New “GO GREEN” marginal notes provide helpful tips on ways we can all be more environmental conscious.

All new information on Global Climate Change.

Completely updated and revised chapter on Sustainable Economics.

New section on how a Nuclear Reactor Works and Nuclear Resurgence.

New and updated Spotlight on Sustainable Development boxes give students further insight into timely environmental issues of today.

New information on exposure of embryos to moderate-to-high levels of plasticizers and other chemicals.

New information on hydrochlorofluorocarbons in place of CFCs.