Living With Climate Change
Living with Climate Change: How Communities Are Surviving and Thriving in a Changing Climate describes the strategies cities are taking to protect themselves from climate change, to reduce their vulnerability, and to adapt and become more resilient. The book also examines obstacles to local, state, and national action on climate change, includes case studies to illustrate smart, effective policies and practices that have already been put in place, and defines how these actions benefit the economy, the environment, and public health.
As described by the authors, Living With Climate Change:
- Describes real-world cases of designing and implementing community-based hazard risk reduction and climate change adaptation policies and programs
- Details practical actions that communities can take to manage the increased risk associated with climate change
- Includes a comprehensive account of how solutions benefit the economy, the environment, and public health
- Identifies newer practices as well as proven solutions
Publication Date: October 20, 2015
Authors or Affiliated Users:
- Jane A. Bullock
- George Haddow
- Kim Haddow
- Damon Coppola
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- Best practice
- Case study
