Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet (Hardcover)

~ Wendy Abrams (Contributor)

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Product Description

Galvanised into action by a 2001 "Time" article on climate change, Wendy Abrams spearheaded Chicago's 'Cool Globes' public art exhibit, which showcased 123 artist-designed globes, each offering its own perspective on global warming. "Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet" offers full-colour photos of the pieces, along with commentary from the artists, statistics about the environment, and useful advice on how each of us can change our lives to keep things cooler on planet Earth. A companion piece to the installation, this work will help spread the message of the exhibit beyond the estimated 3-5 million people who visited the globes. Avoiding the 'doom and gloom' attitude of many global warming messages, Abrams and the artists seek to inform the public about a pressing situation in a constructive manner. And the book is refreshingly apolitical - "Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet" makes our environment a human issue, not a political one.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Imagination Publishing (October 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0976324520
• ISBN-13: 978-0976324522
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 11.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,496,829 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic, December 11, 2007

By	J. Meyers - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Hot Ideas for a Cooler Plant does a great job of celebrating Chicago's successful Cool Globes exhibition while also providing valuable insight into the critical problem of global warming. A perfect gift for anyone who wants to know more about how they can help prevent a global crisis. Beautiful photography, illustration and design!

5.0 out of 5 stars Hot ideas for a Cooler Planet, March 18, 2008

By	Brittany Grieser (West Lafayette, IN USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I thought that is book was really cool. There is so much information it get all at once. I might take you a couple of days to get all of the information but it nice to know all of it. Its a very creative book for the world and for the future!