Pollution
By: Louise I. Gerdes, book editor.
Contributors: Gerdes, Louise I., 1953-
Series: Opposing viewpoints series; Opposing viewpoints series (Unnumbered)
Publisher: Greenhaven Press
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Detroit, MI
Language: eng
Number of pages: 221
Subjects: Pollution; Pollution -- Health aspects; Pollution prevention
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: ch. 1. Is pollution a serious problem? Pollution is a serious problem / Ruth Gadebusch; title: Pollution is not a serious problem / Stephen Moore; title: Air pollution remains a threat / Peter Jaret; title: The problem of air pollution is exaggerated / Joel Schwartz; title: Persistent organic pollutants are a serious problem / Clive Tesar; title: Exaggerated fears about persistent organic pollutants threaten world health / William F. Jasper; title: Water pollution poses a serious threat / Joseph Orlins and Anne Wehrly; title: Light pollution is a serious problem / Joe Bower; title: ch. 2. Does pollution threaten public health? Chemical contaminants threaten public health / Susan Freinkel; title: The threat of chemical contaminants is exaggerated / Doug Bandow; title: Air pollution may contribute to the increased incidence of asthma / Kimi Eisele; title: The link between air pollution and asthma is exaggerated / Ben Lieberman; title: Mercury contamination poses a serious health threat / Physicians for Social Responsibility; title: There is no evidence linking mercury contamination with health problems / Steven Milloy; title: ch. 3. How can society reduce pollution? Recycling is an effective way to deal with waste / Sam Martin; title: The benefits of recycling are exaggerated / Daniel K. Benjamin; title: People should be discouraged from buying polluting sport-utility vehicles / Friends of the Earth; title: Claims against sport-utility vehicles are unwarranted / Nick Gillespie; title: ch. 4. What government policies would reduce pollution? Market-based air pollution laws will reduce air pollution / George W. Bush; title: Market-based air pollution laws will increase air pollution / Eric Schaeffer; title: Funding for the Superfund Toxic Waste Cleanup Program whould be increased / Amanda Griscom; title: The Superfund Toxic Waste Cleanup Program should be abolished / Steven Milloy; title: Federal nonpoint source pollution laws should be strengthened / Richard A. Parrish; title: Federal nonpoint source pollution laws should not be strengthened / National Association of State Departments of Agriculture; title: Stricter fuel standards will reduce pollution / Rachel Filippini; title: Stricter fuel standards will not reduce pollution / Andrew N. Kleit.