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040			_aUniversity of Cebu-Banilad _cUniversity of Cebu-Banilad
100			_aMiller, G. Tyler, _eauthor.
245			_aEnvironmental science / _cby G. Tyler Miller, Scott E. Spoolman, and Danielle M. Andrews-Brown.
250			_aSeventeenth edition.
260			_aSingapore : _bNational Geographic Learning , _bCengage Learning Asia Pte Ltd., _cc2025.
300			_axxix, A-3, B-3, C-2, G-16, I-24, 515 pages : _bcolored illustrations ; _c27 cm.
336			_2rdacontent _atext
337			_2rdamedia _aunmedated
338			_2rdacarrier _avolume
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references, glossary and index.
505			_aContents: Humans and sustainability: an overview -- 1 The environment and sustainability -- Ecology and sustainability -- 2 Science, matter, energy, and systems -- 3 Ecosystems: what are they and how do they work? -- 4 Biodiversity and evolution -- 5 Species interactions, ecological succession, and population control -- 6 The human population and urbanization -- 7 Climate and ecosystem biodiversity -- Sustainability biodiversity -- 8 Sustaining biodiversity: savings species -- 9 Sustaining biodiversity: savings ecosystems -- Sustaining resources and environmental quality -- 10 Food production and the environment -- 11 Water resources and water pollution -- 12 Geology and nonrenewable mineral resources -- 13 Energy resources -- 14 Environmental hazards and human health -- 15 Air pollution, climate change, and ozone depletion -- 16 Solid and hazardous waste -- Sustainability human societies -- 17 Environmen6tal economics, politics, and worldviews.
520			_a"We wrote this book to help you achieve three important goals: first, to explain to your students the basics of environmental science; second, to help your students in using this scientific foundation to understand the environ-mental problems that we face and to evaluate possible solutions to them; and third, to inspire your students to make a difference in how we treat the earth on which our lives and economies depend, and thus in how we treat ourselves and our descendants. We view environmental problems and possible solutions to them through the lens of sustainability-the integrating theme of this book. The ever-evolving nature of our planet's environmental challenges compels us to provide your students with the most current and relevant knowledge to become informed stewards of the Earth, while inspiring students to engage with critical environ-mental issues and find sustainable solutions. We believe in empowering your students to become catalysts for a more sustainable world because people can live comfortable and fulfilling lives when sustainability becomes one of the chief measures by which personal choices and public policies are made. For these reasons, we are happy to be continuing our partnership with National Geographic Learning. One result has been the addition of many stunning and informative photographs, numerous maps, and several stories of National Geographic Explorers-people who are making a positive difference in the world. With these tools, we continue to tell of the good news from various fields of environmental science, hoping to inspire young people to commit themselves to making our world a more sustainable place to live for their own and future generations." --Preface
521			_aAdult
541			_aPurchased _xLauron, Rodello _yGeneral Education _zEnvironmental Science
546			_aText in English
650			_aEnvironmental science.
700			_aSpoolman, Scott E., _eauthor.
700			_aAndrews-Brown, Danielle M., _eauthor.
942			_2ddc _cBK
998			_cJanna [new] _d08/25/2025
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