environmental science

noun

1. the branch of science concerned with the physical, chemical, and biological conditions of the environment and their effect on organisms.

Word History and Origins

Origin of environmental science¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

Canceled UC Berkeley grants included projects on electoral systems and two on environmental science education.

From Los Angeles Times

Economics, law, environmental science, nutrition, sociology, psychology: no field's safe from having experts spat upon by MAGA, which prefers the opinions of white male know-nothings.

From Salon

He moved back into his parents' home while studying for his Masters in environmental science.

From BBC

In addition to raising the film’s profile, however, the biggest challenge facing the makers of “Waterkeeper” is that millions of people deny environmental science for political reasons.

From Salon

Microfluidic technology has become increasingly important in many scientific fields such as regenerative medicine, microelectronics, and environmental science.

From Science Daily

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