The impact of climate change on our life : the questions of sustainability /: the questions of sustainability. (2018)
- Record Type:
- Book
- Title:
- The impact of climate change on our life : the questions of sustainability /: the questions of sustainability. (2018)
- Main Title:
- The impact of climate change on our life : the questions of sustainability
- Further Information:
- Note: Abdelnaser Omran, Odile Schwarz-Herion, editors.
- Editors:
- Omran, Abdelnaser
Schwarz-Herion, Odile - Contents:
- Intro; Dedication; Preface; Acknowledgements; Contents; Contributors; About the Editors and Authors; Chapter 1: The Impact of the Climate Change Discussion on Society, Science, Culture, and Politics: From The Limits to Growth via the Paris Agreement to a Binding Global Policy?; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 The Limits to Growth and Its Impact on Ecology, Economy, Politics, and Science; 1.3 The Long-Term Impact of The Limits to Growth on International Climate Policy: From the First World Climate Conference in Geneva to COP21 in Paris and Beyond. 1.4 The Development of the Climate Change Discussion from 1988 to 2017: The Impact of Scientific Controversies on the Perception of Anthropogenic Climate Change1.5 Economic Aspects of the Climate Change Discussion and the Potential Economic Impact of the Paris Agreement; 1.6 Climate Change in the Media, Literature, and Cinema; 1.7 The Instrumentalization of the Climate Change Topic by Political Transformers and Its Potential Impacts on Global Politics and Society; References; Chapter 2: Factors Contributing to the Catastrophic Flood in Malaysia; 2.1 Introduction. 2.2 Problem Statement2.3 Past Studies; 2.3.1 Flood; 2.3.2 Natural Factors; 2.3.3 Human Factors; 2.4 Research Method; 2.5 Analysis of the Results; 2.5.1 Natural Factors; 2.5.1.1 Northeast Monsoon Season; 2.5.1.2 Climate Changes; 2.5.2 Human Factors; 2.5.2.1 Land Clearings; 2.5.2.2 Waterways and Unmanaged Drainages; 2.5.2.3Intro; Dedication; Preface; Acknowledgements; Contents; Contributors; About the Editors and Authors; Chapter 1: The Impact of the Climate Change Discussion on Society, Science, Culture, and Politics: From The Limits to Growth via the Paris Agreement to a Binding Global Policy?; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 The Limits to Growth and Its Impact on Ecology, Economy, Politics, and Science; 1.3 The Long-Term Impact of The Limits to Growth on International Climate Policy: From the First World Climate Conference in Geneva to COP21 in Paris and Beyond. 1.4 The Development of the Climate Change Discussion from 1988 to 2017: The Impact of Scientific Controversies on the Perception of Anthropogenic Climate Change1.5 Economic Aspects of the Climate Change Discussion and the Potential Economic Impact of the Paris Agreement; 1.6 Climate Change in the Media, Literature, and Cinema; 1.7 The Instrumentalization of the Climate Change Topic by Political Transformers and Its Potential Impacts on Global Politics and Society; References; Chapter 2: Factors Contributing to the Catastrophic Flood in Malaysia; 2.1 Introduction. 2.2 Problem Statement2.3 Past Studies; 2.3.1 Flood; 2.3.2 Natural Factors; 2.3.3 Human Factors; 2.4 Research Method; 2.5 Analysis of the Results; 2.5.1 Natural Factors; 2.5.1.1 Northeast Monsoon Season; 2.5.1.2 Climate Changes; 2.5.2 Human Factors; 2.5.2.1 Land Clearings; 2.5.2.2 Waterways and Unmanaged Drainages; 2.5.2.3 Developments; 2.5.2.4 Covert Application of Weather Modification Technology; 2.5.3 Effect from the Flood Toward the Research Area; 2.5.3.1 Losses and Deaths; 2.5.3.2 Diseases, Psychological Effects, and Contaminations; 2.5.3.3 Economic Effects; 2.6 Recommendations. 2.6.1 Pre-loss Recommendations2.6.1.1 Disaster Risk Management for Sustainable Development; 2.6.1.2 Adaptation of Japan Fukushima Daiichi Drainage System; 2.6.1.3 Awareness Programs; 2.6.1.4 Dams Monitorations; 2.6.1.5 Natural Disaster Insurance Coverage; 2.6.2 Post Loss Recommendations; 2.6.2.1 Government Aid; 2.7 Conclusion; References; Chapter 3: The Effects of Climate Change Risks on the Mud Architecture in Wadi Hadhramaut, Yemen; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 The Ongoing Scenario; 3.3 Risks of Climate Changes on Mud Architecture Building in Wadi Hadhramaut. 3.3.1 Background of Mud Architecture3.3.2 Natural and Climatic Characteristics of Wadi Hadhramaut in Yemen; 3.3.3 Mud Architecture in Hadhramaut, Yemen; 3.3.4 Climate Change Scenarios in Hadhramaut; 3.3.4.1 Drought Scenario; 3.3.4.2 Moisture Scenario; 3.3.5 Potential Risks Due to Climate Change on Mud Architecture; 3.3.5.1 Increased Rainfall; 3.3.5.2 Heavy Flooding and Disasters; 3.4 Conclusion; References; Chapter 4: On the Economics of Climate Change and Health: An Overview; 4.1 Baseline Relationships Between Climate Change and Health. … (more)
- Publisher Details:
- Singapore : Springer
- Publication Date:
- 2018
- Extent:
- 1 online resource (xxiii, 250 pages), illustrations (some color)
- Subjects:
- 363.738/74
Climatic changes -- Social aspects
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Infrastructure
SOCIAL SCIENCE -- General
Climatic changes -- Social aspects
Environment
Sustainable Development
Climate Change Management and Policy
Water Quality/Water Pollution
Urban Geography -- Urbanism (inc. megacities, cities, towns)
Waste Management/Waste Technology
Agriculture
Electronic books
Electronic book - Languages:
- English
- ISBNs:
- 9789811077487
9811077487 - Related ISBNs:
- 9789811077470
9811077479 - Notes:
- Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed February 26, 2018).
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