Technological Trajectories and the Human Environment

This book provides the surprising projection of a much greener planet, based on long-range analysis of trends in the efficient use of energy, materials and land. The book concludes that the technological opportunities before us offer the possibility of a vastly superior industrial ecology.

Summary

Provides a surprising projection of a much greener planet, based on long-range analysis of trends in the efficient use of energy, materials, and land. This book offers fresh analyses useful for those in the environmental arena concerned with global change, sustainable development, and profitable investments in technology.

Product details

• Authors: Jesse Ausubel, Electric Power Research Institute, National Academy Of Engineering, National Academy Of Sciences, Rockefeller University
• Assisted by: Jesse H Ausubel (Editor), Jesse H. Ausubel (Editor), H Dale Langford (Editor), H. Dale Langford (Editor), H.Dale Langford (Editor)
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 03.03.1997
• EAN: 9780309051330
• ISBN: 978-0-309-05133-0
• No. of pages: 224
• Dimensions: 160 mm x 235 mm x 21 mm
• Weight: 517 g
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Ecology; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Individual industrial sectors, branches