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THE WAR ON THE EPA: AMERICA'S ENDANGERED ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONSThe War on the EPA: America’s Endangered Environmental Protections examines the daunting hurdles facing the EPA in its critical roles in drinking water, air and water pollution, climate change, and toxic chemicals. This book takes the reader on a journey into some of today’s most pressing environmental problems: toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS, pervasive agricultural pollution, dead zones in the Gulf of Mexico, and widespread air and water pollution from use of fossil fuels. Delving into the science, politics, and human dimension of these and other problems, the book illustrates the challenges of regulation, how today’s war on science is undermining the scientific foundation upon which the agency’s legitimacy rests, and why a strong U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is more important than ever before.
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"The War on the EPA is a war on science, the environment, and public health -- as William and Rosemarie Alley’s engaging new book carefully documents. It’s a must-read for scientists, advocates, policymakers, and citizens committed to safeguarding the integrity of our nation’s premier environmental protection institution.”— Senator Tom Udall
“If you care about the health of American families and the future of your children, then read this book. It will make you stand up, shout out and take action to defend science and EPA at a time when we are losing the battle against life-threatening pollution.”— Gina McCarthy, former U.S. EPA Administrator (2013-2017)
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HIGH AND DRY: MEETING THE CHALLENGES OF THE WORLD'S GROWING DEPENDENCE ON GROUNDWATERGroundwater is essential for agriculture and the primary source of drinking water for half the world’s population. It provides enormous environmental benefits by keeping streams and rivers flowing. But a growing global population, widespread use of industrial chemicals, and climate change threaten this vital resource. Groundwater depletion and contamination have spread from isolated areas to many countries throughout the world. In this accessible and timely book, groundwater expert Dr. William M. Alley and science writer Rosemarie Alley sound the call to protect groundwater. Drawing on examples from around the world, the authors examine groundwater from key scientific and socioeconomic perspectives. While addressing the serious nature of groundwater problems, the book highlights stories of people who are making a difference in protecting this critical resource.
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"Imagine a book about groundwater that reads like a novel, and is overflowing with interesting and essential knowledge about a much‑neglected topic. This is the book." --Bruce Babbitt, former United States Secretary of the Interior
“The partnership of an eminent scientist and a science writer has produced vivid narratives spanning the globe about groundwater: a critical yet overused resource. They propose sensible reforms to curb over pumping and protect the environment. Their message deserves a wide audience.”--Robert Glennon, University of Arizona and author of Unquenchable: America’s Water Crisis and What To Do About It
“High and Dry is the right book at the right time. Groundwater is unseen but the Alleys bring the issues related to this vital resource to the fore for all to see.”--Michael Campana, Oregon State University and American Water Resources Association
“There is little information available for general consumption that explains why groundwater is important, how it works and what can be done to solve current problems. This book provides that information in an extremely readable way.”--Mark Giordano, Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service
“Earth’s water problems – both in quantity and in quality – are one of the 21st century’s greatest challenges. High and Dry provides a vital roadmap for dealing with them.”--John Fleck, author of Water is for Fighting Over: and Other Myths about Water in the West
Too Hot to Touch: The Problem of High-Level Nuclear Waste
Today, the issue of nuclear waste management is as prominent as reactor safety in the controversies surrounding nuclear power. Dr. William M. Alley and Rosemarie Alley provide an engaging and authoritative account of the nuclear waste dilemma. Their book tells the full history from the beginnings after World War II up to today. They discuss the interface of science, politics, the media and the public in trying to solve the waste issue.
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"With Congress considering plans to restart the search for a burial site . . . “Too Hot to Touch” lays out some critical questions for the jostling parties to think about."--Matthew Wald, The New York Times
“I encourage anyone remotely interested in the topic to buy a copy...The authors have done a remarkable job of making the scientific information accessible to lay persons...This book would be ideal for using in a seminar class. Overall a fascinating read!”--Pierrette Tremblay, Elements
“Coming from a concerned environmentalist perspective, this is an outstanding, well–researched book, containing a wealth of information about the global issue of radioactive waste, and presented in a highly readable style.”--Professor Bill Lee, Fellow, Imperial College Centre for Nuclear Engineering
“The book is well-written, informative and substantive [with] many fun facts woven into the history. ... an excellent book and a nice technical review for anyone wanting to comprehend why the task of dealing with this trash has been so mired in obstacles.”--Robert Hayes, MIT, Physics World