| Author | : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine |
| File Size | : 50,7 Mb |
| Publisher | : National Academies Press |
| Language | : English |
| Release Date | : 08 April 2019 |
| ISBN | : 9780309476522 |
| Pages | : 125 pages |
Environmental Engineering for the 21st Century by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Book PDF Summary
Environmental engineers support the well-being of people and the planet in areas where the two intersect. Over the decades the field has improved countless lives through innovative systems for delivering water, treating waste, and preventing and remediating pollution in air, water, and soil. These achievements are a testament to the multidisciplinary, pragmatic, systems-oriented approach that characterizes environmental engineering. Environmental Engineering for the 21st Century: Addressing Grand Challenges 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; and foster informed decisions and actions.
