Format:
Book
Author:
Jackson, Jeremy B. C., 1942- author.
Title:
Breakpoint : reckoning with America's environmental crises / Jeremy B.C. Jackson and Steve Chapple.
Publisher, Date:
New Haven : Yale University Press, [2018]
©2018
Description:
xvi, 296 pages : maps ; 22 cm
Summary:
An insightful look at the American environmental crisis and emerging solutions from the heartland to the coasts in the era of global climate change. Eminent ecologist Jeremy B. C. Jackson and award-winning journalist Steve Chapple traveled the length of the Mississippi River interviewing farmers, fishermen, scientists, and policymakers to better understand the mounting environmental problems ravaging the United States. Along their journey, which quickly expands to California, Florida, and New York, the pair uncovered surprising and profound connections between ecological systems and environmental crises across the country. Artfully weaving together independent research and engaging storytelling, Jackson and Chapple examine the looming threats from recent hurricanes and fires, industrial agriculture, river mismanagement, extreme weather events, drought, and rising sea levels that are pushing the country toward the breaking point of ecological and economic collapse. Yet, despite these challenges, the authors provide optimistic and practical solutions for addressing these multidimensional issues to achieve greater environmental stability, human well-being, and future economic prosperity. With a passionate call to action, they look hopefully toward emerging and achievable solutions to preserve the country's future.
Subjects:
Environmental policy -- United States.
Environmental degradation -- United States.
Environmental disasters -- United States.
Ecology -- Economic aspects -- United States.
Other Author:
Chapple, Steve, author.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-275) and index.
LCCN:
2017958069
ISBN:
0300179391 (hardcover)
9780300179392 (hardcover)
Other Number:
1002654419
System Availability:
2
Current Holds:
0
Control Number:
3604792
Call Number:
363.700973
Course Reserves:
0
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2