Includes bibliographical references (p. 199-203) and index.
Contents:
Population: past, present and future -- Overpopulation -- How resources are used -- Use of water resources -- Problems with water use -- Sustainable water use -- Energy from fossil fuels -- Problems with fossil fuel use -- The energy future -- Growing food -- Environmental costs of modern agriculture -- Food for the future -- Exploiting animals for food -- Forests and deforestation -- Are there too many people? -- Conclusion -- Glossary.
Summary:
"Presents the eye-opening facts behind the issue of humans versus the environment in a manner accessible to young readers"--P. [4] of cover.
Series:
Our fragile planet Desonie, Dana. Our fragile planet.
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