Includes bibliographical references (pages 178-184). Includes action QR codes (front flyleaf).
Contents:
Introductions -- Increasing awareness -- Inventing solutions -- Reducing emissions -- Setting policy -- Demanding action -- Invitation to act -- What else you can do.
Summary:
"Women and girl leaders around the world are guiding organizations that are reducing -- and over time reversing -- the carbon dioxide emissions that cause global warming ... For this book, Paola Gianturco and her 12-year-old granddaughter and co-author, Avery Sangster, interviewed and photographed heads of grassroots organizations, activists, politicians, corporate executives, scholars, and presidents of nonprofits in the United States, United Kingdom, Sweden, Denmark, Tanzania, Australia, Sri Lanka, India, Canada and Hong Kong. All of them are using intelligence, creativity, and courage. COOL: Women Leaders Reversing Global Warming tells their important, inspiring stories in their own words and suggests action steps so you can join them on this existential journey"-- Provided by publisher.
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.