Part one: Foundations of environmental science. An introduction to environmental science -- Matter, energy, and the physical environment -- Earth systems and ecosystems -- Evolution, biodiversity, and population ecology -- Species interactions and community ecology -- Part two: Issues, impacts, and solutions. Human population -- Soils and soil resources -- Agriculture, food, and biotechnology -- Conservation of species and habitats -- Forests and forest management -- Freshwater systems and water resources -- Marine and coastal systems and fisheries -- Atmospheric science and air pollution -- Global climate change -- Fossil fuels : energy use and impacts -- Energy alternatives -- Mineral resources and mining -- Managing our waste -- Environmental health and hazards -- Environmental ethics and economics : values and choices -- Environmental policy : decision-making and problem-solving -- Strategies for sustainability.