environmentalism

Describes how different types of weather affects our lives.

Flint's water supply tainted with lead. Chicago s toxic donut. Louisiana s cancer alley. Corporate waste poisoning developing nations. These are all examples of environmental racism. Readers of this compelling anthology will be awakened to many examples of poor and minority communities that suffer physically emotionally and financially from living in a toxic environment. With no political clout and few available resources these victims find themselves abandoned by the environmental movement and bullied by environmental policies. The burgeoning environmental justice movement argues that environmental protection is a basic right. After reading the informative viewpoints in this volume students will come to their own conclusions.

"Rewilding is an important environmental movement to restore habitats to their natural state in order to support native species and make room for animals to move freely. In this comprehensive look at rewilding, the authors present examples from around the world where endangered animals have been rehabilitated and returned to their natural habitats. From pandas and peregrine falcons to jaguars and wolves, the story of these animals testifies to the fact that with good management, the extinction of species can be avoided. This book also relates how cities have begun to restore nature by planting everything from tiny rooftop gardens to huge parks on disused land"--Amazon.com.

As people began to see how pollution and industry could damage the environment, they began to seek change. Environmental Protests explores the research that revealed how common practices harmed the environment, the events people held to raise awareness, and the tactics protesters use to protect nature and change laws.

"... explores many aspects of effective activism and provides step-by-step information on how to start and join solution oriented movements"--Back cover.

Our Earth, Our Species, Our Selves shows how you can thrive while engaging in effective and enjoyable actions you will want to take to create a more sustainable world.

Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Earth Day.

Describes the history and traditions of Earth Day, including a craft and recipe.

Callie Powers tries to cope with a bunch of reporters and television cameras, her grandmother, and her mother who has climbed a tree in protest to keep her neighbor from cutting it down.

Thanks the Earth for its natural aspects, such as trees, seasons, and sunsets. Contains a section giving advice on being environmentally active.