What was our planet like before the advent of our modern civilization? What effects has our civilization had on the planet and its ecological systems? Paradise Regained discusses these questions and then creates a scenario for the re-greening of Earth. The authors introduce new and innovative ideas on how humankind might use the resources of the solar system for terrestrial benefit. Earth would then become a place for a technologically advanced human civilizationto live in synchronization, if not in harmony, with the environment which gave us birth. Since the formation of our solar system, the resources and ecological state of Earth have undergone many changes. The environmental challenges facing humanity today, as the authors posit them, will not be resolved simply by conservation and Earth-based alternative technologies. In a compelling fashion marries the ideals and goals of environmentalists and space technology advocates Suggests unique solutions to the problems of global warming and environmental degradation Describes how the development of space can preserve our society and help it continue to grow Shows how a pristine, non-polluted environment can be created and sustained! INDICE: Introduction: Welcome to the Present.- Part 1: Mythical Paradise. Fire - Formation of the Earth and Solar System. The Earth Before Man - Utopia or Nightmare?- Part 2: Paradise Lost? The Environmental Dilemma - Progress or Collapse? Exploding Population. Climate Change. Vanishing Life. Diminishing Energy. Humans Before the Industrial Age - A Desirable Ecological Goal?- Part 3:Paradise Regained. Space Utilization: A Moral Imperative. Raw Materials from Space. Power from the Sun. Environmental Monitoring from Space. Protecting theEarth. Mitigating Global Warming. Settling the Solar System. Earth Park: An Optimistic Future.- Afterword: Why Space Advocates and Environmentalists ShouldWork Together.
- ISBN: 978-0-387-79985-8
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 300
- Fecha Publicación: 01/09/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés