ISBN:
9780387746357
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource
,
v.: digital
Edition:
Online-Ausg. Springer eBook Collection. Physics and Astronomy
Series Statement:
Springer Praxis Books
DDC:
303.49
Keywords:
Astronomy
;
Climatic changes
;
Physics
;
Renewable energy sources
;
Zivilisation
;
Prognose
;
Lebensbedingungen
;
Bedrohung
;
Langfristige Prognose
Abstract:
Offers a quantitative view of our civilization over the next 100,000 years, in comparison to the 40-60,000 years it took for modern humans to emerge from Africa, on the basis of contemporary scientific and technological knowledge. This book highlights the importance of long term monitoring and control of the atmospheric composition.
Description / Table of Contents:
Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; List of Illustrations; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; 1 Introduction; 2 A Brief History of the Earth; 3 Cosmic Menaces; 4 Terrestrial Hazards; 5 The Changing Climate; 6 Climate Futures; 7 The Future of Survivability: Energy and Inorganic Resources; 8 The Future of Survivability: Water and Organic Resources; 9 Leaving Earth: From Dreams to Reality ?; 10 Managing the Planet's Future: The Crucial Role of Space; 11.Managing the Planet's Future: Setting-Up the Structures; 12 Conclusion; Index;
Note:
Description based upon print version of record
DOI:
10.1007/978-0-387-74635-7
URL:
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