Earth Wise

In clear, non-technical language, this book tells you how the world's environment works and how it is affected by human activity. Go behind the headlines to find out what's really happening in the areas of climate change, energy use, pollution, access to clean air and water, biodiversity, and food production. Explore the problems we face, and the positive measures people are taking to solve them. See how careful, informed stewardship helps us move toward a sustainable future.

Concise, readable and comprehensive, this account of environmental issues communicates a new wisdom for a modern world.