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Part 1. Basic concepts -- Chapter 1. Introduction to energy, environment, and sustainability -- Chapter 2. Fundamental dimensions and systems of units -- Chapter 3. Evidence-based data analysis -- Chapter 4. Electronic spreadsheets -- Part 2. Energy -- Chapter 5. Energy and power -- Chapter 6. Electricity -- Chapter 7. Thermal energy: heat loss and gain in buildings -- Chapter 8. Energy consumption rates and non-renewable energy sources -- Chapter 9. Renewable energy -- Part 3. Environment -- Chapter 10. Air and air quality standards -- Chapter 11. Water resources, consumption rates, and quality standards -- Chapter 12. Understanding the materials we use in our daily lives -- Chapter 13. Municipal and industrial waste and recycling -- Part 4. Sustainability -- Chapter 14. Sustainability

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We all realize the importance of understanding fundamental concepts dealing with energy, environment, sustainability, and their relationships, as they affect the quality of our lives. We also agree that a functioning democracy requires well-educated responsible citizens. Unfortunately, the vast majority of students today graduate from high school and college without developing any understanding of the role energy plays in their daily lives and how energy consumption and waste impact the environment and future generations

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