Trashing the Planet: How Science Can Help Us Deal with Acid Rain, Depletion of the Ozone, and Nuclear Waste (among Other Things)For educators, public officials, scientists, and common citizens, this extensively hailed national bestseller provides an invaluable and sensible approach for understanding and saving the environment. A remarkable and illuminating book for everyone concerned about conservation and ecology. |
Contents
It Works Better If You Plug It | 3 |
Part Two SAVING THE PLANET | 29 |
Greenhouse Earth | 31 |
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