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UNINA9910778617103321 |
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Titolo |
Grand challenges in environmental sciences / / Committee on Grand Challenges in Environmental Sciences, Oversight Commission for the Committee on Grand Challenges in Environmental Sciences, National Research Council |
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Washington, D.C. : , : National Academy Press, , 2001 |
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©2001 |
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ISBN |
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0-309-17151-2 |
0-309-51320-0 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (x, 96 pages) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Environmental sciences - Research - United States |
Environmental policy - United States |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Executive summary -- Introduction -- The grand challenges -- Recommended immediate research investments -- Implementation issues. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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Scientists have long sought to unravel the fundamental mysteries of the land, life, water, and air that surround us. To identify high-priority environmental science projects, this work explores the important areas of research. It aims to determine areas of opportunity that - with a concerted investment - could yield significant findings. |
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