environmental aspects

Discusses the history and causes of acid rain, its effects on the environment and human health, and what can be done about it.

Discusses the environmental crisis, focusing on such problems as overpopulation, the pollution of water, air and land, ozone depletion, global warming, and disappearing wildlife. Suggests ways to improve life in the twenty-first century.

Surveys the environmental impacts of war throughout the ages.

Explores the issues surrounding water resources, presenting diverse opinions on such topics as access to water, sewage systems, and bottled water.

Explores the history and uses of plastics and reveals the extent to which plastic items cause pollution around the world. Considers how plastic pollution can be reduced in the future and includes full-color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.

Provides background information about how the journey to chemical farming began and how it has poisoned our environment and endangered our existence. Describes the impact that changing to organic methods of farming will ultimately have on our health and survival and suggests five solutions to correct our environmental crises. Includes chapter notes and an index.

Explains global warming and offers suggestions of ways children can reduce their carbon footprint by living more sustainably while at school and how they can raise awareness.

Introduces low-reading-level students to the effects of global population growth, discussing such topics as disease and the development of modern medicines, the strain on the earth's resources, and ways to reduce the effects of overpopulation.

Presents opposing views on the effects of the earth's rising population.

Discusses various types of pollution and their impact on insects, animals, fish, and birds.