Bøger af Mary D'Souza

Climate change refers to the shift in temperature over a prolonged period of time. The process of adjusting to the changes in climate is known as climate change adaptation. The actions taken to adapt to climate change can be categorized as either transformative or incremental. The former responds to climate change by trying to change the fundamental attributes of a system while the latter seeks to maintain the integrity of a system. One of the important factors which need to be considered while making policies related to climate change adaptation is adaptive capacity. It encompasses the ability of any system to adjust to climate change in order to reduce damage or deal with the outcomes. This book contains some path-breaking studies on climate change and the ethics of climate change adaptation. It will serve as a reference to a broad spectrum of readers.

Long-term changes in temperature and weather patterns are referred to as climate change. These changes could be due to natural causes such as oscillations in the solar cycle. However, human activities are the primary cause of climate change owing to the burning of fossil fuels such as gas, coal and oil. The combustion of fossil fuels produces greenhouse gas emissions, which act like a blanket wrapped around the Earth, trapping the sun's heat and raising the temperature of Earth. Methane and carbon dioxide are the two examples of greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. Adaptation allows humans to prepare for some of the most expected repercussions of climate change by limiting their negative effects on ecosystems and human well-being. It involves better disaster planning, strengthening water conservation programs, and building early warning systems for extreme heat events. This book provides comprehensive insights on the adaptation and impacts of climate change. It will provide comprehensive knowledge to the readers.