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The Earth, Humans, & the Environment
Matthew R. Fisher and Editor
The Process of Science
Environment & Sustainability
Environmental Ethics
Environmental Justice & Indigenous Struggles
Chapter Attributions
Economics, Environmental Policy, & Environmental Justice
Introduction to Biodiversity
Origin of Biodiversity
An Introduction to Evolution
Mechanisms of Evolution
Speciation
Population Demographics & Dynamics
Population Growth and Regulation
The Human Population
Community Ecology
Energy Flow through Ecosystems
Terrestrial Biomes
Aquatic Biomes
Other Resources - Not Required
Importance of Biodiversity
Threats to Biodiversity
Preserving Biodiversity
Selling Out on Nature
Human Population Grows Up
Midterm - No readings this week.
Environmental Toxicology
Review Previous Chapter
Air Pollution
Composition and Structure of the Atmosphere
Ozone
Outdoor Air Pollution
Indoor Air Pollution
Effects of Air Pollution on Human Health
Acid Rain
Air Pollution Legislation
Sources and Websites
Pests & Pesticides
Precautionary Principle
Endocrine Disruptor Introduction
Atrazine Debate (Fall 2024 - Skip this section)
Lesson 13 - No readings this week.
Lesson 14 - No readings this week
Soils
Conventional Agriculture
The Green Revolution
Organic Farming
Environmental Impacts of Organic vs. Conventional Farming
Fish Resources
NOAA Fisheries
GM Crops & Food
Midterm
Climate Change: The Carbon Cycle
The Science of Climate Change
Consequences of Climate Change
Sources and Sinks of Carbon Dioxide
The National Academies on Climate
Challenges and Impacts of Energy Use
Non-Renewable Energy Sources
Renewable Energy Sources
Scientific Communication
Putting a Price on Carbon
Stabilization Wedges
The Challenge
Additional Resources
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