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A concise yet thorough overview of the environmental issues, problems, and controversies facing the vast and diverse continent that is North America. North America, tells the story of this environmental awakening and the continuing problems that the continent faces. It tackles the tough issues, the complex problems, and the political controversies of the North American environment. According to some estimates, one out of every nine barrels of oil used in the world every day is consumed by a North American motorist. In 1996, World Wildlife Fund Canada estimated that the country was losing wilderness to development at a rate of more than one acre every 15 seconds. Today, this pace of destruction has been faulted for eroding much of the continent's fabulous natural wealth, and new emphasis is being placed on finding a more appropriate balance between development and conservation.

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[E]xcellent source for students needing materials for in-depth research. - School Library Journal The writing is clear and straightforward ... This is a good overview that is not overly technical but intellectually sound. It is suitable for public, undergraduate, and high school libraries. - American Reference Books Annual

. ..excellent source for students needing materials for in-depth research. - School Library Journal

The writing is clear and straightforward ... This is a good overview that is not overly technical but intellectually sound. It is suitable for public, undergraduate, and high school libraries. - American Reference Books Annual [E]xcellent source for students needing materials for in-depth research. - School Library Journal

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Kevin Hillstrom and Laurie Collier Hillstrom are professional writers. Their published works include all six volumes in ABC-CLIO's World Environments series.

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