Palm Trees at the North Pole is an upbeat and entertaining look at climate change and how to stop it, from a Dutch author who is fastinated by geology. Clear and often funny, by the end you’ll be a climate change expert and empowered to share your knowledge with others. The book explains the consequences of climate change (rising tides, heat waves and hurricanes) but never in a scary way. And outlines how to combat climate change in your own community.
If planting trees, learn how to make gardens safe for pets (know trees to avoid near horses (including yew and oak). For indoor trees, avoid facing indoor foliage to gardens, to help stop birds flying into windows.
Marc ter Horst studied literature, but soon found himself more interested in geology and astronomy. After working at the National Institute for Curriculum Development, he switched hats and began to write for natural history museums and now writes children’s books to help the planet. He lives in The Netherlands with his girlfriend, two children and two naughty rabbits.
another upbeat (funny) book to save the planet
Don’t Panic! We can Save the Planet is an upbeat book by a very funny man who believes that people are tired of freaking out about climate change. Instead, stop being an eco-worrier and become an eco-warrior! This hilarious guide is just what the world is waiting for – you to save the planet!
The book is by a writer who lives off-grid and owns a compost loo. He explains how animal agriculture (cow farts) is wrecking the world due to methane gas and explains what a fossil is, and why ‘earthships’ are the future. He’ll help you understand what climate change is, and what we can do to stop it.
We’re really lucky that we have a magnetic field. This is an invisible barrier that protects us from all sorts of nasty cosmic energy (called radiation) that would otherwise laser-beam trees and make lemons explode.
I have a solar panel on the roof of my tiny home and it just sits there, making silent electricity. Lots of people have solar panels that provide their electricity. And if they produce any extra, it goes into the national grid and they get paid money! Schools have big roofs so this could be a great way to make money, but they might need some persuasion (see page 186 – how to persuade your grown-ups to do something different).
An educating and comforting book for children (and adults) who are worried about a warming planet. Packed with information that will keep readers amused for hours, it’s aimed for children age 7 and up, but people of all ages will find plenty to chuckle about.
The end of the book has a super template to write to your MP. Rob explains that everyone has an elected ‘official-type person who hopefully makes good decisions’. If they don’t, you can fill in the template with things you are worried about to send off. This could include:
- How much tax people should pay
- How big the army should be
- What to do when there is a pandemic
- How much money to give to oil companies!
These people are able to make and change laws. They have the power to close roads and put solar panels on people’s roofs. They can do all sorts!
