Biological Environmental Science

List of contents

What is Ecology?Environmental Science: Introduction to Environmental Science and its Relationship to EcologyGlobal Warming: Effects of CO2 and Global Climate Change on Biological OrganismsEnergy: Types of Energy; Non-Renewable EnergyAir PollutionMetals and Volatile Organics Pollutions: Toxic Metals and their SourcesPesticide Pollution: Distribution of Pesticides; Biological EffectsRadioactive PollutionThermal PollutionNoise Pollution: What Constitutes Noise Pollution and What are its Sources?; What are the Biological Effects of Noise?; What are the Measures to Control Noise? Agricultural PollutionSpeciation and Biodiversity: What is a Species? Population Growth: IntroductionEnvironmental Law: Agreements, Laws and Treaties

About the author

William V Dashek

Summary

Suitable for undergraduate students who desire a one semester course or, alternatively, a springboard course for advanced environmental offerings, this book features issues such as global warming, air, ground and water pollutions, population growth, species extinction and environmental policy.

Product details

• Authors: William V Dashek, William V. Dashek
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.01.2019
• EAN: 9781138453548
• ISBN: 978-1-138-45354-8
• No. of pages: 246
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Biology, Biology, life sciences