Global Warming

by David M. Haugen

Overview

This assembly of essays examines whether global warming is a real phenomenon or a myth, addressing possible causes like carbon dioxide, deforestation, melting permafrost, and livestock agriculture. Readers will evaluate the effects of global warming on the polar ice caps, polar bears, and human health. They'll consider some proposed strategies to mitigate the impact. Essay sources include Ralph Nader, Toby Heaps, Marisa Miller Wolfson, Michael Reagan, and Kassie Siegel.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780737746327
Publisher:	Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date:	01/23/2010
Series:	Opposing Viewpoints Series
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.70(d)
Age Range:	14 - 17 Years

Editorial Reviews

Review: Global Warming "As always in the Opposing Viewpoints series, there are voices from many sides of the debate."—Booklist, April 2002

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