Published in 2020
256 pages
Dr Tara Shine is an environmental scientist who understands the impact of climate change and environmental degradation on people and their rights. Her focus is on solutions that are accessible to all. She is a proven thought leader on climate justice and environmental issues in the context of international development.
Specialised in climate change science, science communications and policy with a PhD in EnvironmentalScience, she has 20 years’ experience influencing and informing international and national policy making to ensure equity, gender equality, inclusion and environmental protection. A seasoned scientific adviser past clients include the Mary Robinson Foundation – Climate Justice, the OECD, The Elders, SIDA (the Swedish government’s development agency), the World Bank, the Irish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Environmental Protection Agency, Ireland.
Tara worked as a climate negotiator at the UN for 10 years and acted as a reviewer of the IPCC Special Report on 1.5oC. She is a guest lecturer on several degrees and masters’ courses in Irish Universities and is a member of the Board of Trustees of the International Institute for Environment and Development. Dr Shine is an alumnae of Homeward Bound, the global leadership programme for women in science.
What is this book about?
At a time when many of us are becomingly increasingly aware of the impact that our lives have on the environment, we can still find the alternative consumer choices overwhelming or confusing, thanks to mixed messages, information overload, or a misplaced perception that ‘greener’ choices are more expensive, time-consuming or are somehow inferior.
In this stylish guide, environmental scientist Dr. Tara Shine has come up with around 100 everyday objects which you can easily change and which will genuinely have a positive impact. From swapping bottled soap to bars, replacing cling film with a simple plate thereby eradicating waste in an instant, this is an inspiring read and will provide all the information you need to make informed choices. The changes Dr. Shines suggests share one thing in common: they are all achievable, sustainable, have a genuinely positive impact on the environment, and many will even save you money!
