environmental aspects

Traces the history of coal, discussing how it has been used in different cultures, how it is mined, what negative effects it has had on people, economics, and the environment, and the role it has played in world history and development.

Explores factors in climatic change, such as greenhouse gases and carbon dioxide emissions, looks at international efforts to remedy the problem, and discusses whether human activities are contributing to global warming.

Sets out differing views on the nature and extent of depletion of the Earth's resources and whether development has caused environmental and population crises.

Contains sixteen essays that provide varying perspectives on the issue of how America's wilderness lands should be managed, discussing roadless rules, wildfire policy, oil and gas drilling, logging, and other topics.

Examines the history and effects of pollution, looks at arguments for and against restrictions on development, and discusses what is being done to clean up and prevent pollution.

Presents the pros and cons of using oil for fuel as the growing demand for electricity increases problems such as air pollution.

Presents facts about the effects of pesticides on the environment, health and genetics.

Describes the cause and effect of deformed frogs in the wild and discusses how people are working to protect frogs.

An introduction to environmental aspects of transportation that discusses renewable fuel, electric cars, biogas, and other related topics and suggests ways readers can help the environment through their choice of transportation.