Climate Change in the Midwest

Climate Change in the Midwest
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Publisher : Indiana University Press
Total Pages : 349
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ISBN-10 : 9780253007742
ISBN-13 : 0253007747
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Book Synopsis Climate Change in the Midwest by : Sara C. Pryor

Download or read book Climate Change in the Midwest written by Sara C. Pryor and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2013-01-21 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The research presented in this volume focuses on identifying and quantifying the major vulnerabilities to climate change in the Midwestern United States. By providing state-of-the-art spatially disaggregated information regarding the historical, current, and possible future climate within the region, the contributors assess the risks and susceptibility of the critical socio-economic and environmental systems. Key sectors discussed are agriculture, human health, water, energy and infrastructure, and the vulnerabilities that may be amplified under current climate trajectories. The book also considers the challenges and opportunities to develop local and regional strategies for addressing the risks posed by climate change in the context of developing an integrative policy for the region.


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