Environmental Science

A Library Subject Guide providing suggested resources and other information for beginning research about Environmental Science.

Introduction
Environmental science is an interdisciplinary academic field that integrates areas of life, physical and earth science to the study of the environment, and the solution of environmental problems. It seeks to understand the earth’s physical, chemical, biological, and geological processes. it’s about understanding the natural processes of the world in which we live, and how human beings relate with the world. The fields of study under this discipline include biology, chemistry, engineering, physics, geology, engineering and ecology.

"Environmental studies can take place from a multitude of perspectives including science, social science, business and economics," Nugent Jill, Associate dean of science at Southern New Hampshire University.

Keywords
  • Atmosphere
  • biosphere
  • ecology
  • ecosystem
  • environment
  • environmental law
  • environmental policy
  • environmental protection
  • environmental science
  • environmental toxicology
  • geochemistry
  • geographical information system (GIS)
  • geography
  • geology
  • pollution