Protecting the Environment
1st Edition
Published on 8. January 2011
90 pages
978-1-61530-552-0 (ISBN)
Description
Even though a growing number of people have begun to consider the impact of their actions on the environment, the planet remains vulnerable to human activity and the byproducts of modern conveniences. Thanks to an increasing number of conservation efforts, the planet's ecosystems may emerge from the looming shadow of ecological threats. This stimulating volume examines the various individual-level and institutional responses to Earth's damaged natural resources, discussing ways to stem the tide of disappearing species and habitats and examining potential methods of protecting the planet for future generations.
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Protecting the Environment
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Content
- Book Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- CONTENTS
- INTRODUCTION
- CHAPTER 1: Goals of Conservation
- History of Environmental Abuses in the United States
- Making Better Use of Natural Resources
- CHAPTER 2: Water and Forest Conservation
- Water Conservation: Past, Present, and Future
- Watersheds and Their Importance
- The Consequences of Mismanaged Watersheds
- Water Pollution
- Forest Threats and Conservation
- CHAPTER 3: Soil Conservation
- Types of Soil Erosion
- Soil Conservation in Agriculture
- Methods of Soil Preparation
- Use of Crops in Conservation
- CHAPTER 4: Wildlife Conservation
- Impact of Human Activity
- Habitat Loss and Degradation
- Introduction of Exotic and Invasive Species
- Environmental Pollution
- Disease and Parasitism
- Unsustainable Use
- Endangered Species
- Endangered in the United States
- Endangered Species Worldwide
- Protecting Wildlife in the United States
- Wildlife Conservation Organizations
- Refuges for Wildlife
- CHAPTER 5: Mineral and Fossil Fuel Conservation
- Limited Supply
- The U.S. Energy Crisis
- Conservation Efforts
- Alternative Fuels
- Conservation and the Environment
- Conclusion
- Glossary
- For More Information
- Web Sites
- Bibliography
- Index
- BACK COVER
