Climate Change and the Global Harvest

Climate Change and the Global Harvest
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Total Pages : 344
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015039044998
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Synopsis Climate Change and the Global Harvest by : Cynthia Rosenzweig

This book analyzes and elucidates the nature of predictable changes on the world's agricultural system caused by the so-called greenhouse effect. Its aim is to educate students at the undergraduate level about how the climatic factors affecting agriculture may be modified in the future, andwhat practical adaptations might be undertaken to prevent or overcome any possible adverse impacts on our ability to feed the world's population. The book draws on several complimentary disciplines, including atmospheric science, hydrology, soil science, crop physiology, and resource economics, andintegrates the relevant aspects of these fields.

Climate Variability and the Global Harvest

Climate Variability and the Global Harvest
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 282
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ISBN-10 : 9780198031475
ISBN-13 : 0198031475
Rating : 4/5 (75 Downloads)

Synopsis Climate Variability and the Global Harvest by : Cynthia Rosenzweig

The Earth's climate is constantly changing. Some of the changes are progressive, while others fluctuate at various time scales. The El Niño-la Niña cycle is one such fluctuation that recurs every few years and has far-reaching impacts. It generally appears at least once per decade, but this may vary with our changing climate. The exact frequency, sequence, duration and intensity of El Niño's manifestations, as well as its effects and geographic distributions, are highly variable. The El Niño-la Niña cycle is particularly challenging to study due to its many interlinked phenomena that occur in various locations around the globe. These worldwide teleconnections are precisely what makes studying El Niño-la Niña so important. Cynthia Rosenzweig and Daniel Hillel describe the current efforts to develop and apply a global-to-regional approach to climate-risk management. They explain how atmospheric and social scientists are cooperating with agricultural practitioners in various regions around the world to determine how farmers may benefit most from new climate predictions. Specifically, the emerging ability to predict the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycle offers the potential to transform agricultural planning worldwide. Biophysical scientists are only now beginning to recognize the large-scale, globally distributed impacts of ENSO on the probabilities of seasonal precipitation and temperature regimes. Meanwhile, social scientists have been researching how to disseminate forecasts more effectively within rural communities. Consequently, as the quality of climatic predictions have improved, the dissemination and presentation of forecasts have become more effective as well. This book explores the growing understanding of the interconnectedness of climate predictions and productive agriculture for sustainable development, as well as methods and models used to study this relationship.

Global Climate Change Impacts in the United States

Global Climate Change Impacts in the United States
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 193
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ISBN-10 : 9780521144070
ISBN-13 : 0521144078
Rating : 4/5 (70 Downloads)

Synopsis Global Climate Change Impacts in the United States by : U.S. Global Change Research Program

Summarizes the science of climate change and impacts on the United States, for the public and policymakers.

Tackling Climate Change Through Livestock

Tackling Climate Change Through Livestock
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Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Total Pages : 139
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ISBN-10 : 9789251079201
ISBN-13 : 925107920X
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Synopsis Tackling Climate Change Through Livestock by : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Greenhouse gas emissions by the livestock sector could be cut by as much as 30 percent through the wider use of existing best practices and technologies. FAO conducted a detailed analysis of GHG emissions at multiple stages of various livestock supply chains, including the production and transport of animal feed, on-farm energy use, emissions from animal digestion and manure decay, as well as the post-slaughter transport, refrigeration and packaging of animal products. This report represents the most comprehensive estimate made to-date of livestocks contribution to global warming as well as the sectors potential to help tackle the problem. This publication is aimed at professionals in food and agriculture as well as policy makers.

Impacts of Climate Change on Human Health in the United States

Impacts of Climate Change on Human Health in the United States
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 592
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ISBN-10 : 9781510726215
ISBN-13 : 1510726217
Rating : 4/5 (15 Downloads)

Synopsis Impacts of Climate Change on Human Health in the United States by : US Global Change Research Program

As global climate change proliferates, so too do the health risks associated with the changing world around us. Called for in the President’s Climate Action Plan and put together by experts from eight different Federal agencies, The Impacts of Climate Change on Human Health: A Scientific Assessment is a comprehensive report on these evolving health risks, including: Temperature-related death and illness Air quality deterioration Impacts of extreme events on human health Vector-borne diseases Climate impacts on water-related Illness Food safety, nutrition, and distribution Mental health and well-being This report summarizes scientific data in a concise and accessible fashion for the general public, providing executive summaries, key takeaways, and full-color diagrams and charts. Learn what health risks face you and your family as a result of global climate change and start preparing now with The Impacts of Climate Change on Human Health.

