Threats, Risks and Sustainability — Answers by Space

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Schrogl, Kai-Uwe (Editor), Mathieu, Charlotte (Editor), Lukaszczyk, Agnieszka (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Vienna : Springer Vienna, 2009.
• Series: Studies in Space Policy, 2
• Subjects: Engineering.; Climate change.; Aerospace engineering.; Astronautics.; Aerospace Technology and Astronautics.; Climate Change/Climate Change Impacts.

Development is challenged by, at least until 2050, a strong population, more severe environmental strains, growing mobility, and dwindling energy resources. All these factors will lead to serious consequences for humankind. Inadequate agricultural resources, water supply and non renewable energy sou...

Table of Contents:

• Setting the Stage
• Knowledge
• Environment
• Resources
• Energy
• Mobility
• Security
• Conclusions and Recommendations.