About the Revised Textbook

The study of Environmental Science is a multi-disciplinary field which can be studied by students and taught by teachers from varied academic disciplines.

Both teachers and students will value the Revised Environmental Science for the Caribbean text as it is more organised and relevant to the present syllabus.

The Revised edition of Environmental Science for the Caribbean gives a holistic and concise understanding of the subject and is separated into six (6) major chapters:

Chapter 1 (The Study of Ecology) highlights the importance of natural processes operating with the environment.

Chapter 2 (Caribbean People and the Environment) examines the interrelationship between human population growth dynamics and resultant environmental issues.

Chapter 3 (Natural Resources of the Caribbean) continues with the theme of resource exploitation in the Caribbean and the need for proper management tools.

Chapter 4 (Caribbean Agriculture) introduces traditional agricultural practices and consequent environmental impacts. It emphasizes suitable sustainable agricultural practices to reduce pollution.

Chapter 5 (Energy Resource Management) is focused on energy consumption and the need to implement alternative energy sources within the confines of the Caribbean.
Chapter 6 (Pollution and Solutions) seeks to examine the major types of pollution and environmental consequences and suitable mitigation methods.