Sustaining Our Planet is an engaging introduction to the basics of environmental science, with an emphasis on sustainability.
Whether the topic is consumption, agriculture, water, or energy, this text invites you to think critically about humans’ impact on ecological systems as well as your own environmental footprint.
Readers will come away understanding how much we depend on the natural world and feel inspired and empowered to take action on this planet’s most pressing environmental challenges.
Chapter 1: Understanding Environmental Science and
Sustainability
Chapter 2: Understanding Ecology and Biodiversity
Chapter 3: Managing Our Population and Consumption
Chapter 4: Sustaining Our Agricultural Resources
Chapter 5: Sustaining Our Freshwater Resources
Chapter 6: Sustaining Our Oceans
Chapter 7: Sustaining Our Energy Resources
Chapter 8: Sustaining Our Atmosphere and Climate
Chapter 9: Managing Our Waste
Chapter 10: Sustaining Our Futures
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