You know the planet is in trouble. Everywhere you go, people are talking about how air pollution is causing the earth's climate to change, how logging and oil-drilling are ruining natural habitats, and how trash is overflowing into our waterways. It's a bit of a mess. But the question is: What can you do about it? The good news is: a lot! Don't worry?you don't have to build a car that runs on vegetable oil or head to South America to save the rainforests to make a difference. You just have to get informed and make small changes. Decisions to shop, drive, and party differently can greatly benefit the earth's health. In this book, you'll learn how to: ?Host a ?green? film festival plan an environmentally friendly ?Date shop vintage, local, and organic ?Create an environmental task force ?Recycle or reuse just about everything Today's teens will inherit the planet. If real change is going to happen, it has to start with you. AUTHOR: Lexi Petronis has written articles about health, nutrition, and teen life for magazines such as CosmoGIRL!, Glamour, and Fitness. She also blogs about environmental news for Glamour.com.
