Автор: T?th, Ferenc L. Название: Fair Weather ISBN: 1853835587 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781853835582 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 22202.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Since 1980, the number of climate-related disasters has been greatly increased globally. Scientific consensus based on the IPCC fifth report suggested that global warming would bring more intense and frequent extreme climate events. These climate-related disasters hinder the achievement of sustainable economic growth and prosperity by disrupting supply chains, impeding production, destroying infrastructure, and necessitating high-cost rebuilding and recovery. To mitigate the climate extreme risks and possible losses, it is essential to maximize the utilization of scientific outputs and to share best practices in disaster risk management. Aligned with such purposes, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Climate Center (APCC) hosts the APEC Climate Symposium (APCS) every year. APCS focused on drought prediction and management in 2013, climate extremes and hydrological disaster in 2014, and efficient use of climate information for disaster risk management in 2015.
This book aims to compile some of the important results from the latest research in climate extreme prediction and services and its application studies with a focus on climate extremes such as typhoons, droughts, and floods based on the APCS presentations during 2013-2015.
Автор: Alberto Troccoli; Laurent Dubus; Sue Ellen Haupt Название: Weather Matters for Energy ISBN: 1493948415 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781493948413 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 18237.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Based on the first International Conference Energy & Meteorology (ICEM), this book brings meteorological knowledge and tools to energy industry risk management, from long term finance and engineering planning to short term scheduling and maintenance.
Автор: Volker Bothmer; Ioannis A. Daglis Название: Space Weather ISBN: 364206289X ISBN-13(EAN): 9783642062896 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 28495.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The editors present a state-of-the-art overview on the Physics of Space Weather and its effects on technological and biological systems on the ground and in space.
Автор: Meyer WilliamB Название: Americans and Their Weather ISBN: 0190212810 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780190212810 Издательство: Oxford Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 4243.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book traces the major exchanges that have occurred since colonial times in the role of weather in life and livelihood in the U.S. The intent is to relate how shifts in ordinary human activities have been influenced and altered the significance of climate patterns - patterns that have been far more stable than the society experiencing them - development of weather science where appropriate.
Автор: Alberto Troccoli Название: Management of Weather and Climate Risk in the Energy Industry ISBN: 9048136903 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789048136902 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 28051.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Weather/Climate Risk Management for the Energy Sector, Santa Maria di Leuca, Italy, 6-10 October 2008
Автор: Thomas R. Karl; Neville Nicholls; Anver Ghazi Название: Weather and Climate Extremes ISBN: 0792357116 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780792357117 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 26711.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book represents a major step forwards in developing a comprehensive set of information about changes in extreme events by providing a review of the problems in data availability, quality and analysis that make deriving a clear picture of world-wide changes in extreme events so difficult.
Автор: Alberto Troccoli Название: Management of Weather and Climate Risk in the Energy Industry ISBN: 9048136911 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789048136919 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 17684.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Weather/Climate Risk Management for the Energy Sector Santa Maria di Leuca, Italy 6-10 October 2008
Extreme weather events, such as droughts, strong winds and storms, flash floods and extreme heat and cold, are among the most destructive yet fascinating aspects of climate variability. Historical records and memories charting the impacts and responses to such events are a crucial component of any research that seeks to understand the nature of events that might take place in the future. Yet all such events need to be situated for their implications to be understood.
This book is the first to explore the cultural contingency of extreme and unusual weather events and the ways in which they are recalled, recorded or forgotten. It illustrates how geographical context, particular physical conditions, an area's social and economic activities and embedded cultural knowledges and infrastructures all affect community experiences of and responses to unusual weather. Contributions refer to varied methods of remembering and recording weather and how these act to curate, recycle and transmit extreme events across generations and into the future. With international case studies, from both land and sea, the book explores how and why particular weather events become inscribed into the fabric of communities and contribute to community change in different historical and cultural contexts.
This is valuable reading for students and researchers interested in historical and cultural geography, environmental anthropology and environmental studies.
Описание: Weather, water, and climate. How we feel, how productive we are, even our sheer existence, depends on these three things. The United States' economic activity varies annually by 1.7% due to weather--that is more than $500 billion dollars each year Weather applications on mobile devices are the second most popular 'apps' - more popular than social networking, maps, music, and news.
In Treading on Thin Air, Dr. Elizabeth Austin, a world-renowned atmospheric physicist, reveals how the climate is intimately tied to our daily lives. The effects and impacts of weather on humans, society and the planet are changing with the times. Dr. Austin will demystify climate change, revealing what is really happening with our climate and why, whether it is El Nino, tornadoes, floods or hurricanes.
Weather and society are at its most fascinating at extremes, and as Dr. Austin is one of a handful of forensic meteorologists around the globe. She has been called upon to investigate plane crashes, murders, wildfires, avalanches, even bombing cases. Drawing upon her rich experiences, Austin's Treading on Thin Air promises to be an enlightening and informative journey through the wild word of weather.
Автор: Dunlop Storm Название: Weather: A Very Short Introduction ISBN: 0199571317 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199571314 Издательство: Oxford Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 1767.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The weather affects everyone on Earth, influencing both our day-to-day decisions and long term plans for leisure and work. But the Earth`s weather systems are extremely complex, and conditions and events may have an effect `half a world away`. Storm Dunlop explores the processes at work behind our daily weather.
Автор: Wennersten John R., Robbins Denise Название: Rising Tides: Climate Refugees in the Twenty-First Century ISBN: 0253025885 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780253025883 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 2508.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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Global climate change is undeniable. Over the next few decades, as sea levels rise, storms intensify, and drought and desertification run rampant, hundreds of millions of civilians will abandon their homes, cities, and even entire countries. What will happen to these massive numbers of environmental refugees? Where will they go, what rights will they have, and who will take care of them?
Over 200 million people in Asian countries live on land that will be affected by rising seas. Picture Pakistan, India, and China--all nuclear powers--skirmishing at their borders over access to shared rivers and farmable land with former coastal areas now submerged. Imagine tens of thousands of Pacific and Indian Ocean islanders cast adrift by waves that have drowned their nations, and more than 100,000 Caribbean islanders forced to leave submerged towns. Consider the complete abandonment of Miami Beach and other coastal communities up and down the Americas. At the same time, hundreds of millions will be desperate for water and a secure life in drought-ravaged Africa and the Middle East.
Rising Tides sounds an urgent wakeup call to the growing crisis of climate refugees, and offers an essential, continent-by-continent look at these dangers. The crisis is everywhere and it is imminent. Detailing a number of solutions, John R. Wennersten and Denise Robbins argue that no nation can tackle this universal problem alone. The crisis of climate refugees requires global, concerted solutions beyond the strategic, fiscal, and legal capability of a single country or agency.
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