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21) Silent spring
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English
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"First published by Houghton Mifflin in 1962, Silent Spring alerted a large audience to the environmental and human dangers of indiscriminate use of pesticides, spurring revolutionary changes in the laws affecting our air, land, and water. 'Silent Spring became a runaway bestseller, with international reverberations . . . [It is] well crafted, fearless and succinct . . . Even if she had not inspired a generation of activists, Carson would prevail...
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Colorado Water Conservation Board
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
The Upper South Platte Watershed located in Park County is recognized by multiple agencies as a priority for identification and protection of its natural resources. Excess sediment and its consequences are thought to be an important source of ecological degradation throughout the watershed, and the need for mitigation and restoration, and for water and land protection is well understood. The extent of the problem and locations of primary concern are...
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Greenhaven Press
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
Explores in detail the range of current and impending challenges the planet faces as a result of global warming. Examines these issues from a variety of expert perspectives, highlights key future challenges, and addresses the pros and cons of potential solutions. This volume focuses on farming and the food supply.
28) Ozone hole
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Series
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Childrens Press
Pub. Date
c1991
Language
English
Description
Studies the important role of atmospheric ozone in protecting the Earth, and tells how man-made chemicals are causing worrisome holes in the polar ozone layers.
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Crown Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2022]
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English
Description
"Based on the viral video that set a movement in motion, this heartwrenching story of one turtle's rescue reminds us that even the smallest straw can hurt our ocean life--and that the smallest demand for change can grow into something big!"--
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Colorado Department of Transportation
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
A PEL Study to provide an understanding of the existing conditions at the Interstate 70 (I-70) and Kipling Street (State Highway 391) interchange while considering future surrounding development and community plans. This Environmental Scan Report identifies environmental resources and environmentally sensitive areas; this is mostly comprised of readily available data and field survey information. The purpose of this scan report is to identify resources...
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Colorado Department of Transportation
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
The purpose of this plan is to provide direction and design standards for future chain stations improvements and new chain stations. Many of the existing chain stations could be impacted as a result of proposed improvements that are currently being studied as part the Programmatic Environmental Impact Study (PEIS) for the I-70 Mountain Corridor. As PEIS improvements are considered and potentially implemented, chain station design will follow the guidance...
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Caring for the land volume 1
Publisher
Colorado Natural Areas Program
Pub. Date
1996
Language
English
Description
In January 1995, the Great Outdoors Colorado Board (GOCO) awarded a grant to the Colorado Natural Areas Program to develop a cohesive, stategic approach to natural areas work statewide and to provide a framework to use when evaluating natural areas and open space grant applications.
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