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Climate cover-up : the crusade to deny global warming

Hoggan, James, 1946-


Acknowledgments xi Preface 1 (6) Lemmings and Lifeguards 7 (9) Keeping humankind from crashing on the rocks The Inconvenient Truth 16 (7) Who says climate change is a scientific certainty? From Bernays to Today 23 (8) A brief history of private prophets and public lies The Age of Astroturfing 31 (18) In which industry steals credibility from the people Internationalizing Uncertainty 49 (12) Taking the doctrine of doubt on the road Mangling the Language 61 (12) Making doubt reliable and science unbelievable Think Tank Tactics 73 (15) Moving public policy into private hands Denial by the Pound 88 (11) Many wrongs don't make a right, but they sound better Junk Scientists 99 (19) An expert for every occasion; an argument for every position From Denial to Delay 118 (16) A more reasonable--and more dangerous--trend in obstructing action on climate change Slapp Science 134 (17) Using courts and cash to silence critics of climate confusion Manipulated Media 151 (17) An industry overwhelmed in the age of information Money Talks 168 (22) Calculating the heavy weight of political capital Whitewashing Coal 190 (16) In coal country, cleanliness is relative, but profit is absolute Little Coal 206 (9) Salvaging a future that's stuck in the tar sands Nobody Wants to be a Chump 215 (12) How the debate cripples public policy and paralyzes private action Saving the World 227 (10) Tactics for turning back the clock on global disaster Notes 237 (4) Index 241. Looks at the efforts being made to refute the findings of environmental scientists on the subject of global warming, exploring the public relations techniques, the creation of questionable think tanks, and the mounting private funding being used by pollsters and public commentators to deny the negative effects of climate change.
Date Published:2009

Acknowledgments xi Preface 1 (6) Lemmings and Lifeguards 7 (9) Keeping humankind from crashing on the rocks The Inconvenient Truth 16 (7) Who says climate change is a scientific certainty? From Bernays to Today 23 (8) A brief history of private prophets and public lies The Age of Astroturfing 31 (18) In which industry steals credibility from the people Internationalizing Uncertainty 49 (12) Taking the doctrine of doubt on the road Mangling the Language 61 (12) Making doubt reliable and science unbelievable Think Tank Tactics 73 (15) Moving public policy into private hands Denial by the Pound 88 (11) Many wrongs don't make a right, but they sound better Junk Scientists 99 (19) An expert for every occasion; an argument for every position From Denial to Delay 118 (16) A more reasonable--and more dangerous--trend in obstructing action on climate change Slapp Science 134 (17) Using courts and cash to silence critics of climate confusion Manipulated Media 151 (17) An industry overwhelmed in the age of information Money Talks 168 (22) Calculating the heavy weight of political capital Whitewashing Coal 190 (16) In coal country, cleanliness is relative, but profit is absolute Little Coal 206 (9) Salvaging a future that's stuck in the tar sands Nobody Wants to be a Chump 215 (12) How the debate cripples public policy and paralyzes private action Saving the World 227 (10) Tactics for turning back the clock on global disaster Notes 237 (4) Index 241. Looks at the efforts being made to refute the findings of environmental scientists on the subject of global warming, exploring the public relations techniques, the creation of questionable think tanks, and the mounting private funding being used by pollsters and public commentators to deny the negative effects of climate change.

Date Published:2009

The way back from broken

Keyser, Amber.


"After losing his infant sister, Rakmen's family is devastated. While his parents figure things out, they send Rakmen on a camping trip in the Canadian wilderness with another grieving family. Rakmen is far from thrilled about the trip, and he has to decide whether it's too late to find his way back from broken"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2015

Lost in the River of Grass

Rorby, Ginny.


