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1	Civil Action more books like this by Jonathan Harr Children in Woburn, Massachusetts began getting leukemia in unusually high numbers in the mid-1960s. At about the same time, the water from two local wells began to taste of chemicals. Despite the complaints of local residents, the wells were not permanently closed until 1979. The site was put on the federal Superfund list, but the leukemia cases ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	The Skeptical Environmentalist: Measuring the Real State of the World more books like this by Bjorn Lomborg A controversial, wide ranging and clearly documented survey of the state of the global environment. see all copies from $7.12! new only from $9.45! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Sahara more books like this by Clive Cussler Dirk Pitt searches for a 2500-year-old pharaoh, investigates a biological disaster that threatens the world's oxygen supply, rescues a gorgeous international diplomat from imminent assassination, uncovers a nuclear waste spill that turns thousands of tribal Africans into crazed cannibals, solves the disappearance of an aviator over the Sahara in ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	How to Grow Fresh Air: 50 House Plants That Purify Your Home or Office more books like this by B. C. Wolverton Plants are the lungs of the earth. This revolutionary guide, based on 25 years of research by NASA, shows how common houseplants can combat sick building syndrome and cleanse the home or office of common pollutants. Color photos & llustrations. see all copies from $8.99! new only from $9.00! \| SVS
5	Living in the Environment: Principles, Connections and Solutions more books like this by G Tyler Miller Miller's "Living in the Environment" is the book that defined Environmental Science. This significantly revised 12th edition incorporates the most talked-about and notable developments today, reflecting major shifts in environmental policy. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $30.00! \| first editions
6	Cool It: The Skeptical Environmentalist's Guide to Global Warming more books like this by Bjorn Lomborg Written by the author of "The Skeptical Environmentalist," this groundbreaking book transforms the debate about global warming by offering a fresh perspective based on human needs as well as environmental concerns. see all copies from $8.40! new only from $8.40! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Washington at Work: Back Rooms and Clean Air more books like this by Richard E Cohen HH03, Washington At Work: Back Rooms and Clean Air, 2/e, Richard E. Cohen(Congressional Reporter, National Journal), U8380-0, 256 pp., 5 3/8 x 8 1/8, 0-023-23200-5, paperbound, 1994, $15.00nk, September/ WASHINGTON AT WORK brings to life the modern policy-making process of the United States government through a thought-provoking case study of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $29.26! \| SVS
8	Wump World more books like this by Bill Peet The Wumps live on their own beautiful planet and have a pretty pleasant life until the Pollutians arrive, bringing with them "progress": buildings, roads, smog, dirty water, noise, and social ills. When they pollute the planet so badly that even they can't stand it, the Pollutians fly off in their spaceships to colonize another planet, and out ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.72! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Better Basics for the Home: Simple Solutions for Less Toxic Living more books like this by Annie Berthold-Bond This title lists synthetic household products--including shampoo, laundry detergent, furniture polish, and wallpaper paste--that contain toxins, and suggests environment-safe substitutes. see all copies from $12.31! new only from $12.31! \| signed copies \| SVS
10	The Sheep Look Up more books like this by John Brunner What about this overcrowded land, how much more abuse from man can she stand? In the world imagined by John Brunner, Mother Earth has borne all that she can. The proliferation of environmental pollutants has caused an increase in parasites and genetic mutations. see all copies from $2.18! new only from $10.91! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Purity and danger: an analysis of concepts of pollution and taboo more books like this by Professor Mary Douglas In "Purity and Danger" Mary Douglas identifies the concern for purity as a key theme at the heart of every society. In lively and lucid prose she explains its relevance for every reader by revealing its wide-ranging impact on our attitudes to society, values, cosmology and knowledge. The book has been hugely influential in many areas of debate - ... see all copies from $8.00! new only from $11.80! \| first editions
12 view cover	Beyond the Limits: Confronting Global Collapse, Envisioning a Sustainable Future more books like this by Donella H Meadows, Jorgen Randers, Dennis Meadows The bold sequel to The Limits to Growth, which sold nine million copies in 29 languages and became an international bestseller. With 20 years' worth of new data, the authors starkly illustrate the state of the world as it is today--with exponentially growing population, non-renewable resource use, industrial output, food production, and pollution. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $31.40! \| signed copies \| first editions
