Assessment of climate change in southwest United States : a report prepared for the National Climate Assessment
Record details
- ISBN: 9781610914840 (electronic bk.)
- ISBN: 1610914848 (electronic bk.)
- ISBN: 9781610914468
- ISBN: 1610914465
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Physical Description:
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1 online resource (xiv, 506 pages) : illustrations, maps. - Publisher: Washington, [DC] : Island Press, [2013]
- Copyright: ©2013
Content descriptions
General Note: | Multi-User. |
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Acknowledgements -- Abbreviations and Acronyms -- 1. Summary for Decision Makers -- Part 1. Context. 2. Overview -- 3. The Changing Southwest -- Part 2. Weather and Climate of the Southwest. 4. Present Weather and Climate: Average Conditions -- 5. Present Weather and Climate: Evolving Conditions -- 6. Future Climate: Projected Average -- 7. Future Climate: Projected Extremes -- Part 3. Effects of Climate Change in the Southwest. 8. Natural Ecosystems -- 9. Coastal Issues -- 10. Water: Impacts, Risks, and Adaptation -- 11. Agriculture and Ranching -- 12. Energy: Supply, Demand, and Impacts -- 13. Urban Areas -- 14. Transportation -- 15. Human Health -- 16. Climate Change and U.S.-Mexico Border Communities -- 17. Unique Challenges Facing Southwestern Tribes -- Part 4. Options and Research Needs. 18. Climate Choices for a Sustainable Southwest -- 19. Moving Forward with Imperfect Information -- 20. Research Strategies for Addressing Uncertainties -- References -- Glossary -- Author and Review Editors -- Reviewers. |
Source of Description Note: | Description based on print version record. |
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