Earth at risk

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The living ocean

1994
Explores the seas, animals and plants that live in them, and discusses how humans affect the ocean's environment.

Recycling

1991
Examines the evolution of recycling as a concept, its role in controlling the world's trash problems, and possible future developments.

Toxic materials

1993
Examines the sources and dangers of toxic waste and recent legislation concerning this problem.

Clean water

1992
Discusses the problem of maintaining a clean water supply and relates this issue to such topics as pollution, depletion of sources, and other environmental concerns.

Environmental action groups

1994
Discusses the history of environmentalism in the United States, including background on such groups as the Sierra Club, Greenpeace, the Nature Conservancy, Environmental Action, and a variety of anti-nuclear organizations.

The environment and the law

1993
Examines the relationship between the law and the environment and discusses present and future legislation in such areas as pollution, waste disposal, and land use.

Extinction

1992
Examines the extinction of various plants and animals, mankind's effect on the biosphere and species loss, and the preservation and protection of life forms.

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