Let's go to court to to help protect both people and the planet!
Everyone depends on clean air to breathe, safe water to drink and healthy soil to grow food. But what if your drinking water is dangerous, your air is polluted and your soil is toxic? Do you have the right to demand change?
FRESH AIR, CLEAN WATER explores the connections between our environment and our health, and why the right to live in a healthy environment should be protected as a human right.
Features profiles of environmental court cases as well as kids around the world who are taking action and fighting for change.
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Reviews and Accolades
Winner, Green Earth Book Award, Children's Nonfiction 2023
★ Starred Selection, Canadian Children's Book Centre Best Books of 2022
“A forceful and informative handbook on environmental justice, accessible enough to strike a chord with young readers.” – Kirkus Reviews
“Packed full of detail about historical political and governmental positions regarding our world; and yes, we all have a stake in this topic.” – School Library Connection
"A worthy purchase where readers enjoy a personal approach to science instruction." – Booklist
“With a tone that is eager to share serious information without terrifying readers…this thought-provoking book offers a solid foundation for further exploration of the topic.”
– School Library Journal
“Several strong messages...not one of doom and gloom, but one of hope and optimism for the future if people have respect for nature and for each other. Highly Recommended.”
– CM: Canadian Review of Materials
Featured on CBC as one of 25 Canadian middle-grade books to watch for in spring 2022 as well as 20 Canadian books for kids to read for Earth Day 2022