Environment: The Science Behind the Stories, 7th edition

1. Science and Sustainability

• Our Island, Earth
• Environmental Science
• The Nature of Science
• Seeking a Sustainable Future

2. Earth's Physical Systems

• Matter, Chemistry, and the Environment
• Energy: An Introduction
• Geology: The Physical Basis for Environmental Science
• Geologic and Natural Hazards

3. Evolution and Population Ecology

• Evolution: The Source of Earth's Biodiversity
• Ecology and the Organism
• Population Ecology
• Conserving Biodiversity

4. Species Interactions and Community Ecology

• Species Interactions
• Ecological Communities
• Earth's Biomes

5. Environmental Systems and Ecosystem Ecology

• Earth's Environmental Systems
• Ecosystems
• Biogeochemical Cycles

6. Ethics, Economics, and Sustainable Development

• Environmental Ethics
• Economics and the Environment
• Sustainable Development

7. Environmental Policy

• Environmental Policy: An Overview
• U.S. Environmental Law and Policy
• International Environmental Policy
• Approaches to Environmental Policy

8. Human Population

• Our World at Nearly 8 Billion
• Demography
• Population and Society

9. The Underpinnings of Agriculture

• Resources and Services for Agriculture
• Soil: A Foundation of Agriculture
• Water for Agriculture
• Nutrients for Plants
• Pollination for Farming
• Preserving Genetic Diversity
• Conserving Soil and Land Resources

10. Making Agriculture Sustainable

• The Race to Feed the World
• Raising Animals for Food
• Controlling Pests and Weeds
• Genetically Modified Food
• Organic Agriculture
• Sustainable Food Production

11. Biodiversity and Its Conservation

• Life's Diversity on Earth
• Benefits of Biodiversity
• Biodiversity Loss and Extinction
• Conservation Biology: The Search for Solutions

12. Forests, Forest Management, and Protected Areas

• Forest Ecosystems and Forest Resources
• Forest Loss
• Forest Management
• Parks and Protected Areas

13. The Urban Environment

• Our Urbanizing World
• Sprawl
• Creating Livable Cities
• Urban Sustainability

14. Environmental Health and Toxicology

• Environmental Health
• Toxic Substances and Their Effects on Organisms
• Toxic Substances and Their Effects on Ecosystems
• Studying Effects of Hazards
• Risk Assessment and Risk Management
• Philosophical and Policy Approaches

15. Freshwater Systems and Resources

• Freshwater Systems
• Human Activities Affect Waterways
• Solutions to Depletion of Fresh Water
• Freshwater Pollution and Its Control

16. Marine and Coastal Systems and Resources

• The Oceans
• Marine and Coastal Ecosystems
• Marine Pollution
• Emptying the Oceans
• Marine Conservation

17. The Atmosphere, Air Quality, and Air Pollution Control

• The Atmosphere
• Outdoor Air Quality
• Ozone Depletion and Recovery
• Addressing Acid Deposition
• Indoor Air Quality

18. Global Climate Change

• Our Dynamic Climate
• Studying Climate Change
• Impacts of Climate Change
• Responding to Climate Change

19. Fossil Fuels and Energy Efficiency

• Sources of Energy
• Fossil Fuels: Their Formation, Extraction, and Use
• Reaching Further for Fossil Fuels
• Addressing Impacts of Fossil Fuel Use
• Energy Efficiency and Conservation

20. Conventional Energy Alternatives

• Alternatives to Fossil Fuels
• Nuclear Power
• Bioenergy
• Hydroelectric Power

21. New Renewable Energy Sources

• Shifting to Renewable Energy
• Solar Energy
• Wind Power
• Geothermal Energy
• Ocean Energy Sources
• Energy Storage

22. Managing Our Waste

• Approaches to Waste Management
• Municipal Solid Waste
• Industrial Solid Waste
• Hazardous Waste

23. Minerals and Mining

• Earth's Mineral Resources
• Mining Methods and Their Impacts
• Toward Sustainable Mineral Use