Urgent Ecological Problems for the NSP

Abstract

The protection of the atmosphere is one of the greatest challenges of our time. The discussion of anthropogenic climate change due to greenhouses gases is not the only problem in this connection. Another issue to be controversially discussed is climate engineering (CE) which can be used to the benefit of mankind by mitigating extreme weather patterns, but might also be abused for military purposes or by eco-terrorists to damage the climate, the natural environment, humankind, and wildlife. Water security is another key issue of our time to which particular attention must be paid because water is the base of all life on earth. Moreover, problems of toxic and otherwise noxious emissions in industry and street traffic along with energy security equally require innovative solutions. In the choice of renewable energies, all pillars of Sustainable Development should be taken into consideration. Furthermore, the preservation of biodiversity is essential to sustain a healthy and stable environment. Finally, refined innovations in the field of bioterrorism – sometimes committed under the cloak of philanthropy – pose a serious threat to humankind and all life on earth.