BIOA02H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 49.6: Ecological Footprint
26 Mar 2017
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49. 6: scientists and citizens in the 21st century. Future will present increasing challenges as our ecological footprint continues to grow. Eld biologists are needed to document earth"s true biodiversity, even as it comes under threat. Physiologists are needed to help us understand how species respond to env. change. Ecologists and pop. geneticists are needed to discover principles governing species interactions in communities so we can understand how physiological responses to global change in one species will affect others. Molecular biologists will help us combat disease and geneticists will develop crops that yield more food. Biologists will work with economists, lawmakers, and others to ensure govt. policies re ect what w know about the natural world. Doctors can improve health of people, treat diseases, reduce threat of antibiotic- resistant pathogens, ensure clean water and adequate food for people in africa. Engineers can design energy-ef cient machines and establish ways of slowing food spoilage.
