environmental aspects

Presents a study of pollution and its effects around the world including acid rain, water and land pollution, noise, heat, and light pollution, and efforts taken to reduce the damage created from it.

Explains how oil spills happen, discusses their effects on wildlife and habitats, describes the disposal of oil, and covers several major oil disasters, including Saddam Hussein's oil dumping during the Persian Gulf War.

Examines the changes that occur in a sugar maple tree as the seasons progress.

"Background on Rachel Carson; The environment in Silent Spring; Contemporary perspectives in the environment"--Provided by publisher.

A collection of essays that focuses on environmental concerns, including climate change, threatened species and ecosystems, the effects of humans on the planet, and possible responses to the problems.

Explores the Earth and its chemical foundations, focusing on fuel and the environment, discussing what fuel is, how it is extracted and refined, how plastics are made, the cost of fuel, and environmental factors, and including photographs, discussion questions, and investigations.

Defines what acid rain is and the problem it creates for people and for the environment.

Explains how dams and diversions along America's rivers have transformed the country and created environmental problems and offers suggestions for correcting the problems caused by dammed waterways.

Examines the causes and some specific occurrences of oil spills and leaks and discusses the environmental issues and efforts to prevent future spills.