Relict Species

Phylogeography and Conservation Biology

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Biological Sciences, Ecology, Evolution
Cover of the book Relict Species by , Springer Berlin Heidelberg
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9783540921608
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg Publication: December 3, 2009
Imprint: Springer Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9783540921608
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Publication: December 3, 2009
Imprint: Springer
Language: English

Mankind has evolved both genetically and culturally to become a most successful and dominant species. But we are now so numerous and our technology is so p- erful that we are having major effects on the planet, its environment, and the b- sphere. For some years prophets have warned of the possible detrimental consequences of our activities, such as pollution, deforestation, and overfishing, and recently it has become clear that we are even changing the atmosphere (e. g. ozone, carbon dioxide). This is worrying since the planet’s life systems are involved and dependent on its functioning. Current climate change – global w arming – is one recognised consequence of this larger problem. To face this major challenge, we will need the research and advice of many disciplines – Physics, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Biology, and Sociology – and particularly the commitment of wise politicians such as US Senator Al Gore. An important aspect of this global problem that has been researched for several decades is the loss of species and the impoverishment of our ecosystems, and hence their ability to sustain themselves, and more particularly us! Through evolutionary time new species have been generated and some have gone extinct. Such extinction and regeneration are moulded by changes in the earth’s crust, atmosphere, and resultant climate. Some extinctions have been massive, particularly those asso- ated with catastrophic meteoric impacts like the end of the Cretaceous Period 65Mya.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Mankind has evolved both genetically and culturally to become a most successful and dominant species. But we are now so numerous and our technology is so p- erful that we are having major effects on the planet, its environment, and the b- sphere. For some years prophets have warned of the possible detrimental consequences of our activities, such as pollution, deforestation, and overfishing, and recently it has become clear that we are even changing the atmosphere (e. g. ozone, carbon dioxide). This is worrying since the planet’s life systems are involved and dependent on its functioning. Current climate change – global w arming – is one recognised consequence of this larger problem. To face this major challenge, we will need the research and advice of many disciplines – Physics, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Biology, and Sociology – and particularly the commitment of wise politicians such as US Senator Al Gore. An important aspect of this global problem that has been researched for several decades is the loss of species and the impoverishment of our ecosystems, and hence their ability to sustain themselves, and more particularly us! Through evolutionary time new species have been generated and some have gone extinct. Such extinction and regeneration are moulded by changes in the earth’s crust, atmosphere, and resultant climate. Some extinctions have been massive, particularly those asso- ated with catastrophic meteoric impacts like the end of the Cretaceous Period 65Mya.

More books from Springer Berlin Heidelberg

Cover of the book Centrifugal Pumps by
Cover of the book Antimicrobial Compounds by
Cover of the book Argumenta Papiniani by
Cover of the book Green Business Process Management by
Cover of the book Kommentar zur Musterberufsordnung der deutschen Ärzte (MBO) by
Cover of the book Behavioral Operations in Planning and Scheduling by
Cover of the book Proceedings of 20th International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management by
Cover of the book The Universe as Automaton by
Cover of the book Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring by
Cover of the book Ways Out of the Working Capital Trap by
Cover of the book Topics in Dental Biochemistry by
Cover of the book Tree and Forest Measurement by
Cover of the book Flying Insects and Robots by
Cover of the book The Territorial Future of the City by
Cover of the book Seismic Wave Propagation and Scattering in the Heterogeneous Earth : Second Edition by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy