Description: This important book takes an interdisciplinary approach to gain insight into relevant local, regional, and global environmental issues by combining simple math, the metric system, and critical thinking concepts. It presents real-world issues and examples as a means of fostering the development of the math and analytical skills needed to truly think critically and understand these complex issues. Written in a clear and straightforward style, the book focuses on topical, relevant, and timely issues rather than hypothetical situations. Among these issues are population growth, energy and natural resources, transportation, and air and water pollution. Presents the tools of critical thinking and applies them throughout to allow readers to understand the nature of critical thinking in order to help them think critically about an issue. Includes mathematical formulas that are explained in a non-threatening, step-by-step manner which will foster an understanding of environmental issues. Also suggests examples for further research. An essential reference book on environmental issues.

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