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...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Washington, D.C. :
National Academies Press,
[2010]
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| Summary: | "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."--Publisher's description. |
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| Physical Description: | xv, 155 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 28 cm. Also available online. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 171-214). |
| ISBN: | 0309150728 9780309150729 0309150752 9780309150750 |