conservation of natural resources

World leaders and activists from the Dalai Lama to actor Ted Danson voice their thoughts on such issues as pollution, distribution, use, and cost of fresh water, and address the global problems caused by water pollution and shortages.

Explores the question of how mountains are made, how they are changed by weather, wildlife, and the efforts of humanity, and how they and their resources may be protected.

Examines how to preserve and protect our land from deforestation and erosion.

Photographs, illustrations, and simple text provide facts and statistics on the earth's environment and the impact of human activity.

Discusses some of Earth's natural resources, threats to their existence, and efforts to protect them. Includes related activities.

Maps, photographs, and text examine the planet's endangered environment and possible future.

Describes how the Adirondack Park of New York State was created in 1892 to preserve over a million acres of land and keep it "forever wild.".

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.

Presents various ways in which everyone can help protect the environment and save the earth.

Provides information about various animals and plants and their interdependence and suggests activities that can help protect and preserve them.