Global Resources and the Environment

In the past few decades, sustainability of natural resources and the social and environmental issues that surround them have become increasingly topical. This multidisciplinary book discusses the complex relationships between society, natural resources and the environment. Major resources including water, agriculture, energy, minerals and forests are considered, as well as different facets of the environment including climate, landforms and biodiversity. Each resource is discussed in the context of both environmental and socio-economic factors affecting their present and future distribution and demand. Fully illustrated throughout, this accessible volume is relevant for anyone concerned with sustainability in an ever-changing world
from policy makers and resource managers in need of a comprehensive overview of the issues surrounding global resources and the environment, to graduate students and researchers in the natural and social sciences.