"Eco-Action" teaches students about new technologies that will help to save our way of life on the planet with a particular focus on reducing dependency on fossil fuels and carbon dioxide.An upbeat approach explains the problems faced in the world but the emphasis is on current and future possible solutions. This title includes case studies from around the world enabling students to apply their understanding to real-life situations. This series looks at the pros and cons of alternative energies and lifestyle choices to encourage students to make up their own minds. Action boxes throughout suggest ways students can make changes in their own lives to increase their understanding of personal responsibility.