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	Gaia theory (science) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Gaia hypothesis is a class of scientific models of the geo-biosphere in which life as a whole fosters and maintains suitable conditions for itself by helping to create an environment on Earth suitable for its continuity.
		Ecologists generally consider the biosphere as an ecosystem and the Gaia hypothesis, though a simplification of that original proposed, to be consistent with a modern vision of global ecology, relaying the concepts of biosphere and biodiversity.
		This theory is based on the simple idea that the biomass self-regulates the conditions on the planet to make its physical environment (in particular temperature and chemistry of the atmosphere) on the planet more hospitable to the species which constitute its "life".
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gaia_theory_(science) (3559 words)

	Meetings
		It focusses on transboundary co-operation in the Bohemian Forest/Bavarian Forest/Mühlvertel block of low-mountainous landscape at the intersection of Austria, the German State of Bavaria and the Czech Republic, which includes the biosphere reserves of Bayerischer Wald and Sumava.
		The development concept that has been elaborated for this region (see Biosphere Reserves bulletin 2, page 16) will be among the issues under discussion, together with such topics as biotic and abiotic factors, international co-operation in scientific research and biodiversity conservation, and preparation of a summary publication on the region.
		International Conference on Geo-Bio-Diversity of the Bohemian/Bavarian Forest: Trilateral Research, Conservation and Management of the Frontier Mountains.
	www.unesco.org /mab/publications/brbullet/br3_10me.htm (354 words)

	Gaia theory (science) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Gaia theory is a class of scientific models of the geo-biosphere in which life as a whole fosters and maintains suitable conditions for itself by helping to create an environment on Earth suitable for its continuity.
		Lovelock's initial hypothesis, accused of being teleological by his critics, was that Gaia atmosphere is kept in homeostasis by and for the biosphere.
		During the Gaia conference, James Kirchner, a physicist and philosopher took the opportunity of the meeting to explain that there are not one Gaia hypothesis, but several ones ranging from "weak Gaia" to "strong Gaia".
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gaia_hypothesis (2823 words)

	Gaia theory (science) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Gaia theory is a class of scientific models of the geo-biosphere in which life as a whole fosters and maintains suitable conditions for itself by helping to create an environment on Earth suitable for its continuity.
		Lovelock's initial hypothesis, accused of being teleological by his critics, was that Gaia atmosphere is kept in homeostasis by and for the biosphere.
		The Gaia hypothesis has been called geophysiology or Earth system science, which takes into account the interactions between biota, the oceans, and the atmosphere.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gaia_theory_(science) (2823 words)

	A minimal model of interaction between climate and vegetation: qualitative approach
		Such conceptual models are important to give a better understanding of the fundamental feedback mechanisms acting between geo- and biosphere.
		The spatially one-dimensional model is analyzed in respect to the uniform biosphere and the existence of possible diffusive instabilities.
		A so-called "minimal model" is presented for the qualitative description of the interaction between climate and vegetation.
	www.pik-potsdam.de /~bloh/abstracts/svirezhev96.html (145 words)

	environmental science - find the latest books, CDs and technical publications from over 50 life science publishers
		Walter's Vegetation of the Earth - The Ecological Systems of the Geo-Biosphere (NEW 4th Edition)
		Global Warming and Social Innovation: The Challenge of a Climate-Neutral Society
		Edited by David de Jager, Andre Faaij, Marcel Kok and Walter Vermeulen
	www.cplpress.com /glossary/G8.htm (145 words)

	Gaia theory (science) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Gaia theory is a class of scientific models of the geo-biosphere in which life as a whole fosters and maintains suitable conditions for itself by helping to create an environment on Earth suitable for its continuity.
		This theory is based on the simple idea that the biomass self-regulates the conditions on the planet to make its physical environment (in particular temperature and chemistry of the atmosphere) on the planet more hospitable to the species which constitute its "life".
		The first such theory was created by the English independent atmospheric scientist and chemist, Sir James Lovelock, who developed his theories in the 1960s before formally publishing them, first in the New Scientist of February 13, 1975 and then in the 1979 book "Quest for Gaia".
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gaia_theory_(science) (145 words)