When two Florida teenagers become stranded on a tiny island in the Everglades, they attempt to walk ten miles through swampland to reach civilization.
Date Published:2011

Timber Creek Station

Lewis, Ali, 1976-


First published in 2011 by Andersen Press Ltd, London, under the title, Everybody jam. Booklist. Kirkus Starred. School Library Journal. Thirteen-year-old Danny Dawson lives on a cattle station in the Australian outback, where his family struggles to cope with the accidental death of his older brother a year earlier and his sister's pregnancy by an Aboriginal.
Date Published:2018

Red stones : a graphic account of the Salvadoran Civil War

Saade, Ernesto,


"In 1981, the Salvadoran Civil War reached Miriam's village of Santa Marta. In 2021, Ernesto Saade visited to hear her story. The result is a graphic account of conflict, displacement, and the Red Stones massacre"-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

Witness : poems to address the past, present, and future of policing


"A powerful poetry anthology from a multifaceted chorus of voices explores a range of experiences and emotions related to policing. This book gives readers an opportunity to reflect, to discuss, and above all, to witness"-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

Transformative technology : teens and ai

Allen, John, 1957-,


"Teenagers have come to rely on artificial intelligence (AI) for everything from information to companionship. Generative AI apps are still in the formative stage. Nonetheless, growing numbers of teens are adopting AI for personal use and as a classroom tool. Many teens are already taking a wider view, wondering how AI will affect their generation"--
Date Published:2025

Weird science : bizarre experiments and strange discoveries

Kallen, Stuart A., 1955-,


Yucky stuff -- Student guinea pigs -- Mold, filth, and other medical miracles -- Investigating animals -- Frontiers in food science. "Many think of science as serious business but scientific experiments can also be surprising and funny. Weird Science: Bizarre Experiments and Strange Discoveries covers experiments that range from the peculiar to the ridiculous, where everything from slimy mold to animal expulsions provide a basis for real scientific research"-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2027

Yucky stuff -- Student guinea pigs -- Mold, filth, and other medical miracles -- Investigating animals -- Frontiers in food science. "Many think of science as serious business but scientific experiments can also be surprising and funny. Weird Science: Bizarre Experiments and Strange Discoveries covers experiments that range from the peculiar to the ridiculous, where everything from slimy mold to animal expulsions provide a basis for real scientific research"-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2027

The reality of recycling

Kallen, Stewart A.,


"Recycling provides numerous benefits. Recycling can help slow climate change by reducing the amount of planet warming carbon dioxide emissions that are created during manufacturing processes. Despite the positive aspects of recycling, some recyclable material is sent to dumps in the United States or even to other countries. Recycling programs are not perfect. However, most are better than the alternative, which is to dump valuable materials in landfills or burn them in garbage incinerators"--
Date Published:2025

"Recycling provides numerous benefits. Recycling can help slow climate change by reducing the amount of planet warming carbon dioxide emissions that are created during manufacturing processes. Despite the positive aspects of recycling, some recyclable material is sent to dumps in the United States or even to other countries. Recycling programs are not perfect. However, most are better than the alternative, which is to dump valuable materials in landfills or burn them in garbage incinerators"--

Date Published:2025

Space Travel and Colonization : what does the future hold?

J Allen


space travel, science, future, colonization.
Date Published:2027

Environmental Invaders : the threat of non-native species.

S Currie


science, environment, biology, threats.
Date Published:2027

Water bears in space : how tardigrades could help humans on Earth and beyond

Goldsmith, Connie, 1945-,


"Water bears are the hardiest animals on Earth. Learn about these unusual animals, the conditions they can survive, and how understanding them might help further human health research and space travel"-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2027

Exploring Buddhism

Nardo, Don, 1947-,


"Buddhism, which originated in India more than twenty-four centuries ago, is widely viewed as one of the most compelling and flexible religions in the world. Part of that flexibility consists of the faith's ability to easily adapt to the life styles and customs of local communities around the world"-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2027

Exploring Hinduism

Nardo, Don, 1947-,


"Hinduism is the world's third largest religion. In 2025 there were roughly 1.2 billion Hindus in the world, representing a whopping 15 percent of the global population"-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2027

Exploring Christianity

Nardo, Don, 1947-,


"Doing good works in imitation of Jesus, and in his name, is the driving force that motivates some young people involved in many efforts. The most obvious factor that highly diverse denominations have in common, of course, is that they all recognize the divinity of Jesus Christ and advocate that people should follow his teachings. Also, each in its own way, the vast majority of Christian groups try to better their individual communities. Most often this is accomplished via such charitable efforts as fighting poverty and hunger, providing medical care for sick people, defending religious freedom, and/or aiding in local disaster relief"-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

