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    Technological and Modern Irrigation Environment in Egypt : Best Management Practices & Evaluation (2020)
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    Keywords: Pollution. ; Agriculture. ; Environmental management. ; Environment. ; Geographic information systems. ; Sustainability. ; Pollution. ; Agriculture. ; Environmental Management. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Geographical Information System. ; Sustainability.
    Description / Table of Contents: An Overview of Modern Irrigation system in Egypt -- Irrigation: Water Resources, Types and Common Problems in Egypt -- Need for Irrigation System Evaluation -- Evolution of irrigation system, tools and Technologies -- Smart Sensing System for Precision Irrigation -- Development of Recent Information on Irrigation Technology and Management.
    Abstract: This book gathers contributions on modern irrigation environments in Egypt from an environmental and agricultural perspective. Written by leading experts in the field, it discusses a wide variety of modern irrigation problems. In the context of water resources management in Egypt, one fundamental problem is the gap between growing water demand and limited supply. As such, improving irrigation systems and providing farmers with better control over water are crucial to increasing productivity. The book presents state-of-the-art technologies and techniques that can be effectively used to address a range of problems in modern irrigation, as well as the latest research advances. Focusing on water sensing and information technologies, automated irrigation technologies, and improved irrigation efficiency. It brings together a team of experts who share their personal experiences, describe the various applications, present recent advances, and discuss possibilities for interdisciplinary collaboration and implementing the techniques covered.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: X, 369 p. 66 illus., 45 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030303754
    Series Statement: Springer Water,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-30375-4
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-30375-4
    DDC: 363.73
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    Adaptations of Coastal Cities to Global Warming, Sea Level Rise, Climate Change and Endemic Hazards (2020)
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    Keywords: Physical geography. ; Climatology. ; Environment. ; Natural disasters. ; Urban economics. ; Earth System Sciences. ; Climate Sciences. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Natural Hazards. ; Urban Economics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter1. Introduction -- Chapter2. Arresting/Controlling Salt Water Contamination Of Coastal Aquifers -- Chapter3. Structures That Protect Sea Coast Populations, Assets, And GDPs: Sea Dikes, Breakwaters, Sea Walls -- Chapter4. Coastal City Flooding -- Chapter5. Physical Care: Lessening Impacts From Other Natural Hazards -- Chapter6. Disease Protection In Sea Coast (And Inland) Cities: Problems in Dense Populations with Shantytowns/Slums -- Chapter7. An Example of Coastal Cities Hazard Exposure and Economics -- Chapter8. Decisions, Costs, Funding To Protect Coastal Cities: Populations And Assets (Personal And Municipal/National).
    Abstract: This book discusses the identification of, solutions to, and management of threats to high population coastal cities and their seaports from global warming, climate change and endemic hazards. These include prevention of sea water intrusion of freshwater coastal aquifers, emplacement of barriers that mitigate the threats from sea level rise, and inundation of urban centers plus those from storm surges that cause flooding and salination of inshore terrain. The book assesses mitigation of the effects of extreme weather events such as drought, and major flooding from heavy rainfall on coastal urban centers, or on associated drainage basins. It also considers how coastal cities can counter vulnerabilities from other physical hazards (e.g., earthquakes - building codes) and health hazards (e.g., pollution, public health response - preparedness) that may be related to a city’s geological/geographical location and service as a port of entry for goods and travelers (regional and international). The book also cites the high costs of safeguarding citizen and municipal assets, but notes possible sources of potential funding especially from less developed and developing nations. The book is written to give strong background information to students majoring in environmental sciences or those in other majors with interests in the effects of global warming/climate change, and will be of interest to social scientists, think tank personnel, government planners, and lay persons in environmentally oriented organizations. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XI, 86 p. 4 illus., 3 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030226695
    Series Statement: SpringerBriefs in Environmental Science,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-22669-5
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-22669-5
    DDC: 550
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    Assessing Environmental Risk of Oil Spills with ERA Acute : A New Methodology (2021)
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    Keywords: Pollution. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Environment. ; Environmental monitoring. ; Pollution. ; Water. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Environmental Monitoring.
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface -- Introduction to the concepts and use of Era Acute -- Environmental Risk Management Applications of Era Acute -- An Era Acute Model Overview -- Testing and Validating against Historic Spills -- Handling uncertainty and Sensitivity of Era Acute towards input Parameters -- Supplementary Information 1.
