Environment: The Science Behind the Stories, Canadian Edition, 3rd edition

Published by Pearson Canada (6 March 2016) © 2017

  • Jay H Withgott
  • Matthew Laposata Kennesaw State University
  • Barbara Murck University of Toronto

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Environment: The Science behind the Stories provides students with a concrete and engaging framework for understanding and applying the scientific process to environmental concerns. The text is known for its student-friendly narrative style, its integration of real stories and case studies, and its presentation of the latest science and research. The text encourages critical thinking and maintains a balanced approach as it fleshes out the vibrant social debate that accompanies environmental issues. 

Table of contents

  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
  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

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