"Doing good works in imitation of Jesus, and in his name, is the driving force that motivates some young people involved in many efforts. The most obvious factor that highly diverse denominations have in common, of course, is that they all recognize the divinity of Jesus Christ and advocate that people should follow his teachings. Also, each in its own way, the vast majority of Christian groups try to better their individual communities. Most often this is accomplished via such charitable efforts as fighting poverty and hunger, providing medical care for sick people, defending religious freedom, and/or aiding in local disaster relief"-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2026

Exploring Judaism

Rockler, Naomi,


Chapter 1: The Roots of Judaism -- Chapter 2: Beliefs and Values -- Chapter 3: The Practice of Judaism -- Chapter 4: Facing Challenges. "When people say they are Jewish, this can mean a number of things. First, Judaism is an ancient religion dating back about 3,000 to 4,000 years. Judaism was one of the world's first monotheistic religions, meaning that believers worship a single God. In addition, being Jewish is also a cultural identity. Cultural identity refers to the shared language, customs, values, and creative expressions that connect people to a community and give them a sense of belonging"-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

Chapter 1: The Roots of Judaism -- Chapter 2: Beliefs and Values -- Chapter 3: The Practice of Judaism -- Chapter 4: Facing Challenges. "When people say they are Jewish, this can mean a number of things. First, Judaism is an ancient religion dating back about 3,000 to 4,000 years. Judaism was one of the world's first monotheistic religions, meaning that believers worship a single God. In addition, being Jewish is also a cultural identity. Cultural identity refers to the shared language, customs, values, and creative expressions that connect people to a community and give them a sense of belonging"-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2026

Egyptian myths

Nardo, Don, 1947-,


How the world and people came to be -- A vast array of immortal beings -- Death and transfiguration on the Nile -- Marauding monsters and mayhem -- Famous human adventurers and travelers. "One reason that Egyptians from each new generation told and retold the stories was the high degree of importance they placed on those tales. Put simply, they did not view myths like the vast majority of people do today, as quaint, sometimes entertaining folklore"-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

How the world and people came to be -- A vast array of immortal beings -- Death and transfiguration on the Nile -- Marauding monsters and mayhem -- Famous human adventurers and travelers. "One reason that Egyptians from each new generation told and retold the stories was the high degree of importance they placed on those tales. Put simply, they did not view myths like the vast majority of people do today, as quaint, sometimes entertaining folklore"-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2026

Exploring Islam

Robson, David,


Chapter 1. The Roots of Islam -- Chapter 2. The Heart of Islam: What Muslims Believe -- Chapter 3. Faith Into Action: How Muslims Practice Islam -- Chapter 4. Muslims in the Modern World. "According to Islam's holy book the Qur'an, Muslims must live according to Niyyah, a conscious choice to act in the world through prayer, charity, and fasting. Today, Islam is the second largest and fastest growing religion in the world with more than two billion followers"-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

Chapter 1. The Roots of Islam -- Chapter 2. The Heart of Islam: What Muslims Believe -- Chapter 3. Faith Into Action: How Muslims Practice Islam -- Chapter 4. Muslims in the Modern World. "According to Islam's holy book the Qur'an, Muslims must live according to Niyyah, a conscious choice to act in the world through prayer, charity, and fasting. Today, Islam is the second largest and fastest growing religion in the world with more than two billion followers"-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2026

African myths

Nardo, Don, 1947-,


How the world came to be -- A host of gods and spirits -- Heroes and their quests -- Countless animals and monsters -- From life to inescapable death. "Africa is a vast continent made up of numerous separate peoples. All African mythologies emphasize the importance of worshiping human ancestors, as well as revering the gods. The numerous differences and similarities among Africa's thousands of myths, one thing is certain. Namely, those ancient tales remain immensely colorful, inventive, and frequently unforgettable"-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

How the world came to be -- A host of gods and spirits -- Heroes and their quests -- Countless animals and monsters -- From life to inescapable death. "Africa is a vast continent made up of numerous separate peoples. All African mythologies emphasize the importance of worshiping human ancestors, as well as revering the gods. The numerous differences and similarities among Africa's thousands of myths, one thing is certain. Namely, those ancient tales remain immensely colorful, inventive, and frequently unforgettable"-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2026

Chinese myths

Nardo, Don, 1947-


"Myths from ancient China center on the land's flora and fauna, or animals. They explain how crucial aspects of the world and society came to be long ago. Such tales pay homage to the wonders of nature and emphasize their fundamental importance to humans"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026