Global resources outlook. [Requires best leadership of U. S. and other countries]

Journal Article · Sat Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1977 · Mil. Eng.; (United States)

OSTI ID:7144358

Bovay, Jr, H E

Worldwide resource planning that is rational and equitable will dictate an orderly flow of materials between nations and require the best leadership the U.S. and other nations can develop. Resource trends show that the developing nations have begun asserting their power as suppliers of essential resources and that proliferation of nuclear materials could lead to wars of redistribution as competition for basic commodities intensifies. The trend in recent years has been toward the interdependence of nations, with most having some resources and depending on other nations for the rest of their needs. Since consumption trends for minerals, metals, and energy parallel the gross national product, developing countries will be increasing their consumption levels to raise their standard of living. Population projections indicate the lowest growth in the developed countries and a steep increase in the Third World, where living standards must be raised before effective birth control can take hold. Food production in developing countries has kept pace with population growth, but only the developed countries are able to develop a surplus. South America and Africa both contain large areas of land that is arable if the technology for clearing and cultivating is available. Other trends are outlined to show the need for new management of fishing, the use and dependency of minerals and fuels, metals, and the environment and technology as resources. (DCK)

• OSTI ID: 7144358
• Journal Information: Mil. Eng.; (United States), Vol. 69:449
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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