What does applied computer science related to the environment mean? What significance does it have for the economy and the individual? How are practice-related data determined in the environmental technology sector? You will find answers to all these questions in this book, presented in a factual, practical, and applicable manner. Important topics, ranging from the necessary basic knowledge about substances and their compounds, physical stressors, and biogenic components to knowledge about information systems and practical legal foundations, are clearly structured and summarized here. The numerous references allow for the recognition of environmental and health-related connections. Each individual chapter is complemented by a summary and review questions. The author's perspective provides insight into the interrelationships of our economic system and shows how to navigate them.