Environmental Science (Black Achievement in Science Series)

Few sciences have been as much in the news as this one, which is concerned with the health of our planet. In this hot-button field, black experts from around the world are playing many vital roles. Inside, read how these forward-thinking scientists are working to counteract climate change, studying ways to make farmers' lives better, planning the cities of tomorrow, and even leading government agencies charged with protecting our resources. Inside, read inspiring stories of people fighting for change. Great scientific achievements, innovations, and inventions often have been recorded by men and women of color, and this series celebrates their work and lives, specialty by specialty. Their stories can inspire students of today to pursue their own dreams of science success. In a perfect world, we, like science, would not see color. Until then, we celebrate and inspire with stories of Black Achievement in Science.