Climate Change and Food Security with Emphasis on Wheat

Climate Change and Food Security with Emphasis on Wheat
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Publisher : Academic Press
Total Pages : 388
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ISBN-10 : 9780128195673
ISBN-13 : 0128195673
Rating : 4/5 (73 Downloads)

Synopsis Climate Change and Food Security with Emphasis on Wheat by : Munir Ozturk

Climate Change and Food Security with Emphasis on Wheat is the first book to present the full scope of research in wheat improvement, revealing the correlations to global issues including climate change and global warming which contribute to food security issues. Wheat plays a key role in the health of the global economy. As the world population continuously increases, economies modernize, and incomes rise, wheat production will have to increase dramatically to secure it as a reliable and sustainable food source. Since covering more land area with wheat crops is not a sustainable option, future wheat crops must have consistently higher yields and be able to resist and/or tolerate biotic and abiotic stresses that result from climate change. Addressing the biophysical and socioeconomic constraints of producing high-yielding, disease-resistant, and good quality wheat, this book will aid in research efforts to increase and stabilize wheat production worldwide. Written by an international team of experts, Climate Change and Food Security with Emphasis on Wheat is an excellent resource for academics, researchers, and students interested in wheat and grain research, especially as it is relevant to food security. - Covers a wide range of disciplines, including plant breeding, genetics, agronomy, physiology, pathology, quantitative genetics and genomics, biotechnology and gene editing - Explores the effect of climate change on biotic stresses (stripe rust, stem rust, leaf rust, Karnal bunt, spot blotch) on wheat production and utilization of biotechnology - Focuses on whole genome sequencing and next-generation sequencing technologies to improve wheat quality and address the issue of malnutrition in developing world

Invasive Species and Global Climate Change

Invasive Species and Global Climate Change
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Publisher : Cabi
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1786395398
ISBN-13 : 9781786395399
Rating : 4/5 (98 Downloads)

Synopsis Invasive Species and Global Climate Change by : Lewis H. Ziska

Taking a global perspective, this book examines what will happen to invasive species, including plants, animals and pathogens,with current and expected man-made climate change.

Climate change and hunger: Responding to the challenge

Climate change and hunger: Responding to the challenge
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Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Total Pages : 108
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Synopsis Climate change and hunger: Responding to the challenge by : Martin Parry, Alex Evans, Mark W. Rosegrant, Tim Wheeler

The Regional Impacts of Climate Change

The Regional Impacts of Climate Change
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 532
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ISBN-10 : 0521634555
ISBN-13 : 9780521634557
Rating : 4/5 (55 Downloads)

Synopsis The Regional Impacts of Climate Change by : Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Working Group II.

Cambridge, UK : Cambridge University Press, 1998.

Handbook of Climate Change and Agroecosystems

Handbook of Climate Change and Agroecosystems
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Publisher : World Scientific
Total Pages : 320
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ISBN-10 : 9781848169845
ISBN-13 : 1848169841
Rating : 4/5 (45 Downloads)

Synopsis Handbook of Climate Change and Agroecosystems by : Cynthia Rosenzweig

Climate change is no longer merely projected to occur in the indeterminate future. It has already begun to be manifested in the weather regimes affecting agroecosystems, food production, and rural livelihoods in many regions around the world. It is a real and growing challenge to the world at large and in particular to the scientific community, which is called upon with increasing urgency to respond effectively.The second volume in the ICP Series on Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation, and Mitigation, Handbook of Climate Change and Agroecosystems: Global and Regional Aspects and Implications is published jointly by the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America and Imperial College Press. The ongoing series is dedicated to elucidating the actual and potential impacts of climate change, and to formulating effective responses to this global challenge. It is designed to inform, spur, and integrate the work of leading researchers in the major regions of the world, and to further international cooperation in this crucial field.