The 1991-1992 Green Index: A State-By-State Guide To The Nation's Environmental Health [Paperback]

Bob Hall (Author), Mary Lee Kerr (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 1991

"The 1991-1992 Green Index" presents a complete report card on the environment of all 50 states.

Product Details

• Paperback: 170 pages
• Publisher: Island Press; 1 edition (July 1, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1559631147
• ISBN-13: 978-1559631143
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,104,289 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 1991-1992 Green Index: A State-By-State Guide to the Nation', April 15, 2000

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Rebekah Fowler - See all my reviews

This review is from: The 1991-1992 Green Index: A State-By-State Guide To The Nation's Environmental Health (Paperback)

Bob Hall and Mary Lee Kerr have done an exceptional job compiling useful information in this volume. The book includes the topics of air- and water quality, use and abuse of energy - including automobiles, toxic and hazardous waste, chemicals and other factors that affect us in our homes and workplaces, and governmental policies in place to help clean up our act. It also includes information and statistics on state parks and forest, fishing and hunting, water-front activities, and other leisure-time topics.

The information is laid out in an easy-to-read format with maps, charts, and statistics in each section. Every subject has a separate scale by which the states are ranked as well as an over-all ranking. Another section listing the best and worst environmental aspects of each state is also included. If you are wanting one or two quick facts about the environmental health of a certain state, these maps and ranking charts are a terrific way to find them. Quick and painless.

A list of indicators is given for each topic (i.e. air sickness lists 18 indicators and sources), as well. These "indicators" are the different types of pollution/problems that exist and their sources. In addition to the maps, charts, statistics, and rankings, is a very informative narrative further explaining the research findings. For those of you wanting a little more information, you'll find it here.

This book is a good resource for anyone, whether you're looking for the healthiest place to live or curious about the environmental health of your current home. I'd recommend it to anyone concerned about the air they breath or the water they drink. Be warned, however, the truth can sometimes be painful (and frightening). Perhaps more of us need to be aware of these statistics.

The authors have done a great service by putting this book out. My only wish is that there were a more current index. Well, Bob Hall and Mary Lee Kerr, when can we expect it?

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, but need updated edition, September 25, 2000

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Sinclue (CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The 1991-1992 Green Index: A State-By-State Guide To The Nation's Environmental Health (Hardcover)

I agree with the previous reviewer's writeup of this book. It is full of very useful information.

I bought my copy when it came out almost ten years ago, and I am dismayed to find that the authors have not been encouraged to create several more-current editions during all these years.