The Future of Atmospheric Oxygen

The Future of Atmospheric Oxygen is a scientific book published by Springer within the SpringerBriefs in Environmental Science series. The work investigates the phenomenon of atmospheric oxygen depletion and synthesizes scientific knowledge regarding oxygen levels in Earth's atmosphere.

The text examines available observational records documenting a nonlinear decline in atmospheric oxygen concentration. It reviews the research consensus attributing this trend primarily to fossil fuel combustion, while addressing how technological and societal uncertainties influence the overall rate of depletion.

Accounting for short record lengths and potential physiological risks to humans and animals, the authors use multidisciplinary complex modeling to assess near-term consequences alongside long-term horizon estimations.