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Global change and the earth system : a planet under pressure

Describes what is known about the Earth System and the impact of changes caused by humans. This book considers the consequences of these changes with respect to the stability of the Earth System and the well-being of humankind; as well as exploring future paths towards Earth System science in support of global sustainability
eBook, English, ©2005
Springer, Berlin, ©2005
SpringerLink
1 online resource (xii, 336 pages) : illustrations (some color)
9783540266075, 9783540408000, 9786610413065, 3540266070, 3540408002, 6610413061
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Planetary machinery: the dynamics of the earth system prior to significant human influence
The Anthropocene Era: how humans are changing the earth system
Reverberations of change: the responses of the earth system to human activities
Living with global change: consequences of changes in the earth system for human well-being
Towards earth system science and global sustainability