This book is difficult to put down. Not only is this an outstanding factual discussion of the environmental issues we are facing today, it is extremely well presented. The photographs and supporting material are beautifully incorporated into the text and the personal narration adds to the interest of the material. I particularly liked the information about "myths" we have heard and read about that dispute this information and why these things are not factually based. This is a "must read" for everyone who is concerned about the world we will be leaving to our children.