The textbook structures its chapters to guide students from foundational environmental science to complex global solutions [1]. 1. The Core Principles of Sustainability
A critical evaluation of renewable versus non-renewable energy sources, with a focused look at Canada's oil sands, hydroelectric infrastructure, and emerging wind and solar sectors. The textbook structures its chapters to guide students
Every chapter begins with a real-world story, such as those highlighting Canadian ecosystems or social impacts. Every chapter begins with a real-world story, such
It breaks down complex topics like energy flow, nutrient cycling, biodiversity, and ecosystem services into digestible concepts. Energy and Energy Efficiency:
Includes specific regional case studies, such as the development of Alberta’s oil sands and Canada's response to the 2015 Paris Agreement Case Studies:
Emphasizing the world's stocks of natural assets (geology, soil, air, water, and all living things). Energy and Energy Efficiency: