ISBN: 142924030X 9781429240307

Category: Science / Earth Sciences / General

Page count: 432

<i>Environmental Science for a Changing World </i>captivates students with real-world stories while exploring the science concepts in context. Engaging stories plus vivid photos and infographics make the content relevant and visually enticing. The result is a text that emphasizes environmental, scientific, and information literacies in a way that engages students.  This extended version adds chapters on:• Environmental Health• Preserving Biodiversity• Mineral Resources• Feeding the World• Agriculture: Raising Livestock• Managing Solid Waste• Environmental Policy and Law