W. McDonough and M. Braungart's Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the way we make things (2002) might be interesting for your summer reading list. They suggest a proactive approach to environmental issues that is refreshing, maybe even hopeful.
Stuart -- Stuart R. Borrett Assistant Professor Biology and Marine Biology 601 S. College University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC 28403 910.962.2411 http://people.uncw.edu/borretts