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Often regarded as pests beavers are actually ecological Swiss army knives capable of tackling any landscape problem

La crisis económica y las políticas de austeridad de la última década han transformado la gestión del patrimonio natural. Mientras las administraciones públicas han aplicado recortes presupuestarios y de personal que limitan su accion, han surgido nuevas

Las pardelas atlánticas recorren 40.000 km con la ilusión y el objetivo de poner su único huevo anual. Su viaje sucede entre el cansancio, los peligros, los sustos y las alegrías de su estancia en Alegranza.La bondad de Sal cambia, sin querer y para siempre, las costumbres de su colonia, al introducir, ella misma, al enemigo en casa.

“Una propuesta rigurosa para comprender la tecnología que hay detrás de la transición energética, sus oportunidades y barreras.” -Maria Salamero Sansalvadó. Presidenta de la Asociación de Ingenieros

Una recopilación de artículos publicados por el autor en distintos medios de comunicación agrupados en cuatro ámbitos fundamentales: grandes o pequeñas ideas que hacen sostenibilidad, pequeños escenarios de gran trascendencia etica, la sostenibilidad como interaccion entre sociedad y territorio, contribuciones socioambientales en la enseñanza obligatoria y universitaria. Resalta ideas, hitos y esperanzas de sostenibilidad enlazados a fuentes de informacion que permiten centrar los propositos de sostenibilidad global. Aborda la sociodependencia y la interdependencia como ejes de la vida comprometida. Sugiere propuestas finales para descubrir un nuevo mundo emergido de la etica colectiva

Longlisted for the Wainwright Prize 2024 for Nature Writing A joyously readable book it riffs along like breeze in the hedgerow John Lewis Stempel in Country Life Hart s passion for the potential that resides here is intoxicating Occasionally an environmental solution comes along that is so breathtakingly simple you can t believe that not everyone is already doing it Sunday Times Hart has written an eye opening and inspiring book which will leave you with a deep appreciation of these wonderful habitats Daily MailIn this joyous journey around the wild edges of Britain Christopher Hart takes us through the life ecology and history of the humble British hedge showing us how this much loved but somewhat overlooked feature is inextricably woven into our language history and culture Hedges or hedgerows have long been an integral part of the British landscape a bastion of privacy for our gardens a protective presence on winding country lanes and a vital hiding place for birds and beasts on farmland This man made marvel is finally getting its time in the sun Recognised as an environmental hero and a powerful climate ally hedgerow is now considered the greatest edge habitat on earth offering thorny scrub mature woodland grassland and even wetland

DK brings you an all encompassing guide to exploring understanding and appreciating nature like never before Join Chris Packham as he reveals how easy it is to learn about the flora and fauna that surround us every single day from boosting your bird watching skills to approaching urban farming this horticultural handbook has it all Let DK plant the seed of curiosity in the minds of our readers and watch as it blossoms into a life long love of nature and nurture allowing you to engage with the wonders of the world without intruding With passion in every page Packham brings you An informative yet jargon free guide to exploring and understanding nature in all its forms Illustrated visual studies of how habitats interact and coexist with each other Top tips on observing and monitoring local wildlife sustainably Photographic guides to seasonal outdoor activities for the whole family to enjoy Quick reference panels explaining key scientific concepts for each habitat exploredFirst published in 2010 this naturalist handbook has since been revised extensively to encompass the latest technology and equipment accessible for naturalists to discover and engage with local wildlife no matter where you live Touching upon the latest conservationist issues in today s current

The Times and Irish Independent BEST NATURE BOOKS OF THE YEARGreat nature writing needs to be informative detailed accurate lyrical and above all to instil a sense of gratitude and wonder

By the Wainwright Conservation Prize winning author of Rebirding Spend a year in an orchard celebrating its imperilled overlooked abundance of life

A gloriously illustrated and fascinating bestiary of the world s most extraordinary endangered animals

The Good Bee is both a beautiful timely celebration of our most loyal ally the bee and an essential handbook on how to help save them

