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This open access book asks just how climate-smart our food really is. It follows an average day's worth of food and drink to see where it comes from, how far it travels, and the carbon price we all pay for it. From our breakfast tea and toast, through breaktime chocolate bar, to take-away supper, Dave Reay explores the weather extremes the worlds farmers are already dealing with, and what new threats climate change will bring. Readers will encounter heat waves and hurricanes, wildfires and deadly toxins, as well as some truly climate-smart solutions. In every case there are responses that could cut emissions while boosting resilience and livelihoods. Ultimately we are all in this together, our decisions on what food we buy and how we consume it send life-changing ripples right through the global web that is our food supply. As we face a future of 10 billion mouths to feed in a rapidly changing climate, its time to get to know our farmers and herders, our vintners and fisherfolk, a whole lot better. Dave Reay is Professor of Carbon Management at the University of Edinburgh, UK. He has studied climate change for over 20 years, from warming impacts in the Southern Ocean, through carbon fluxes in forests, to greenhouse gas emissions from wetlands and agriculture. In 2018 he received the Chancellors Award for Teaching for his work in climate change education. His latest project involves managing a large area of coastal land in Scotland to regrow native tree species and trap a lifetimes carbon.
An educational resource to help children aged 5 and up explore fair trade through the eyes of children of banana farmers in the Windward Islands. The narrative is based on real life situations and illustrated with colourful collages made from painted textures and photographs, as well as photos of the landscapes and agriculture, facts and maps.
"Award-winning journalist Dan Koeppel navigates across the planet and throughout history, telling the cultural and scientific story of the world's most ubiquitous fruit"--Page 4 of cover.
An educational resource to help children explore the issue of fair trade by allowing them to see through the eyes of the children of banana farmers in the Windward Islands. The author spent time with the farmers' families and she uses the real-life narratives of two young children going about their daily activities to show how bananas grow, how problems such as hurricanes can affect the crop, how they are picked and transported, and how they end up in our stores. The main story is illustrated with colorful collages made from painted textures and photographs from the Islands. Interspersed in the story are boxes with maps, facts, and photos giving more detail on the places and methods and challenges. Its ends with banana recipes and "bigger picture" descriptions, maps and photos of where bananas come from, and examples of social premium funded projects. With plenty of points for discussion, Juliana's Bananas will give girls and boys an insight into the lives of children like them in the Caribbean and how fair trade premiums help communities all over the world build better living conditions. Ruth Walton is skilled in many areas of book design, including illustration, layout, and typography. She produces educational books using a combination of letterpress, illustration, collage, and photography. Previous books include the Let's Find Out series.
Did you hear the one about the banana? Why did the banana go out with the prune? Because it couldn't get a date. Introducing the delicious and delectable, the brilliant and beloved, the one and only . . . banana! BANANAS! is the quintessential book about bananas. Sure, you know bananas are good for you, but how good exactly? Ounce for ounce, a banana is even more nutritious than an apple. If you want to keep the doctor away, try a banana. And there is so much more to learn about bananas. From their early roots in Southeast Asia to their introduction to Americans at the 1876 United States Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia alongside Alexander Graham Bell's new invention, the telephone, bananas have a very auspicious history. Bananas are now shipped (very carefully) all over the world. After reading BANANAS!, you won't think of bananas as just a quick, easy snack anymore.
Explains the history of bananas, where they are grown, how they are harvested, and the different varieties. Provides a history of the world's largest herb, discussing the trade, cultivation, and consumption of bananas, as well as describing the environmental impact resulting from monoculture.
Part green-lifestyle guide, part popular science, How Bad Are Bananas? is the first book to provide the information we need to make carbon-savvy purchases and informed lifestyle choices and to build carbon considerations into our everyday thinking. The book puts our decisions into perspective with entries for the big things (the World Cup, volcanic eruptions, the Iraq war) as well as the small (email, ironing, a glass of beer). And it covers the range from birth (the carbon footprint of having a child) to death (the carbon impact of cremation). Packed full of surprises — a plastic bag has the smallest footprint of any item listed, while a block of cheese is bad news — the book continuously informs, delights, and engages the reader. Solidly researched and referenced, the easily digestible figures, statistics, charts, and graphs (including a section on the carbon footprint of various foods) will encourage discussion and help people to make up their own minds about their consumer choices.
