Fresh water : our most precious and scarce resource -- Endangered species : the plants and animals on our watch -- Mountains and minerals : the peaks and possessions we prize -- Air and sky : our breath and view of the heavens -- Woodlands : our disappearing forests -- Soil : agriculture's active ingredient -- Pollinators : our overlooked helpers -- Wetlands : nature's beautiful borders -- Coral reefs : Earth's underwater playground -- The ocean : our immense and unsearchable waters -- The poles and global climate : our planet's future.
Summary:
"Drawing on science and Scripture, A Christian's Guide to Planet Earth offers a hope-filled, reader-friendly guide to help navigate questions about caring for God's world. Explore answers to questions such as: What does the Bible say about food shortages, deforestation, and pollution? ; How can we make ethical choices about what we eat and what we wear? ; Why is reducing our carbon footprint a way of loving others? ; What simple choices can we make to help recover God's beauty in creation? Awaken your heart and mind by gaining a deeper understanding of God's love for His creation and the privilege we have to enjoy the planet and care well for its dynamic habitats."--Back cover.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.