Publisher's Synopsis
396 chronologically-arranged articles examine events affecting the Earth's environment and ecology. The text of each article is divided into two subsections: Summary of Event, which describes the event and the circumstances that led to it; and Impact of Event which analyzes the ramifications both short and long term. There follows a select annotated Bibliography and a Cross References section which directs readers to other articles in the set that may be of interest. Categories covered include: Agriculture and Food; Development; Disasters; Laws and Litigation; Nuclear Power and Radiation; Organizations and Agencies; Preservation and Wilderness Issues; Workplace Issues; Water and Water Management.
