environmental health

Discusses the history and causes of acid rain, its effects on the environment and human health, and what can be done about it.

Contains alphabetically-arranged entries, from A through L, on topics related to environmental health, including environmental health crises, organizations and legislation, and diseases and conditions.

Analyzes the effects of toxic contamination upon animal and human sexual development and reproduction and what options exist to combat the problem.

Conflicting views on environmental pollution in USSR and Eastern Europe.

Examines potentially dangerous chemicals, gases, and metals that can unknowingly endanger people in their homes, schools, and workplaces and destroy the environment.

Examines the basic anatomy of the muscular, skeletal, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive, and nervous systems; looks at their structure and function; describes the medical conditions--both environmental and otherwise--that can affect each one; and offers tips on how to keep the body healthy.

Provides answers to questions consumers may have about the safety of food, discussing organic versus conventionally produced foods, genetic engineering, and other topics, and including tips on how to improve food quality within communities.

Identifies the radioactive fundamentals of the planet while correcting myths to reveal the role of radiation in everyday life and what should and should not raise concern.

Identifies toxic chemicals and ingredients found in everyday products, offers tips on limiting exposure to them, and argues for citizen advocacy in the battle for a cleaner environment.