the science behind the stories Withgott, Jay. creator Brennan, Scott. text cau San Francisco Pearson c2009 2009 3rd ed. monographic eng

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xvii, 400, [19] p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 28 cm. An introduction to environmental science -- Environmental economics and environmental policy -- Environmental systems -- Evolution, biodiversity, and population ecology -- Species interactions and community ecology -- Human population -- Soil and agriculture and future food -- Biodiversity and conservation biology -- Cities, forests, and parks -- Management -- Environmental health and toxicology -- Geology minerals and mining -- Fresh water, oceans, and coasts -- Atmospheric science and pollution -- Global climate change -- Nonrenewable energy sources, their impacts, and energy conservation -- Renewable energy alternatives -- Waste management. Jay Withgott, Scott Brennan. Includes index. Environmental sciences 9780136045311 (pbk. : alk. paper) 2008024487 080602 20181127162153.0 838