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Resources in Review

Throughout time, humanity has faced conditions that posed immediate as well as long-term problems and concerns. Today’s era is not immune from a plethora of challenges, including those of an environmental nature. Because of the wide range of environmental problems that exists, this book opted to concentrate on those elements known as “green issues.” Problems of this nature focus on preservation, restoration, and sustainability, whereas those concerns identified as “brown issues” explore the negative factors that affect the quality of life, such as toxic waste and industrial pollution. Current and cogent information, as well as appropriate and proactive initiatives on five specific environmental issues, are presented in this text: (a) the implications of continuing human population growth, (b) the emerging global fresh water crisis, (c) the challenge of climate change, (d) the importance of biodiversity, and (e) the need for sustainable development. Although an entire section is dedicated to each of these five issues, numerous connections and references are made and are woven throughout the text. The information covered in each of the sections varies by the number of articles that it contains and by the nature of content chosen. For example, in the section on biodiversity, one article explains the status and importance of biodiversity, and illustrates it through a discussion of the current condition of indicator species, such as birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. Other articles within this section provide an in-depth coverage of the biologically diverse systems of the rainforest, the ocean, and the seas. Each of the entries is prefaced by introductory comments of the editor and includes a brief description of the credentials of the authors. Many of the articles have a comprehensive listing of references and notes about their topic. In addition, a list of suggested readings is provided related to the topics addressed in the text. This book consists of 20 articles written by experts in the field of environmental studies whose insights, research, and suggestions provide a viable framework and knowledge base about some of our society’s most critical environmental challenges of the day.