Evans, Kimberly Masters

Presents a compilation of information and statistics on the environment, looking at the greenhouse effect, waste disposal, water issues, acid rain, the depletion and conservation of natural resources, and other topics.

Contains facts, tables, charts, and statistics on gambling in the U.S., various aspects of gambling, and related issues, covering such topics as who gambles, commercial and Native American tribal casinos, social effects of casinos, lotteries, sports gambling, and Internet gambling.

Contains information and statistics on topics related to endangered species, providing a definition of extinction and endangered species, and covering the Endangered Species Act, habitat and ecosystem conservation, threats to aquatic environments, different types of animals, and plants.

Contains facts, tables, charts, and statistics that provide current and historical information about the environment, covering air quality, the greenhouse effect, ozone depletion, acid rain, nonhazardous waste, recycling and composting, hazardous and radioactive waste, water issues, toxins, and depletion and conservation of natural resources.