Solutions for a Cleaner, Greener Planet
Environmental Chemistry
Many of the most toxic materials on Earth—from arsenic to plutonium—occur naturally, but manufacturers have also used them in products such as paints, plumbing, pesticides, nuclear fuel, and weaponry. Without careful management, toxins can leach into groundwater or pollute our environment. Exposure to toxins leads to various cancers, impairment of the immune and reproductive systems, as well as cognitive problems. What can be done? Solutions include a wide range of infrastructure approaches, such as better water filtration, governmental and manufacturing regulations, outright bans on certain chemicals, careful monitoring, and the use of alternative fuels. Learn more about key contaminants and their impact on health, as well as solutions on a global and individual level.
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978-1-5415-1979-4
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978-1-5415-5259-3
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$41.99 |
Interest Level | Grade 6 - Grade 12 |
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Reading Level | Grade 8 |
Genre | Science, Young Adult |
Category | 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Traditional Nonfiction, STEM, STEM: Earth Science |
Copyright | 2019 |
Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
Imprint | Twenty-First Century Books ™ |
Language | English |
Number of Pages | 120 |
Publication Date | 2019-01-01 |
Awards
- AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books Longlist
Reviews
Booklist
“[L]ucid and very accessible. . . . [W]ould be a worthwhile addition to public or middle- and high-school libraries.”—Booklist
Kirkus Reviews
“Terrific for classroom use. Environmental chemistry that is eminently readable and hopeful.”—Kirkus Reviews