Includes bibliographical references (p. 230-234) and index.

Why consider opposing viewpoints? -- Introduction -- ch. 1. What is the extent of environmental problems? -- Chapter preface -- 1. The earth faces an environmental crisis / Kenny Ausubel -- 2. The earth does not face an environmental crisis / Joseph Bast -- 3. Global warming poses a serious threat / Ross Gelbspan -- 4. Global warming does not pose a serious threat / Sallie Baliunas -- 5. Deforestation threatens the environment / Derrick Jensen and George Draffan -- 6. Deforestation does not threaten the environment / Bjørn Lomborg -- Periodical bibliography -- ch. 2. What energy sources can conserve the environment? -- Chapter preface -- 1. Renewable energy can help conserve the environment / Guy Dauncey -- 2. Renewable energy is not viable / Jerry Taylor and Peter VanDoren -- 3. Nuclear energy can reduce pollution / John Ritch -- 4. Nuclear energy will not reduce pollution / Helen Caldicott -- 5. Wind energy benefits the environment / Jim Motavalli -- 6. Wind energy does not benefit the environment / H. Sterling Burnett -- 7. America should reduce its use of fossil fuels / Lester R. Brown -- 8. America should not reduce its use of fossil fuels / S. Fred Singer -- Periodical bibliography --