Environmental science for a changing world

Available for the first time with Macmillan's new online learning tool, Achieve, Susan Karr's Environmental Science for a Changing World 4e uses an engaging, journalistic approach--real stories about real people--to show students how science works and how to think critically about environmental issues. Each module reads like a single, integrated Scientific American-style article with clear explanations of essential processes and concepts enhanced with beautifully designed infographics. (Publisher's description)

"A partnership between Macmillan Education & Scientific American."

Introduction to environmental, science, and information literacy: Environmental literacy and sustainability ; The process of science -- Ecology: Ecosystems and nutrient cycling ; Population ecology ; Community ecology -- Evolution and biodiversity: Evolution and extinction ; Biodiversity ; Preserving biodiversity [online module] -- Human populations and environmental health: Human populations ; Urbanization and sustainable communities ; Environmental health and toxicology -- Managing resources: Environmental economics and policy : Ecological economics and consumption ; Environmental policy ; Managing solid waste -- Water resources: Freshwater resources ; Water pollution ; Marine ecosystems [online module] -- Geological and land resources: Mineral resources ; Forest resources ; Grasslands [online module] -- Food resources: Feeding the world ; Sustainable agriculture: Raising crops ; Sustainable agriculture : Raising livestock [online module] ; Fisheries and aquaculture [online module] -- Conventional energy: Fossil fuels : Coal ; Oil and natural gas -- Air quality and climate change: Air pollution ; Climate change -- Alternatives to fossil fuels : Nuclear power ; Sustainable energy…