TY - BOOK AU - Kahrl,Fredrich J. AU - Roland-Holst,David W. TI - Climate Change in California: Risk and Response SN - 9780520953802 AV - QC903.2.U6 K35 2012 U1 - 363.738/7409794363.73874097363.7387409794 PY - 2012/// CY - Berkeley PB - University of California Press KW - Climatic changes KW - California KW - Economic aspects KW - Environmental aspects KW - TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING KW - Environmental KW - Pollution Control KW - bisacsh KW - SCIENCE KW - Earth Sciences KW - Meteorology & Climatology KW - fast KW - Electronic books N1 - Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Chapter 1. Economic Perspectives on Climate Adaptation; Chapter 2. Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing; Chapter 3. Water; Chapter 4. Energy; Chapter 5. Transportation; Chapter 6. Tourism and Recreation; Chapter 7. Real Estate and Insurance; Chapter 8. Public Health; Chapter 9. Revelation or Revolution?; Notes; Index N2 - California is synonymous with opportunity, prosperity, and natural beauty, but climate change will certainly influence the state's future. Changes will affect the economy, natural resources, public health, agriculture, and the livelihoods of its residents. But how big is the risk? How will Californians adapt? What will it cost? This book is the first to ask and attempt to answer these and other questions so central to the long-term health of the state. While California is undeniably unique and diverse, the challenges it faces will be mirrored everywhere. This succinct and authoritative review UR - https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=477552 ER -