    Abstract: This open access book introduces readers to a new methodology for assessing the risks to the marine environment following accidental oil spills. The methodology will soon be implemented on the Norwegian Continental Shelf and will be complemented by guidelines for its use in a regulatory framework. The brief book is intended to provide international readers with a basic grasp of what the ERA Acute methodology consists of, what its applications are, and the underlying impact and restoration models used in its development. The content is divided into three main parts: an introduction and overview of risk management applications for generalists at the management level, a model overview for generalist scientists, and a more detailed final section for risk assessment professionals, which presents the results of the validation and sensitivity testing. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XVI, 119 p. 35 illus., 34 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030701765
    Series Statement: SpringerBriefs in Environmental Science,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-70176-5
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-70176-5
    DDC: 363.73
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    Springer Handbook of Atmospheric Measurements (2021)
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    Keywords: Physical geography. ; Environment. ; Geographic information systems. ; Measurement. ; Measuring instruments. ; Biotic communities. ; Earth System Sciences. ; Earth System Sciences. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Geographical Information System. ; Measurement Science and Instrumentation. ; Ecosystems.
    Description / Table of Contents: Basics of Atmospheric Measurement Techniques -- In-situ Measurement Techniques -- Remote Sensing Techniques (Ground-Based) -- Remote Sensing Techniques (Space- and Aircraft-Based) -- Complex Measurements - Methods and Applications -- Measurements Networks.
    Abstract: This practical handbook provides a clearly structured, concise and comprehensive account of the huge variety of atmospheric and related measurements relevant to meteorologists and for the purpose of weather forecasting and climate research, but also to the practitioner in the wider field of environmental physics and ecology. The Springer Handbook of Atmospheric Measurements is divided into six parts: The first part offers instructive descriptions of the basics of atmospheric measurements and the multitude of their influencing factors, fundamentals of quality control and standardization, as well as equations and tables of atmospheric, water, and soil quantities. The subsequent parts present classical in-situ measurements as well as remote sensing techniques from both ground-based as well as airborn or satellite-based methods. The next part focusses on complex measurements and methods that integrate different techniques to establish more holistic data. Brief discussions of measurements in soils and water, at plants, in urban and rural environments and for renewable energies demonstrate the potential of such applications. The final part provides an overview of atmospheric and ecological networks. Written by distinguished experts from academia and industry, each of the 64 chapters provides in-depth discussions of the available devices with their specifications, aspects of quality control, maintenance as well as their potential for the future. A large number of thoroughly compiled tables of physical quantities, sensors and system characteristics make this handbook a unique, universal and useful reference for the practitioner and absolutely essential for researchers, students, and technicians. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: LVIII, 1748 p. 752 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030521714
    Series Statement: Springer Handbooks,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-52171-4
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-52171-4
    DDC: 550
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    Rapid Refrigeration and Water Protection : Next Generation Adsorbents (2022)
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    Keywords: Pollution. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Environment. ; Environmental chemistry. ; Chemistry, Technical. ; Nanotechnology. ; Pollution. ; Water. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Environmental Chemistry. ; Industrial Chemistry. ; Nanotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1 Introduction -- Chapter 2 Towards the Development of Compact and High Efficiency Adsorption Heat Pumps -- Chapter 3 Synthesis and Characterization of Various MOFs and MOFs-Zeolite Com-posites: Water Adsorption and Rapid Cooling Production -- Chapter 4 Specific Heat Capacity of Carbon-based Composites for Adsorption Heat Pump and Desalination Applications -- Chapter 5 Characterizing Adsorbent Materials Employing Atomic Force Microscopy -- Chapter 6 Advanced Adsorbents for Ecological Applications: Water Harvesting from the Atmosphere and Recuperation Heat and Moisture in Ventilation Systems -- Chapter 7 Thermochemical Conversion of Lignocellulosic Waste to Activated Carbon: A Potential Resource for Industrial Wastewater Treatment -- Chapter 8 Carbon Nanomaterial-based Adsorbents for Water Protection -- Chapter 9 Nanoparticles-based Adsorbents for Water Pollutants Removal.
