Space on earth : saving our world by seeking others
Environmental protection Environmental ethics Outer space
Macmillan
2007
EISBN 1281283746
cover; contents; preface; acknowledgments; earthrise; chapter 1 new worlds; chapter 2 the human adventure; chapter 3 rich bounty and new crises; chapter 4 new views on an old world; chapter 5 green living; chapter 6 greening the universe; chapter 7 earth and space; chapter 8 new alliances; chapter 9 a habitable world - summary; bibliography and further reading; index
Sir Arthur Clarke Award Winner. Many environmentalists think going into space detracts from solving problems on Earth. Most space explorers feel environmentalism hampers their exploration of space. Leading astro-biologist Prof. Cockell argues that environmentalism and space exploration have one and the same objective, to ensure humanity has a home.
Sir Arthur Clarke Award Winner. Many environmentalists think going into space detracts from solving problems on Earth. Most space explorers feel environmentalism hampers their exploration of space. Leading astro-biologist Prof. Cockell argues that environmentalism and space exploration have one and the same objective, to ensure humanity has a home.
