Science and sustainability in the 21st century

A Perspective marking the 50th anniversary of Earth Day provides a retrospective of the global environmental movement and concludes that science alone is not sufficient to influence societal transitions toward environmental sustainability; scientists must collaborate across fields and engage with society to influence public policy, according to the author.

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Article #20-01919: “Earth 2020: Science, society, and sustainability in the Anthropocene,” by Philippe D. Tortell.

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