Low Carbon Diet: A 30 Day Program to Lose 5000 Pounds--Be Part of the Global Warming Solution!

by David Gershon

Low Carbon A 30 Day Program to Lose 5000 Pounds is a book that is destines to become a movement. Arriving just in time to meet the groundswell of demand created by An Inconvenient Truth , it guides readers through an accessible step-by-step program for personal CO2-reduction that leaves them empowered and inspired at the difference they can make toward the issue of our time.
Grounded in over two decades of environmental behavior change research, this illustrated workbook offers readers much more than a to-do list of eco-friendly actions. With practicality and humor, bestselling author and environmental change pioneer David Gershon walks readers through every step of the carbon-reduction process, from calculating their current CO2 footprint to tracking their progress and measuring their impact. By making simple changes to actions they take every day, readers learn how to reduce their annual household CO2 output by at least 15%. And, for those who are more ambitious, there are chapters on how to become "carbon neutral" and help one's workplace, local schools and community do the same.
A recent Yale University study revealed that over three-quarters of Americans not only accept the reality that their lifestyle is contributing to climate change; they believe they have a responsibility to do something about it. Now, with the release of Low Carbon Diet , they have a practical tool to help them succeed.

Genres: Ecology

76 pages, Paperback

First published August 14, 2006

Reviews

[Donald Strauss · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think I received a copy of this book when I did the Climate Project training with Al Gore.

[Lauren · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a good beginner's guide to going green. Many of the steps are doable, and it's nice to be able to calculate what exact impact you're making via CO2 counts (although since I didn't have all the necessary info to calculate my CO2 level currently, it's hard to see where I would stand after making changes)...

That said, for anyone who's already read a lot and made changes to be more environmentally friendly/less wasteful in everyday life, it doesn't give that many new ideas. For myself, I found few options for changes as 1) I don't own a house (changes would have to be made to fixtures/appliances) or a car, 2) I eat very little meat already, 3) I'm already mindful of my water/energy use (e.g. wash my clothes in full loads of cold water and hang dry whatever I can). When I do buy/own a house or car, however, I will keep the information in mind (but not just because I read this book, because I wanted to beforehand). I think it would be very fun to read and discuss the book and self-selected changes in a group setting, as recommended/intended by the authors- and I'm quasi part of a group at work that will be discussing it.

[Patricia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this book, it is very slender compared to many "save the earth" tomes. It's a step-by-step book to reduce your carbon footprint. I'll revisit this when I have more time.

[Melissa]

This book is a really good primer about reducing your carbon footprint. It's extremely easy to read and gives you very easy ways to go green.

[Heathen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Our eco church group is doing this as part of a challenge. I love the way the book is set up with easy, medium and harder steps to make depending where you are starting on your journey.

[Deb]

Good reference - it has suggestions I hadn't ever thought of.

[Steve · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good basic book, with pictures!