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STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Trashing the Planet: Examining Our Global Garbage Glut

Stuart A. Kallen

Trashing the Planet examines the worldwide volume and consequences of human-made garbage, from thrown-away food to debris in space. People create about 2.6 trillion pounds of waste annually. The book describes how pollutants from landfills and dumps can enter soil and groundwater, while incinerators send toxic gases and particles into the air. Color photographs and extensive back matter accompany this account of waste.

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Themes
Environment · Science · Space And Astronomy
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Nimbus Publishing
Published
April 24, 2017
Pages
56
ISBN-13
9781512413144
Language
English
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