How often in today's environmental debates have you read that "the
science is in dispute" - even when there is overwhelming consensus
among scientists? Too often, the voice of science is diminished or
diluted for the sake of politics, and the public is misled. Now,
the most authoritative voice in U.S. science, Science magazine,
brings you current scientific knowledge on today's most pressing
environmental challenges, from population growth to climate change
to biodiversity loss. "Science Magazine's State of the Planet
2006-2007" is a unique contribution that brings together leading
environmental scientists and researchers to give readers a
comprehensive yet accessible overview of current issues. Included
are explanatory essays from "Science" magazine editor-in-chief
Donald Kennedy that tie together the issues and explore the
relationships among them. Each of the book's 18 chapters is written
by the world's leading experts, such as: Joel Cohen on population;
Peter Gleick on water; Daniel Pauly on fisheries; Thomas Karl on
climate change science; Paul Portney on energy and development; and
Elinor Ostrom and Thomas Dietz on commons management. Interspersed
throughout are "Science" news pieces that highlight particular
issues and cases relevant to the main scientific findings. An added
feature is the inclusion of definitions of key terms and concepts
that help students and nonspecialists understand the issues.
Published biennially, "State of the Planet" is a clear, accessible
guide for readers of all levels - from students to professionals.
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