Excerpt from Our Wasteful Nation: The Story of American Prodigality and the Abuse of Our National Resources
Following a call of President Roosevelt the Governors of all the States and Territories assembled to consider the questions concerning the conservation and use of our natural resources, which are fundamentally responsible for the prosperity and the wealth of the American people.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the rampant misuse of natural resources prevalent during the early 20th century in the United States. The author focuses on the devastation caused by unregulated logging practices, leading to loss of forests, habitats, and ultimately soil erosion. Additionally, improper farming techniques are highlighted, contributing to soil exhaustion and agricultural decline. The book also examines the reckless extraction of minerals, including coal, highlighting the depletion of these finite resources and the environmental degradation caused by mining practices. Through a detailed examination of these issues, the book illuminates the shortsighted and wasteful approaches employed during this period in American history, underscoring the need for responsible stewardship of our natural resources. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331571476_0
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