When it comes to the environment and the serious issues we all face as it continually comes under threat, we often focus on what we’re doing wrong, not on what we’re doing right and how to continue improving on these innovations and practices. This series gives readers an in-depth look at some of the most extraordinary advances in environmental science, such as solar-powered homes, electric cars, and sources of renewable energy, and explains the science behind how they work. Readers are encouraged to explore ways in which they, too, can make a difference in their everyday lives. They learn all about their carbon footprint, and how they can reduce it through decisions and actions, such as recycling or planting a community garden. Technological advances are explained in straightforward language, giving readers the background they need to understand how the strides being taken by eco-conscious citizens just like them are truly making a difference. • Supports STEM educational initiatives • “Up Close” insets add helpful scientific detail and environmental tips • “Eco Fact” sidebars offer quick glimpses of environmental dangers
