environmental aspects

An examination of the origin, history, development, and societal impact of the development of plastics.

Contains thirteen essays in which the authors debate issues related to global warming, discussing whether or not it exists, the extent of the problem, and the threat it poses to animals, humans, the economy, and the environment.

Discusses plate tectonics, the theory that the surface of the earth is always moving, and the connection of this phenomenon to earthquakes and volcanoes.

Describes factors that have led to globalization, including trade and technological progress, and the roles of the United Nations, IMF, World Bank, and World Trade Organization in the management of globalization, and discusses arguments regarding its fairness and its impact on people in developing countries.

Explores opposing viewpoints on expanding the uses of nuclear power with emphasis on pollution, safety, and waste disposal.

Offers insight into the importance of rivers, explains why they need to be protected, and explores various rivers around the world.

The two sets of Starbuck twins use their telepathic powers and the aid of some endangered dolphins to help their father catch a gang dumping toxic waste in the Florida Keys.

Describes the causes of the destructive ocean waves known as tsunamis, looks at where they occur and the damage they cause, and discusses the work of emergency services and aid organizations to help the tsunami victims.

Explains what happens to garbage once it is thrown away, describing how landfills are used to dump garbage, and discusses the importance of recycling and reducing the amount of trash that is thrown away in order to protect the planet.