environmental conditions

Discusses how global climate change touches the native people of the Alaskan arctic in normal, everyday situations.

Examines the Everglades in Florida from several perspectives-social, political, cultural, and environmental after Congress and President Clinton approves 7.8 million dollars for its restoration. Is determined to see what is happening to this national treasure.

Describes the conflicts between farmers, barge operators, and real estate developers with environmentalists and recreational interests along the Mississippi River. Also contains stories about memorable persons, endangered wildlife, and the betrayal of Native American tribes.

A firsthand account of the authors' efforts to win back the Hudson River from the grip of pollution, discussing the formation of Riverkeepers, the environmental organization that has helped restore the Hudson, and offering advice on how citizens can get involved in reclaiming the country's waterways.

Profiles the women who helped safeguard the American West and explains why many of those women were not given recognition for their contributions to the development of the West.

Argues that the United States needs to adopt an environmentally friendly national strategy to be healthier, wealthier, and more secure, innovative, and productive.

Describes the near extinction of America's buffalo and their native grasslands when settlers arrived in the West and drove the Indians to reservations. Explains how Theodore Roosevelt began a program of conservation that led to the revival of the buffalo and the grasslands.