Lynn M Zott

The Environment Lynn M Zott

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Opposing Viewpoints: The Environment: Opposing Viewpoints is the leading source for libraries and classrooms in need of current-issue materials. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected sources and publications--; Provided by publisher. Table of Contents: Why Consider Opposing Viewpoints? -- Introduction -- Chapter 1. Is There a Global Environmental Crisis? -- Chapter Preface -- 1. There Are Multiple Threats to the Earth's Environment / Brian Parham -- 2. New Report Undercuts Global Warming Alarmists / Michael Barone -- 3. The Earth's Water Supply Is in Grave Danger / Jay Famiglietti -- 4. The Earth's Water Supply Is Not in Danger / Rob Lyons -- Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography -- Chapter 2. How Should Climate Change Be Addressed? -- Chapter Preface -- 1. Renewable Energy Can Significantly Reduce the Impact of Climate Change Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change -- 2. Renewable Energy's Role in Reducing Climate Change Is Currently Limited / Matthew Stepp -- 3. Nuclear Power Is the Best Way to Address Climate Change / Arthur R. Williams -- 4. Nuclear Power Is an Environmentally and Economically Unsound Way to Address Climate Change Friends of the Earth -- 5. Reducing Carbon Emissions Will Slow Climate Change / Barack Obama -- 6. Carbon Emissions Have No Significant Impact on Climate Change Nongovernmental International Panel on Climate Change -- Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography -- Chapter 3. Are Western Societies' Practices Bad for the Environment? -- Chapter Preface -- 1. Fracking Is Harmful to the Environment Food and Water Watch -- 2. Fracking Is Not Harmful to the Environment / Bill Freeman -- 3. Electronic Waste Is a Serious Environmental and Health Hazard / Karin Lundgren -- 4. The Environmental and Health Effects of Electronic Waste Are Exaggerated / Adam Minter -- 5. Meat Production Is a Major Contributor to Climate Change United Nations Global Environmental Alert Service -- 6. Meat Production's Contribution to Climate Change Is Exaggerated / Rod Smith -- Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography -- Chapter 4. What Policies Will Improve the Environment? -- Chapter Preface -- 1. Plastic Bag Bans Protect the Environment / Stiv Wilson -- 2. Plastic Bag Bans Do Not Protect the Environment / Todd Myers -- 3. Extended Producer Responsibility Mandates Benefit the Environment and Businesses / Conrad MacKerron -- 4. Extended Producer Responsibility Spreads: Junk Bond The Economist -- Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography -- For Further Discussion -- Organizations to Contact -- Bibliography to Books -- Index. Publisher Marketing: For over 25 years, the Greenhaven Press Opposing Viewpoints Series has developed and set the standard for current-issue studies. With more than 90 volumes covering nearly every controversial contemporary topic, Opposing Viewpoints is the leading source for libraries and classrooms in need of current-issue materials. Each title explores a specific issue by placing expert opinions in a unique pro/con format. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find sources and publications. By choosing from such diverse sources and including both popular and unpopular views, the Opposing Viewpoints editorial team has adhered to its commitment to editorial objectivity. Readers are exposed to many sides of a debate, which promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking. In short, Opposing Viewpoints is the best research and learning tool for exploring the issues that continually shape and define our turbulent and changing world.