Maczulak, Anne E

Contains more than two-hundred cross-referenced entries and thirteen essays on topics that affect global health, industry, and the environment, covering algae, bacteria, food-borne illness, influenza, AIDS, bioterrorism, sanitation, and other related topics, and includes classifications of bacteria and archaea, a breakdown of human diseases caused by mircroorganisms, and other resources.

A comprehensive resource on environmental engineering that examines how engineers work to improve the quality of the land, air, and water; and provides detailed information on aerodynamics, eco-friendly architecture, energy-efficient electronics, automobile innovations, solar homes, transit systems, wastewater, and more.

An introduction to biodiversity that focuses on conservation efforts to protect endangered species, and explains the difference between preservation and conservation, how to measure species loss, the impact human populations and urban development have on biodiversity, and related topics.

Discusses various technologies in renewable energy, and how conventional sources of energy, including coal, oil, and gas, affect economies all around the world.

Presents an introduction to renewable energy resouces, discussing how they are being developed and utilized and covering such energy alternatives as biofuels, wind, solar, geothermal, nuclear, and hydroelectricity.

Explains what pollution is, describes some of the ways in which our air and water are being polluted, and what is being done about it.

An exploration of all aspects of conservations looks closely at the conservation of plant life and examines the successes and failures in efforts to protect living natural resources.

Discusses different methods of cleaning up pollution and hazardous waste, including oxidation, excavation, and the use of microbes and plants.

Explains how the manufacturing of everyday products can damage the Earth, offering solutions for more Earth-friendly designs and how to promote them.