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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"--Publisher's description.

Cover Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication Page -- Brief Contents -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- About the Authors -- Chapter 1 Environmental Science: An Overview -- 1.1 Environmental Science Defined -- The Scientific Method -- Avoiding "Information Overload" -- Building a Sustainable World -- 1.2 The Environment as a System: An Overview -- What Is a System? -- Three Key Traits of the Environmental System -- Major Obstacles: Delayed and Unpredictable Impacts -- Society in the Environmental System -- 1.3 What Is Environmental Impact? -- Exponential Growth -- Exponential Growth of the Human Population -- Exponential Growth of Consumption -- Exponential Growth of Environmental Impact -- 1.4 A Brief History of Environmental Impact -- 1.5 The Environment as a Commons -- 1.6 Saving the Commons -- Reducing Consumption: Defusing the Bomb of the North -- 1.7 Promoting Sustainability by Paying the True Costs of Nature's Benefits -- Reducing Population: Defusing the Bomb of the South -- Reducing Population Growth by Paying True Costs -- 1.8 The Role of the Individual -- Values on the Here and Now: Why We Avoid True Costs -- A Solution: Values Beyond the Self and Recognizing the True Value of Ecosystem Services -- 1.9 Toward a Sustainable World -- Visualizing a Sustainable World -- Supporting Services -- Chapter 2 Human Population Growth -- 2.1 World Population Changes Over Time -- Population Dynamics -- Growth of Populations -- Starting Slow: The "Lag Phase" -- The Agricultural (Neolithic) Revolution: Beginning Exponential Growth -- Carrying Capacity -- Growth Rate and Doubling Time of the World's Human Population -- 2.2 Distribution of the Earth's Human Population -- 2.3 Age Structures -- Life Expectancies and Infant Mortality Rates -- Total Fertility Rates -- Aging of the World Population

1. Basic System 2. Evolution and Development 3. Fundamental Issues 4. Problem of Pollution 5. Population on Rise 6. The Animals 7. Planet of Earth 8. The Forestry 9. The Settlements 10. Educational Aspects 11. Value of Learning 12. Learning Programme 13. Evaluation Process 14. Technological Aspects 15. National Concerns 16. International Concerns.

climate change. It is a multidisciplinary subject with the combination of several disciplines like Physical and Social Sciences. The subjects related to the environmental are geography, chemistry, anthropology, sociology, climate change and mitigation and meteorology.

Environmental Science Experiments introduces students to the challenges in balancing the use of resources with maintaining a healthy environment. The experiments in this title encourage students to increase their awareness of the environment, the impact of environmental change, and how Earth's residents can stop or slow the destruction of habitats. From experiments about acid rain and oil spills to studying a freshwater habitat and investigating alternative fuels, the experiments in this book will serve as inspiration for students to pursue an education in a related field. Experiments include:. Oil Spills and the Environment. Acid Rain. Slowing Down Erosion. Creating a Model Landfill. What Nature Recycles. Solar Still. Filtering Water to Prevent Pollution. Investigating Alternative Fuels. Biodiversity Activity. Soil Moisture and Permeability. Determining Soil Quality. Desert Adaptations and Water. Succession: Forest in a Jar. Dandelion's Habitat. Matching Animals to Their Biomes. Studying a Freshwater Habitat. And more.