Updated throughout with the latest data from the field, the new
Ninth Edition of Environmental Science provides a comprehensive,
student-friendly introduction to the environmental issues facing
society today and offers numerous solutions for how we can
create a more sustainable way of life. Chiras focuses on the
underlying cause of environmental problems and is sure to
present both sides of the issue at hand. Each chapter highlights
critical analysis to help student determine how to approach
these complex topics and determine the merits of the debates for
themselves. The Ninth Edition includes updated and expanded
coverage of environmental economics, ecology, and the
application of science and technology as it applies to
environmental concerns. - Updated and revised throughout to keep
pace with the changes in the field. - New and updated Go Green
marginal notes provide helpful, inexpensive, and practical tips
which will help us all build a sustainable future. - Chapter 15,
Foundations of a Sustainable Energy