environmental policy

Collects essays, articles, speeches, and other documents discussing global views on garbage and recycling, garbage issues around the world, the importance of recycling, and other related topics.

Traces the movement's origins to the 1970s, and discusses the rise of Deep Ecology which challenges the ethics of modern industrial society.

Presents a comprehensive historical narrative that describes how and why ancient civilizations such as the Anasazi, Maya, and the Polynesian culture on Easter Island failed and fell into ruin and examines how lessons learned from the past can help in preserving the future.

Explores the American government's response to various environmental problems, including global warming, the energy crisis, the use of pesticides, and genetically modified foods.