Engineering and Environmental Challenges

Dealing with the challenges presented by climate change or rapid urban development require cooperation and expertise from engineering, social and natural sciences. Earth systems engineering is an emerging area of multidisclinary study that takes a holistic view of natural and human system interactions to better understand complex systems. It seeks to develop methods and tools that enable technically sound and ethically wise decisions. Engineering and Environmental Challenges presents the proceedings of a National Academy of Engineering public symposium on Earth systems engineering. Table of Contents

• Front Matter
• Keynote Address: It's the World, Stupid!
• Climate Systems Engineering
• Improving Climate Assessment
• How Camest Thou in This Pickle?
• Genetically Modified Organisms: An Ancient Practice on the Cusp
• Benefits of Biotechnology
• Earth Systems Engineering and Management: The Biotechnology Discourse
• Gaining a Seat at the Policy Table
• Successful Public-Private Research Partnerships
• Defining What We Need to Know
• Rethinking Urbanization
• Urban Design: The Grand Challenge
• Hybrid Cities: A Basis for Hope
• Appendix A: About the Authors
• Appendix B: Symposium Agenda