Author: Dennis A. TirpakPublisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 152
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Potential Effects of Future Climate Changes on Forest and Vegetation, Agriculture, Water Resources, and Human Health
Author: Dennis A. TirpakPotential Effects of Future Climate Changes on Forests and Vegetation, Agriculture Water Resources and Human Health
Author: United States. Environmental Protection AgencyPublisher:
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Category : Ozone layer
Languages : en
Pages : 152
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The Potential Effects of Global Climate Change on the United States
Author: Joel B. SmithPublisher:
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Category : Climatic changes
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
The Potential Effects of Global Climate Change on the United States: National studies
Author: The Potential effects of global climate change on the United States
Author: Forests, the Potential Consequences of Climate Variability and Change
Author: Managing Landscapes for Change
Author: Robert M. SchellerPublisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 3030620417
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 111
Book Description
This book discusses how future landscapes will be shaped by pervasive change and where, when, and how society should manage landscapes for change. Readers will learn about the major anthropogenic drivers of landscape change, including climate change and human induced disturbance regimes, and the unique consequences that multiple and simultaneously occurring change agents can have on landscapes. The author uses landscape trajectories as a guide to selecting the appropriate course of action, and considers how landscape position, inertia, and direction will determine landscape futures. The author introduces the concept of landscapes as socio-technical-ecological systems (STES), which combines ecological and technological influences on future landscape change and the need for society to acknowledge both when considering landscape management. Thinking beyond solutions, the author identifies barriers to managing landscapes for change including the cost, cultural identity of local populations, and the fear of taking action under uncertain conditions. Nevertheless, processes, tools, and technologies exist for overcoming social and ecological barriers to managing landscapes for change, and continued investment in social and scientific infrastructure holds out hope for maintaining our landscape values even as we enter an era of unprecedented change and disruption.
Abrupt Climate Change
Author: National Research CouncilPublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309133041
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
The climate record for the past 100,000 years clearly indicates that the climate system has undergone periodic-and often extreme-shifts, sometimes in as little as a decade or less. The causes of abrupt climate changes have not been clearly established, but the triggering of events is likely to be the result of multiple natural processes. Abrupt climate changes of the magnitude seen in the past would have far-reaching implications for human society and ecosystems, including major impacts on energy consumption and water supply demands. Could such a change happen again? Are human activities exacerbating the likelihood of abrupt climate change? What are the potential societal consequences of such a change? Abrupt Climate Change: Inevitable Surprises looks at the current scientific evidence and theoretical understanding to describe what is currently known about abrupt climate change, including patterns and magnitudes, mechanisms, and probability of occurrence. It identifies critical knowledge gaps concerning the potential for future abrupt changes, including those aspects of change most important to society and economies, and outlines a research strategy to close those gaps. Based on the best and most current research available, this book surveys the history of climate change and makes a series of specific recommendations for the future.
The Regional Impacts of Climate Change
Author: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Working Group II.Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521634557
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 532
Book Description
Cambridge, UK : Cambridge University Press, 1998.
Impact of Climate Change on Water and Health
Author: Velma I. GroverPublisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1466577495
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 428
Book Description
Since the hydrological cycle is so intricately linked to the climate system, any change in climate impacts the water cycle in terms of change in precipitation patterns, melting of snow and ice, increased evaporation, increased atmospheric water vapor and changes in soil moisture and run off. Consequently, climate change could result in floods in some areas and droughts in others resulting in varying availability and the quality of water affects the quality of life, food security and also health security. This book examines the impact of climate change on water as well as health.