environmental policy

Presents a collection of political cartoons about the environment published between 1994 and 2003, each with an explanation, grouped in the categories of environmental crises, economy or ecology, the global warming debate, and protecting the environment.

Contains articles in which the authors examine some of the environmental problems facing the world in the twenty-first century, and look at policies that have been adopted to address concerns over land, air and water quality, and climate change at the global, national, state, and local levels.

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.

A study of contemporary environmental politics, discussing air and water pollution regulation, toxic and hazardous substances, nuclear energy, the battle for public lands, global environmentalism, and other topics.

A collection of essays that examine the state of international environmental institutions, laws, and policies at the end of the twentieth century.

Discusses training requirements and employment opportunities for environmental careers in fields such as biology, wildlife conservation, and landscape architecture.

Examines some leading issues from the perspective of sharply opposing points of view to show clearly the controversies of a given issue.

Studies the effects of uncontrolled population growth on the global environment, which results in dangerous pressures on natural resources, wildlife, air, water, and living space.