Environmental science. ([2013])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: James Dauray.
• Other Names: Dauray, James
• Contents: 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.
• Publisher Details: New York, New York : Alpha Books
• Publication Date: 2013
• Copyright Date: 2013
• Extent: 1 online resource (xvii, 334 pages)
• Subjects: 363.7; Environmental sciences; Study Guides; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Infrastructure; SOCIAL SCIENCE -- General; Environmental sciences; Electronic books; Study aids
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781615643738; 1615643737; 9781615643721; 1615643729
• Related ISBNs: 9781615642953; 1615642951
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.