    Abstract: This book provides a cross-disciplinary, multi-scale assessment of the development of adsorption-based refrigerants and super-adsorbent-based wastewater purification. The book covers two major aspects from the 21st century, including the development of an environmentally benign adsorption cooling system and the preparation of a super-adsorbent for water purification. Although work has been published on these topics, the authors present the latest findings and introduce some new perspectives. The book is written as a reference book with contributions from global field experts and will appeal to water engineers, chemists, environmentalists, physicists, material scientists, nano-technologists, and environmental technologists.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: VIII, 265 p. 111 illus., 94 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030938451
    Series Statement: Springer Water,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-93845-1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-93845-1
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    Climate Change Impact on Environmental Variability in the Forest (2020)
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    Keywords: Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Forestry. ; Environment. ; Agriculture. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Forestry. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Agriculture.
    Abstract: This book discusses the impact of climate change on rural forest areas. It analyses data provided by the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) to not only demonstrate that climate change has occurred in Portuguese forests, but also to suggest how forestry practices can be adapted to minimise its effects. In turn, the book distils data collected over several years into a comprehensive and coherent review of the ways in which the climate has changed in Portugal. It addresses the changes in rainfall, temperatures, and climatic anomalies, and how these changes correlate with effects such as rural forest fires. Though the text chiefly focuses on Portugal, the tools implemented are easily transferable to other countries and regions, making it relevant to readers around the globe. The book offers a valuable asset for students, researchers, foresters and those working at environmental (research) institutions. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XVII, 89 p. 59 illus., 48 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030344177
    Series Statement: SpringerBriefs in Environmental Science,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-34417-7
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-34417-7
    DDC: 628
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    Advances in Natural Hazards and Hydrological Risks: Meeting the Challenge : Proceedings of the 2nd International Workshop on Natural Hazards (NATHAZ'19), Pico Island—Azores 2019 (2020)
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    Keywords: Earth sciences. ; Environment. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Environmental monitoring. ; Sustainable architecture. ; Earth Sciences. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Water. ; Environmental Monitoring. ; Sustainable Architecture/Green Buildings.
    Description / Table of Contents: PART I Hydrological hazards, hydrogeomorphology, groundwater and disasters -- PART II Hazard assessment, spatial planning and climate change -- PART III Natural hazards, hydrodynamics and engineering design -- PART IV Around of Pico island geology: meeting natural hazards.
    Abstract: This book gathers the proceedings of the 2nd International Workshop on Natural Hazards (NATHAZ'19), held in Lajes do Pico, Pico Island, Azores in 2019. Natural hazards constitute the threat of a naturally occurring event having a negative effect on human beings. These effects are often called natural disasters. Among the natural hazards and potential disasters to be considered are: earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides, subsidence, floods, droughts and coastal erosion. In addition, there are anthropogenic hazards that occur as a result of human interactions with the environment. They include technological hazards, which occur due to exposure to hazardous substances in the environment. Grasping the behaviour of natural systems requires a comprehensive understanding of climatology, geology and hydrology data and dynamics. Thus, it is important to conduct hazard and risk assessment studies for meaningful hazard mitigation. Further, the book demonstrates that an accurate understanding of natural systems and interactions between engineering and natural resources is of vital significance to the entire socio-economic sector. This volume offers an overview of natural hazards in model regions in Europe, America, and Atlantic islands. Providing new insights on the characterisation, assessment, protection and modelling of geological hazards, water systems, urban areas and coastal zones, it represents a valuable resource for all researchers and practitioners in the fields of Geosciences, Hydrology, Water Resources, Natural Hazards, Environments and Engineering. Main topics include: 1. Natural Hazards and Disasters 2. Sustainable Water Systems and Climate Change 3. Technological Hazards and Engineering Design.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXVIII, 192 p. 112 illus., 100 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030343972
