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How Bad Are Bananas?

The carbon footprint of everything - 2020 new edition
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How Bad Are Bananas? by Mike Berners-Lee offers a fascinating look at the carbon footprint of everything from a banana to global events. It aims to inform readers about the environmental impact of everyday actions and products, empowering them to make more sustainable decisions. The book blends science with engaging narratives, making an often complex topic accessible and thought-provoking.
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You might enjoy this insightful read if you're curious about the environmental impact of everyday activities and products. The author provides a fascinating and accessible exploration of carbon footprints, helping you make informed, eco-friendly decisions in your daily life. Perfect for anyone interested in combining science with practical sustainability.

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How Bad Are Bananas?

Ten years on from first publication, a new edition of this invaluable and entertaining guide that shows just what effect everything has on carbon emissions, from a Google search to a plastic bag, from a flight to a volcano.

BRAND NEW EDITION OF BESTSELLING GREEN GUIDE Ten years on from first publication, a new edition of this invaluable and entertaining guide that shows just what effect everything has on carbon emissions, from a Google search to a plastic bag, from a flight to a volcano.

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How Bad Are Bananas? was a groundbreaking book when first published in 2009, when most of us were hearing the phrase 'carbon footprint' for the first time. Mike Berners-Lee set out to inform us what was important (aviation, heating, swimming pools) and what made very little difference (bananas, naturally packaged, are good!).

This new edition updates all the figures (from data centres to hosting a World Cup) and introduces many areas that have become a regular part of modern life – Twitter, the Cloud, Bitcoin, electric bikes and cars, even space tourism. Berners-Lee runs a considered eye over each area and gives us the figures to manage and reduce our own carbon footprint, as well as to lobby our companies, businesses, and government.

His findings, presented in clear and even entertaining prose, are often surprising. And they are essential if we are to address climate change.

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How Bad Are Bananas? by Mike Berners-Lee receives high praise for its engaging and entertaining exploration of the carbon footprint of everyday activities. It balances serious science with humour, providing a practical toolkit for readers to make informed environmental decisions. The book is lauded for being enjoyable and enlightening, appealing to both environmental enthusiasts and casual readers interested in understanding the impact of their choices.

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ISBN: 9781788163811

Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 September 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Profile Books Ltd

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Mike Berners-Lee is a professor of sustainability at Lancaster University and the founder of Small World Consulting, a world leader in supply chain carbon metrics and management that has worked with organisations of all sizes, from the world's largest tech giants to supermarkets to micro businesses. Mike makes regular speaking, TV and radio appearances to promote awareness of sustainability and climate change issues. He is also the author of The Burning Question and There Is No Planet B.

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