The Stockholm Conference in 1972 directed the world's attention to our endangered habitat. For the Swedish public, however, the problem was already well known. If you were in the habit of reading newspapers, listening to the radio or watching the evening news, you would have come across the global environmental crisis. Five years earlier, in 1967, the situation had been different. At that time it was not at all considered a matter of course that man...

Examines various effects of global warming, and offers ways to combat each one and help the environment. Includes color photographs, fact boxes, a glossary, and further resources.

As debates over climate change rage in Washington and American consumers become ever more conscientious about 'going green,' evangelical Christians are increasingly concerned about the proper relationship between faith and environmentalism. The notion of human 'stewardship' over God's creation could be a groundbreaking opportunity for cooperation between evangelicals, the scientific community, and environmental activists. However, a deep understanding...

As people began to see how pollution and industry could damage the environment, they began to seek change. Environmental Protests explores the research that revealed how common practices harmed the environment, the events people held to raise awareness, and the tactics protesters use to protect nature and change laws. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents,...

"This two-volume set provides an authoritative overview of the major environmental issues of the 21st century, with a special focus on current challenges, trends, and policy choices"--

In Skeptical environmentalism, Robert Kirkman raises doubts about the speculative tendencies elaborated in environmental ethics, deep ecology, social ecology, postmodern ecology, ecofeminism, and environmental pragmatism. Drawing on skeptical principles introduced by David Hume, Kirkman takes issue with key tenets of speculative environmentalism, namely that the natural world is fundamentally relational, that humans have a moral obligation to protect...