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This complete directory and research guide offers a unique combination of more then 6,300 environmental resources and listings, as well as 350 tables, maps, and charts of environmental statistics and rankingsaEURO"-all revised with the most current information available. Hailed as a 'must-have resource' for environmentalists, educators, researchers, and students of environmental studies, this eighth edition is comprehensive and thoughtfully arranged for easy and efficient use. In addition to 240 brand-new listings, also available are 4,491 email addresses, 5,995 websites, and 8,761 key contactsaEURO"meaning more ways than the last edition for users to reach exactly who they need. Section One: Resources provides detailed contact data for over 7,000 environmental programs and organizations, including Associations & Government Agencies, Awards & Honors, Foundations, Conferences, National Parks, Research Centers & Educational Programs, Legal Resources and much more. Section Two: Statistics provides over 100 tables and charts on Toxic Chemicals, Recycling, Climate, Air & Water Quality and more, for all major US cities. Appendixes on Endangered & Threatened Wildlife & Plants, along with EPA National Priorities Lists. Glossary of Terms, Entry Index & Subject index for easy access to information This kind of up-to-date environmental data, all in one place, is not available anywhere on the market place today. The 2017/2018 edition of The Environmental Resource Handbook is a must-have for all public and academic libraries, as well as any organization with a primary focus on the environment. |