Providing extensive coverage of the field, this book brings together the latest developments, theories, research and concerns from both a scientific and
social perspective. Beginning with an introduction on approaching environmental problems, the text then moves on to look at climatic change, energy conversion, the transport of pollutants, experimental methods and ends with a discussion on science and society.

Features:
1. Extensive coverage of the latest concerns, issues and developments within the field from both a scientific and social perspective
2. Numerous relevant examples and mini-case studies (appetisers) combined with exercises in each chapter and references for further reading
3. A supplementary website where students can access experiments and simple models relevant to the book: www.nat.vu.nl/envphysexp