managers, government agencies, and students alike, as well as anyone confronted with environmental choices in their daily lives. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Mark B. Weldon (Quaker Oats / PepsiCo, Mount Vernon, Iowa, USA)Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: CRC Press Weight: 0.312kg ISBN: 9781138114777ISBN 10: 1138114774 Pages: 220 Publication Date: 31 May 2017 Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Tertiary & Higher Education , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents"An Introduction to Practical Environmentalism and the Four Pillars. A Short History of Environmentalism in the United States. The Ethics of Environmentalism. The Confounding Factors. Environmental Degradation—The First Pillar. Resource Conservation—The Second Pillar. The ""Human"" Pillars of Economic Progress and Personal Benefit. Scoring with the Pillars—A Few Simple Examples to Illustrate the Method. The Pillars in Daily Life. The Pillars and the Really Big Issues. More Really Big Issues—The Sacrificial Ones. The Pillars and Global Warming. Other Measures of Environmental Performance. Some Final Thoughts. Index."Reviews... a timely, practical, and well-focused book on the topic of practical environmentalism. ... Good foundational reading for a wide audience including activists, policy makers, researchers, and resource managers in both public and private sectors. Summing Up: Recommended. - CHOICE Magazine, April 2012 ... a timely, practical, and well-focused book on the topic of practical environmentalism. ... Good foundational reading for a wide audience including activists, policy makers, researchers, and resource managers in both public and private sectors. Summing Up: Recommended. - CHOICE Magazine, April 2012 Author InformationDr. Weldon is an engineer by training and experience. He holds bachelors and masters degrees in Mechanical Engineering and earned his doctorate in Environmental Engineering from the University of Iowa. He has spent much of his career working in industrial power plants. His experience includes working for large corporations in the pulp and paper, building products, and food products industries. He has also worked as a plant engineer for a Midwestern municipal electrical utility. His current position is focused on energy conservation and environmental sustainability for a large food manufacturer. Dr. Weldon has been a college instructor and carried out research in the areas of ground source heat pump systems and the association of water quality in Midwestern rivers with agricultural land use patterns. He is married with four children and lives in a wonderful small town in eastern Iowa. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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