    Series Statement: Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation, IEREK Interdisciplinary Series for Sustainable Development,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-34397-2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-34397-2
    DDC: 550
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    Environmental Processes and Management : Tools and Practices (2020)
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    Keywords: Pollution. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Environmental management. ; Environmental sciences Mathematics. ; Environment. ; Pollution. ; Water. ; Environmental Management. ; Mathematical Applications in Environmental Science. ; Environmental Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. HYDRO peaking in nordic rivers/ hydropeaking combined analysis of climate change and energy market -- 2. Annual Variability of Per Capita Renewable Water Resources: Long Term Water Planning Using SWAT Model in the Athi Catchment, Kenya -- 3. Monte Carlo simulation and fuzzy modelling of river water quality for multiple reaches using QUAL2Kw -- 4. Design of Stable Channel Using HEC-RAS: A Case Study of Tapi River, Surat City -- 5. Nutrient fluxes from agriculture: reducing environmental impact through optimum application -- 6. Air Quality Monitoring with Special Reference to Respirable Suspended Particulate Matter in an Industrial Area -- 7. The water-energy nexus prespective of hydropower in the context of climate Change -- 8. Biological methodologies for treatment of textile wastewater -- 9. Role of microbes in Environmental Biotechnology and its role in the environment -- 10. Environmental Hazards of Limestone Mining and Review of Adaptive Practices for Environment Management Planning -- 11. Water Optimisation in Thermal Power Plants -- 12. Geoengineering Structures of Crabs and Their Role in Nutrient Cycling in Mangrove Ecosystem of Mahanadi Delta of Odisha, India -- 13. Design Considerations of Sustainable Pervious Concrete Block Pavement -- 14. Analysis of Historical Records of Climate Change and the Calamitous Events in Kasmir Valley -- 15. Possible Remediation of Perils of Water Eminence and Extent -- 16. Optimization methodologies in complex water supply systems for energy saving and a correct management under uncertainty -- 17. Application of a low-cost technology to treat domestic sewage and to improve fertility of a barren lateritic soil -- 18. Parametric evaluation of water quality characteristics varying downstream from Shimla to Solan in Himachal Pradesh region, India -- 19. Partial replacement of fine aggregates with defluoridation sludge in cement mortars manufacturing: A critical review -- 20. Genetically Modified Crops and its impact on Environment -- 21. Degradation of Gemfibrozil (lipid regulating drug) by using Advanced Oxidation and Biological Processes: A Review -- 22. Source Apportionment of particulate matter - A Critical Review for Indian Scenario -- 23. A review on Ionic liquids as novel adsorbents for SO2 removal -- 24. Garden-Landscape Practices in Mughal Kashmir: Design, Planning and Management -- 25. Long Term Performance Evaluation of Permeable Reactive Barrier for Groundwater Remediation using Visual MODFLOW -- 26. Use of Electrical Resistivity Tomography for Detection and Delineation of Groundwater Contamination near a Non-engineered Solid Waste Landfill -- 27. Saltwater intrusion in coastal aquifers: A case of environmental management -- 28. Assessment of groundwater quality around Coal mining regions of Korba district, Chhattisgarh, Central India -- 29. Numerical errors associated with groundwater models and improving the reliability of models in environmental management issues -- 30. Staus of Groundwater Salinity in North West Region of India.-31. Irrigation Water Management under Changing Climate -- 32. Particle Swarm Optimization for identification of unknown groundwater pollution source -- 33. Fluoride Contamination and Abatement Measures: A Geoenvironmental Perspective -- 34. Interaction between Groundwater and surface water and its effect on groundwater quality -- 35. Assessment of an Intrinsic and a Specific vulnerability to identify Groundwater vulnerable zones of Nagpur city, India -- 36. Sustainable water management solutions -- Conclusions .
