SOCIAL SCIENCES
Perdew, Laura

The California Drought

(3) YA Ecological Disasters series. Contemporary threats to ecological systems and to the health of people, plants, and animals include natural disasters and human production of waste. These books delve deep into related science and technologies, each issue's history, and ethical considerations. Descriptions of attempts to mitigate a problem; quotes from experts; and helpful photographs, diagrams, and sidebars reinforce each problem's severity. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Ecological Disasters titles: E-Waste, Melting Arctic Ice, The California Drought, and The Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

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