Cunningham, William P.,

Principles of environmental science : inquiry & applications / William P. Cunningham, Mary Ann Cunningham, Catherine M. O'Reilly. - Tenth edition. - xxiv, 402, A-4, G-10, I-14 pages ; 28 cm.

Includes index.

Understanding our environment -- Environmental systems: matter, energy, and life -- Evolution, species interactions, and biological communities -- Human populations -- Biomes and biodiversity -- Environmental conservation: forests, grasslands, parks, and nature preserves -- Food and agriculture -- Environmental health and toxicology -- Climate -- Air pollution -- Water: resources and pollution -- Environmental geology and Earth resources -- Energy -- Solid and hazardous waste -- Economics and urbanization -- Environmental policy and sustainability.

"Environmental science often emphasizes that while we are surrounded by challenges, we also have tremendous opportunities. We face critical challenges in biodiversity loss, clean water protection, climate change, population growth, sustainable food systems, and many other areas. But we also have tremendous opportunities to take action to protect and improve our environment. By studying environmental science, you have the opportunity to gain the tools and the knowledge to make intelligent choices on these and countless other questions"--

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