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Introduction to Environmental Science

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Introduction to Environmental Science

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.

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