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How Bad Are Bananas?

The Carbon Footprint of Everything (Revised Edition)
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How Bad Are Bananas? by Mike Berners-Lee delves into the carbon impact of everyday items, from a simple banana to a full-blown transatlantic flight. With useful insights and eye-opening comparisons, the book offers a practical guide to understanding and reducing one's carbon footprint. It's a compelling resource for anyone interested in making more environmentally conscious decisions.
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You might enjoy this book if you're curious about the environmental impact of everyday activities. It offers a fascinating look at the carbon footprint of various items and actions, from bananas to digital activities, helping you make informed decisions to reduce your environmental impact. Perfect for anyone interested in sustainable living and the practical science behind eco-friendly choices.

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How Bad Are Bananas?

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"I can't remember the last time I read a book that was more fascinating and useful and enjoyable."Bill Bryson

Reduce your carbon footprint and understand the issue with this "up-to-date life guide for carbon-conscious readers."Kirkus

Calculate your carbon footprint: with an item-by-item breakdown.

Meet your company's carbon goals: using the latest research.

Covid-19 and the carbon battle: understand the new global supply chain.

The Carbon Footprint of Everything breaks items down by the amount of carbon they produce, creating a calorie guide for the carbon-conscious. With engaging writing, leading carbon expert Mike Berners-Lee shares new carbon calculations based on recent research. He considers the impact of the pandemic on the carbon battle — especially the embattled global supply chain — and adds items we didn't consider a decade ago, like bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

Supported by solid research, cross-referenced with other expert sources, illustrated with easy-to-follow charts and graphs, and written with Berners-Lee's trademark sense of humour, The Carbon Footprint of Everything should be on everyone's bookshelf.

The Carbon Footprint of Everything is an extensively revised and updated edition of How Bad Are Bananas.

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The book How Bad Are Bananas? by Mike Berners-Lee has garnered praise for its engaging and informative approach to understanding the carbon footprints of everyday items. Reviews highlight its successful blend of entertainment and intelligence, creating an accessible guide for those concerned with climate change. It's noted for being an amusing yet educational read that offers valuable insights into our environmental impact.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781771645768

Publisher: Greystone Books,Canada

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 July 2022

Country: Canada

Imprint: Greystone Books,Canada

Edition: 2nd New edition

Illustration: Black and White Line Drawings Throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 312

About the Author

Mike Berners Lee is a leading expert in carbon footprinting and the author of several books. He is a professor and fellow of the Institute for Social Futures at Lancaster University and director and principal consultant of Small World Consulting, based in the Lancaster Environment Centre.

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