hazardous waste sites

A directory of over 1,300 hazardous waste sites in the United States briefly describing each site's location, history, the type of contamination, the number of people affected, the clean-up work, the responsible parties, the legal actions, and resources for more information.

The author recounts the seasons her family spent at their summer home in New Jersey's Pine Barrens when she was a child--and the health problems she suffered ever since due to the radiation and toxic waste released by the nearby nuclear power plant.

Discusses the dangers of hazardous waste sites, who is responsible for the problem, who is responsible for cleanup, various legal decisions, and the effects of the federal Superfund.

Contains essays which present various positions concerning the handling of toxic and nuclear waste.

Presents both sides of the controversial issue of environmental justice taken from various sources such as magazines and newspapers.

Uses the multi-viewpoint technique featured in the classic Japanese film "Rashomon" to examine the events of Love Canal, a New York neighborhood that came to national attention after it was discovered it was contaminated by hazardous waste left behind by the Hooker Chemical Company.

Examines the problem of mounting quantities of garbage and what to do with it. Also looks at recycling and other alternatives.

An in-depth exploration of the issue of toxic waste and hazardous material.

Contains essays which present various positions concerning the handling of toxic and nuclear waste.