hazardous wastes

A series of bizarre medical events across the country seem to be related to the careless disposal of toxic chemicals by a West Virginia mine, and Matt Rutledge sets out to find the truth and expose the men responsible.

Discusses the causes and tragic effects of chemical waste pollution, efforts to reverse existing and prevent future damage, laws regulating the disposal of toxic wastes, and how to get involved in the fight against pollution.

Explores how dangerous chemicals can be released into the environment, the harm they can do, and what can be done in the future to prevent such disasters as the release of cyanide into Europe's Tisza River in 2000.

Young superhero-in-training Zoe Richards tries to prove her mother's suspicions that a factory is dumping toxic waste in the river and keep her superpowers secret at the same time.

Examines the storage of toxic wastes and the problems involved in cleaning up contaminated sites.

Examines the origins and dangers of toxic and hazardous wastes and what can be done about them.

Examines the origins of toxic waste, both in industry and the home, and explains what can be done to avoid some of its dangers.

Presents a comprehensive survey of the problems associated with waste management and pollution in America and examines groundwater pollution, hazardous wastes, environmental policies, and ways to reduce the amount of waste through recycling and composting.

Discusses the problems associated with waste disposal including who should pay for accidents, the clean up of pollution, and recycling.

Examines all kinds of waste, including commercial, industrial, toxic, and radioactive waste, and discusses the problems and possible solutions connected with the existence and management of such pollutants.