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Geocide: Placating Humanity's Environmental Demons

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I would call this a briefing into the world of environmental policy not only for someone who is just starting to learn about this subject but also for experienced observers. There are numerous up-to-the-minute technologies discussed in the areas of energy, waste, and water. The latest theoretical views of biodiversity loss, climate change, and sustainability economics are also integrated into the discussion. This book is perfect for the advanced high-school senior looking ahead into a career and for the bored housewife wondering about how she might fit into the larger picture. And the book is practical too answering many everyday questions about how to deal with trash, energy, and so on, as well as providing many reliable internet links for further reference. This book is both a breezy read and dense with information and well worth snapping up. I give it a 4/5 because I would have liked to see more of the evidence of climate change and species loss, but as the author says, there are plenty of places to find these data.