Environmental catastrophe / Bridey Heing, book editor. - First edition. - 176 pages ; 23 cm. - Current controversies . - Current controversies. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Unlike natural disasters, which happen because of the earth's natural geological processes, environmental catastrophes are devastating events that occur due to humanity's impact on the environment. These can include nuclear bombings, oil spills, and more recently the extreme weather events brought about by climate change. Wildfires, heat waves, flooding, droughts, and numerous other catastrophic scenarios manifest as a result. With the global impact of environmental catastrophes becoming increasingly pronounced, scientists and politicians alike question what the best course of action may be to slow or even reverse the devastation"--

Grades 9-12.

9781534506176 1534506179 9781534506169 1534506160

2019022821


Environmental disasters--Juvenile literature.
Environmental disasters.


Juvenile works.

GE146 / .E57 2020

363.738/74