The chemical element : chemistrys contribution to our global future United Nations has declared 2011 the International Year of Chemistry to celebrate the achievements of chemistry and its contributions to the well being of humankind. In this book prominent scientists highlight the major advances in the fight against the largest problems faced by humanity from the point of view of chemistry showing how science is essential to ensuring our long term survival. Following the UN Millennium Development Goals the authors examine the nine most critical areas including energy climate food water poverty education and health. All of them are opinion leaders in their fields or high ranking decision makers in national and international institutions. This book provides an intellectual basis for the future development of chemistry it is aimed at a wide readership including students professionals engineers scientists environmentalists and anyone interested in a more sustainable future P. [4] of cover