Publisher's Synopsis
Environmental Issues On File[trademark] places up-to-date environmental facts and figures at students' fingertips. This new volume provides a wealth of instantly accessible, user-friendly information that can be used as a guide to the complete range of environmental issues; as a learning tool for understanding the terminology and underlying scientific principles of these issues; and as a practical source of reproducible maps, charts, and explanatory diagrams for use in school assignments. Among the topics covered are: - Land degradation and habitat loss - The pollution of lands and seas - Atmospheric pollution - Recent man-made environmental disasters - The threat of human activities to numerous species - The links between people and the environment - Agriculture, food, and water supply - Earthquakes, tsunamis, and the biggest meteorite impacts - Destructive weather events. Useful appendixes include a glossary of environmental terms, a list of key international agreements, International statements and resolutions, Internet resources, and conversion tables.
