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1) Pollution
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Pollution can be found in the ground, water, and air, and it can cause irreversible damage to the planet. This title examines the various kinds of pollution as well as how pollutants can affect the health of species, humans, and ecosystems. It also looks at steps being taken to regulate pollutants entering the environment, ways in which activists have contributed to stopping pollution, and how everyday people can get involved. Features include a glossary,...
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Around the world, many ecosystems on land are being affected by climate change, and they often have difficulty recovering from the overuse of their resources. This title examines the history of using and preserving land around the world as well as some of the greatest threats different environments face today. It also looks at steps being taken to protect vulnerable ecosystems, ways in which activists have taken action to preserve land, and how everyday...
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Oceans take up a majority of the planet's surface and are an important home for many species. However, climate change and human activities are endangering the health of ocean environments. This title examines some of the biggest threats oceans and marine species are facing today, including rising sea levels, overfishing, and plastic pollution. It also looks at steps being taken to help protect the world's oceans, ways in which activists have contributed...
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Millions of animals call Earth home, but many of them have become endangered or are threatened with extinction due to human activities. This title examines some of the greatest threats animals are facing today, including habitat loss, poaching, and pollution. It also looks at steps being taken to help endangered species recover, ways in which activists have contributed to conservation efforts, and how everyday people can get involved. Features include...
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Fossil fuels have become an important source of energy worldwide, but the process of extracting and transporting them can greatly affect the planet. This title examines the different methods for extracting oil, natural gas, and coal as well as how fossil fuels can pollute the environment and cause health issues in both humans and animals. It also looks at steps being taken to regulate fossil fuel extraction, ways in which activists have taken action...
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