Environmental engineering for the 21st century: Addressing grand challenges
Source
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, The
National Academies Press
This study outlines the crucial role for environmental engineers in this period of dramatic growth and change. The report identifies five pressing challenges of the 21st century that environmental engineers are uniquely poised to help advance:
- Sustainably supply food, water, and energy
- Curb climate change and adapt to its impacts
- Design a future without pollution and waste
- Create efficient, healthy, resilient cities
- Foster informed decisions and actions
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ISBN/ISSN/DOI
978-0-309-47652-2
Number of pages
120 p.
Publication Year
2018