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Environment : the science behind the stories / Jay Withgott, Matthew Laposata.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: NY, NY : Pearson, [2021]Copyright date: ©2021Edition: 7th edition; AP editionDescription: 1 volume (various pagings) : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 0136451470
  • 9780136451471
  • 9780137217724
  • 0137217722
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • GE105.W824.E585 2021
Contents:
Part 1: Foundations of environmental science. Science and sustainability : an introduction to environmental science ; Earth's physical systems : matter, energy, and geology ; Evolution and population ecology ; Species interactions and community ecology ; Environmental systems and ecosystem ecology ; Ethics, economics, and sustainable development ; Environmental policy : making decisions and solving problems -- Part 2: Environmental issues and the search for solutions. Human population ; The underpinnings of agriculture ; Making agriculture sustainable ; Biodiversity and its conservation ; Forests, forest management, and protected areas ; The urban environment : creating sustainable cities ; Environmental health and toxicology ; Freshwater systems and resources ; Marine and coastal systems and resources ; The atmosphere, air quality, and air pollution control ; Global climate change ; Fossil fuels and energy efficiency ; Conventional energy alternatives ; New renewable energy sources ; Managing our waste ; Minerals and mining -- Appendix A: How to interpret graphs -- Appendix B: Metric system -- Appendix C: Periodic table of the elements -- Appendix D: Geologic time scale -- Glossary.
Summary: Environment: The Science Behind the Stories integrates real-world stories and case studies to help you see the data, connections, and solutions behind environmental issues. The text is known for its friendly narrative style, its integration of real stories and case studies, and its presentation of the latest science and research. With the 7th Edition, engaging new features open your eyes to environmental issues, making it easy for see the data with new infographic-style illustrations, see the connections between the case studies and your own life with new local connections activities, and see potential solutions with new success stories features. The new edition provides digital components built into every hallmark feature, giving you seamless access to the tools and resources you need to succeed. - Publisher
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Part 1: Foundations of environmental science. Science and sustainability : an introduction to environmental science ; Earth's physical systems : matter, energy, and geology ; Evolution and population ecology ; Species interactions and community ecology ; Environmental systems and ecosystem ecology ; Ethics, economics, and sustainable development ; Environmental policy : making decisions and solving problems -- Part 2: Environmental issues and the search for solutions. Human population ; The underpinnings of agriculture ; Making agriculture sustainable ; Biodiversity and its conservation ; Forests, forest management, and protected areas ; The urban environment : creating sustainable cities ; Environmental health and toxicology ; Freshwater systems and resources ; Marine and coastal systems and resources ; The atmosphere, air quality, and air pollution control ; Global climate change ; Fossil fuels and energy efficiency ; Conventional energy alternatives ; New renewable energy sources ; Managing our waste ; Minerals and mining -- Appendix A: How to interpret graphs -- Appendix B: Metric system -- Appendix C: Periodic table of the elements -- Appendix D: Geologic time scale -- Glossary.

Environment: The Science Behind the Stories integrates real-world stories and case studies to help you see the data, connections, and solutions behind environmental issues. The text is known for its friendly narrative style, its integration of real stories and case studies, and its presentation of the latest science and research. With the 7th Edition, engaging new features open your eyes to environmental issues, making it easy for see the data with new infographic-style illustrations, see the connections between the case studies and your own life with new local connections activities, and see potential solutions with new success stories features. The new edition provides digital components built into every hallmark feature, giving you seamless access to the tools and resources you need to succeed. - Publisher

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