Sustainable development science role

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Describe the biosphere and its role in sustainable development of the Earth using the modern understanding of biogeochemical cycling parameters. Discuss the contribution of Vladimir Vernadsky to the development of biosphere science. 

Adenle, A. A., Haslam, G.E., Lee, L., 2013. Global assessment of research and development for algae biofuel production and its potential role for sustainable development in developing countries. Energy Policy 61, 182—195. Available at http //www.sciencedirect.com/ science/article/pii/S0301421513004436 (accessed 25.02.15.). 

Although the field of nonlinear optics has traditionally been the stronghold of the physics and electrical engineering disciplines, if many of the potential applications are to be realized materials science and chemistry must play a role in its future development. A parallel can be drawn between the multidisciplinary effort that has been responsible for the tremendous progress in integrated electronic circuitry in recent years, and the need to combine the development of nonlinear media with sophisticated physical characterization and exploration of new nonlinear phenomena, in order for progress to be sustained. 

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