	Atlantic Green Lane - Element Cycles
		Biogeochemical cycles (bio meaning 'life', geo for 'earth' and chemical for the changing of matter from one form to another) are natural processes that recycle elements in various chemical forms from the environment, to organisms, and then back to the environment.
		Phosphorus is an important constituent of life, present in the biosphere only in rock, deep oceans, and in dust in the atmosphere.
		The water cycle (or hydrological cycle) is the circulation of the waters of the Earth between land, freshwater lakes and rivers, the salt seas and oceans, and the atmosphere.
	www.p2pays.org /ref/03/02426/primer3.html (3863 words)

	Articles - Biogeochemical cycle
		In ecology, a biogeochemical cycle is a circuit or pathway by which a chemical element or molecule moves through both biotic ("bio-") and abiotic ("geo-") compartments of an ecosystem.
		The most well-known and important biogeochemical cycles, for example, include the carbon cycle, the nitrogen cycle, the oxygen cycle, the phosphorus cycle, and the water cycle.
		In addition to being a part of living organisms, these chemical elements also cycle through abiotic factors of ecosystems such as water (hydrosphere), land (lithosphere), and the air (atmosphere); the living factors of the planet can be referred to collectively as the biosphere.
	www.bird-center.net /articles/Biogeochemical_cycle (922 words)

	Introduction
		In the field of space sciences, the cryogenic sampler that had been developed by ISRO for Geosphere-Biosphere Programme, has been used to detect micro-organisms in the stratosphere, which could have far reaching implications on the understanding of the origin of life on earth.
		The successful first test flight of Geo-synchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) from Sriharikota on April 18, 2001 was the most significant milestone of the Indian space programme during the year 2001-02.
		During the year, Phase-B in-house publication "Space India’’ and other publications, telecast of major events like launch of GSLV and PSLV, arranging exhibitions, etc. During the year two media workshops were conducted to familiarise the media on the nuances involved in development and operation of space systems and their applications.
	www.isro.org /rep2002/Links/Introduction.htm (922 words)

	Gaia theory (science) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Gaia theory is a class of scientific models of the geo-biosphere in which life as a whole fosters and maintains suitable conditions for itself by helping to create an environment on Earth suitable for its continuity.
		This theory is based on the simple idea that the biomass self-regulates the conditions on the planet to make its physical environment (in particular temperature and chemistry of the atmosphere) on the planet more hospitable to the species which constitute its "life".
		The first such theory was created by the English independent atmospheric scientist and chemist, Sir James Lovelock, who developed his theories in the 1960s before formally publishing them, first in the New Scientist of February 13, 1975 and then in the 1979 book "Quest for Gaia".
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gaia_theory_(science) (2839 words)

	Human interference in biogeochemical cycles Example Essays.com - Over 101,000 essays, term papers and book reports!
		The biogeochemical carbon cycle described the fluxes of carbon in its many forms among the biosphere, atmosphere, oceans, and geosphere.
		Biogeochemical Cycles Firstly, carbon is one of the most common elements on Earth and it is the basis of all living organisms.
		A biogeochemical cycle is defined as the interactions among the organic (bio-) and inorganic (geo-) worlds, and focuses on the chemistry (chemical-), and movement (cycles) of chemical elements and compounds.
	www.exampleessays.com /viewpaper/34694.html (2839 words)

	Nitrogen Cycles Project: 2. Biogeochemical Cycle
		It is a concept that recognizes the dynamism of multiple, complex processes that move, transform and store chemicals in the geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere.
		In studying biogeochemical cycles, it is important to express in a common unit the amount of each element in all its phases and all its chemical compounds.
		The term biogeochemical cycles expresses the interactions among the organic (bio-) and inorganic (geo-) worlds, and focuses on the chemistry (chemical-), and movement (cycles) of chemical elements and compounds.
	www.sws.uiuc.edu /nitro/biogen.asp (2839 words)

	Human interference in biogeochemical cycles
		The biogeochemical carbon cycle described the fluxes of carbon in its many forms among the biosphere, atmosphere, oceans, and geosphere.
		A biogeochemical cycle is defined as the interactions among the organic (bio-) and inorganic (geo-) worlds, and focuses on the chemistry (chemical-), and movement (cycles) of chemical elements and compounds.
		Biogeochemical Cycles Firstly, carbon is one of the most common elements on Earth and it is the basis of all living organisms.
	www.radessays.com /link.php?site=re&aff=netessays&dest=viewpaper.php?request=34694 (2839 words)

