An integrated earth system -- Planetary machinery: the dynamics of the earth system prior to significant human influence -- The Anthropocene Era: how humans are changing the earth system -- Reverberations of change: the responses of the earth system to human activities -- Living with global change: consequences of changes in the earth system for human well-being -- Towards earth system science and global sustainability
Summary
Describes what is known about the Earth System and the impact of changes caused by humans. This book considers the consequences of these changes with respect to the stability of the Earth System and the well-being of humankind; as well as exploring future paths towards Earth System science in support of global sustainability
