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Almost every week brings a news story on the effect of pollution on humans and animals. From Rachel Carson's Silent Spring to PCBs skewing sex ratios in Greenland, it may all seem overwhelming -- and far away. PlanetHazard brings it home by showing locations of polluters in U.S. cities, states, and counties. Though the EPA data they use is not exactly recent (2002 preliminary), it's still instructive. (VF) From This is True for 28 September 2008 Suggestions for further reading:
 by Rachel Carson Amazon Price: $10.17 Customer Review: This review will be short, this book presents a one sided argument in a completely emotional manner rather than a factual and scientific manner.  by G. Tyler Miller, Scott Spoolman Amazon Price: $154.99 Customer Review: I purchased the book, and I tracked everyday online. The book was never delivered! However, I was able to get my money back after many emails!  by Jonathan Harr Amazon Price: $10.88 Customer Review: I grew up in a town not far from Woburn so when the movie came out I couldn't wait to see it. Recently I had to read the book for one of my college classes I was hesitant because I had seen the movie but I was pleasantly surprised. Altho...  by Dr. Seuss, Theodor Seuss Geisel Amazon Price: $10.17 Customer Review: This book has a great message to it. Any one can relate to the idea that overusing resources and polluting the land leave our children with nothing. This was my favorite book growing up, the movie is just as great. It bothers me so much that a book...  by Lester R. Brown Amazon Price: $11.53 Customer Review: Every citizen, especially those seeking positions of leadership, should be required to read this book. It is very balanced and fact-driven, and one senses no particular political agenda behind it. One of the best books I have read this year. Newsfeed display by CaRP |
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