Books published by publisher The Energy and Resources Institute

Wind is one of the strongest forces of nature. Its energy can be harnessed and used in many ways. But uncontrolled wind can create havoc. The faster it moves, the stronger it gets; blowing away everything in its path — trees, houses, buildings and people. As it moves around the earth it shows its destructive nature through storms, cyclones and tornadoes. How does wind turn itself into a whirling pillar filled with thunderstorms? What can we do to protect ourselves from this disaster? Read this book to find out.

The earth’s atmosphere experiences many natural changes which makes the weather swing from normal to extreme. A killer heat wave in Europe, devastating floods in India and Bangladesh, destructive hurricanes in America and furious storms in the Phillippines. Heatbursts, whiteouts, acid rain, and F1 tornadoes — these and more make up weather at its extreme worst. Over the last few years the earth has been experiencing more and more incidences of extreme weather. What is going wrong? Are human activities changing the pattern of weather more than ever before? This book has the answers.

The red alert has been sounded! Our planet?s climate is changing, and for the worse. All living things on earth are in danger."Know Climate Change "tells you everything you wanted to know about global warming. It reveals the impact of the increase in greenhouse gases, pollution, and disappearing forests on everyone around the world. Find out why it is important to know about climate change and how we can prevent it.Saving the earth is the smartest thing we can do!

Enviro-challenge is an invaluable companion for budding and seasoned “green” quizzers. Divided into two sections, Multiple-Choice and Short Questions, the book contains over 500 selected questions on diverse topics, such as Agriculture, Air, Biodiversity, Energy, Fuel and Transport, Personalities, Policies, Waste, Water, and many more. An asset for both students and teachers, Enviro-challenge will also satisfy the curiosity of anyone who is keen on learning about anything “green”.

Prehistoric people made clothes to protect themselves from harsh weather. Since then, clothing has gone through so many changes, the fi rst users of clothes may not recognise them today. From thick animal skins to clever clothes that keep you warm in winter and cool in summer, clothing keeps getting smarter and more fashionable. Although the cloth industry makes a variety of fabrics that are made into clothes, curtains, towels, quilts, and bags that we use everyday, it also uses lots of power to run the looms that make the cloth. The Story of Clothes offers smart, green solutions to practice the 3Rs to green our wardrobes. It also brings you news of green initiatives, like creating synthetic fabric from recycled plastic PET bottles and organic fabrics from soy plants.

Pain in your stomach? Rushing to the loo time and again? Feeling sick just looking at food? It could be your stomach telling you it has been attacked by germs! The good news is that you can get your stomach well again. This book tells you how to do just that! Learn about the good bacteria that fight the bad ones, what food to eat to get better fast, good habits that make sure your tummy is happy…and say ‘Good bye' to stomach problems!

About one-fifth of the earth is covered by deserts. But what are deserts? Are they always hot and sandy? What do you find in a desert? Learn about the climate, plant and animal life, the people of the deserts, and much more. From the hot, dry Sahara Desert to the icy expanse of Antarctica, this book explores and brings alive the deserts of the world.

One type of living being is disappearing from the face of this earth every seven minutes. Species that have survived millennia are dying out, and these may include many we haven't even discovered yet! SOS: In Extreme Danger reveals the most critically endangered plants and animals in the world as well as places and cultures in danger due to climate change.

About 30 per cent of our earth is covered by mountains, which are home to unique plants and animals. But what are mountains and how are they formed? What can we find in a mountain? How do mountains affect the climate? Explore the mountains of the world and learn about the plant and animal life, the vegetation, the people, and how climate change is posing a danger to mountainous regions.