Paving paradise
Craig Pittman
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Paving paradise
Published
2010
Publisher
University Press of Florida
Pages
376
ISBN-13
9780813037431
Description
What is happening to Florida's "protected" wetlands? Florida possesses more wetlands than any other state except Alaska, yet since 1990 more than 84,000 acres have been lost to development despite presidential pledges to protect them. How and why the state's wetlands are continuing to disappear is the subject of Paving Paradise. Journalists Craig Pittman and Matthew Waite spent nearly four years investigating the political expedience, corruption, and negligence on the part of federal and state agencies that led to a failure to enforce regulations on developers. They traveled throughout the state, interviewed hundreds of people, dug through thousands of documents, and analyzed satellite imagery to identify former wetlands that were now houses, stores, and parking lots. Exposing the unseen environmental consequences of rampant sprawl, Pittman and Waite explain how wetland protection creates the illusion of environmental protection while doing little to stem the tide of destruction. - Publisher.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Paving paradise?
This edition of Paving paradise has approximately 376 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Paving paradise?
For most readers, Paving paradise typically takes between 7h 50m and 5h 13m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 94,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 16m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 13 days • Estimated word count: 94,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Paving paradise?
The estimated word count for Paving paradise is approximately 94,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Paving paradise?
Paving paradise was written by Craig Pittman.
When was Paving paradise published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2010. The original work may have been published on a different date.