Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
Federal Approval of the Texas National Estuarine Research Reserve and Managment Plan: the Mission-Aransas Estuary
Author: Broward County Water Preserve Areas Project
Author: United States. Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agricultural pollution
Languages : en
Pages : 1594
Book Description
Central and Southern Florida Project, Broward County Water Preserve Area, Project Implementation Report
Author: Clean Water Coalition System Conveyance and Operation Program
Author: Texas Register
Author: Texas. Secretary of StatePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Delegated legislation
Languages : en
Pages : 962
Book Description
Water Code
Author: TexasThe Impact of Global Warming on Texas
Author: Jurgen SchmandtPublisher: University of Texas Press
ISBN: 029272330X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 329
Book Description
When The Impact of Global Warming on Texas was first published in 1995, it discussed climate change as a likely future phenomenon, predicted by scientific studies. This entirely rewritten second edition presents evidence that early climate change impacts can now be observed and identifies the threats climate change will pose to Texas through the year 2050. It also offers the hopeful message that corrective action, if taken now, can avert unmanageable consequences. The book begins with a discussion of climate science and modeling and the information that can be derived from these sources for Texas. The authors follow this with an analysis of actual climate trends in the various Texas climate regions, including a predicted rise in temperatures of 5.4 degrees F (plus or minus 1.8 F) by the end of the century. This could lead to less rainfall and higher evaporation, especially in regions that are already dry. Other important effects include possible changes in El Niño (climate variability) patterns and hurricane behaviors. Taking into account projected population growth, subsequent chapters explore likely trends with respect to water availability, coastal impacts, and biodiversity. The authors then look at the issues from a policy perspective, focusing on Texas's importance to the national economy as an energy producer, particularly of oil and gas. They recommend that Texas develop its own climate change policy to serve the goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, increasing energy independence, ensuring regional security, and improving management of water, air, land, and wildlife.
Natural Resources Code
Author: TexasPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Natural resources
Languages : en
Pages : 588
Book Description
Alternative Policies for Protecting Barrier Islands Along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts of the United States and Draft Environmental Statement
Author: United States. Heritage Conservation and Recreation ServicePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Barrier islands
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
The Use of Dispersants in Marine Oil Spill Response
Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309478219
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 341
Book Description
Whether the result of an oil well blowout, vessel collision or grounding, leaking pipeline, or other incident at sea, each marine oil spill will present unique circumstances and challenges. The oil type and properties, location, time of year, duration of spill, water depth, environmental conditions, affected biomes, potential human community impact, and available resources may vary significantly. Also, each spill may be governed by policy guidelines, such as those set forth in the National Response Plan, Regional Response Plans, or Area Contingency Plans. To respond effectively to the specific conditions presented during an oil spill, spill responders have used a variety of response optionsâ€"including mechanical recovery of oil using skimmers and booms, in situ burning of oil, monitored natural attenuation of oil, and dispersion of oil by chemical dispersants. Because each response method has advantages and disadvantages, it is important to understand specific scenarios where a net benefit may be achieved by using a particular tool or combination of tools. This report builds on two previous National Research Council reports on dispersant use to provide a current understanding of the state of science and to inform future marine oil spill response operations. The response to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon spill included an unprecedented use of dispersants via both surface application and subsea injection. The magnitude of the spill stimulated interest and funding for research on oil spill response, and dispersant use in particular. This study assesses the effects and efficacy of dispersants as an oil spill response tool and evaluates trade-offs associated with dispersant use.