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Dauray, James, author.

Environmental science / James Dauray.

New York, NY : Alpha, 2013.

xvii, 334 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Encompassing ecology, physics, chemistry, biology, geology, atmospheric science, and geography, environmental science can be an intimidating subject to study. Dauray provides easy-to-follow lessons on the most important concepts and issues in the field.

Idiot's guides

Idiot's guides.

Environmental sciences.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The basics of environmental science. The big picture ; Environmental history ; Scientific principles -- The biosphere. How species evolve and interact ; Population dynamics in nature ; Biomes: ecosystems on land ; Aquatic ecosystems ; The movement of energy and matter -- Meeting human needs. The human population ; Environmental economics ; Plant agriculture ; Animal agriculture ; Fishing and aquaculture -- A look at energy. Fossil fuels ; Nuclear energy ; Renewable energy -- Consequences. Human health and environmental diseases ; Water pollution ; Air pollution ; The greenhouse effect ; Anthropogenic climate change ; Waste -- Hope for the future. Reducing energy consumption ; Sustainable land use.

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