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Climate Change Adaptation Measures in Vietnam

Development and Implementation

by Philipp Schmidt-Thomé, Jaana Jarva, Kristiina Nuottimäki, Thi Ha Nguyen, Thanh Long Pham ...

Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
This book describes the iterative steps that were successfully undertaken to develop adaptation measures to climate change in two Vietnamese provinces. The methodology used to develop the scientific basis and the societal agreement of the need to adapt to climate change is applicable also to other regions in Vietnam, Asia and worldwide.The uncertainties of climate change models make it difficult ... Read more

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This book describes the iterative steps that were successfully undertaken to develop adaptation measures to climate change in two Vietnamese provinces. The methodology used to develop the scientific basis and the societal agreement of the need to adapt to climate change is applicable also to other regions in Vietnam, Asia and worldwide.The uncertainties of climate change models make it difficult
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European Climate Vulnerabilities and Adaptation

A Spatial Planning Perspective

by Philipp Schmidt-Thome, Stefan Greiving ...

European Climate Vulnerabilities and Adaptation: A Spatial Planning Perspective analyses the impacts climate change might have on regions and their local economies. Regions clearly differ in view of the complex patterns of climate change impact, but also regarding the given vulnerability and coping capacity.Impacts of climate change can have a marked effect on the functioning of regions and ... Read more

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European Climate Vulnerabilities and Adaptation: A Spatial Planning Perspective analyses the impacts climate change might have on regions and their local economies. Regions clearly differ in view of the complex patterns of climate change impact, but also regarding the given vulnerability and coping capacity.Impacts of climate change can have a marked effect on the functioning of regions and
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Climate Change Adaptation in Practice

From Strategy Development to Implementation

Edited by Philipp Schmidt-Thome, Johannes Klein ...

Climate change adaptation is increasingly recognized as complementary part to climate change mitigation. Climate change affects sea level, the extent of flood prone areas and precipitation patterns among many others. To adapt to these changes, the tasks of municipalities and cities are to implement policies and strategies for changes in land use and coastal management as part of their future ... Read more

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Climate change adaptation is increasingly recognized as complementary part to climate change mitigation. Climate change affects sea level, the extent of flood prone areas and precipitation patterns among many others. To adapt to these changes, the tasks of municipalities and cities are to implement policies and strategies for changes in land use and coastal management as part of their future
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Superstorm Sandy

The Inevitable Destruction and Reconstruction of the Jersey Shore

by Diane C. Bates ...

Series series Nature, Society, and Culture
Sandy was the costliest hurricane in U.S. history after Katrina, but the waters had barely receded from the Jersey coast when massive efforts began to “Restore the Shore.” Why do people build in areas open to repeated natural disasters? And why do they return to these areas in the wake of major devastation? Drawing on a variety of insights from environmental sociology, Superstorm Sandy answers ... Read more

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Sandy was the costliest hurricane in U.S. history after Katrina, but the waters had barely receded from the Jersey coast when massive efforts began to “Restore the Shore.” Why do people build in areas open to repeated natural disasters? And why do they return to these areas in the wake of major devastation? Drawing on a variety of insights from environmental sociology, Superstorm Sandy answers
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When Life Nearly Died: The Greatest Mass Extinction of All Time

The Greatest Mass Extinction of All Time

by Michael J. Benton ...

"Michael Benton's splendid book brings back to Earth Science a sense of adventure. . . . It is both a wonderfully good read and a valued reference." —James Lovelock, author of Gaia and Homage to GaiaToday it is common knowledge that the dinosaurs were wiped out by a meteorite impact 65 million years ago that killed half of all species then living. Far less well-known is a much greater catastrophe ... Read more

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"Michael Benton's splendid book brings back to Earth Science a sense of adventure. . . . It is both a wonderfully good read and a valued reference." —James Lovelock, author of Gaia and Homage to GaiaToday it is common knowledge that the dinosaurs were wiped out by a meteorite impact 65 million years ago that killed half of all species then living. Far less well-known is a much greater catastrophe
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Water, Water Everywhere, What & Why? : Third Grade Science Books Series

3rd Grade Water Books for Kids

by Baby Professor ...

