Heartbeats in the Muck
The History, Sea Life, and Environment of New York Harbor, Revised Edition
John Waldman
New York Harbor's environmental history is traced in Heartbeats in the Muck, from its once-pristine condition teeming with marine life, to industrialization and damaging impacts on habitats. The book includes captivating personal accounts of the author's explorations, an intimate environmental tour, and a new epilogue detailing the incredible changes in recent years. This engaging and excellent introduction to ecological issues surrounding New York Harbor will appeal to students and general readers alike, and ideal for those who like Beautiful Swimmers and Mannahatta.
Fecha de publicación
1999-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
1999-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
publicado por primera vez en 2000
Calificación de Goodreads
4.22
ISBN
9780823249855
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2020-08-16T18:52:07.000Z
@bungdan @KendraWrites @HayesBrown Biggest single step, sewage treatment plants (of course the West Side one was situated in Harlem; nice park on top if you don't mind the slightly yellow pollution haze).
Two great books for more: Heartbeats in the Muck & Running Silver, by John Waldman - – fuente