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Commission on Life Sciences & Committee on Environmental Research
Research to Protect, Restore, and Manage the Environment [PDF ebook]

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This book assesses the strengths and weaknesses of current environmental research programs, describes the desirable characteristics of an effective program, and recommends cultural and organizational changes to improve the performance of environmental research. Research areas in need of greater emphasis are identified, and overall directions for environmental research are recommended. The book also comments on the proposal to establish a National Institute for the Environment and on the elevation of the Environmental Protection Agency to cabinet status.

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Language English ● Format PDF ● Pages 256 ● ISBN 9780309585620 ● Publisher National Academies Press ● Published 1993 ● Downloadable 3 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 7150287 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM

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