2002, ISBN: 9780309074346

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 ca… Mehr…

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 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. Inhoud: Taal: Engels; Bindwijze: Hardcover; Verschijningsdatum: mei 2002; Aantal pagina's: 252 pagina's; Illustraties: Nee; Betrokkenen: Auteur(s): National Research Council | Division On Earth And Life Studies | Board on Atmospheric Sciences & Climate | Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate | Division On Earth And Life Studies | Polar Research Board | Ocean Studies Board; Uitgever: National Academies Press; EAN: Overige kenmerken: Extra groot lettertype: Nee; Gewicht: 522 g; Studieboek: Ja; Verpakking breedte: 152 mm; Verpakking hoogte: 229 mm; Verpakking lengte: 229 mm; Engels | Hardcover | 9780309074346 | 252 pagina's, Boeken, Wetenschap & Natuur, Aarde & Milieu, Aardwetenschappen, Weer & Klimaat, National Academies Press<

2002, ISBN: 9780309074346

National Academies Press, Gebundene Ausgabe, Auflage: Illustrated, 252 Seiten, Publiziert: 2002-06-01T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Buch, 1.22 kg, Meteorologie, Geowissenschaften, Naturwissen… Mehr…

National Academies Press, Gebundene Ausgabe, Auflage: Illustrated, 252 Seiten, Publiziert: 2002-06-01T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Buch, 1.22 kg, Meteorologie, Geowissenschaften, Naturwissenschaft & Mathematik, Fachbücher, Kategorien, Bücher, Umweltwissenschaft, Öffentliche Ordnung, Politikwissenschaft, Sozialwissenschaft, Astronomie, Naturwissenschaften & Technik, Geologie, Ingenieurwissenschaft & Technik, Umwelt & Ökologie, Politik & Geschichte, Format: Illustriert, National Academies Press, 2002<

ISBN: 9780309074346

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