Earth sciences for the 21st century: Evolve or die

Abstract

As world population moves to 10–12 billion, there will be, must be, vast development of Earth Resources. If there is to be truly sustainable development, we must use all knowledge about our planet with greater wisdom than in the past. We must integrate all knowledge to solve critical problems like energy supply, food security, waste management and the maintenance of air and water quality for all species who live with us and support us. The Earth Sciences are at the core of our life support systems.

Fyfe, W.S., 1997: Earth Sciences for the 21st Century: Evolve or Die. GFF, Vol. 119 (Pt. 2, June), pp. 85–90. Stockholm. ISSN 1103–5897.

Keywords:

• New technologies
• waste management
• energy
• soil
• water
• food
• integrated expertise
• education