Environmental Science For Dummies, 2nd Edition

Introduction

Environmental science is the study of Earth’s environment. To study the environment, scientists draw from many other disciplines, including chemistry, geography, economics, and everything in between. No wonder students new to environmental science often find themselves dizzy at the breadth of information needed to study and solve environmental problems.

Fortunately, you’ve found Environmental Science For Dummies! Regardless of whether you picked up this book to help you through a science class or to begin an independent exploration of environmental science, I hope it’s a useful reference for you, providing an introduction to the most important concepts and issues in modern environmental science.

I’ve written this book to cover as many environmental science concepts as possible, while at the same time helping you understand how these concepts apply to your life. If you’re already familiar with some of the topics explained in the book, perhaps this book will help renew your interest in environmental studies and sustainable living. If these topics are completely new to you, I hope it helps you realize that you can take action daily and make choices that affect your environment in a positive way.

About This Book

Environmental Science For Dummies presents an introduction to the core concepts in environmental science and the most important issues studied by environmental scientists today.

The topics in environmental science are so intricately linked that there’s simply ...