environmental aspects

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Burning up

losing our ozone layer
2003
Introduces what the ozone layer is, how it protects life on Earth, the damage done to it by CFCs, the danger of the increasingly large hole in the ozone layer, and what may be done to heal it.

Toxic waste and recycling

1991
Examines the storage of toxic wastes and the problems involved in cleaning up contaminated sites.

Clean energy

2010
Discusses various sources of energy, focusing on alternatives such as biofuels and solar and wind power, which can be used to create sustainable energy that does not pollute the atmosphere or drain the Earth's resources.

Environment at risk

the effects of pollution
2006
Describes the environmental risks that affect the air, water, and land discussing such topics as acid rain, rising temperatures, water, traffic, and oil pollution, and the changing atmosphere.

Water

2007
Examines how the demand for water is increasing with the growth of population, and describes the issues surrounding the use, supply, and conservation of water.

Pesticides

1990
Explains what pesticides are, examines their use, misuse, and regulation, demonstrates alternatives to pesticides, and discusses what you can do to increase your safety.

Pesticides and fertilizers in farming

1990
Discusses the adverse effects of pesticides and fertilizers on agricultural produce and what can be done to make foods safer.

Vanishing species

1991
Explains how the extinction of various animal species can upset the delicate balance of the ecosystem and offers a variety of protective measures that would help avoid further damage.

Oil spills

2011
Describes how oil spills occur, how they affect the environment, and how they can be cleaned up and prevented.

Global warming

2003
Examines some of the interesting and controversial developments and theories in modern science, focusing on global warming, with discussion of the likely causes and effects of global warming, how the situation is being monitored, and possible solutions to the problem.

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