The biosphere: Problems and solutions; Proceedings of the Miami International Symposium on the Biosphere, Miami Beach, FL, April 23, 24, 1984
Abstract
The objective of the Miami International Symposium on the Biosphere was to provide a forum for the presentation of the latest research findings on the environmental effects of human activities. The topics discussed are related to biosphere reserves, environmental aspects of hydrocarbon fuels, radioactivity and nuclear waste, land management, acid rains, water quality, water resources, coastal resources management, the pollution of rivers, industrial waste, economic development and the environment, health hazards and solutions, endangered species, environmentally compatible systems, space pollution, and global considerations. Attention is given to questions regarding global security and sustainable development, environethics as a global strategy for environmental quality, a gestalt approach to the environment, potential indicators for monitoring biosphere reserves, a review of regional impacts associated with the development of U.S. synthetic fuel resources, water resources in the Soviet Union, and pollution-free pesticides.
- Publication:
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Symposium supported by the International Association for Hydrogen Energy and University of Miami. Amsterdam
- Pub Date:
- 1984
- Bibcode:
- 1984iahe...25.....V
- Keywords:
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- Biosphere;
- Conferences;
- Acid Rain;
- Conservation;
- Ecology;
- Economic Development;
- Endangered Species;
- Environmental Quality;
- Global Air Pollution;
- Hydrocarbon Fuels;
- Industrial Wastes;
- International Cooperation;
- Land Management;
- Man Environment Interactions;
- Pollution Monitoring;
- Public Health;
- Radioactive Wastes;
- Space Debris;
- Water Management;
- Water Pollution;
- Water Quality;
- Water Resources;
- Geophysics