Geology & the lithosphere
Understanding the Changing Planet
Strategic Directions for the Geographical Sciences
by Committee on Strategic Directions for the Geographical Sciences in the Next Decade; Board on Earth Sciences and Resources; Division on Earth and Life Studies; National Research Council
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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 understand how and where these changes are happening. Innovation in the geographical sciences has the potential to advance knowledge of place-based environmental change, sustainability, and the impacts of a rapidly changing economy and society. Understanding the Changing Planet outlines eleven strategic directions to focus research and leverage new technologies to harness the potential that the geographical sciences offer.
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- Publisher National Academies Press
- Publication Date July 2010
- Orginal LanguageEnglish
- ISBN/Identifier 9780309150750
- Publication Country or regionUnited States
- FormatPaperback
- Primary Price 44 USD
- Pages172
- ReadershipProfessional and scholarly
- Publish StatusPublished
- Dimensions11 x 8.5 inches
- Biblio NotesRelated Digital edition - 9780309150767 . Copyright year 2010.
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