| Description |
1 online resource (169 pages) |
| Series |
A Stephen Bechtel fund book in ecology and the environment |
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Stephen Bechtel Fund imprint in ecology and the environment.
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| Contents |
Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Chapter 1. Economic Perspectives on Climate Adaptation; Chapter 2. Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing; Chapter 3. Water; Chapter 4. Energy; Chapter 5. Transportation; Chapter 6. Tourism and Recreation; Chapter 7. Real Estate and Insurance; Chapter 8. Public Health; Chapter 9. Revelation or Revolution?; Notes; Index |
| Summary |
California is synonymous with opportunity, prosperity, and natural beauty, but climate change will certainly influence the state's future. Changes will affect the economy, natural resources, public health, agriculture, and the livelihoods of its residents. But how big is the risk? How will Californians adapt? What will it cost? This book is the first to ask and attempt to answer these and other questions so central to the long-term health of the state. While California is undeniably unique and diverse, the challenges it faces will be mirrored everywhere. This succinct and authoritative review |
| Analysis |
california beauty |
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carbon emissions |
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climate change in california |
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climate change risk |
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climate change |
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climatology |
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discussion books |
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earth sciences |
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easy to read |
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ecology |
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educational books |
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engaging |
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environment and the economy |
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environment issues |
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fixing climate change |
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global heating |
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global warming |
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going green |
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informative books |
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learning from experts |
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lower carbon |
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meteorology |
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politics and climate |
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protecting the earth |
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public health |
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thinking about the future |
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united states climate |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 129-154) index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Climatic changes -- California
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Climatic changes -- Economic aspects -- California
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Environmental -- Pollution Control.
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SCIENCE -- Earth Sciences -- Meteorology & Climatology.
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Climatic changes
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Climatic changes -- Economic aspects
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California
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Roland-Holst, David W., author.
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| LC no. |
2012003935 |
| ISBN |
9780520953802 |
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0520953800 |
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1283571501 |
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9781283571500 |
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9786613883957 |
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6613883956 |
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