
Title:
Space on Earth : how thinking like an astronaut can help save the planet
Publication Date:
2023
Publication Information:
Toronto : Annick Press, [2023]
©2023
Physical Description:
120 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
ISBN:
9781773217673
9781773217666
Abstract:
"Really “high” tech to inspire us for sustainable solutions on Earth. Who could imagine an idea born on a space station would help sustain our planet? Astronauts, living on the International Space Station, have to protect their resources because their lives depend on it. They learn to conserve water, air, food, energy, and waste. These efforts have in turn lead to amazing and innovative ideas for air quality, food production, and water purification here on Earth. With vivid, energetic illustrations, photographs, and Dr. Dave’s experiments on key topics, readers learn about technological innovations such as waterless toilets and the world’s tallest air purification tower."-- Provided by publisher.
Contents:
Spaceship Earth -- Water inspiration: make every drop count -- Air inspiration: keep it clean -- Food inspiration: grow your own -- Waste inspiration: reduce and reuse -- Energy inspiration: say goodbye to fossil fuels -- The future of sustainability.
Language:
English