Cunningham W. Environmental Science. A Global Concern 16ed 2024

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Environmental Science:A Global Concern is a comprehensive presentation of environmental sciencefor non-science majors which emphasizes critical thinking, environmentalresponsibility, and global awareness. This book is intended for use in a one ortwo-semester course in environmental science, human ecology, or environmentalstudies at the college or advanced placement high school level.
Introduction
Understanding Our Environment
Principles of Science and Systems
Matter, Energy, and Life
Evolution, Biological Communities, and Species Interactions
Biomes: Global Patterns of Life
Population Biology
Human Populations
Environmental Health and Toxicology
Food and Hunger
Farming: Conventional and Sustainable Practices
Biodiversity: Preserving Species
Biodiversity: Preserving Landscapes
Restoration Ecology
Geology and Earth Resources
Climate Systems and Climate Change
Air Pollution
Water Use and Management
Water Pollution
Conventional Energy
Sustainable Energy
Solid, Toxic, and Hazardous Waste
Urbanization and Sustainable Cities
Ecological Economics
Environmental Policy, Law, and Planning
What Then Shall We Do?