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The importance of environmental science and environmental studies is indisputable and often the focus of reports in news and media. In order to fully comprehend the issues being discussed—whether it be climate change, air and water pollution, pesticides, nuclear power, or renewable and nonrenewable energy—it is imperative to understand the basic principles necessary to address these multi-faceted and complex environmental concerns. Combining strong scientific grounding with a focus on contemporary case studies, calculations, and references, Environmental Science: Systems and Solutions teaches and engages. It appeals to all students as it covers the basics of environmental science in early chapters and provides the breadth and depth of topics to challenge the more experienced reader. Featuring updated data and statistics with additional tables throughout, the Sixth Edition lays the groundwork for a fair and apolitical foundational understanding of environmental science.