State of the Nation''s Ecosystems 2008 - Measuring the Land, Waters, and Living Resources of the United States

Informationen zum Autor At the crossroads of science and environmental policy! The Heinz Center brings leaders together from business! government! academia! and environmental groups to brainstorm solutions that are both scientifically and economically sound. Founded in 1995 in honor of Senator H. John Heinz III! the Center's guiding philosophy is that only by working together can we solve today's environmental challenges and leave the world a better place for generations to come. Klappentext Revised and updated periodically! "The State of the Nation's Ecosystems "is widely recognized as America's most comprehensive report on the condition of our lands! waters! and living resources. This second edition provides nonpartisan! scientifically reliable information for policymakers! scientists! journalists! and anyone who is interested in the state of America's environment. Zusammenfassung Offers information for policymakers! scientists! journalists! and those who are interested in the state of America's environment. This book identifies what should be measured! counted! and reported so that decision makers and others can understand the changes that are occurring! and measure whether we are achieving our environmental goals.

Product details

• Authors: H John Heinz III Center for Science Econ, Economics H. John Heinz III Center for Science, Robin O'Malley, The H John Heinz III Center for Science, Economics The H. John Heinz III Center for Science
• Publisher: Island Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.03.2008
• EAN: 9781597264716
• ISBN: 978-1-59726-471-6
• No. of pages: 300
• Dimensions: 216 mm x 273 mm x 19 mm
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Ecology; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Business administration; NATURE / Natural Resources, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Ecology, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Environmental / General, environmental science, engineering & technology, Environmental Management, Ecological science, the Biosphere, Environmental science, engineering and technology