Across the United States, climate change is affecting water resources in many ways, including putting water supplies at risk, increasing flooding and erosion, and threatening fish and aquatic speci
Although scientific uncertainties exist with regard to magnitude of climate change, there is ample scientific evidence to suggest that climate change is now having and will have significant impacts
The Association of State Wetland Managers (ASWM) queried the 50 states for information on any wetland-related climate change adaptation efforts they have initiated. Since the term ‘global warm
Coastal areas along much of the Gulf of Mexico are exceptionally susceptible to changes due to relative sea-level rise and storm damage because the land is relatively lowlying and is subject to hig
Brian Needelman, Stephen Crooks, Janet E. Hawkes, Caroly Shumway, James G. Titus, and Rich Takacs Published: April 19, 2012
Abstract:
Climate change projections paint a dismal picture in which coastal habitats are degraded and lost over the coming decades—along with the coastal communities they support.
This issue of Park Science completes our two-issue examination of climate change, focusing on what we know about it and what this knowledge means for park management.
Abhas K Jha, Robin Bloch, and Jessica Lamond Published: February 15, 2012
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Urban flooding is a serious and growing development challenge, particularly for the residents of the rapidly expanding towns and cities in developing countries.