Eco-disasters
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Killer smog: London, England
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Poisoned air: Bhopal, India
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[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Rising Seas: Miami, Florida traces the tragic story of the causes of global warming, how this affects Miamiاa city built on porous limestoneاand how engineers are using pumps and other technologies to save the city from disaster.
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[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
On April 14, 1935 in Boise City, Oklahoma, the sky turned black as a massive, swirling cloud of dust engulfed the city. "It got so dark that you couldn't see your hand before your face," remembered one farmer. Blinded drivers drove their cars off the side of the road. Terrified cows spun in circles. People covered their faces, gasping for breath. This was one of many dark days during the Dust Bowl. Sick Soil: The Dust Bowltraces the tragic story of...