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UNINA9910299406303321 |
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Titolo |
Atlas of Environmental Risks Facing China Under Climate Change / / edited by Qiuhong Tang, Quansheng Ge |
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Pubbl/distr/stampa |
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Singapore : , : Springer Singapore : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2018 |
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Edizione |
[1st ed. 2018.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (XVIII, 229 p. 323 illus., 322 illus. in color.) |
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Collana |
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IHDP/Future Earth-Integrated Risk Governance Project Series, , 2363-4979 |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Environmental geography |
Climate change |
Environmental Geography |
Climate Change |
Climate Change/Climate Change Impacts |
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Lingua di pubblicazione |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Environments and Climate Change in China -- Agricultural Risks of Climate Change -- Ecosystem Risks of Climate Change -- Heatwave Health Risks of Climate Change -- Integrated Environmental Risks under Climate Change. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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This atlas provides the most comprehensive and accurate overview of environmental risks relating to climate change vulnerability and adaptation in China. It addresses the agricultural, ecosystem and heat wave health risk posed by climate change and presents the projected environmental risks in the 21st century under climate change and socioeconomic scenarios. The detailed and concise risk assessments are mapped in grid units, allowing easy environmental risk assessment for specific locations. The atlas contributes significantly to the knowledge base for climate change adaptation in China and is a valuable resource for students and professionals in the fields of geographic sciences and climate change. . |
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