Environmental science
Dauray, James2013
Book
Encompassing ecology, physics, chemistry, biology, geology, atmospheric science, and geography, environmental science can be an intimidating subject to study. Dauray provides easy-to-follow lessons on the most important concepts and issues in the field.
Main title:
Environmental science / by James Dauray, MEd.
Author:
Dauray, James, author
Work:
Imprint:
New York, New York : Alpha, a member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc., c2013.New York, New York Alpha, a member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc. [2013].
Collation:
xvii, 334 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
The basics of environmental science. The big picture ; Environmental history ; Scientific principles -- The biosphere. How species evolve and interact ; Population dynamics in nature ; Biomes: ecosystems on land ; Aquatic ecosystems ; The movement of energy and matter -- Meeting human needs. The human population ; Environmental economics ; Plant agriculture ; Animal agriculture ; Fishing and aquaculture -- A look at energy. Fossil fuels ; Nuclear energy ; Renewable energy -- Consequences. Human health and environmental diseases ; Water pollution ; Air pollution ; The greenhouse effect ; Anthropogenic climate change ; Waste -- Hope for the future. Reducing energy consumption ; Sustainable land use.
ISBN:
9781615642953 (paperback)1615642951
Dewey class:
363.7
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
272344