Environmental Science
Environmental Science
Environmental Science (pronunciation: /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˈsaɪəns/) is an interdisciplinary academic field that integrates physical, biological, and information sciences to the study of the environment, and the solution of environmental problems.
Etymology
The term "Environmental Science" is derived from the words "environment" and "science". "Environment" comes from the French word environ which means "surrounding" and "science" comes from the Latin word scientia which means "knowledge".
Related Terms
- Ecology: The branch of biology that deals with the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings.
- Conservation: The practice of protecting the natural environment on individual, organizational or governmental levels, for the benefit of both the environment and humans.
- Sustainability: The ability to exist constantly. In the 21st century, it refers generally to the capacity for the biosphere and human civilization to coexist.
- Climate Change: A change in global or regional climate patterns, in particular a change apparent from the mid to late 20th century onwards and attributed largely to the increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide produced by the use of fossil fuels.
- Biodiversity: The variety and variability of life on Earth. Biodiversity is typically a measure of variation at the genetic, species, and ecosystem level.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Environmental Science
- Wikipedia's article - Environmental Science
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