Conserving the Environment (Current Controversies)

This book provides readers with must-have information about today's most important environmental conservation concerns, and gives them the tools they need to critically evaluate arguments on both sides of the debate. Background information provides students a comprehensive knowledge of the subject, and a diverse collection of essays educate the student in critical issues such as global warming and biodiversity loss. Differing viewpoints are summarized in a question-and-response format, allowing for easy comprehension. It is vital that your readers have a solid knowledge of this subject, so that they can hold their own in any discussion of the issues.

Explores the gravity of the global environmental problem with respect to climate, air pollution, overpopulation, water supply, and the health of the oceans. Examines the threat of global warming and the long-term impacts of biodiversity loss and extinction. Discusses potential steps to protect the environment, such as reducing emissions and supporting renewable energy sources, and the role of governments and markets in shaping a sustainable global economy.