Dealing with the global flows of energy and materials, and changes caused by humans, this book provides a process engineering approach to the earth system and global development. It provides a welcome insight for readers ranging from undergraduates to experts.

Describes a process engineering approach to the earth system and global development Provides an insight into the complex matter of global flows of energy and materials Presents the world's future development of energy supply and climate Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Inhalt
Introduction and Fundamentals.- Biogeosphere as Environment for Life.- Energy Balance of the Earth.- Global Material Cycles.- Anthropogenic Material and Energy Flows.- Limits for Anthropogenica Material and Energy Flows.- Approaches to Global Development.