The Rising Tide is the first analysis of global warming and world sea level rise. It outlines state, national, and international actions to respond to the effects of global warming on coastal communities and ecosystems.
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Record-Setting Recycling And Composting Programs
Beyond 40% is a practical guide for communities trying to solve their solid waste disposal problems.
280 pages
8.5 x 11
Second Edition With New Essays
First published in 1977, this volume caused a sensation because of Daly's radical view that "enough is best." Today, his ideas are recognized as the key to sustainable development, and Steady-State Economics is universally acknowledged as...
318 pages
6 x 9
Americans are having an increasing impact on the rural landscape as development further encroaches in former wilderness areas. This disruptive land use is causing a decline in wildlife and wildlife habitats. Wildlife and Habitats in Managed...
238 pages
6 x 9
The Ipcc Response Strategies
Climate Change is the report of Working Group III of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), established in 1988 by the World Meteorological Organization and UNEP to address the threat of global warming on an international...
333 pages
8.5 x 11
America's Packaging Dilemma
Plastics explains what plastics are, how they are made, how they are used, and the problems and opportunities they bring.
133 pages
6 x 9
A Guide To Stream Restoration And Management
Better Trout Habitat explains the physical, chemical, and biological needs of trout, and shows how climate, geology, vegetation, and flowing water all help to create trout habitat.
352 pages
6 x 9
Endangered Species Act And Lessons For The Future
Balancing on the Brink of Extinction presents a comprehensive overview of the Endangered Species Act -- its conception, history, and potential for protecting the remaining endangered species.
329 pages
6 x 9
Five thought-provoking essays by Stephanie Mills are followed by reviews and excerpts of the ten most important pieces of related literature written by experts in the various fields. Reviewers include Peter Borrelli, David Brower, Ernest...
284 pages
6 x 9