Title:
Toxic waste
Personal Author EPSB:
Summary:
Discusses various issues related to toxic waste, covering exposure to toxic organic chemicals, lead and mercury poisoning, stockpiles of toxic chemicals, and toxic chemicals in the home, and including two case studies for each as well as advice on what that reader can do to help.
Year Published:
2009-2010
Series:
Physical Description:
32 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. map ; 29 cm.
Note:
"A+."
Contents:
Facing global issues -- What's the issue? : toxic waste -- Toxic waste issues around the globe -- Issue 1, exposure to toxic chemicals -- Issue 2, lead poisoning --Issue 3, mercury poisoning -- Issue 4, stockpiles of toxic chemicals -- Issue 5, toxic chemicals at home -- What can you do? : choose non-toxic alternatives -- Towards a sustainable future.
ISBN:
9781599204550
Publisher:
Mankato, MN : Smart Apple Media, 2010, c2009.
