environmental policy

Presents potential strategies for dealing with domestic and global environmental problems including global warming and pollution.

Introduces students to controversies in environmental policy and science through readings representing the arguments of leading environmentalists, scientists, and policymakers.

Describes the conflicts between farmers, barge operators, and real estate developers with environmentalists and recreational interests along the Mississippi River. Also contains stories about memorable persons, endangered wildlife, and the betrayal of Native American tribes.

Presents opposing viewpoints on a variety of issues concerning the environment.

Text, charts, tables, and graphs help explore the social, economic, and environmental trends that will determine the quality of life in the future.

A firsthand account of the authors' efforts to win back the Hudson River from the grip of pollution, discussing the formation of Riverkeepers, the environmental organization that has helped restore the Hudson, and offering advice on how citizens can get involved in reclaiming the country's waterways.