The bananas we eat today aren't your parents' bananas: We eat a recognizable, consistent breakfast fruit that was standardized in the 1960s from dozens into one basic banana. But because of that, the banana we love is dangerously susceptible to a pathogen that might wipe them out. That's the story of our food today: Modern science has brought us produce in perpetual abundance once-rare fruits are seemingly never out of season, and we breed and clone the hardiest, best-tasting varieties of the crops we rely on most. As a result, a smaller proportion of people on earth go hungry today than at any other moment in the last thousand years, and the streamlining of our food supply guarantees that the food we buy, from bananas to coffee to wheat, tastes the same every single time. Our corporate food system has nearly perfected the process of turning sunlight, water and nutrients into food. But our crops themselves remain susceptible to the nature's fury. And nature always wins. Authoritative, urgent, and filled with fascinating heroes and villains from around the world, Never Out of Season is the story of the crops we depend on most and the scientists racing to preserve the diversity of life, in order to save our food supply, and us.
Explore the Fascinating World of Bananas! "Amazing Bananas" is a must-read for those who can't get enough of this incredible fruit. With engaging insights, scrumptious recipes, and a treasure trove of knowledge, this book will make you see bananas in a whole new light. Inside, you'll discover: How many varieties are there? (If you think there's only one variety that you see in stores, you'll be shocked by the number of banana varieties). Ever noticed how a banana looks like a smile? That's because bananas make you happy! True or False? And it's not just because they are delicious and yellow, and look like a smile, but also because of this one secret ingredient. Banana Nutrition Facts: Dive into the healthy goodness of bananas and find out why they're so good for you. Is There a Right Way to Peel a Banana? Learn the tricks to peeling a banana like a monkey. Where Do Bananas Grow? Explore the regions where bananas thrive and the ideal conditions for their growth. Do Bananas Grow on Trees? The surprising truth about banana plants. Why Are Bananas Curved? Unravel the mystery behind the iconic banana curve. Why Are Some Bananas Straight? Find out why not all bananas are bent. Do Bananas Have Seeds? Discover the truth about banana seeds. Can You Grow a Banana Plant from Seeds? Learn about banana plant propagation. Why Is a Banana a Perennial? Understand the unique characteristics of banana plants. What Is Banana Inflorescence? Explore the flowering secrets of the banana plant. Do Bananas Need Bees to Be Pollinated? Delve into the role of bees in the world of bananas. Why Is a Banana a Berry? Unearth the berry classification of this extraordinary fruit. Are Bananas Man-Made or Natural? Discover the intriguing history of banana cultivation. Will the Sweet Bananas We Eat Disappear? Learn about the challenges faced by the world's favorite fruit. Why Do Bananas Matter? Understand the significance of bananas in the global food system. Banana Plantations & Fair Trade: Explore the ethics of banana farming. Banana Ripening Guide: Master the art of ripening bananas to perfection. Banana's Food Print: Investigate the environmental impact of banana production. Do Bananas Have a High Carbon Footprint? Learn about the surprising carbon footprint of your favorite fruit. Don't Throw Away Brown Bananas! Discover delicious ways to use overripe bananas. Are Banana Peels Edible? Find out whether banana peels can be a tasty treat. Can Banana Peels Be Recycled? Explore innovative ways to put banana peels to good use. Why Should You Compost? Learn how to make a positive environmental impact with composting. Banana Plates, Bags, and Fashion: Explore the innovative use of bananas in eco-friendly products. 7 Delicious Banana Smoothie Recipes: Discover a variety of scrumptious smoothie recipes that will make your taste buds dance with delight How (and Why) to Use Bananas Instead of Eggs: Learn the secret to incorporating bananas into your recipes as a healthier alternative to eggs Banana Bread Recipe: Bake up a delicious loaf of banana bread that your whole family will love. Banana French Toast: Enjoy a mouthwatering twist on classic French toast with the magic ingredient - bananas. Delicious Banana Pancakes: Start your day with a stack of irresistible banana pancakes that are sure to brighten your morning. Buy the book and get ready to go bananas for 'Amazing Bananas!' NOTE: This is a Black and White Paperback edition. Paperback Color and Hardcover editions are availabl