Dimensions
171 x 242 x 4mm
Our Impact on the Planet.
Tigers, wolves, pandas and whales are just a few of the best-known endangered species, but there are thousands more - many of them vanishing before they have even been discovered. 'Endangered Species' looks at the reasons why so many species are now threatened or endangered, and discusses different conservation strategies. Will agriculture, industry, hunting and poaching inevitably destroy more and more wildlife? Or will it be possible to reconcile the needs of animals and humans, and create a healthy, sustainable balance in the future?
The environmental strand of the '21st Century Debates' series looks at the impact human development is having on the planet and how this could affect our future. At the dawn of a new millennium, we are consuming more energy and producing more waste than ever before. What are the effects of our consumption on the natural world and how long can it last? This series examines the difficult decisions faced by governments and organisations concerned with these issues and asks what we as individuals can do to help.
