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Toms River

a story of science and salvation
Chronicles sixty years of industrial pollution that ravaged Toms River, New Jersey causing a large number of childhood cancers. Discusses the scientists, physicians, and citizens that fought for justice and the largest legal settlement in the history of toxic dumping.

Earth under siege

from air pollution to global change
2002
Presents an introduction to the atmosphere and the basic scientific principles used in studying environmental pollution, looks at local, regional, and global environmental problems such as acid rain, smog, climate change, and ozone depletion, and includes reading lists, review questions, and resources.

Our dirty water

1973
Discusses the water pollution problem, its causes, and possible solutions.

Water pollution

1972
Discusses the importance of water to life, the many ways water supplies become polluted, and how to clean up pollution.

Aquatic pollution

an introductory text
2000

Environmental chemistry

air and water pollution
1975

The Poisoned well

new strategies for groundwater protection
1989
A guide showing concerned citizens how to take on an aggressive role in fighting water pollution.

Save the river!

1998
Vince and his computer Jane, enjoying the San Carlos River in 2097, travel back in time to offer their assistance when they find a century-old message from two young people trying to alert the town that the river is in trouble.

Every drop counts

a book about water
1993
Discusses water conservation and suggests ways to safeguard this precious resource.

For the birds!

a book about air
1993
Discusses air pollution and suggests things that can be done to help clean the air.

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