Dead Pool: Lake Powell, Global Warming, and the Future of Water in the West

  • ISBN13: 9780520254770
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Where will the water come from to sustain the great desert cities of Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Phoenix? In a provocative exploration of the past, present, and future of water in the West, James Lawrence Powell begins at Lake Powell, the vast reservoir that has become an emblem of this story. At present, Lake Powell is less than half full. Bathtub rings ten stories tall encircle its blue water; boat ramps and marinas lie stranded and useless. To refill it would req… More >>

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Global Warming and the Greenhouse Effect

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Learn what creates the Greenhouse Effect and discover how it affects weather patterns all over the world. Understand that we must take the threat of global warming seriously to ensure the continued survival of our species…. More >>

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Environmental Education – A Beginning, 1974

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Experience the American Journey through our country’s visual heritage in this historical recording provided by the National Archives of the United States.PROMOTIONAL FILM: ENCOURAGES INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP ACTIVITY IN THE COMMUNITY WHICH WILL AID IN IMPROVING THE ENVIRONMENT. SHOWS PROJECTS BEING CARRIED ON IN TAMPA, ATLANTA, SAN FRANCISCO, AND OTHER AREAS. PROJECTS RANGE FROM CHILDREN STUDYING THE ENVIRONMENT FROM SWAMPLAND BOATS, TO STUDENTS DIGGING IN A BAY, AND TO A GIRL T… More >>

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