Global warming, ozone depletion, drought, acid rain - their causes are viewed as extraordinarily complex; their effects are assumed catastrophic. Exploring Environmental Issues provides a key to understanding our potential crisis. The concise, introductory text presents a review of current environmental issues using a geographical approach that stresses the interrelationships between environment and societies.
This user-friendly volume is an essential book for students and all who are concerned with the nature of contemporary environmental issues. Information is presented in a refreshing manner utilising over 170 figures and 50 photographs. Global boxed case studies are used throughout to highlight and explore issues in more detail. The text also contains discussion points, annotated further reading and an extensive glossary.
1. The Environment and the History of Environmental Concerns 2. The Physical Environment 3. The Biosphere: The Living Environment 4. Demography and World Population Growth 5. Society, Resources, Technology and the Environment 6. Human Use of the Land and its Environmental Consequences 7. Threats to Wildlife and Plants
8. Threats to the Availability and Quality of Water 9. Drought, Famine and Desertification 10. Air Pollution and Acid Rain 11. Ozone Depletion and Global Warming 12. Problems, Prospects and Solutions
