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Understanding the Department of the Interior /

Understanding the Department of the Interior reviews many of the major issues handled by the Department of the Interior and impacting the U.S. today. The book aims to present the case, scientific and otherwise, for both sides of all the issues addressed. Areas covered include protection of national...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Philpott, Don (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Lanham, Maryland : Bernan Press, [2016]
Colección:Cabinet series ; 3.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:Understanding the Department of the Interior reviews many of the major issues handled by the Department of the Interior and impacting the U.S. today. The book aims to present the case, scientific and otherwise, for both sides of all the issues addressed. Areas covered include protection of national lands, environmental issues and the role of the Environmental Protection Agency, the threats posed by mining and drilling on sensitive land, the debate over renewable energy and how best to manage and sustain America's lands, water, wildlife, and energy resources, honor the nation's responsibilities to tribal nations, and advocate for America's island communities.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xiv, 327 pages)
ISBN:9781598887822
1598887823