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Retreat From A Rising Sea: Hard Choices In An Age Of Climate Change
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Melting Ice Sheets And Warming Oceans Are Causing The Seas To Rise. By The End Of This Century, Hundreds Of Millions Of People Living At Low Elevations Along Coasts Will Be Forced To Retreat To Higher And Safer Ground. Because Of Sealevel Rise, Major Storms Will Inundate Areas Farther Inland And Will Lay Waste To Critical Infrastructure, Such As Watertreatment And Energy Facilities, Creating Vast, Irreversible Pollution By Decimating Landfills And Toxicwaste Sites. This Bigpicture, Policyoriented Book Explains In Gripping Terms What Rising Oceans Will Do To Coastal Cities And The Drastic Actions We Must Take Now To Remove Vulnerable Populations.The Authors Detail Specific Threats Faced By Miami, New Orleans, New York, And Amsterdam. Aware Of The Overwhelming Social, Political, And Economic Challenges That Would Accompany Effective Action, They Consider The Burden To The Taxpayer And The Logistics Of Moving Landmarks And Infrastructure, Including Toxicwaste Sites. They Also Show Readers The Alternative: Thousands Of Environmental Refugees, With No Legitimate Means To Regain What They Have Lost. The Authors Conclude With Effective Approaches For Addressing Climatechange Denialism And Powerful Arguments For Reforming U.S. Federal Coastal Management Policies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Retreat from a Rising Sea'? A: 'Retreat from a Rising Sea' discusses the impacts of climate change, specifically the rising sea levels due to melting ice sheets and warming oceans. It explores how these changes will affect coastal cities and the urgent actions needed to protect vulnerable populations.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Orrin H. Pilkey and his colleagues, who are experts in climatology and coastal management.
- Q: What can I expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the specific threats posed by rising sea levels to cities like Miami, New Orleans, New York, and Amsterdam, as well as the socio-economic challenges of climate change and potential solutions.
- Q: What is the page count of 'Retreat from a Rising Sea'? A: The book contains 240 pages, providing an in-depth analysis of climate change issues and policy recommendations.
- Q: Is this book suitable for non-experts? A: Yes, 'Retreat from a Rising Sea' is written in a way that is accessible to non-experts, making complex issues understandable for a general audience.
- Q: What binding type is used for this edition? A: This edition of 'Retreat from a Rising Sea' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Retreat from a Rising Sea' published? A: The book was published on November 28, 2017.
- Q: Does the book address climate change denialism? A: Yes, the authors discuss climate change denialism and propose effective approaches to counter it, along with arguments for reforming coastal management policies.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition, ensuring that readers receive a quality product.
- Q: Are there any specific case studies mentioned in the book? A: Yes, the book details case studies of major cities like Miami, New Orleans, New York, and Amsterdam, highlighting the unique challenges each faces due to rising sea levels.