The goal of AP Environmental Science is to understand the interrelationships between humans and the natural environment. Students will learn what it means to live sustainably on earth as they analyze the impact of global warming, climate change, and population growth on land and water use, energy resources, air and water pollution, and biodiversity in the living world. The course includes a strong laboratory component to allow students to learn about the environment through firsthand observation and experimentation. Understanding the role of cultural, social, political, and economic factors in addressing environmental problems is vital to the development of solutions. Human survival depends on a commitment to developing practices that will achieve sustainable systems.