American west at risk, the: science, myths, and politics of land abuse and recovery
Auteur :
Wilshire, Howard G. / Hazlett, Richard W. / Nielson, Jane E.
Éditeur :
Oxford University Press Inc
ISBN :
9780195142051
Date de publication :
26 juin 2008
Dimensions :
16,5 x 23,4 x 3,3 cm
Poids :
1002 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
The American West at Risk summarizes the dominant human-generated environmental challenges facing the 11 contiguous arid western United States. The importance of this story is that protecting lands and soil also protects air and water quality, and water supplies, which are critical support for our lives and our health.