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Book Synopsis
Although there is wide public interest in climate change, most of the latest information is buried in technical reports that are barely readable. Crucial information about climate change needs to be made widely available to teachers, students, political leaders, and citizens.

Trade Review

“Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals; general audiences.” (Choice, 1 January 2013)



Table of Contents

Foreword vi

Preface viii

1 Introduction 1

2 Climate and climate change 21

3 Human health 48

4 Food production 72

5 Water security 98

6 Sea and coastline 124

7 Ecosystems and biodiversity 146

8 Impacts on Europe’s industries 188

9 Summing up impacts and adaptation 207

10 Climate protection in Europe 241

Index 283

Color plate pages fall between pp. 150 and 151

Life in Europe Under Climate Change

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    A Paperback / softback by Joseph Alcamo, Jorgen E. Olesen

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      Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Publication Date: 13/04/2012
      ISBN13: 9781405196185, 978-1405196185
      ISBN10: 1405196181

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Although there is wide public interest in climate change, most of the latest information is buried in technical reports that are barely readable. Crucial information about climate change needs to be made widely available to teachers, students, political leaders, and citizens.

      Trade Review

      “Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals; general audiences.” (Choice, 1 January 2013)



      Table of Contents

      Foreword vi

      Preface viii

      1 Introduction 1

      2 Climate and climate change 21

      3 Human health 48

      4 Food production 72

      5 Water security 98

      6 Sea and coastline 124

      7 Ecosystems and biodiversity 146

      8 Impacts on Europe’s industries 188

      9 Summing up impacts and adaptation 207

      10 Climate protection in Europe 241

      Index 283

      Color plate pages fall between pp. 150 and 151

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