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Summary
Summary
Explaining the interdependence of land, sea and air, this book looks at what pollution has done to the biosphere. The author discusses the increase of industrial contamination and its long-term consequences, from the holes in the ozone layer and clear-cutting of the rain forests to destroyed estuaries, desertification and depleted energy resourses. He suggests solutions, for example the need for remote satellite sensing of pollution for waste disposal cleanup, toxic waste removal and purification of rivers and lakes.
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Erickson's thesis is that humans are the single most destructive force on the face of this planet. Individual chapters are dedicated to the major environmental concerns, including pollution of air, land, and water. In addition, the problems of population growth, resource management, and endangered species are covered. Erickson, author of several other general interest earth science books, outlines potential benefits of satellite remote sensing in observing the condition of our planet. The quality of the illustrations prepared from photographs is satisfactory; however, the figures derived from line drawings are woefully inadequate in both style and content. The bibliography contains about 100 entries. The index is limited and inadequate. Because of Erickson's passion for environmental protection, issues have been submitted in such a way that scientific integrity is severely compromised, and some presentations of scientific fact are absolutely incorrect. Not for any library. L. H. Stevenson McNeese State University
