Global issues

Looks at the reliability and affordability of renewable energy resources, including hydropower, wind power, and solar energy.

Discusses the growing problem of polluted water around the globe, and looks at what is being done to solve the problem.

Discusses the growing problem of food supply around the globe, and looks at what is being done to solve the problem.

"[Examines] the causes and effects of population growth . . . [and] why some countries face the challenge of a young population, while other countries must maintain the quality of life for an aging population . . . [Also] explores the importance of education and economic opportunities in meeting these important challenges"--Page facing title page.

"Oil has changed the world. This resource is arguably the foundation of modern civilization. Oil, however, is not a clean energy source. Using oil creates pollution. Getting oil from the ground can also harm the environment. Learn more about these issues in Oil Crisis, a Global Issues book"--Back cover.

Explores the scientific principles and ethical issues of genetic engineering.

Examines the environmental, social, and economic issues involved in the use of freshwater around the world.

"Oil has changed the world. This resource is arguably the foundation of modern civilization. Oil, however, is not a clean energy source. Using oil creates pollution. Getting oil from the ground can also harm the environment. Learn more about these issues in Oil Crisis, a Global Issues book"--Back cover.

"Earth's climate is changing; oceans are warming; polar ice caps are melting, and storms, such as hurricanes, are becoming stronger and more frequent"--Back cover.

Examines the social, political and economic issues involving agriculture, discussing organic, small and big farmers, the history of agriculture, technology that is used and more.