Sustainability in a materials world
Natural Resources Research
By: E.B. Amey, J.F. Lemons Jr., and Darbi R. Berry
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Abstract
Many adverse impacts on the environment can be directly related to the materials dispersed to the environment during processing or use, or after use as refuse and waste. Some materials, such as toxic wastes, are a major concern because they create immediate problems with longer-term effects. Gases released by major manufacturing industries can contribute to long-term regional and global problems such as acid rain or increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. The use of other materials, however, appears to be more benign or strictly localized in their impacts. If the current per capita level of material consumption in the United States was achieved worldwide, it would create major stresses on both resource adequacy and the environment. In fact, stresses have been created and will continue from this consumption style (developed countries) even if others don't achieve them. ?? 1996 International Association for Mathematical Geology.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Sustainability in a materials world |
| Series title | Natural Resources Research |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Year Published | 1996 |
| Language | English |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Natural Resources Research |
| First page | 277 |
| Last page | 284 |
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