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Water's plight worldwide: dire, hopeful, actionable.
If you're someone deeply concerned about environmental issues and wanting a mix of hard truths and inspiration, "Troubled Water" could stir something in you. Anita Roddick presents a compelling overview that's not just eye-opening but also empowering, offering practical ways to make a real difference in the pressing global water crisis.
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ISBN: 9780954395933
Authors:
Anita Roddick
Publisher: Anita Roddick Books
Date of Publication: 2004-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.21
(rated by 14 readers)
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Entrepreneur and activist Anita Roddick brings you Troubled Water, a sometimes disturbing, sometimes hopeful, look at water's crucial role in our lives worldwide. Once you're armed with that knowledge, this book also provides you with resources to get involved with organizations making positive change.
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Water's plight worldwide: dire, hopeful, actionable.
If you're someone deeply concerned about environmental issues and wanting a mix of hard truths and inspiration, "Troubled Water" could stir something in you. Anita Roddick presents a compelling overview that's not just eye-opening but also empowering, offering practical ways to make a real difference in the pressing global water crisis.
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