Environment The Science Behind the Stories - Rilegato

Jay Withgott

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0136451470 ISBN 13: 9780136451471

Casa editrice: Pearson Books, 2019

Riassunto

Part one: Foundations of environmental science. An introduction to environmental science --
Matter, energy, and the physical environment --
Earth systems and ecosystems --
Evolution, biodiversity, and population ecology --
Species interactions and community ecology --
Part two: Issues, impacts, and solutions. Human population --
Soils and soil resources --
Agriculture, food, and biotechnology --
Conservation of species and habitats --
Forests and forest management --
Freshwater systems and water resources --
Marine and coastal systems and fisheries --
Atmospheric science and air pollution --
Global climate change --
Fossil fuels : energy use and impacts --
Energy alternatives --
Mineral resources and mining --
Managing our waste --
Environmental health and hazards --
Environmental ethics and economics : values and choices --
Environmental policy : decision-making and problem-solving --
Strategies for sustainability.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Pearson Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2019
• Lingua: Medio inglese ( 1100 - 1500)
• ISBN 10: 0136451470
• ISBN 13: 9780136451471
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile