Tainting of Paradise: Air Pollution in Belize
This book is both instructive and provocative, forcing the reader to think about the what, where, and how of air pollution in Belize. Most importantly the book shows ways you can ensure that we can continue to call Belize a true paradise. Colorful illustrations by the author demonstrate many of the air pollution issues and solutions.
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Tainting of Paradise: Air Pollution in Belize
This book is both instructive and provocative, forcing the reader to think about the what, where, and how of air pollution in Belize. Most importantly the book shows ways you can ensure that we can continue to call Belize a true paradise. Colorful illustrations by the author demonstrate many of the air pollution issues and solutions.
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Tainting of Paradise: Air Pollution in Belize

Tainting of Paradise: Air Pollution in Belize

Tainting of Paradise: Air Pollution in Belize

Tainting of Paradise: Air Pollution in Belize

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This book is both instructive and provocative, forcing the reader to think about the what, where, and how of air pollution in Belize. Most importantly the book shows ways you can ensure that we can continue to call Belize a true paradise. Colorful illustrations by the author demonstrate many of the air pollution issues and solutions.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9789768142955
Publisher: Produccicones de La Hamaca
Publication date: 10/04/2016
Series: Footprint: A Belizean Environmental , #3
Pages: 82
Product dimensions: 8.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.22(d)

Table of Contents

Foreword
Preface
A Blanket of Precious Air Surrounds the Earth
All Choked Up
Where Is Our Air Pollution in Belize Coming From, Anyway?
Burning Petroleum
Industrial Activities
Dynamite, Firecrackers and Fireworks
Home, Office and Commercial Establishments
Garbage
Agriculture
Deforestation
Burning Biomas
Wastewater Management
Military Activities
Mosquito Control
Human-caused Wildfires
How Air Pollution Is Harming Us and the Environment
Pollutants and their Effects
The Greenhouse Effect
Global Warming
Consequences
Solutions to Air Pollution
Belize Could Introduce More Green Energy
Micro-grid
Wind Power
Solar Power
Hydropower
Biomass
Biofuels
Biogas Digester
Landfill Gas
Geothermal Energy
Tidal and Wave Power
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
Emerging Technology
Proposed Technology - Geoengineering
Belize Has Good Laws and Initiatives
Belize Laws and Initiatives Address Air Pollution Issues
Belize Participates in International Initiatives
Belize Signed International Agreements
Belize Could Improve upon Existing Laws and Make New Laws
Belize could Develop Policies and Services
Air Pollution
Transportation
Renewable Energy
Land Use
As Belizean Citizens, We Can
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Repair or Refurbish Things
Rethink Transportation
Change Our Buying Habits
Conserve Energy
Conserve Water
Help the Ozone Layer
Act Responsibly
Afterword
Glossary
References
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