	Planetary habitability - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Gaia hypothesis, a class of scientific models of the geo-biosphere pioneered by Sir James Lovelock in 1975, argues that life as a whole fosters and maintains suitable conditions for itself by helping to create a planetary environment suitable for its continuity.
		Planets without a thick atmosphere lack the matter necessary for primal biochemistry, have little insulation and poor heat transfer across their surfaces (for example, Mars with its thin atmosphere is colder than the Earth would be at similar distance) and lesser protection against high-frequency radiation and meteoroids.
		Constituent molecules are more likely to reach escape velocity and be lost to space when buffeted by solar wind or stirred by collision.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Planetary_habitability (5411 words)

	environmental science - find the latest books, CDs and technical publications from over 50 life science publishers
		Walter's Vegetation of the Earth - The Ecological Systems of the Geo-Biosphere (NEW 4th Edition)
		Environmental Science - Earth as a Living Planet, 4th Edition
		Living with the Earth: Concepts in Environmental Health Science, Second Edition
	www.cplpress.com /glossary/G8.htm (5411 words)

	Geo 1012 Syllabus Fall 96
		The emphasis in this course is the dynamic nature of the planet, shown by the cycles of energy and materials that operate in the solid earth, atmosphere, hydrosphere and the biosphere.
		The nature of energy sources and the natural balance of these systems on long and short time scales will be examined in a context that might be useful to understand how human activities are having an effect on the habitable environment.
		By changing the time scale of processes by orders of magnitude, the capacity for survival of these systems can be exceeded.
	lrc.geo.umn.edu /courses/planet/syllabus.htm (967 words)

	New Books Listing
		Walter's Vegetation of the earth : the ecological systems of the geo-biosphere / Siegmar-Walter Breckle translated from the 7th, completely revised and enlarged German edition by Gudrun and David Lawlor.
		Principles of terrestrial ecosystem ecology / F. Stuart Chapin, III, Pamela A. Matson, Harold A. Mooney illustrated by Melissa C. Chapin.
		Chemical-mechanical polishing of low dielectric constant polymers and organosilicate glasses : fundamental mechanisms and application to IC interconnect technology / by Christopher L. Borst, William N. Gill, Ronald J. Gutmann.
	osulibrary.orst.edu /new/archive/120502.htm (4983 words)

	IECB general information
		The general research orientation is in line with the research perspectives of the Science faculty: Within the integrative research clusters “Geo-and Biosphere Research” the interests of the IECB are:
		Stress physiology of plants (heavy metals, UV-B) System analysis of urban and cultural landscapes (material flow)
		· Evolutionary physiology; the evolution of adapted mechanisms with special regard to man-made changes and environmental stress factors
	www.univie.ac.at /pph/iecb_research_e.htm (403 words)

	Speleonet: Regions and Systems
		In a sense the cave system is an underground geo-biosphere wherein the peculiar water flow patterns foster a specific, sometimes rich and unusual, fauna and flora that is a treasure for science and a sight for humans to enjoy.
		Despite this grim system, new species continue to be found and there is still hope that the remote interior of of the region can be preserved.
		And like karst systems all over the world, the blue holes of Andros - as well as all over the Bahamas - have been negatively impacted by the often ill-conceived process of modern developement and by ignorant practices of local populations as well.
	speleonet.typepad.com /speleonet/regions_and_systems/index.html (403 words)

	MSN Encarta - Geology
		The field of geology includes subfields that examine all of the earth's systems, from the deep interior core to the outer atmosphere, including the hydrosphere (the waters of the earth) and the biosphere (the living component of earth).
		Geologic history shows that the processes that shaped the earth are still acting on it and that change is normal.
		Geology is also referred to as earth science and geoscience.
	encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761555455/Geology.html (1060 words)

	Patuca 's Home Page
		The Patuca Foundation's mission is the conservation and sustainable development of the remaining tropical forests in Honduras, cooperating with local non-profit organization Grupo Ecológico Olancho (GEO).
		Area of support and interest : Primary region of support is the designated area of the future system of protected areas as declared by UNESCO, comprised of the Rio Platano Biosphere, the Tawahka Asangni National Park, the Patuca National Park in Honduras and the Bosavas National Park in Nicaragua.
		The Patuca Foundation was able to take over this area, 105 hectareas, and received government autorization in 1996 to establish a model farm employing sustainable agricultural methods.
	www.geocities.com /RainForest/Canopy/7525 (238 words)

