{"title":"Paola Gianturco","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the works of Paola Gianturco, a renowned author celebrated for her contributions to the fields of science and nature. Known for her eloquent storytelling and engaging prose, Gianturco brings an illuminating perspective to the world around us through her meticulously researched books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles in this collection is \u003cem\u003eCOOL\u003c\/em\u003e, a fascinating exploration of environmental subjects that provides readers with insights into the complexities of our natural world. Paola’s ability to combine scientific knowledge with accessible language makes her works a must-read for anyone interested in deepening their understanding of science and nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs you browse through Paola Gianturco's collection, you'll discover a tapestry of knowledge that not only informs but also inspires action and curiosity. Her books serve as a gateway to appreciating the intricate beauty and challenges of our environment, making them perfect for enthusiastic readers eager to explore the wonders of our planet.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cool-by-paola-gianturco-9781576879542","title":"COOL","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWomen and girl leaders around the world are guiding organisations that are reducing – and over time reversing – the carbon dioxide emissions that cause global warming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClover Moore\u003c\/strong\u003e, Lord Mayor of Sydney, Australia, has vowed to reduce city government emissions by 70% by 2030. Already, she's made Sydney the first Australian city to be declared carbon neutral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheila Watt-Cloutier\u003c\/strong\u003e, Inuit activist, sees her indigenous people as climate change sentinels for the world, leveraging their observations, experience, and knowledge of the Arctic to benefit people everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFifteen thousand Sri Lankan women\u003c\/strong\u003e are raising and planting \"miracle trees,\" mangroves, which sequester five times more carbon dioxide than tropical trees in the Amazon Rainforest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNelleke van der Puil\u003c\/strong\u003e, Vice President of Materials at LEGO, is developing plastic made with plants instead of oil, transforming her company's products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWomen are especially effective leaders when it comes to combating global warming. Christiana Figueres and Tom Rivett-Carnac, architects of the 2015 Paris Agreement, report that \"Nations with greater female representation in positions of power have smaller climate footprints. Companies with women on their executive boards are more likely to invest in renewable energy and develop products that help solve the climate crisis. Women legislators vote for environmental protections almost twice as frequently as men, and women who lead investment firms are twice as likely to make investment decisions based on how companies treat their employees and the environment.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor this book, Paola Gianturco and her 12-year-old granddaughter and co-author, Avery Sangster, interviewed and photographed heads of grassroots organisations, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCOOL: Women Leaders Reversing Global Warming\u003c\/em\u003e tells their important, inspiring stories in their own words and suggests action steps so you can join them on this existential journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46631595868396,"sku":"9781576879542","price":90.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11758713482749.jpg?v=1751975155"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/paola-gianturco.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}