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Looks at some of the environmental problems facing the Earth, discusses how countries around the world have joined together to address environmental concerns, and examines citizen campaigns and actions to protect the future of the planet.

Discusses what the author argues is a global desire of women to have fewer children, and more for the children they have, and covers issues of climate change, hunger, disease, overpopulation, housing costs, and humanity's ability to adapt to societal needs.

Follows the effort to save the sea turtle from extinction at the hands of the deadly disease fibropapillomatosis, or FP; and examines the history of humankind's relationship with the sea and sea life.

Discusses connections between future centuries and the end of the last ice age, covering the fast pace at which plant and animal species are changing and disappearing and the steps humanity can take to try stopping global warming.

Examines famine throughout the world within a historical context and discusses ways of dealing with the problem.

Looks at how increased population has affected the natural environment of the Earth, examining water, energy, and plant and animal resources, and discusses the need to protect the environment by developing sustainability.

Shows how natural habitats and cycles are threatened by human behavior and explores possible solutions.

Explains the impact of human activity on the world's oceans, looking at the problems caused by pollution, overfishing, global warming, and uncontrolled coastal development, and discussing the possible impact of ocean degradation on the future of life on Earth.

Enna hopes that her new knowledge of how to wield fire will help protect her good friend Isi--the Princess Anidori--and all of Bayern against their enemies, but the need to burn is uncontrollable and puts Enna and her loved ones in grave danger.

Presents a study of the Florida Everglades and examines the early inhabitants of the region, the various species of plants and animals that live there, and the fight to preserve and protect it.