Argues that the current economic crisis is a result of an economy based on oil, natural gas, and coal--all nonrenewable resources--and explains how the economy can be bolstered by focusing on building an environmentally friendly economy.
Examines Canada by including complete articles and speeches, long book excerpts, and occasional cartoons and boxed quotations all up to date and fully documented.
Describes the land and physical environment of the Western Hemisphere, discusses ways in which people adapt to and shape their environments, and suggests responsible policies for the future.
Describes the plight of of the people who oppose mountaintop removal mining in the Appalachian Mountains, and examines the physical destruction of the land, and how it also affects the local cultures and societies.
Presents an imaginary journey back in time to the birth of the Hudson River and examines its history, pollution and clean-up, nearby Native American and European settlements, and the river's appeal as a tourist destination and literary subject.
