Alice Bell Boeken

Did you know the link between carbon dioxide and global warming was first suggested in the 1850s? Climate change books are usually about the future, but Our Biggest Experiment turns instead asks how did we get into this mess and how and when did we work out it was happening? Join Alice Bell on a rip-roaring ride through the characters, ideas, technologies and experiments that shaped the climate crisis we now find ourselves in

Janice Hallett meets Ben Aaronovitch in this debut crime series that will have you laughing loudly enough to raise the dead.

Traversing science, politics, and technology, Our Biggest Experiment shines a spotlight on the little-known scientists who sounded the alarm to reveal the history behind the defining story of our age: the climate crisis. In 1856, American scientist and women's rights activist Eunice Newton Foote first warned the world that an atmosphere heavy with carbon dioxide could send temperatures here on Earth soaring. No one paid much attention. Our Biggest Experiment tells Foote's story, along with stories of the many scientists who helped build our modern understanding of climate change. It also tells the story of our energy system, from whale oil to kerosene and beyond, the first steamships, wind turbines, electric cars, oil tankers, and fridges. The story flows from the Enlightenment into World War II and later, tracing the development of big science and our advancing realization that global warming was a significant global problem. With precision and wit, Bell chronicles the growth of the environmental movement, climate skepticism, and political systems such as the UN climate talks.As citizens of the twenty-first century, it can feel like history has dealt us a bad hand with the climate crisis. In many ways, this is true. Our ancestors have left us an almighty mess. But they left us tools for survival too, and Our Biggest Experiment tells both sides of the story.

This new volume in The Big Idea series surveys the detrimental impact humans have had on the planet and evaluates what we can do to reverse the damage. The effects of global warming are being felt around the world through climate change, and images of our rivers and oceans choking with plastic have provoked an instinctive, horrified reaction. In response, governments, corporations, and individuals are beginning to change their policies and behavior―but is it too little, too late? Is it still possible to reverse the damage we have done to the planet? This title in The Big Idea series, Can We Save the Planet? , provides an in-depth understanding of global warming, climate change, and the disastrous effects on our oceans through the prevalence of single-use plastics. It begins by setting out the evidence and arguments concerning the relationship of escalating carbon emissions and deforestation with the planet’s environmental decline. It offers insightful analysis of our consumerist, throwaway culture, and evaluates whether we can save the planet through a combination of proactive individual action and governmental policy, or if we can only react to the problems caused as they arise, using modern technologies. Can We Save the Planet? is an incisive, engaging, and authoritative text on one of today’s key issues, written by an expert in the field. 150 illustrations

Focusing on the evolution of reader engagement, this book examines five generations of digital fiction, including hypertext and hypermedia narratives, 3D video games, app fiction, and virtual reality. It employs medium- and platform-specific methods to analyze how readers interact with these diverse formats, offering insights into the unique characteristics and implications of each genre in the digital landscape.

Exploring the intersection of astrology and relationships, this guide offers insights for anyone navigating their love life, regardless of relationship status. Alice Bell, a Vogue astrologer, provides a comprehensive approach to understanding birth charts, empowering readers to embrace their authentic selves. By learning to trust their timing through astrological knowledge, individuals can enhance their relationships and find clarity in their romantic journeys. Suitable for both beginners and seasoned astrology enthusiasts, this book serves as a valuable resource for personal growth and connection.

The delightful follow-up to Grave Expectations. Another playful contemporary cosy mystery, perfect for fans of Richard Osman and Ben Aaronovitch.

Klimatická zmena pustoší celý svet. Oceány sú plné plastov, prírodné ekosystémy Zeme zničené a až jednému miliónu druhov hrozí vyhynutie. Od 19. storočia sme spôsobili globálne oteplenie približne o 1 °C. Podarí sa nám naplniť ambície parížskych klimatických rokovaní z roku 2015 a udržať globálne otepľovanie na hranici 1,5 °C? Zvládneme úplne prejsť na obnoviteľné zdroje energie? Sme schopní zbaviť sa jednorazových plastov a zvyšok recyklovať? Dokážeme vysadiť nové lesy, aby sme vytvorili zachytávače uhlíka? Táto rozumná a znepokojujúca kniha obsahuje prehľad širokej škály dostupných technologických, environmentálnych a politických opatrení na zastavenie poškodzovania a regeneráciu Zeme, aby sa na nej darilo všetkých druhom.

Klimatická zmena pustoší celý svet. Oceány sú plné plastov, prírodné ekosystémy Zeme zničené a až jednému miliónu druhov hrozí vyhynutie. Od 19. storočia sme spôsobili globálne oteplenie približne o 1 °C. Podarí sa nám naplniť ambície parížskych klimatických rokovaní z roku 2015 a udržať globálne otepľovanie na hranici 1,5 °C? Zvládneme úplne prejsť na obnoviteľné zdroje energie? Sme schopní zbaviť sa jednorazových plastov a zvyšok recyklovať? Dokážeme vysadiť nové lesy, aby sme vytvorili zachytávače uhlíka? Táto rozumná a znepokojujúca kniha obsahuje prehľad širokej škály dostupných technologických, environmentálnych a politických opatrení na zastavenie poškodzovania a regeneráciu Zeme, aby sa na nej darilo všetkých druhom.

Können wir unseren Planeten überhaupt noch retten? Extreme Wetterereignisse, riesige Plastikinseln in den Meeren, vom Aussterben bedrohte Tierarten: Der Klimawandel und die Zerstörung der Umwelt sind schon lange nicht mehr zu leugnen. Aber sind wir bereits am "Point of no return"? Oder können wir das Ruder noch einmal herumreissen und die Klimakatastrophe verhindern? Dieses Debattenbuch setzt sich auf intelligente & provokante Weise mit ethischen Fragen & kontroversen Themen rund um die Klimakrise auseinander. Vier Kapitel beschäftigen sich intensiv mit dem Klimawandel und Umweltzerstörung sowie den Folgen für den Planeten. Provokante Fragen verdeutlichen, welchen Schaden die Menschheit auf der Erde bereits verursacht hat und regen zum Nachdenken und Diskutieren an. Bereit für die Debatte?