Atlas of Environmental Risks Facing China Under Climate Change

This atlas provides the most comprehensive and accurate overview of environmental risks relating to climate change vulnerability and adaptation in China. It addresses the agricultural, ecosystem and heat wave health risk posed by climate change and presents the projected environmental risks in the 2...

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Other Authors: Tang, Qiuhong (Editor), Ge, Quansheng (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Singapore Springer Nature Singapore 2018, 2018
Edition:1st ed. 2018
Series:IHDP/Future Earth-Integrated Risk Governance Project Series
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:This atlas provides the most comprehensive and accurate overview of environmental risks relating to climate change vulnerability and adaptation in China. It addresses the agricultural, ecosystem and heat wave health risk posed by climate change and presents the projected environmental risks in the 21st century under climate change and socioeconomic scenarios. The detailed and concise risk assessments are mapped in grid units, allowing easy environmental risk assessment for specific locations. The atlas contributes significantly to the knowledge base for climate change adaptation in China and is a valuable resource for students and professionals in the fields of geographic sciences and climate change.
Physical Description:XVIII, 229 p. 323 illus., 322 illus. in color online resource
ISBN:9789811041990