    Abstract: This book presents an in-depth, science-based approach to applying key project-management and spatial tools and practices in environmental projects. Providing important data for those considering projects that balance social-economic growth against minimizing its ill-effects on planet Earth, the book discusses various aspects of environmental engineering, as well as formula and analytical approaches required for more informed decision-making. Beginning with a broad overview of the factors and features of environmental processes and management, the book then clearly details the general application of fundamental processes, the characteristics of the different systems in which they occur, and the way in which these factors influence process dynamics, environmental systems, and their possible remedies. While primarily intended for professionals responsible for the management of environmental projects or interested in improving the overall efficiency of such projects, it is also useful for managers in the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors. Further, it is a valuable resource for students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and an indispensable guide for anyone wanting to develop their skills in modern environmental management and related techniques.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXIV, 445 p. 105 illus., 71 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030381523
    Series Statement: Water Science and Technology Library, 91
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-38152-3
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-38152-3
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    Management of Irrigation and Water Supply Under Climatic Extremes : Empirical Analysis and Policy Lessons from India (2021)
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    Keywords: Pollution. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Environment. ; Climatology. ; Environmental management. ; Natural disasters. ; Pollution. ; Water. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Climate Sciences. ; Environmental Management. ; Natural Hazards.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Climate Risks for Irrigation, Water Supply and Sanitation in India: Overview and Synthesis -- Chapter 2. Climate Variability and Its Implications for Water Management in India -- Chapter 3. Water Management Challenges of Climate Extremes: A Case Study of Adaptive Strategies and Management Options -- Chapter 4. Managing Climate-Induced Water Risks: A Case Study of Institutional Alternatives -- Chapter 5. Planning for Water Resources Management under Climatic Extremes: The Case Study of a Hyper-arid Region -- Chapter 6. Planning of Rural Water Supply Systems: Role of Climatic Factors and Other Considerations -- Chapter 7. A Framework for Assessing Climate-induced Risk for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene -- Chapter 8. Mapping Climate-Induced Risk for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene in Maharashtra -- Chapter 9. Predictions of Disease Spikes induced by Climate Variability: A Pilot Real Time Forecasting Model Project from Maharashtra, India -- Chapter 10. Mapping Climate-Induced Risk for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene in Rajasthan -- Chapter 11. Action Plans for Building Climate-Resilient Water Supply and Sanitation Systems: Results from Case Studies -- Chapter 12. Managing Climate-Induced Water Stress across the Agro-ecological Regions of India: Options and Strategies. Chapter 13. Conclusions and Areas for Future Research.
    Abstract: This volume provides a theoretical basis for the argument that available research that analyzes the impacts of climate on hydrology, water resources, and water systems, without factoring in the effect of climate variability, are inadequate and often misleading. Also, the book empirically shows that the impacts of climate variability on hydrology and water resources, and irrigation, water supply & sanitation systems are far more pronounced than the likely impacts of future change in climate. The book discusses technological, institutional and policy alternatives for reducing these impacts on various competitive use sectors, especially, irrigation, and water supply and sanitation through case studies of river basins in different hydrological setting. To set the context, the volume first presents the long term trends in precipitation and temperature in different regions of India, and compares them against inter-annual, inter-seasonal and intra-day variations in climatic parameters, to show how their differential impacts on water resources.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXV, 371 p. 99 illus., 80 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030594596
    Series Statement: Global Issues in Water Policy, 25
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-59459-6
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-59459-6
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    Climate Change and Sea Level Rise in South Florida : The View of Coastal Residents (2020)
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    Keywords: Physical geography. ; Environment. ; Political sociology. ; Communication. ; Climatology. ; Political science. ; Earth System Sciences. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Political Sociology. ; Media and Communication. ; Climate Sciences. ; Politics and International Studies.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. The Science of Climate Change and Sea-Level Rise -- Chapter 3. A Partisan and Polarized Issue in the United States -- Chapter 4. The South Florida Study Area -- Chapter 5. Study Methods and General Findings -- Chapter 6. Results from South Florida Experiment -- Chapter 7. Denial of Risk -- Chapter 8. Prospects for Mitigation.
    Abstract: South Florida is frequently cited as the part of the United State of America as most susceptible to the devastation accompanying sea level rise. Several scholarly studies have shown the negative impact of coastal location in Florida on housing values. Are the residents of South Florida concerned? Is susceptibility to sea level rise actually affecting the housing market in terms of demand, the availability of home mortgages, or house prices? Are people living at particular risk from sea level rise aware of this risk and more open to new information about climate change? Do they support policies and laws to mitigate the pace and extent of climate change? Answers to these questions are not only of general interest, but they are also key to our understanding of the human dimensions of this problem. This book describes the results of a detailed survey in which respondents viewed a local map displaying flooding to their own community that would result from a Category 3 hurricane in 2033. It discusses political party identification and ideology that has an overwhelming impact in shaping views about sea level rise and climate change. This book has enormous implications for the effectiveness of communicating risk information. The text is important if we, as a nation, are to design communication strategies that will lead to broader policy to combat or mitigate this risk.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XI, 134 p. 57 illus., 50 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030326029
    Series Statement: Coastal Research Library, 34
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-32602-9
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-32602-9
    DDC: 550
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