Books

What About China? - Edition 1

Book Description

ISBN: 978-1-906136-11-6
Published: 03/07/2008
Pages: 144
Dimensions: 129x198 mm

Normal RRP:: £6.99
Sawday's Price:: £5.24

This title from Alastair Sawday’s Fragile Earth series sets out to challenge climate change sceptics. It answers all the questions that you’re afraid to ask and lays to rest the speculations and misconceptions rife amongst even the most informed individuals.

The book is laid out as a series of questions with jargon-free answers; topics covered include climate, recycling, energy, travel and food.

Visit the What about China? blog to learn more about the experts, discuss issues raised in the book, ask your own questions and keep abreast of current news.

Press Quotes and Reviews

“An excellent debunking of the myths that justify inaction.”
- The Ecologist

About the Editor

Various

Mick Bremans, Ecover.: Ecover is devoted to developing and producing effective and ecological washing and cleaning products made from plant and mineral based ingredients.
James Bruges, Fragile Earth series author: "I have been following climate issues through four editions of The Little Earth Book, starting in 2000, followed by The Big Earth Book in 2007, and during this time I worked with the Irish think-tank Feasta, an organisation that relates climate science to economic issues."
William Ferguson, Triodos: "Triodos is a bank with a unique approach to money. It connects savers who believe in a sustainable society with the organisations that are making it happen."
Robin Maynard, The Soil Association: The S.A. is the UK's leading environmental charity campaigning for people and planet friendly, sustainable organic food and farming.
Alastair Sawday: A pioneer in the environmental world, Alastair is the founder of the first carbon-neutral publishing company.
Matthew Slack, The Centre for Alternative Technology: "CAT has been promoting energy conservation and the take-up of renewable energy technologies for over 30 years. It is time to stop and think about what we use and how we use it and we hope that what follows will help you to make the right choices."
Steven Webb, Waste Watch: "Waste Watch is working to change the way people use the world's natural resources. Our vision is a less wasteful society, and we believe everyone has a part to play in reducing waste and living more sustainably."