Part 1 Foundations of Environmental Science
1 An Introduction to Environmental Science
2 Matter, Energy, and the Physical Environment
3 Environmental Systems and Ecosystem Ecology
4 Evolution, Biodiversity, and Population Ecology
5 Species Interactions and Community Ecology
Part 2 Issues, Impacts, and Solutions
6 Human Population
7 Soil Resources
8 Agriculture, Food, and Biotechnology
9 Conservation of Species and Habitats
10 Forests and Forest Management
11 Freshwater Systems and Water Resources
12 Marine and Coastal Systems and Fisheries
13 Atmospheric Science and Air Pollution
14 Global Climate Change
15 Fossil Fuels: Energy Use and Impacts
16 Energy Alternatives
17 Mineral Resources and Mining
18 Managing Our Waste
19 Environmental Health and Hazards
20 Environmental Ethics and Economics: Values and Choices
21 Environmental Policy: Decision-Making and Problem-Solving
22 Strategies for Sustainability
Appendix A Answers to Data Analysis Questions
Appendix B Some Basics on Graphs