The Environment

by Barbour, Scott

• ISBN13: 9781565108738
• ISBN10: 1565108736
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-03-01
• Publisher: Greenhaven Pr

Summary

Presents opposing views on the state of the environment, discussing global warming, pollution, the consumer culture, federal regulation, and America's role in environmental problems.

Table of Contents

Foreword	6	(2)
Introduction: Competing Views of the Environment	8	(13)
Is There an Environmental Crisis?
The Environment Is Deteriorating	21	(7)
The Environment Is Improving	28	(6)
Global Warming Is a Serious Threat	34	(7)
Global Warming Is Not a Serious Threat	41	(7)
Pollution Threatens the Environment	48	(6)
The Threat of Pollution Is Exaggerated	54	(7)
What Is America's Role in Environmental Problems?
America's Consumer Culture Contributes to Environmental Problems	61	(6)
America's Consumer Culture Is Not to Blame for Environmental Problems	67	(6)
How Should the Environment Be Protected?
Strong Federal Environmental Regulations Are Needed	73	(5)
Strong Federal Environmental Regulations Are Not Needed	78	(6)
The Environmental Movement Is Effective	84	(6)
The Environmental Movement Is Harmful	90	(7)
Study Questions	97	(2)
Appendix A: Facts About the Environment	99	(3)
Appendix B: Related Documents	102	(20)
Organizations to Contact	122	(6)
For Further Reading	128	(3)
Works Consulted	131	(9)
Index	140	(4)
About the Author	144