Toward a Resilient Global Society: Air, Sea Level, Earthquakes, and Weather. Issue 8 (12th August 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Anenberg, Susan C.; Dutton, Andrea; Goulet, Christine A.; Swain, Daniel L.; van der Pluijm, Ben
• Is Part Of: Earth's future. Volume 7:Issue 8(2019)
• Page Start: 854
• Page End: 864
• Publication Date: 2019-08-12
• Subjects: resilience -- sustainability -- air quality -- sea level rise -- earthquakes -- extreme weather; Environmental sciences -- Periodicals; Environmental sciences; Periodicals; 550
• DOI: 10.1029/2019EF001242
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2328-4277

Abstract

Abstract: Society's progress along the four corners of prepare, absorb, respond and adapt resilience square is uneven, in spite of our understanding of the foundational science and a growing sense that urgent action is needed. The resilience vignettes describe the meaning and impact of current and near‐term change in four major domains: human health impacts from air pollution, coastal inundation from sea‐level rise, damaging earthquakes in populated areas, and impacts from extreme precipitation. Given our understanding of the scientific principles, societal action, from preparation to adaption, will be critical in minimizing the negative impacts of change. The unprecedented rates of change in today's Earth system argue for urgent action in support of a resilient global society. Key Points: Unprecedented rates of change in the Earth system argue for more urgent action in support of a resilient global society Experts describe the meaning and impact of current and near‐term change in four major domains We take an ensemble approach to highlight the similarities for actionable decision‐making