Introduction to Environmental Science

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Introduction to Environmental Science shows you how nature works, how we interact with it, and how we have sustained--and can continue to sustain--our relationship with the earth by applying nature's lessons to our economies and individual lifestyles. This central theme of sustainability--the ability to adapt to changing environmental conditions--is clarified by an emphasis on natural capital (resources) and degradation, solutions, trade-offs, and the importance of individuals. If you have little or no science background, the book provides you with a solid grounding in the basics that will help you better understand environmental science concepts. Case studies illustrate key topics and issues that affect your life. Key Feature Conceptual physics is turned into a lively subject through interactive tools of learning and understanding Narratively asked questions draw the students into an interesting discussion thus facilitating understanding and exploration of the real nature of physics Pedagogical features like solved examples and chapter-end exercises provide a suitable platform for practical aspects of physics Figures and diagrams illustrate the complex phenomena in the simplest manner Table of Contents Humans and Sustainability: An Overview 1. Environmental Problems, Their Causes, and Sustainability Ecology and Sustinability 2. Science, Matter, and Energy 3. Ecosystems: What Are They and How Do They Work? 4. Evolution and Biodiversity 5. Climate and Biodiversity 6. Community Ecology, Population Ecology, and Sustainability 7. Applying Population Ecology: The Human Population Sustaining Biodiversity 8. Sustaining Biodiversity: The Ecosystem Approach 9. Sustaining Biodiversity: The Species Approach. Sustaining Resources And Environmental Quality 10. Food, Soil Conservation, and Pest Management 11. Water and Water Pollution 12. Geology and Nonrenewable Minerals 13. Energy 14. Risk, Human Health, and Toxicology 15. Air Pollution 16. Climate Change and Ozone Loss 17. Solid and Hazardous Waste Sustaining Human Societies 18. Environmental Economics, Politics, and Worldviews Science Supplements Glossary Index