Books in Green Alert series

Over a fifth of the world's population does not have access to safe drinking water. One of the main causes is human activities, from dumping and domestic sewage to agricultural and industrial runoff. This book takes and in-depth look at the sources of water pollution and the need to conserve our limited supply. Examples look at the effects on people, animals, and plants, as well as the countries, organizations, and individuals working to prevent further damage.

An area of forest the size of Kansas is cleared every year, putting an estimated 50,000 plant and animal species at risk of extinction. This book discusses the importance of the world's remaining forests and investigates why they are being cut down at such an alarming rate. Examples look at how deforestation has affected different regions of the world, and the countries, organizations, and individuals working to prevent further damage.