Environmental Biology

Environmental Biology, Is a  textbook written by Matthew R. Fisher

About the Book

This open textbook covers the most salient environmental issues, from a biological perspective. The text is designed for an introductory-level college science course. Topics include the fundamentals of ecology, biodiversity, pollution, climate change, food production, and human population growth.

About the Contributors

Editor

Matthew R. Fisher

Table of Contents

• Chapter 1: Environmental Science
• Chapter 2: Matter, Energy, & Life
• Chapter 3: Ecosystems and the Biosphere
• Chapter 4: Community & Population Ecology
• Chapter 5: Conservation & Biodiversity
• Chapter 6: Environmental Hazards & Human Health
• Chapter 7: Water Availability and Use
• Chapter 8: Food & Hunger
• Chapter 9: Conventional & Sustainable Agriculture
• Chapter 10: Air Pollution, Climate Change, & Ozone Depletion
• Chapter 11: Conventional & Sustainable Energy