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The environment

Title
The environment [electronic resource] / Lynn M. Zott, book editor.
Publication
Farmington Hills, Michigan : Greenhaven Press, 2014.

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Details

Additional Authors
Zott, Lynn M. (Lynn Marie), 1969-
Description
1 online resource (224 pages) : illustrations.
Summary
"Opposing Viewpoints: The Environment: Opposing Viewpoints is the leading source for libraries and classrooms in need of current-issue materials. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected sources and publications"--
Series Statement
Opposing viewpoints
Uniform Title
Environment (Online)
Subject
  • Environmental degradation
  • Environmental degradation > United States
  • Environmental quality > United States
  • Environmental policy
  • Environmental policy > United States
  • Environmental protection
  • Environmental protection > United States
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (pages 206-210) and index.
Access (note)
  • Access restricted to authorized users.
Contents
There Are Multiple Threats to the Earth's Environment / Martin J. Hodson -- New Report Undercuts Global Warming Alarmists / Michael Barone -- The Earth's Water Supply Is in Grave Danger / Jay Famiglietti -- The Earth's Water Supply Is Not in Danger / Rob Lyons -- Overpopulation Threatens the Global Environment / Stephen Emmott -- Overpopulation Does Not Threaten the Global Environment / Trevor Thomas -- Renewable Energy Can Significantly Reduce the Impact of Climate Change / Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change -- Renewable Energy's Role in Reducing Climate Change Is Currently Limited / Matthew Stepp -- Nuclear Power Is the Best Way to Address Climate Change / Arthur R. Williams -- Nuclear Power Is an Environmentally and Economically Unsound Way to Address Climate Change / Friends of the Earth -- Reducing Carbon Emissions Will Slow Climate Change / Barack Obama -- Carbon Emissions Have No Significant Impact on Climate Change / Nongovernmental International Panel on Climate Change -- Fracking Is Harmful to the Environment (2002) / Food and Water Watch -- Fracking Is Not Harmful to the Environment / Bill Freeman -- Electronic Waste Is a Serious Environmental and Health Hazard / Karin Lundgren -- The Environmental and Health Effects of Electronic Waste Are Exaggerated / Adam Minter -- Meat Production Is a Major Contributor to Climate Change / United Nations Global Environmental Alert Service -- Meat Production Does Not Contribute to Climate Change / American Meat Institute -- Electronic Waste Export Bans Help the Environment and the Economy / Electronics TakeBack Coalition -- Electronic Waste Export Bans Harm the Environment and the Economy / Eric Williams -- Plastic Bag Bans Protect the Environment / Stiv Wilson -- Plastic Bag Bans Do Not Protect the Environment / Todd Myers -- Extended Producer Responsibility Mandates Benefit the Environment and Businesses / Conrad MacKerron -- Extended Producer Responsibility Mandates Do Not Benefit the Environment or Businesses / Grocery Manufacturers Association.
LCCN
2014003360
OCLC
ssj0001556663
Title
The environment [electronic resource] / Lynn M. Zott, book editor.
Imprint
Farmington Hills, Michigan : Greenhaven Press, 2014.
Series
Opposing viewpoints
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 206-210) and index.
Access
Access restricted to authorized users.
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Available from home with a valid library card
Available onsite at NYPL
Added Author
Zott, Lynn M. (Lynn Marie), 1969-
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