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Chapter 1 - Environmental Problems, Their Causes, And SustainabilityChapter 2 - Science, Matter, Energy, And SystemsChapter 3 - Ecosystems: What Are They And How Do They Work?Chapter 4 - Biodiversity And EvolutionChapter 5 - Biodiversity, Species Interactions, And Population ControlChapter 6 - The Human Population And Its ImpactChapter 7 - Climate And BiodiversityChapter 8 - Aquatic BiodiversityChapter 9 - Sustaining Biodiversity: Saving Species And Ecosystem ServicesChapter 10 - Sustaining Terrestrial Biodiversity: Saving Ecosystems And Ecosystem Services
Chapter 11 - Sustaining Aquatic Biodiversity And Ecosystem ServicesChapter 12 - Food Production And The EnvironmentChapter 13 - Water ResourcesChapter 14 - Nonrenewable Mineral ResourcesChapter 15 - Nonrenewable EnergyChapter 16 - Energy Efficiency And Renewable EnergyChapter 17 - Environmental Hazards And Human HealthChapter 18 - Air PollutionChapter 19 - Climate DisruptionChapter 20 - Water PollutionChapter 21 - Solid And Hazardous WasteChapter 22 - Urbanization And SustainabilityChapter 23 - Economics, Environment, And SustainabilityChapter 24 - Politics, Environment, And SustainabilityChapter 25 - Environmental Worldviews, Ethics, And Sustainability
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"Inspiring people to care about the planet." In the new edition of Living in the Environment, authors Tyler Miller and Scott Spoolman have partnered with the National Geographic Society to develop a text designed to equip students with the inspiration and knowledge they need to make a difference solving today's environmental issues. Exclusive content highlights important work of National Geographic Explorers, and features over 200 new photos, maps, and illustrations that bring course concepts to life. Using sustainability as the integrating theme, Living in the Environment 18e, provides clear introductions to the multiple environmental problems that we face and balanced discussions to evaluate potential solutions. In addition to the integration of new and engaging National Geographic content, every chapter has been thoroughly updated and 18 new Core Case Studies offer current examples of present environmental problems and scenarios for potential solutions. The concept-centered approach used in the text transforms complex environmental topics and issues into key concepts that students will understand and remember. Overall, by framing the concepts with goals for more sustainable lifestyles and human communities, students see how promising the future can be and their important role in shaping it. offers additional exclusive National Geographic content, including high-quality videos on important environmental problems and efforts being made to address them. Team up with Mller/Spoolman's, Living in the Environment and the National Geographic Society to offer your students the most inspiring introduction to environmental science available!
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