Issues in the Environment

by Patricia D. Netzley

The U.S. government has enacted many laws in the name of protecting the environment. While the motives behind some regulation may have been honorable, the practical applications often mean higher taxes or loss of jobs. Though many environmentalists believe preservation is worth any cost, other interested parties are convinced that less drastic solutions exist.

95 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 1997

About the author

Patricia Dawn Netzley was a prolific author of over sixty books for middle-grade, high school, and university readers, covering topics from history to literature and the arts. Beginning her writing career at age 12, she published poetry and essays before releasing her first book, The Assassination of President John F. Kennedy, in 1994. Born in Evanston, Illinois, she earned a bachelor’s degree in English from UCLA, where she met her husband, Raymond Netzley. Patricia balanced a career as a medical editor with her passion for writing, producing acclaimed single-volume encyclopedias on subjects such as women’s travel literature, environmental literature, and movie special effects. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and lifelong animal lover.