Essential Environment

Essential Environment: The Science behind the Stories, Fourth Edition engages students with integrated central case studies that provide students with a tangible framework for understanding science in a brief 18-chapter book. Jay Withgott and new co-author Matt Laposata present the latest coverage of environmental science and introduce new FAQ sections to address common student misconceptions.I. FOUNDATIONS OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 1. Science and Sustainability:An Introduction to Environmental Science 2. Environmental Systems: Chemistry, Energy, and Ecosystems 3. Evolution, Biodiversity, and Population Ecology 4. Species Interactions and Community Ecology 5. Environmental Economics and Environmental Policy II. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND THE SEARCH FOR SOLUTIONS 6. Human Population 7. Soil, Agriculture, and the Future of Food 8. Biodiversity and Conservation Biology 9. Forests, Forest Management, and Protected Areas 10. Environmental Health and Toxicology 11. Geology, Minerals, and Mining 12. Fresh Water, Oceans, and Coasts 13. Atmospheric Science and Air Pollution 14. Global Climate Change 15. Nonrenewable Energy Sources, Their Impacts, and Energy Conservation 16. Renewable Energy Alternatives 17. Managing Our Waste 18. The Urban Environment: Creating Sustainable Cities. Epilogue: Sustainable Solutions