Category: Environmental Science
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Ecosystems Structure, Function, and Services
Introduction The Earth is home to a wide variety of living organisms that interact with each other and their surroundings. These interactions take place within ecosystems, which are dynamic systems consisting of plants, animals, microorganisms, and the physical environment. Ecosystems are the foundation of life on Earth, providing essential services like clean air, fertile soil,…
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Introduction to Environmental Science
Introduction In the 21st century, humanity is facing an unprecedented challenge: how to balance technological growth and human development with the protection of the Earth’s natural systems. The increasing problems of climate change, pollution, deforestation, biodiversity loss, and resource depletion have brought the importance of environmental science to the forefront of global discussions. Environmental science…