Research to Protect, Restore, and Manage the Environment
Download or Read eBook Research to Protect, Restore, and Manage the Environment PDF written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1993-02-01 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : National Research Council |
| Publisher | : National Academies Press |
| Total Pages | : 255 |
| Release | : 1993-02-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780309049290 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0309049296 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (90 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Research to Protect, Restore, and Manage the Environment by : National Research Council
Book excerpt: 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.
