Special Issue on

Exploitation and Sustainable Development of Natural Resources

During the 20th century, energy consumption rapidly increased. Today, about 80% of the world’s energy consumption is sustained by the extraction of fossil fuels, which consists of oil, coal and gas. Another non-renewable resource that is exploited by humans is Subsoil minerals such as precious metals that are mainly used in the production of industrial commodities. As the world population rises and economic growth occurs, the exploitation and sustainable development of natural resources is considered to be an important issue.

In this special issue, we intend to invite front-line researchers and authors to submit original researches and review articles on exploring exploitation and sustainable development of natural resources. Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

• Resources distribution
• Resources consumption
• Non-renewable resources
• Extinction of species
• Impact of excessive deforestation
• Resources protection and management

Authors should read over the journal’s Authors’ Guidelines carefully before submission. Prospective authors should submit an electronic copy of their complete manuscript through the journal at Paper Submission System.

Please kindly notice that the “Special Issue” under your manuscript title is supposed to be specified and the research field “Special Issue – Exploitation and Sustainable Development of Natural Resources” should be chosen during your submission.

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