Series series Children's Earth Sciences Books
Complement your child's official textbook with this attractive piece of educational material. This book is complete with pictures and as few texts as possible. This would allow for a universal understanding of the concepts presented therein. The fluid flow of thoughts, along with supporting images will make learning a fun experience for your children. Grab a copy today! ... Read more

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Complement your child's official textbook with this attractive piece of educational material. This book is complete with pictures and as few texts as possible. This would allow for a universal understanding of the concepts presented therein. The fluid flow of thoughts, along with supporting images will make learning a fun experience for your children. Grab a copy today!
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Exploring the Last Continent

An Introduction to Antarctica

Edited by Daniela Liggett, Bryan Storey, Yvonne Cook, Veronika Meduna ...

This multi-disciplinary book will cater to students and those who want to have a more critical look behind the scenes of Antarctic science. This book will take a systems approach to providing insights into Antarctic ecosystems and the geophysical environment. Further, the book will link these insights to a discussion of current issues, such as climate change, bio prospecting, environmental ... Read more

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This multi-disciplinary book will cater to students and those who want to have a more critical look behind the scenes of Antarctic science. This book will take a systems approach to providing insights into Antarctic ecosystems and the geophysical environment. Further, the book will link these insights to a discussion of current issues, such as climate change, bio prospecting, environmental
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A Joosr Guide to... This Changes Everything by Naomi Klein: Capitalism vs. the Climate

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In today's fast-paced world, it's tough to find the time to read. But with Joosr guides, you can get the key insights from bestselling non-fiction titles in less than 20 minutes. Whether you want to gain knowledge on the go or find the books you'll love, Joosr's brief and accessible eBook summaries fit into your life. Find out more at joosr.com.You've probably heard warnings about climate change; ... Read more

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In today's fast-paced world, it's tough to find the time to read. But with Joosr guides, you can get the key insights from bestselling non-fiction titles in less than 20 minutes. Whether you want to gain knowledge on the go or find the books you'll love, Joosr's brief and accessible eBook summaries fit into your life. Find out more at joosr.com.You've probably heard warnings about climate change;
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Flood Risk in the Upper Vistula Basin

Edited by Zbigniew W. Kundzewicz, Tadeusz Niedźwiedź, Bartłomiej Wyżga, Markus Stoffel ...

Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
This pioneering book addresses the entirety of river flooding issues in the Upper Vistula Basin, where considerable flood generation potential exists. It analyses the factors influencing flood risk, investigates variations in observation records and discusses projections for the future and adaptation to changing risk. It serves the general interest in understanding the floods that cause massive ... Read more

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This pioneering book addresses the entirety of river flooding issues in the Upper Vistula Basin, where considerable flood generation potential exists. It analyses the factors influencing flood risk, investigates variations in observation records and discusses projections for the future and adaptation to changing risk. It serves the general interest in understanding the floods that cause massive
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Dynamic Tectonics and Karst

by Stefan Shanov, Konstantin Kostov ...

Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
The karstic caves are favorable sites for tectonic events detecting, representing a conservative medium of three-dimensional framework where the tectonic deformations are well preserved. They also provide an environment conducive to dating and determining the geometrical parameters of past seismotectonic events. During the last three decades the study of dynamic tectonics and recent geodynamics in ... Read more

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The karstic caves are favorable sites for tectonic events detecting, representing a conservative medium of three-dimensional framework where the tectonic deformations are well preserved. They also provide an environment conducive to dating and determining the geometrical parameters of past seismotectonic events. During the last three decades the study of dynamic tectonics and recent geodynamics in
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Afterburn

Society Beyond Fossil Fuels

by Richard Heinberg ...

Essential, visionary essays about our post-carbon futureClimate change, along with the depletion of oil, coal, and gas dictate that we will inevitably move away from our profound societal reliance on fossil fuels; but just how big a transformation will this be? While many policy-makers assume that renewable energy sources will provide an easy "plug-and-play" solution, author Richard Heinberg ... Read more

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Essential, visionary essays about our post-carbon futureClimate change, along with the depletion of oil, coal, and gas dictate that we will inevitably move away from our profound societal reliance on fossil fuels; but just how big a transformation will this be? While many policy-makers assume that renewable energy sources will provide an easy "plug-and-play" solution, author Richard Heinberg
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The World We'll Leave Our Grandchildren

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How has the climate changed in the past?How is it changing now?How do we know?And what kind of a future do we want to create? ... Read more

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