	Patuca
		Patuca's mission is the conservation and sustainable development of the remaining tropical forests in Central America, cooperating with the Honduran non-profit organisation GEO.
		This is the designated area of the future system of protected areas, the "Corredor Biologico Mesoaméricano" comprised of the Rio Platano Biosphere, the Tahwaka-Asagni National Park, the Patuca National Park and the Bosavas National Park.
		The Patuca Foundation implements and promotes, together with Honduran counterparts, income-generating, ecotourism projects that seek to increase the input of indigenous knowledge into the process of sustainable development.
	www.mesoamerica-travel.com /englisch/honduras/patuca (238 words)

	Patuca 's Home Page
		The Patuca Foundation's mission is the conservation and sustainable development of the remaining tropical forests in Honduras, cooperating with local non-profit organization Grupo Ecol�gico Olancho (GEO).
		Area of support and interest : Primary region of support is the designated area of the future system of protected areas as declared by UNESCO, comprised of the Rio Platano Biosphere, the Tawahka Asangni National Park, the Patuca National Park in Honduras and the Bosavas National Park in Nicaragua.
		The Patuca Foundation was able to take over this area, 105 hectareas, and received government autorization in 1996 to establish a model farm employing sustainable agricultural methods.
	www.geocities.com /RainForest/Canopy/7525 (238 words)

	Speleonet: Cave Diving
		In a sense the cave system is an underground geo-biosphere wherein the peculiar water flow patterns foster a specific, sometimes rich and unusual, fauna and flora that is a treasure for science and a sight for humans to enjoy.
		Friday, April 29, 2005 in Archaeology, Cave Diving, Geology, Regions and Systems
		Shaw's technical diving team (those who are spaced out along a deep-dive route to support the deep diver) went back to the cave for the grim task of retrieving equipment, such as extra diving cylinders, that had been left behind when Saturday's dive went so badly awry.
	speleonet.typepad.com /speleonet/cave_diving (6771 words)

	MSN Encarta - Geology
		The field of geology includes subfields that examine all of the earth's systems, from the deep interior core to the outer atmosphere, including the hydrosphere (the waters of the earth) and the biosphere (the living component of earth).
		Geology, study of the planet earth, its rocky exterior, its history, and the processes that act upon it.
		The word geology comes from the Greek geo, “earth,” and logia, “the study of.” Geologists seek to understand how the earth formed and evolved into what it is today, as well as what made the earth capable of supporting life.
	encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761555455/Geology.html (1005 words)

	plant science - find the latest books, CDs and technical publications from over 50 life science publishers
		Walter's Vegetation of the Earth - The Ecological Systems of the Geo-Biosphere (NEW 4th Edition)
		Edited by Walter R Stevenson, Rosemary Loria, Gary D Franc, DP Weingarter
		Edited by Steven M Colegate and Russell J Molyneux
	www.cplpress.com /glossary/G309.htm (1005 words)

	environmental science - find the latest books, CDs and technical publications from over 50 life science publishers
		Walter's Vegetation of the Earth - The Ecological Systems of the Geo-Biosphere (NEW 4th Edition)
		Wild Urban Woodlands - New Perspectives for Urban Forestry
		Understanding Urban Ecosystems - A New Frontier for Science and Education
	www.cplbookshop.com /glossary/G8.htm (3433 words)

	environmental science - find the latest books, CDs and technical publications from over 50 life science publishers
		Walter's Vegetation of the Earth - The Ecological Systems of the Geo-Biosphere (NEW 4th Edition)
		Edited by Vogt, K., Patel-Weynand, T., Witten, E., Gordon, J., Wargo, J., Vogt, D., Asbjornsen, H., Palmiotto, P. A., Clark, H. J., O'Hara, J. L., Keaton, W. Springer 1997 more details
		Understanding Urban Ecosystems - A New Frontier for Science and Education
	www.cplpress.com /glossary/G8.htm (3433 words)

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