Human domination of the biosphere: Rapid discharge of the earth-space battery foretells the future of humankind
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Summary
With the rapid depletion of this chemical energy, the earth is shifting back toward the inhospitable equilibrium of outer space with fundamental ramifications for the biosphere and humanity.
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- article
- Published
- 2015-07-15
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- 108
- References
- 48
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- Open access
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Keywords
Biosphere, Biomass (ecology), Environmental science, Outer space, Renewable energy
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