Environment: The Science Behind the Stories

Environment: The Science Behind the Stories, 7th Edition is an academic textbook prepared for introductory environmental science courses. Authors Jay H. Withgott and Matthew Laposata present core concepts across environmental science and Earth sciences to meet the instructional needs of students and course educators.

The text structures its core narrative around real-world stories, case studies, and modern scientific research. By connecting empirical evidence with real cases, the material assists learners in examining environmental topics through established scientific principles and real-world observations.

Included local connections activities allow students to link these case studies directly to their own lives and communities. This approach offers postsecondary courses an applied framework for exploring physical and biological systems in introductory environmental science.