Miller, Christina G

Describes the earth's atmosphere; discusses air pollution, the greenhouse effect, and the theory of global warming; and presents a vision of an energy future.

Discusses the causes and effects of acid rain and examines possible solutions to this environmental problem.

Surveys the treatment of household waste and some possible future solutions to the growing problem of its disposal.

In order to avoid a global ecological crisis, the alarming destruction of the tropical rain forests of Central and South America must be reversed.

Examines different types of coasts, how they are shaped by nature, how the development of coasts has destroyed plant and animal life, beaches, and marshes, and ways to use the coast's valuable resources and still preserve them.