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The context: It has become evident that drastic changes have occurred in the environment in the last few decades. Humanity has been faced with natural disasters which—together with global warming—constantly deteriorate the environment humans have become accustomed to living in. All this can lead not only to changes in lifestyles around the world but should also prompt humanity to learn and develop means which would mitigate and offer possible solutions to the issues at stake.
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Mathieu, C., Potin, P., Aschbacher, J., Lafeuille, J. (2009). Environment. In: Schrogl, KU., Mathieu, C., Lukaszczyk, A. (eds) Threats, Risks and Sustainability — Answers by Space. Studies in Space Policy, vol 2. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-211-87450-9_3
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