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Discusses the issues surrounding nuclear power, including an overview of the energy crisis, the environmental consequences, and the future of nuclear power.
Examines some of the different types of energy that are used and the future of sustainable solutions to fossil fuels.
Written in British English, By 2028, the world population will reach an estimated eight billion. Poor developing nations will experience the highest population growth. This book looks at the issue of overpopulation, its causes, and its impact on people and the environment. It also discusses the strategies adopted by different governments to deal with the problem.
Examines some of the negative impacts of the earth's population explosion; this concept is tempered with the potentially sustainable solutions that may be available to offset this impact.
"Explains how electricity is made from a source that will never run out: the energy packed inside the basic units of matter called atoms. This book also examines some of the challenges and problems associated with nuclear power that scientists are working to solve."--P. [4] of cover.
The Genetic Revolution is an issue that is likely to affect every one of us in the future. This book will help you to understand more about genetic engineering, what this actually means.
Sustainable Futures explores the current threats to our world resources and the possible solutions to some of the most urgent and difficult problems facing today's decision-makers. What is a sustainable home, and do you live in one? Why does most of the water we use at home get flushed down the toilet? What colour is the electricity in your home? Sustainable Homes answers these questions and many others. It looks at the impact our homes have on the environment and on our quality of life. Discover what we mean by sustainable living and what you can do to make your home more sustainable.
This book looks at our reliance on fossil fuels, the benefits and limitations of renewable sources, and how we can use energy more efficiently.
Each title in the 'World Issues' series promotes greater understanding of global issues and encourages readers to make their own decision, to voice their opinion and to discuss issues with others.
Food and the World looks at the distribution of food in the world. It examines fair trade as well as the different ways food is grown, including organic farming and genetic modification.