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Description
287 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm
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Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Pt. I : Understanding the climate crisis. The climate crisis: a national security problem -- The causes and dangers of a warming climate -- Pt. II : Managing climate threats. Flooding from sea level rise and storm surges -- Flooding along rivers -- Flooding from extreme storm events -- Life-Threatening heat -- Shortages of fresh water -- Wildfire -- Food shortages -- Pt. III : Looking ahead. Recent progress in managing climate threats -- Costs and benefits of managing climate threats -- How managing the climate crisis can transform the United States.