I found myself turning the pages with an inward leap of joy Isabella Tree WINNER of the Richard Jefferies Award for Nature Writing Shortlisted for the James Cropper Wainwright Prize for Conservation Exquisite GUARDIANIt was a tragic day for the nation s wildlife when England s last and loneliest golden eagle died in an unmarked spot among the remote eastern fells of the Lake District But the fight to restore the landscape had already begun Lee Schofield ecologist and site manager for RSPB Haweswater is leading efforts to breathe life back into two hill farms and their thirty square kilometres of sprawling upland habitat Informed by the land its turbulent history and the people who have shaped it Lee and his team are repairing damaged wetlands meadows and woods Each year the landscape is becoming richer wilder and better able to withstand the shocks of a changing climate But in the contested landscape of the Lake District change is not always welcomed and success relies on finding a balance between rewilding and respecting cherished farming traditions This is not only a story of an ecosystem in recovery it is also the story of Lee s personal connection to place and the highs and lows of working for nature amid fierce opposition

A TIMES BEST SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENT BOOK OF THE YEARONE OF PROSPECT'S TOP THINKERS 2024'AN IMPORTANT READ FOR ANYONE IN NEED OF OPTIMISM' BILL GATES'DAZZLING AND DEEPLY REPORTED' DAVID WALLACE-WELLS'HIGHLY READABLE . . . ENGAGING STORIES OF PEOPLE BEHIND SOME OF THE MOST IMPORTANT ADVANCES IN RECENT DECADES' FINANCIAL TIMESA green economy is not only possible, it's profitable.In this vital antidote for climate anxiety, award-winning journalist Akshat Rathi uncovers ten unlikely heroes creating the key breakthroughs for a green economy.From the Chinese bureaucrat who did more to make electric cars a reality than Elon Musk, to the Danish students who helped to build the world's longest-operating wind turbine and the American oil executive building the technology that can reverse climate damages, we meet the people bending the emissions curve and making a prosperous future possible.

The ground breaking science behind ambitious new schemes for restoring lost natural systems

Conflicts over the conservation of biodiversity are increasing and represent serious obstacles to wildlife conservation efforts worldwide By bringing together experts from different academic disciplines policy makers and practitioners this volume offers many new insights for dealing with conflict A must read for students researchers academics and professionals

A funny and beautifully written welcome to the enigmatic weird and wonderful world of wasps DAVE GOULSON author of SILENT EARTHThere may be no insect with a worse reputation than the wasp and non

This is the second edition of Freshwater Algae the popular guide to temperate freshwater algae This book uniquely combines practical information on sampling and experimental techniques with an explanation of basic algal taxonomy plus a key to identify the more frequentlyoccurring organisms

This book analyzes landfill sites in New York City Greater Toronto and Tel Aviv emphasizing the global scale of issues concerning waste disposal and park redevelopments For scholars researchers and academics studying waste studies the environment cities and sustainable development as well as for policymakers and eco artists

Riveting Pattison s uncanny ability is to write evocatively about science In this he is every bit as good as the best scientist writers New York Times Book Review Editors Choice Brilliant A work of staggering depth Minneapolis Star TribuneA decade in the making Fossil Men is a scientific detective story played out in anatomy and the natural history of the human body the first full length account of the discovery of a startlingly unpredicted human ancestor more than a million years older than LucyIt is the ultimate mystery where do we come from In 1994 a team led by fossil hunting legend Tim White uncovered a set of ancient bones in Ethiopia s Afar region Radiometric dating of nearby rocks indicated the resulting skeleton classified as Ardipithecus ramidus nicknamed Ardi was an astounding 4 4 million years old more than a million years older than the world famous Lucy The team spent the next 15 years studying the bones in strict secrecy all while continuing to rack up landmark fossil discoveries in the field and becoming increasingly ensnared in bitter disputes with scientific peers and Ethiopian bureaucrats When finally revealed to the public Ardi stunned scientists around the world and challenged a half century of orthodoxy