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CONTENTS

Introduction

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Chapter 1: Careers in Environmental Science Rachel Carson: The Woman Who Warned the World About Pesticides

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Chapter 2: Terms of the Trade Joan Berkowitz: Fighting Pollution

Chapter 3: Educational Training and Salaries

Susan Solomon: Protecting the Atmosphere

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Chapter 4: Exploring Careers in Environmental Science

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Dianne Gates-Anderson: Protecting the Earth fromWastes

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Chapter 5: The Future of Environmental Science and Careers

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Wangari Maathai: Nobel Prize Winner

Further Reading and Internet Resources

Educational Video Links

Index

Photo Credits

About the Authors and Consultant

Key Icons to Look For

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