CLIMATE EXTREMES AND SOCIETY by Henry F. Diaz (Editor), Richard J. Murnane (Editor) ( 9780521298483 )

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CLIMATE EXTREMES AND SOCIETY

By:

Henry F. Diaz (Editor), Richard J. Murnane (Editor)

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0521298482

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9780521298483

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CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS

Pub. date:

8 April, 2011

Pages:

384

Description:

A scientific exploration of changing climatic extremes and their impacts on society.

Synopsis:

Extreme climatic events present society with significant challenges in a rapidly warming world. Ordinary citizens, the insurance industry and governments are concerned about the apparent increase in the frequency of weather and climate events causing extreme, and in some instances, catastrophic, impacts. Climate Extremes and Society focuses on the recent and potential future consequences of weather and climate extremes for different socioeconomic sectors. The book also examines actions that may enable society to better respond to climate variability. It provides examples of the impact of climate and weather extremes on society. How have these extremes varied in the past, and how might they change in the future? What type of efforts will help society adapt to potential future changes in climate and weather extremes? The book is designed for all policy-makers, engineers and scientists who have an interest in the effects of climate extremes on society.

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Cambridge University Press

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