Understanding the changing planet : strategic directions for the geographical sciences /
"From the oceans to continental heartlands, human activities have altered the physical characteristics of Earth's surface. With Earth's population projected to peak at 8 to 12 billion people by 2050 and the additional stress of climate change, it is more important than ever to underst...
| Автор-организация: | National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Strategic Directions for the Geographical Sciences in the Next Decade., National Research Council (U.S.). Board on Earth Sciences and Resources., National Research Council (U.S.). Division on Earth and Life Studies. |
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| Формат: | Електронна книга |
| Език: | English |
| Публикувано: |
Washington, D.C. :
National Academies Press,
℗♭2010.
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http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=334331 |
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Print version::
Understanding the changing planet. |
Съдържание:
- How are we changing the physical environment of Earth's surface?
- How can we best preserve biological diversity and protect endangered ecosystems?
- How are climate and other environmental changes affecting the vulnerabilities of coupled human-environment systems?
- How and where will 10 billion people live on Earth?
- How will we sustainably feed everyone in the coming decade and beyond?
- How does where people live affect their health?
- How is the movement of people, goods, and ideas transforming the world?
- How is economic globalization affecting inequality?
- How are geopolitical shifts influencing peace and stability?
- How might we better observe, analyze, and visualize a changing world?
- What are the societal implications of citizen mapping and mapping citizens?