Bernie Goldman

Environmental Science and Management: A Statistical Perspective Bernie Goldman

Environmental science is an interdisciplinary field that integrates physical, biological and information sciences to study the environment and develop solutions for environmental problems. The study of earth processes, natural resource management, pollution control and mitigation, alternative energy systems and effects of climate change are covered within this domain. The related areas of environmental studies and environmental engineering are significant to the understanding of the human relationship with the environment and for developing strategies for improving environmental quality. The study of the earth's atmosphere, ecology, crust and chemical alterations in the atmosphere are some of the focus areas of environmental science. Management of the influence of human societies on the environment is within the domain of environmental resource management. It takes into consideration all aspects of the biotic and abiotic environment, as well as relationships between living organisms and their habitats. This book contains some path-breaking studies in the field of environmental science and management. It presents researches and studies performed by experts across the globe. It will serve as a valuable source of reference for graduate and postgraduate students.