Environment: The Science Behind the Stories (7th Edition)
Environment: The Science Behind the Stories (7th Edition)
English | 2021 | ISBN: 0136451470 | 469 Pages | PDF (True) | 202 MB
English | 2021 | ISBN: 0136451470 | 469 Pages | PDF (True) | 202 MB
Part one: Foundations of environmental science. An introduction to environmental science – Matter, energy, and the physical environment – Earth systems and ecosystems – Evolution, biodiversity, and population ecology – Species interactions and community ecology – Part two: Issues, impacts, and solutions. Human population – Soils and soil resources – Agriculture, food, and biotechnology – Conservation of species and habitats – Forests and forest management – Freshwater systems and water resources – Marine and coastal systems and fisheries – Atmospheric science and air pollution – Global climate change – Fossil fuels : energy use and impacts – Energy alternatives – Mineral resources and mining – Managing our waste – Environmental health and hazards – Environmental ethics and economics : values and choices – Environmental policy : decision-making and problem-solving – Strategies for sustainability.