Planet In Peril Planetary Dangers Planetary Solutions

Written by an award-winning historian of science and technology, Planet in Peril describes the top four mega-dangers facing humankind – climate change, nukes, pandemics, and artificial intelligence. It outlines the solutions that have been tried, and analyzes why they have thus far fallen short. These four existential dangers present a special kind of challenge that urgently requires planet-level responses, yet today's international institutions have so far failed to meet this need. The book lays out a realistic pathway for gradually modifying the United Nations over the coming century so that it can become more effective at coordinating global solutions to humanity's problems. Neither optimistic nor pessimistic, but pragmatic and constructive, the book explores how to move past ideological polarization and global political fragmentation. Unafraid to take intellectual risks, Planet in Peril sketches a plausible roadmap toward a safer, more democratic future for us all.

Exploration of the top four mega-dangers facing humankind and plots a hopeful path to dealing with them through global governance.

Rev. and expanded ed. of: How to build a habitable planet / Wallace S. Broecker. 1985.

This book considers a subject of crucial importance to all, the future of the planet that we live on. As the world's population continues to grow, the ability to sustain and improve the lives of the earth's inhabitants has incurred tremendous costs. Together all must look for ways to sustain the planet going forward while carefully and fairly managing crucial resources and environmental impact of our actions. We asked high school age students from around the world to weigh in on what they see as the planet's opportunities and challenges going forward, offering their solutions on how to best embrace or mitigate what lies ahead. The book considers the next generation's perspective on what science might hold for the planet's future, including examples of how science is already positioned in many instances to enhance and help sustain our world.

Many millennia ago, our planet witnessed such a great war that life itself was almost extinguished from it.The dark shadows of that war are once again cast onour planet and threaten the very existence of mankind.Unaware of the impending crisis, our teens at Batatawadai Puram, Guru, Sri, Tina and Nath are super excited because they will be joined by Varshika, Sri’s cousin from Africa.With the mid-term holidays just around the corner they are anticipating a fun filled and exciting time. However fate has something else written for our brave teens who, are drawn into a series of events that threaten their very existence and the existence of mankind. Little do they know that not only our planet but other planets are in peril and they would have to team up with mystical creatures who, walked on this planet millennia ago, to ensure the continuance of life as we know it. Will our teens succeed or will life as we know it cease to exist?

Conservation Science and Advocacy for a Planet in Peril: Speaking Truth to Power helps equip scientists working on environmental and sustainability challenges with new tactics for success. Global efforts and cooperation by member states of environmental conventions have steadily increased but lack efficient and scalable mechanisms of translating conservation science to policy. The gap between science and policy is growing and very little time remains before the climate change and biodiversity lossess trigger widespread disruptions of the planet's life support systems. This book covers these important topics, providing a must read for environmental and conservation scientists, climate change activists, students, social scientists, economic professionals, sustainable businesses and policymakers. Provides an unprecedented collection of local, regional, and national case studies from scientists and practitioners engaged in outreach to decision makers and the public Covers personal accounts that bring science into policymaking, providing usable guidelines for those working to bridge this gap Includes the requisite information needed for effective communications and campaign strategies by sharing lessons learned

This book is on climate change as a major issue that is the leading news feature each week. Global warming is worse than it has ever been. It is only a matter of time until it becomes a problem that will lead to massive extinctions on a global scale if nothing is done to solve the planetary crisis. We need solutions that will address this crisis reversing the damage it has already caused. To adapt to what the future may hold for this planet if greenhouse gases continue to be emitted, time to make changes. The time to worry is now: because it may be too late in the latter part of the 21st century.