Understanding the Department of the Interior
Author | : Don Philpott |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2016 |
ISBN-10 | : 1598887815 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781598887815 |
Rating | : 4/5 (15 Downloads) |
Download or read book Understanding the Department of the Interior written by Don Philpott and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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, the role of the Environmental Protection Agency, the threats posed by mining and drilling on sensitive land, and the debate over renewable energy. It also discusses 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. Features: -A list of all the major environmental events over the last 100 years. -A comprehensive glossary of environmental terms and acronyms About the Series: The Cabinet Series looks at the major departments in the Federal Government explaining why they were created and the responsibilities of each agency and how they conduct their daily business at home and abroad. It helps to explain what federal agencies do and how they affect the lives of citizens.