Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Controversial Environmental Issues

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This debate-style reader is designed to introduce students to controversies in environmental policy and science. The readings,which represent the arguments of leading environmentalists,scientists,and policymakers,reflect a variety of viewpoints and are staged as "pro" and "con" debates. Issues are organized around four core areas: general philosophical and political issues,the environment and technology,disposing of wastes,and the environment and the future.