Introduction to Environmental Science

by Caralyn Zehnder, Kalina Manoylov, Samuel Mutiti, Christine Mutiti, Allison VandeVoort, & Donna Bennett

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This text uses the basic principles of biology and earth science as a context for understanding environmental policies and resource management practices. Our planet is facing unprecedented environmental challenges, from oil spills to global climate change. This texts explores the science behind these problems; preparing you to make an informed, invaluable contribution to Earth's future.

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Publisher
Georgia College and State University
Subjects
Engineering, Environmental Engineering (Sustainability and Conservation)
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 4.0, as LibreTexts states it. Non-commercial use only.
Who can read
Tweens profiles and older, judged from its title and subjects

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  1. Front Matter
  2. TitlePage
  3. InfoPage
  4. Table of Contents
  5. Licensing
  6. 1: Introduction to Environmental Sciences
  7. 1.1: The Chemical Foundations of Life
  8. 1.2: Biological Molecules
  9. 1.3: Biological Organization
  10. 1.4: Environment and environmental science
  11. 1.5: Sustainability and Sustainable Development
  12. 1.6: Appendix
  13. 2: Population Ecology
  14. 2.1: Introduction
  15. 2.2: Population Growth Models
  16. 2.3: Factors Limiting Population Growth
  17. 2.4: Life Tables and Survivorship
  18. 2.5: Population Ecology Practice Problems
  19. 3: Human Demography
  20. 3.1: The Human Population
  21. 3.2: Demography
  22. 3.3: Age structure diagrams
  23. 3.4: The Demographic Transition Model
  24. 3.5: Life Expectancy
  25. 3.6: Fertility
  26. 3.7: Appendix
  27. 4: Non-Renewable Energy
  28. 4.1: What is Energy?
  29. 4.2: Fossil Fuels
  30. 4.3: Coal
  31. 4.4: Oil
  32. 4.5: Natural Gas
  33. 4.6: Fossil Fuels and Greenhouse Gases
  34. 4.7: Nuclear Energy
  35. 4.8: Appendix
  36. 5: Alternative Energy
  37. 5.1: Introduction
  38. 5.2: Solar Energy
  39. 5.3: Biomass Energy
  40. 5.4: Wind Power
  41. 5.5: Geothermal Power
  42. 5.6: Hydroelectric Power (Hydropower)
  43. 5.7: Other Alternative Renewable Energy Sources
  44. 5.8: Policy and Conservation
  45. 5.9: Appendix
  46. 6: Air Pollution
  47. 6.1: Composition and Structure of the Atmosphere
  48. 6.2: Ozone
  49. 6.3: Outdoor Air Pollution
  50. 6.4: Indoor Air Pollution
  51. 6.5: Effects of Air Pollution on Human Health
  52. 6.6: Acid Rain
  53. 6.7: Air Pollution Legislation
  54. 6.8: Appendix
  55. 7: Climate Change
  56. 7.1: The Carbon Cycle
  57. 7.2: Human Impacts on the Carbon Cycle
  58. 7.3: The Science of Climate Change
  59. 7.4: Greenhouse Gases
  60. 7.5: Tools Scientists Use to Study Climate Change
  61. 7.6: Consequences of Climate Change
  62. 7.7: Looking Forward: Climate Strategies
  63. 8: Water
  64. 8.1: Introduction
  65. 8.2: Properties of Water
  66. 8.3: Global Water Distribution Use
  67. 8.4: The Hydrologic Cycle
  68. 8.5: Water Scarcity and Storage
  69. 8.6: Water Quality (Pollution)
  70. 8.7: Water Management
  71. 8.8: Bibliography
  72. Back Matter
  73. Index
  74. Detailed Licensing