13 view cover	Sign of the Seahorse more books like this by Graeme Base Readers of all ages will delight in the rhyming text and colorful illustrations of this humorous undersea adventure from Graeme Base, popular creator of the bestselling Animalia and The Eleventh Hour. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.36! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	My House is Killing Me!: The Home Guide for Families with Allergies and Asthma more books like this by Mr. Jeffrey C May, Dr. Jonathan M Samet (Foreword by) Old Victorian houses may be too chilly and drafty for some, but according to this book, a high rate of outdoor air replacement is key to keeping a house free of mold, bacteria, and all the other icky things that aggravate allergies and asthma. Jeffrey C. May discusses where most of the problems lie: in the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Limits to Growth: The 30-Year Update more books like this by Donella H Meadows, Jorgen Randers, Dennis Meadows In 1972, three scientists from MIT created a computer model that analyzed global resource consumption and production. Their results shocked the world and created stirring conversation about global 'overshoot, ' or resource use beyond the carrying capacity of the planet. Now, preeminent environmental scientists Donnella Meadows, Jorgen Randers, and ... see all copies from $10.55! new only from $14.63! \| SVS
16	Trashing the Planet more books like this by Dixie Lee Ray, Jeff Riggenbach (Read by) Ray and Guzzo take on the scare-mongers who preach environmental catastrophe by pointing out facts about such contentious issues as acid rain, the greenhouse effect, radiation, pesticides, and nuclear waste--facts that are far less alarming than the propagandists would have us believe. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.98! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Secret Justice more books like this by James W Huston In a supercharged thriller ripped from the front page, Lieutenant Kent "Rat" Ratham and his secret Navy counterterrorism team must put their mission on hold to defend themselves against political forces determined to shut them down. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Water: The Fate of Our Most Precious Resource more books like this by Marq de Villers De Villiers reports from hot spots as diverse as China, Las Vegas and the Middle East, where he has crafted a powerful narrative about the lifeblood of civilizations, the global consequences of human thirst, and solutions that may avert the coming water wars. 2 maps. see all copies from $5.52! new only from $11.77! \| SVS
19 view cover	The Riverkeepers: Two Activists Fight to Reclaim Our Environment as a Basic Human Right more books like this by John Cronin, Robert F Kennedy, Jr. The dramatic story of the highly successful campaign to clean up the Hudson River--a powerful call to action that will resonate across America as communities continue to fight to reclaim their right to a safe environment. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.99! \| signed copies \| first editions
20 view cover	Our Global Environment: A Health Perspective more books like this by Anne Nadakavukaren see all copies from $1.99! new only from $32.95!
21 view cover	Trashing the Planet: How Science Can Help Us Deal with Acid Rain, Depletion of the Ozone, and Nuclear Waste, Among Other Things more books like this by Dixie Lee Ray, Lou Guzzo For educators, public officials, scientists, and common citizens, this extensively hailed national bestseller provides an invaluable and sensible approach for understanding and saving the environment. A remarkable and illuminating book for everyone concerned about conservation and ecology. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions
22 view cover	Water Supply and Pollution Control more books like this by Warren Viessman This book offers a state-of-the-art look at modern water management. The sixth edition has been improved with new material on the EPANET model for analyzing water distribution systems, on the processing of sludges, and on water reuse. It has been substantially revised to reflect the latest technologies, engineering practices, and regulations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $32.99! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	A green history of the world more books like this by Clive Ponting In an important work that forces readers to view history with new eyes, Ponting shows in compelling detail how, over and over, human beings throughout history have prospered by exploiting the Earth's resources to the point where they could no longer sustain societies' populations, causing collapse. Publicity to tie in with Earth Day (April 23rd). see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.20!
24 view cover	If You Love This Planet: A Plan to Heal the Earth more books like this by Helen Caldicott The Earth is desperately ill and must be healed. A renowned antinuclear activist gives us a prescription for the cure--and a cause for hope. Dr. Caldicott stresses that we must learn energy efficiency, we must organize politically, and we must hold corporations and government accountable for their actions. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Home Safe Home more books like this by Debra Lynn Dadd, Debra Dadd-Redalia Toxins in the home can be the cause of unexplained headaches, fatigue, and depression. It is also widely believed that there is a definite link between the increased use of toxins and the rising rate of cancer. In this book, the author of "Nontoxic, Natural & Earthwise" and "The Nontoxic Home & Office" presents more than 400 tips, including do-it ... see all copies from $4.98! new only from $5.12! \| SVS

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