Environmental Science For Dummies

Environmental Science For Dummies
Author: Alecia M. Spooner
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 397
Release: 2012-06-22
Genre: Science
ISBN: 111823961X

The easy way to score high in Environmental Science Environmental science is a fascinating subject, but some students have a hard time grasping the interrelationships of the natural world and the role that humans play within the environment. Presented in a straightforward format, Environmental Science For Dummies gives you plain-English, easy-to-understand explanations of the concepts and material you'll encounter in your introductory-level course. Here, you get discussions of the earth's natural resources and the problems that arise when resources like air, water, and soil are contaminated by manmade pollutants. Sustainability is also examined, including the latest advancements in recycling and energy production technology. Environmental Science For Dummies is the most accessible book on the market for anyone who needs to get a handle on the topic, whether you're looking to supplement classroom learning or simply interested in learning more about our environment and the problems we face. Presents straightforward information on complex concepts Tracks to a typical introductory level Environmental Science course Serves as an excellent supplement to classroom learning If you're enrolled in an introductory Environmental Science course or studying for the AP Environmental Science exam, this hands-on, friendly guide has you covered.

Environmental Science: Foundations and Applications

Environmental Science: Foundations and Applications
Author: Andrew Friedland
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 718
Release: 2011-02-25
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1429240296

Watch a video clips and view sample chapters at www.whfreeman.com/friedlandpreview Created for non-majors courses in environmental science, environmental studies, and environmental biology, Environmental Science: Foundations and Applications emphasizes critical thinking and quantitative reasoning skills. Students learn how to analyze graphs, measure environmental impact on various scales, and use simple calculations to understand key concepts.With a solid understanding of science fundamentals and how the scientific method is applied, students are able to evaluate information objectively and draw their own conclusions. The text equips students to interpret the wealth of data they will encounter as citizens, professionals, and consumers.

Environmental Science and Technology

Environmental Science and Technology
Author: Stanley E. Manahan
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 668
Release: 1997-08-26
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781566702133

This broad overview covers the four traditional spheres of the environment: water, air, earth, and life, and introduces a fifth sphere - the "anthrosphere" - which the author defines as the sphere of human activities, especially technology, that affect the earth. Environmental Science and Technology is organized into six major areas; one for each of the five spheres and one introductory section that explains the fundamentals of chemistry, biology, biochemistry, and environmental chemistry. Throughout the book, the relationships among the five spheres and their connections to the sciences are emphasized. For better or worse, technology is closely intertwined with the other four spheres. Humans utilize resources, manufacture goods, practice agriculture, and engage in other activities that have profound effects on the planet. This unique text/reference takes a realistic look at the environmental effects of human activities, and shows how constructively directed technology can have a beneficial effect on the Earth.

Environmental Science for AP®

Environmental Science for AP®
Author: Andrew Friedland
Publisher: Macmillan Higher Education
Total Pages: 840
Release: 2015-01-30
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1319029337

Written specifically for the AP® Environmental Science course, Friedland and Relyea Environmental Science for AP®Second Edition, is designed to help you realize success on the AP® Environmental Science Exam and in your course by providing the built-in support you want and need. In the new edition, each chapter is broken into short, manageable modules to help students learn at an ideal pace. Do the Math boxes review quantitative skills and offer you a chance to practice the math you need to know to succeed. Module AP® Review questions, Unit AP® Practice Exams, and a full length cumulative AP® Practice test offer unparalleled, integrated support to prepare you for the real AP® Environmental Science exam in May.

Phenology: An Integrative Environmental Science

Phenology: An Integrative Environmental Science
Author: Mark D. Schwartz
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 567
Release: 2011-04-28
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9400706324

Phenology is the study of plant and animal life cycle events, which are triggered by environmental changes, especially temperature. Wide ranges of phenomena are included, from first openings of leaf and flower buds, to insect hatchings and return of birds. Each one gives a ready measure of the environment as viewed by the associated organism. Thus, phenological events are ideal indicators of the impact of local and global changes in weather and climate on the earth's biosphere. Assessing our changing world is a complex task that requires close cooperation from experts in biology, climatology, ecology, geography, oceanography, remote sensing and other areas. This book is a synthesis of current phenological knowledge, designed as a primer on the field for global change and general scientists, students and interested members of the public. With contributions from a diverse group of over fifty phenological experts, covering data collection, current research, methods and applications, it demonstrates the accomplishments and potential of phenology as an integrative environmental science.

Grand Challenges in Environmental Sciences

Grand Challenges in Environmental Sciences
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 107
Release: 2001-05-24
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0309072549

Scientists have long sought to unravel the fundamental mysteries of the land, life, water, and air that surround us. But as the consequences of humanity's impact on the planet become increasingly evident, governments are realizing the critical importance of understanding these environmental systemsâ€"and investing billions of dollars in research to do so. To identify high-priority environmental science projects, Grand Challenges in Environmental Sciences explores the most important areas of research for the next generation. The book's goal is not to list the world's biggest environmental problems. Rather it is to determine areas of opportunity thatâ€"with a concerted investmentâ€"could yield significant new findings. Nominations for environmental science's "grand" challenges were solicited from thousands of scientists worldwide. Based on their responses, eight major areas of focus were identifiedâ€"areas that offer the potential for a major scientific breakthrough of practical importance to humankind, and that are feasible if given major new funding. The book further pinpoints four areas for immediate action and investment.

AP Environmental Science Crash Course

AP Environmental Science Crash Course
Author: Gayle Evans
Publisher: Research & Education Assoc.
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2011-10-01
Genre: Study Aids
ISBN: 0738609315

REA's AP Environmental Science Crash Course is the first book of its kind for the last-minute studier or any AP student who wants a quick refresher on the course. /Written by an AP Environmental Science teacher, the targeted review chapters prepare students for the test by only focusing on the important topics tested on the AP Environmental Science exam. /The easy-to-read review chapters in outline format cover everything AP students need to know for the exam: human population dynamics, managing public lands, energy conservation, changes in Earth's climate, species extinction, loss of biodiversity, and more. The author also includes must-know key terms all AP students should know before test day. /With our Crash Course, students can study the subject faster, learn the crucial material, and boost their AP score all in less time. The author provides key strategies for answering the multiple-choice questions, so students can build their point scores and get a 5!

Our Final Warning: Six Degrees of Climate Emergency

Our Final Warning: Six Degrees of Climate Emergency
Author: Mark Lynas
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2020-04-16
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0008308586

This book must not be ignored. It really is our final warning. Mark Lynas delivers a vital account of the future of our earth, and our civilisation, if current rates of global warming persist. And it’s only looking worse.