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Environmental Science For Dummies - Softcover

Spooner, Alecia M.

 
9781394161393: Environmental Science For Dummies
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1394161395 ISBN 13: 9781394161393
Verlag: For Dummies, 2023

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Ace your environmental science class and get smart about the environment

Environmental Science For Dummies is a straightforward guide to the interrelationships of the natural world and the role that humans play in the environment. This book tracks to a typical introductory environmental science curriculum at the college level―and is great as a supplement or study guide for AP Environmental Science, too. Uncover fascinating facts about the earth’s natural resources and the problems that arise when resources like air, water, and soil are contaminated by pollutants. If you’re in need of extra help for a class, considering a career in environmental science, or simply care about our planet and want to learn more about helping the environment, this friendly Dummies resource is a great place to start.

  • The key concepts of environmental science, clearly explained
  • All about the changing climate, including new understanding of methane release in the arctic
  • Earth’s natural resources and the importance of protecting them
  • A new chapter on environmental justice, where issues of poverty and sustainability intersect

A solid foundation in environmental science is essential for anyone looking for a career in the field―and is important knowledge for all of us as we work together to build a sustainable future.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Alecia M. Spooner has 17 years’ experience teaching Earth and environmental sciences. She specializes in the interdisciplinary study of paleoecology, paleoclimate, and archaeology. She is the author of Geology For Dummies.

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Get smart about the environment

Whether you’re enrolled in an environmental science class or you’re just interested in conservation and the environment, Environmental Science For Dummies is your one-stop, easy-to-read resource for all things related to this important discipline. You’ll get a handle on the science behind climate change, the pros and cons of green energy, and major international agreements to protect ecosystems and fight climate change. You’ll also find tips on how to conserve energy and water at home, as well as reduce waste.

Inside…

  • Review the scientific method
  • Explore living and nonliving material
  • Examine how ecosystems operate
  • Identify Earth’s natural resources
  • Consider the importance of biodiversity
  • Learn about air, soil, and water pollution
  • Recognize the contributions of indigenous scientists

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Verlag
For Dummies
Erscheinungsdatum
2023
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
1394161395
ISBN 13 
9781394161393
Einband
Taschenbuch
Auflage
2
Anzahl der Seiten
400
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