The Potential Effects of Global Climate Change on the United States
Title | The Potential Effects of Global Climate Change on the United States PDF eBook |
Author | United States. Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Policy, Planning, and Evaluation |
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Pages | 0 |
Release | 1989 |
Genre | Climatic changes |
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The Potential Effects of Global Climate Change on the United States: Executive summary
Title | The Potential Effects of Global Climate Change on the United States: Executive summary PDF eBook |
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Pages | 64 |
Release | 1988 |
Genre | Climatic changes |
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The Potential Effects of Global Climate Change on the United States
Title | The Potential Effects of Global Climate Change on the United States PDF eBook |
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Pages | 0 |
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Genre | Climatic changes |
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Abrupt Climate Change
Title | Abrupt Climate Change PDF eBook |
Author | National Research Council |
Publisher | National Academies Press |
Pages | 252 |
Release | 2002-04-23 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 0309133041 |
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 Potential Effects of Global Climate Change on the United States
Title | The Potential Effects of Global Climate Change on the United States PDF eBook |
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Publisher | |
Pages | 124 |
Release | 1989 |
Genre | Climatic changes |
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Global Climate Change Impacts in the United States
Title | Global Climate Change Impacts in the United States PDF eBook |
Author | U.S. Global Change Research Program |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 193 |
Release | 2009-08-24 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 0521144078 |
Summarizes the science of climate change and impacts on the United States, for the public and policymakers.
Review of the Draft Fourth National Climate Assessment
Title | Review of the Draft Fourth National Climate Assessment PDF eBook |
Author | National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine |
Publisher | National Academies Press |
Pages | 207 |
Release | 2018-06-18 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 0309471699 |
Climate change poses many challenges that affect society and the natural world. With these challenges, however, come opportunities to respond. By taking steps to adapt to and mitigate climate change, the risks to society and the impacts of continued climate change can be lessened. The National Climate Assessment, coordinated by the U.S. Global Change Research Program, is a mandated report intended to inform response decisions. Required to be developed every four years, these reports provide the most comprehensive and up-to-date evaluation of climate change impacts available for the United States, making them a unique and important climate change document. The draft Fourth National Climate Assessment (NCA4) report reviewed here addresses a wide range of topics of high importance to the United States and society more broadly, extending from human health and community well-being, to the built environment, to businesses and economies, to ecosystems and natural resources. This report evaluates the draft NCA4 to determine if it meets the requirements of the federal mandate, whether it provides accurate information grounded in the scientific literature, and whether it effectively communicates climate science, impacts, and responses for general audiences including the public, decision makers, and other stakeholders.