Climate Change and Infrastructure: Decision Making Issues and Adaptation Measures - Couverture rigide

 
9781634630610: Climate Change and Infrastructure: Decision Making Issues and Adaptation Measures
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 1634630610 ISBN 13 : 9781634630610
Editeur : Nova Science Publishers Inc, 2014

Synopsis

According to the National Research Council (NRC) and others, infrastructure such as roads and bridges, wastewater systems, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) centres are vulnerable to changes in the climate. Changes in precipitation and sea levels, as well as increased intensity and frequency of extreme events, are projected by NRC and others to impact infrastructure in a variety of ways. When the climate changes, infrastructure -- typically designed to operate within past climate conditions -- may not operate as well or for as long as planned, leading to economic, environmental, and social impacts. This book examines the impacts of climate change on roads and bridges, wastewater systems, and NASA centres; the extent to which climate change is incorporated into infrastructure planning; factors that enabled some decision makers to implement adaptive measures; and federal efforts to address local adaptation needs, as well as potential opportunities for improvement.

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Éditeur
Nova Science Publishers Inc
Date d'édition
2014
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1634630610
ISBN 13 
9781634630610
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
114
Éditeur
Ethans Dustin
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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