One Earth, One Future by National Academy Of Sciences

One Earth, One Future by National Academy Of Sciences

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Written for nonscientists, this book helps individuals understand the basic science behind changes in the global environment and the resulting policy implications that the population of the entire planet must face. It also presents practical examinations of economic, security, and development questions.

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One Earth, One Future by National Academy Of Sciences

Written for nonscientists, One Earth, One Future can help individuals understand the basic science behind changes in the global environment and the resulting policy implications that the population of the entire planet must face. The volume describes the earth as a unified system--exploring the interactions between the atmosphere, land, and water and the snowballing impact that human activity is having on the system--and presents perspectives on policies and programs that can both develop and protect our natural resources. One Earth, One Future discusses why such seemingly diverse issues as historical climate change, species diversity, and sea-level rise are part of a single picture--and how human activity is the critical element in that picture. The book concludes with practical examinations of economic, security, and development questions, with a view toward achieving improvements in quality of life without further environmental degradation. One Earth, One Future is must reading for anyone interested in the interrelationship of environmental matters and public policy issues.
by Cheryl Simon Silver with Ruth S. DeFries for the National Academy of Sciences
SKU Unavailable
ISBN 13 9780309046329
ISBN 10 0309046327
Title One Earth, One Future
Author National Academy Of Sciences
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher National Academies Press
Year published 1992-02-01
Number of pages 208
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.