Morgan, Sally 1957-

Changing planet : what is the environmental impact of human migration and settlement? / by Sally Morgan. - St. Catharines, ON ; New York : Crabtree Pub., c2010. - 48 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 26 cm. - Investigating human migration & settlement . - Investigating human migration & settlement. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 46) and index.

People on the move -- Disappearing habitats -- Taming Earth's water -- Urbanization -- Getting around -- A very crowded planet -- Tomorrow's eco-friendly settlements.

School Library Journal, April 2010

Discusses how natural habitats and wilderness areas are impacted by the needs of a growing population of humans for land on which to farm and build towns and cities, and examines how urbanization leads to an increase in carbon emissions and related environmental problems.

7.9. 5-8 Follett Library Resources.



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Internal migration.
Immigration and emigration.
Human settlements.
Cities and towns--Growth.
Land use--Environmental aspects.

HB1952 / .M67 2010

333.77