The Armchair Environmentalist

If you've given up hope for planet Earth, here's the book to restore your faith. The Armchair Environmentalist takes a "can do" approach and shows that, in only a few minutes a day, each of us can make a big difference and become an intelligent protector of our precious planet. The Armchair Environmentalist focuses on what really matters - reducing our use of energy and water, creating a healthier environment at home and at work, making simple changes, and adopting easy new habits. Learn how to clean up the air as you enjoy your greener lifestyle, heat your home instead of the atmosphere, and protect wildlife no matter where you live. The Armchair Environmentalist is filled with wisdom for those who want to live an environmentally responsible life. About the Author: The Armchair Environmentalist is filled with wisdom and Karen Christensen has incorporated more environmental advice in this crisp, tightly written volume than in anything I’ve seen." —Lester R. Brown, founder of Worldwatch Institute “Karen Christensen demonstrates how we can enrich our lives, have fun, and save money while dramatically reducing our ecological footprint." —Denis Hayes, principal organizer of the first Earth Day “We can make a difference – Karen Christensen shows us how.” —Anita Roddick OBE, founder of The Body Shop “This book explains how to turn the favorite green slogan "act locally, think globally" into a practical reality. A must for every home.” —Sara Parkin, Forum for the Future “Not only is this book extremely well researched, it is informed with rare common sense and has the ring of actual experience about it.” —John Seymour, author of Self-Sufficiency We rate Karen Christensen’s work highly - and hope that The Green Home will help even more people to make a difference in their own day-to-day lives.” —John Elkington & Julia Hailes, authors of the Green Consumer Guide “Protecting our earthly home requires both vision and common sense. The sound advice in The Green Home is greatly enriched by Karen Christensen’s compassion and g