• The third edition of Environmental Encyclopedia has been designed with ready reference in mind.
• Straight alphabetical arrangement of topics allows users to locate information quickly.
• Bold-faced terms within entries direct the reader to related articles.
• Contact information is given for each organization profiled in the book.
• Cross-references at the end of entries alert readers to related entries not specifically mentioned in the body of the text.
• The Resources sections direct readers to additional sources of information on a topic.
• Three appendices provide the reader with a chronology' of environmental events, a summary of environmental legislation, and a succinct alphabetical list of environmental organizations.
• A comprehensive general index guides readers to all topics mentioned in the text.