Everyone knows that the planet is in trouble, but is there a solution? This timely book identifies the most effective ways individuals can be moregreenin four key areas: home, travel, food, & consumerism. It also describes how citizens can ensure that governments take the actions necessary to make sustainable lifestyles the norm instead of the exception.Environmental lawyerDavid Boyd& celebrated ecologistDavid Suzukiprovide vital tips for choosing a home, creating a healthy indoor environment, & decreasing energy & water use — & utility bills. They discuss what readers can do to drive & fly less, profile the most environmentally friendly transportation choices, & explain how to purchase carbon credits, among other suggestions.In addition, they offer simple changes individuals can make in their diet to eat fresher, tastier, healthier food. Included too is invaluable advice about how to buy fewer things & avoid toxic consumer products.