Energy Island: How One Community Harnessed the Wind and Chan

ISBN: 0374321841

Author: Drummond, Allan

Condition: new

Hold onto your hats! It's windy on the Danish island of Sams, where you will meet the environmentally friendly people who now proudly call their home Energy Island.At a time when most countries are producing ever-increasing amounts of greenhouse gasses, the rather ordinary citizens of Sams have accomplished something extraordinary-in just ten years they have reduced their carbon emissions by 140% and become almost completely energy independent. A narrative tale and a science book in one, this inspiring true story proves that with a little hard work and a big idea, anyone can make a huge step toward energy conservation. The inspiring first book in the authors acclaimed series about real-world communities going green.