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100 1 _aMiller, G. Tyler
_d1931-
_eauthor.
_q(George Tyler),
245 1 0 _aEnvironmental science /
_cG.Tyler Miller, Scott E. Spoolman.
250 _a17th Edition
260 _a Mason, OH,
_bNational Geographic Learning/Cengage,
_c2025
300 _axxix, 515 pages:
_bcolor illustrations, color maps ;
_c28 cm
500 _aIncludes index.
505 _aPart I. Humans and sustainability: an overview. The environment and sustainability Part II. Ecology and sustainability. Science, matter, energy and systems ; Ecosystems: What are they and how do they work? ; Biodiversity and evolution ; Species interactions, ecological succession and population control ; The human population and urbanization ; Climate and biodiversity Part III. Sustaining biodiversity. Sustaining biodiversity: saving species ; Sustaining biodiversity: saving ecosystems Part IV. Sustaining resources and environmental quality. Food production and the environment ; Water resources and water pollution ; Geology and nonrenewable mineral resources ; Energy resources ; Environmental hazards and human health ; Air pollution, climate change and ozone depletion ; Solid and hazardous waste Part V. Sustaining human societies. Environmental economics, politics and worldviews Appendix A: United Nations sustainable development goals Appendix B: Chemical elements, ions, and compounds with environmental significance Glossary
520 _a"Written in collaboration with National Geographic Learning, this edition equips you with the tools and knowledge to make a difference in today's environmental issues. Explore exclusive content featuring the important work of diverse National Geographic explorers and scientists, with vivid photos, maps and illustrations that are sure to bring course concepts to life. Focus on sustainability as you explore topics like natural capital, solutions, trade-offs and individual choices. Learn about nature, your role in it and how humanity can sustain its relationship with Earth. Be inspired to apply your knowledge and make a positive impact on the environment."-- Provided by publisher
650 0 _aEnvironmental protection
_vTextbooks
650 0 _aHuman Ecology
_vTextbooks
650 0 _aEnvironmental Sciences
_vTextbooks
700 1 0 _aSpoolman, Scott E.
_eauthor
700 1 0 _aAndrews-Brown, Danielle M.
_eauthor
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