Product Description

Today, many Americans are concerned about global warming. According to a March 2007 MSNBC poll, 86% of Americans believe global warming is a critical or important threat, and according to an April 2007 ABC News/The Washington Post/Stanford University poll, 80% of Americans say they are willing to make changes in their lives to help the environment, even if it means personal inconvenience.

This guide of 50 practical steps is a positive and uplifting presentation of a serious subject organized in a fun, easy-to-read format. Each step is a simple way you can help in the fight against global warming and feel good about being part of the solution to the current environmental crisis.

Sample steps include:

• Determine Your Carbon Footprint
• Buy Green Energy
• Plant a Rooftop Garden
• Take an Eco-Vacation
• Check Your Tire Pressure
• Compost Your Food Waste
• Recycle Your Shoes
• Use Petrochemical-Free Cosmetics
• Buy Locally Grown Foods
• Wear Organic Clothing
• Go Vegetarian for a Day
• Invest in the Solution

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #986238 in Books
• Published on: 2008-01-05
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 192 pages

From the Publisher
Foreword by R. James Woolsey, Former Director of Central Intelligence; Introduction by David Steinman, Founder of the Green Patriot movement

From the Inside Flap
Praise for 50 Simple Steps

"The direct impact of our lifestyles on global warming is no longer in question. 50 Simple Steps is your guidebook for becoming part of the solution, starting today. Well-researched and easy to digest, this book empowers positive action and helps you to act on your good intentions."
--Greg Horn, Author of Living Green: A Practical Guide to Simple Sustainability; Co-founder and CEO of Eco Shoppe; former CEO of GNC and Garden of Life

"50 Simple Steps offers practical, step-by-step advice for `greening' every part of your life, from the car you drive to the food on your plate. We all need to become Green Patriots, and here's how to do it."
--Jim Motavalli, Editor of E/The Environmental Magazine; Co-author of Green Living: The E Magazine Handbook for Living Lightly on the Earth

"50 Simple Steps lays out a wealth of options and opportunities that anyone can do--at home, at work, in the marketplace, and in the voting booth. Its clear, compelling descriptions and take-action resources make this an indispensable resource for anyone concerned about the future of our families, our communities, and the planet."
--Joel Makower, Executive Editor, GreenBiz.com and ClimateBiz.com; Co-founder, ClimateCounts.org

"If you care about the future of our planet and our nation, you have to read this book. These simple, yet profoundly powerful steps will transform your life, your health, and the future of our planet."
--Devra Lee Davis, Ph.D., MPH, Author of The Secret History of theWar on Cancer; Head of the Environmental Oncology Center at The University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute; Professor of Epidemiology, University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health

From the Back Cover
If you, like so many other Americans, are eager to alter the course of climate change, let 50 Simple Steps be your roadmap! This practical and approachable guide to protecting our planet from global warming will inspire and empower you to begin making changes for a greener lifestyle today.

50 Simple Steps will:

• Show you how something as simple as drinking fair trade coffee can help fight global warming
• Teach you how a sustainable lifestyle benefits other pressing issues including national security and the future of our economy
• Create awareness, enthusiasm, and support for your green lifestyle
• Offer new ideas even if you are already environmentally savvy
• Improve your quality of life by saving you money and improving your health
• Change the way you think and shop

Customer Reviews

Very Impressive Collection of Green Ideas
I'm quite impressed with this book which I found at Barnes & Noble this week. It's extremely comprehensive and includes many green ideas that I have never heard before. Most of the 50 steps include a list of suggestions, so there must be several hundred ideas.

The book's suggestions are very practical and specific: for example, it talks about a company that will install solar power in your home at no cost and will charge you the same amount monthly that you currently pay for electric (and keep your payments at that same rate for up to 25 years).

There is a considerable amount of explanation why the steps are helpful. The Frequently Asked Questions section gave me a better understanding of greenhouse gases, global temperatures and global warming than I had before. And it gave examples of how mankind has achieved some success in reversing atmospheric trends in the past (the ozone layer and air pollution) to explain why we should be confident we can make an impact in the fight against global warming.

I also liked the section that explains how to use the book, and suggests ways to reward yourself for meeting your green goals. I think this book would be helpful for people who want to change a few things in their life or those who want to go green in every category. It will also help people to understand why environmentalists are making choices like buying organic food and clothing, and avoiding products that use petroleum, petrochemicals and petrochemical pesticides.

Helped Me with My New Year's Resolution!
Global warming has freaked me out. So for 2008, I made a commitment to become more aware of what I could personally do to curtail global warming and to make changes. Out of all the books I looked at, I chose this one becasue it seemed really straight forward--there wasn't a lot of "fluff" (i.e.,rich celebrities telling me how they went green--although I'm all for the cause). I'm happy to say that it has proved to be a great resource for me in keeping my resolution. I've already taken a few steps and I plan to take more! It kind of lit my fire and now my family is getting on board, too. It has made me so aware of all the green choices I can make every day now. This book has helped me to take action and I'm really REALLY happy to be part of the solution rather than feeling helpless. It contains lots of suggestions that don't cost a fortune. Very handy--I highy recommend it. If I had read it sooner, I would've given it as a Christmas gift to all my friends!!! Oh well, next year...

Simple is right!
I love the easy-to-use format of the book. It is compiled into brief sections that are packed full of important information.

The book is so positive, it seems that the Earth really can be saved from global warming, if everyone would just take the first baby steps! The inclusion of online resources make everything seem all the easier to achieve.

My favorite suggestions are the steps that not only save the environment, but save money too, another precious resource!