Our Environment-Threats, Challenges And Sustainable Solutions
“Sustainability is no longer about doing less harm. It’s about doing more good.”
~Jochen Zeitz
When it comes to books on sustainability, especially for young minds, it must give a big picture and the actions needed at smaller levels. This book, Our Environment from Scholastic Publication does exactly that, which makes it a must-read.
Covering topics on environment, energy, environmental challenges and environmental responsibility, this makes for a wholesome read.
The book starts by answering the big question, what is the environment. It captures the pre-industrialisation, post-industrialisation and current situation, rightly and navigates us through different kinds of ecosystems and their functions. It talks about the biodiversity of India in specific and the threats to it.
The topic then moves on to different kinds of energy resources and how can we be more efficient in energy consumption and saving. The explanations start with examples that kids can relate to in their everyday life and then gradually scales up to help them understand the big picture.
There’s a wide range of topics covered, say from composting at home to the management of industrial waste, everything small and big that impacts or affects the environment is explained comprehensively. The language is lucid. It is not preachy but convincing.
Most importantly, there are small actionable points across the pages that can make a kid feel capable and take action in saving the earth in their own small, yet vital ways.
There are exercises that would make kids think about and take environmental issues seriously.
The best part of the book is that it ends by giving a brief outlook on the variety of “green careers” one can opt for and how to go about pursuing them.
To help the kids get inspired in choosing a green career, the book also goes on to tell about “planet pioneers” and their contributions.
To top it all, it ends on the topic of “Start A Campaign For Change” and there can’t be a much well-rounded, action-oriented book on sustainable solutions than this.
A highly recommended book for schools and homes as well, for everyone young & old.
To get a copy of the book, click here: Our Environment by Scholastic
Suggested Read:
“This post is part of Blogchatter’s CauseAChatter.”
‘I’m participating in the #TBRChallenge by Blogchatter’.
1 Comment on A Must-read Book With Actionable Points on Sustainability