Habitat havoc

Readers will find out the effects of urban sprawl on habitats all over the world.

Readers will find out what strip mines are and how they are used, and discover some of the pros and cons about the operation of these mines.

Readers will learn the terrible story of Love Canal and the hazardous chemicals that can be produced by landfills.

Clear, concise explanations of fracking will introduce readers to one of the hottest political and environmental topics of our time.

Discusses the pros and cons of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, a process to extract natural gas from shale deposits, with focus on the environmental effects of the process. Includes fact boxes, a glossary, and a list of further resources.