Environment The Science Behind The Stories ; 9780136451471 ; 0136451470

Jay Withgott

ISBN 10: 0136451470 / ISBN 13: 9780136451471

Published by Pearson Books, 2021

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Environment The Science Behind The Stories ; 9780136451471 ; 0136451470
• Publisher: Pearson Books
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English, Middle (1100-1500)
• ISBN 10: 0136451470
• ISBN 13: 9780136451471
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fine

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Synopsis

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.