it takes no stretch of the imagination to see that the human species is
now an agenl of change of geologic proportions. We literally move
mountains to mine the earth's minerals, redirect rivers to bui Id cities in
the desert, torch forests to make way for crops and catıle, and alter the
chemistry of the atmosphere in disposing of our wastes. At humanity's
hand, the earth is undergoing a profound transformatian - one with
consequences we cannot fully grasp.1
Primary Language | English |
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Subjects | Political Science |
Journal Section | Research Article |
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Publication Date | May 1, 1996 |
Published in Issue | Year 1996 Issue: 26 |