environmental aspects

"An unforgettable David and Goliath-style legal drama about malice and manipulation, the failings of environmental regulation, and one lawyer's quest to expose the truth about this previously unknown--and still unregulated--chemical that presents one of the greatest human health crises of the 21st century"--OCLC.

"Drawing on previously obscure reports and government documents, renowned security expert Klare shows that the U.S. military sees the climate threat as imperiling the country on several fronts at once"--OCLC.

"[Relates] the facts about the world's growing population, which countries have the highest and lowest birth rates, and how overpopulation affects climate change"--Provided by publisher.

"Young readers will learn about the hidden problems in our food supply, including the use of chemicals like preservatives and dyes, the poor living conditions for animals that enter the food supply, and the easy access to unhealthy options instead of healthy foods. After learning about these issues, students are encouraged by Test It! and Solve It! activities to think critically and consider potential environmentally friendly, sustainable solutions for the future"--Provided by publisher.

". . . presents current agricultural problems that could impact our world in the future. By learning about things like deforestation, soil erosion, and decreasing biodiversity, students will understand sustainability and climate change .. ."--Provided by publisher.

"Introduce your young readers to the environmental issues that come with the rise of the large and busy communities of the city landscape. After learning about problems like overcrowding, sewage, and pollution from factories and transportation, students are encouraged through Solve It! activities to come up with sustainable solutions for the future"--Provided by publisher.

"In the past quarter-century, the total area of developed land in the United States increased by nearly 50 percent. Such a shift comes with substantial environmental, economic, and social impacts. Conflicts arise over regulation, with advocates concerned about the harm excessive development does to the environment and critics charging that urbanization is a natural shift in the market. The diverse perspectives in this resource strive to address the . . . questions that arise from this . . . issue"--Amazon.

"Explore the controversies, challenges, and solutions involved in providing food in our world today"--Amazon.

Examines the processes of trash decomposition, and explains how long it really takes.

"Come along as five friends help to reduce plastic pollution in their community. For their first mission, Nick challenges his friends to celebrate his birthday with a No-Plastic Day. That means saying no thanks to single-use plastics like straws, cups, containers, cutlery, bags and more for a whole day!-- Back of cover.