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Author : Echo Elise Gonzalez,Edward Ricciutti
Publisher : World Book
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0716627183
"Explains the science behind climate change, includes glossary, additional resources, and index."--
Author : Walter Leal Filho,Jelena Barbir,Richard Preziosi
Publisher : Springer
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2018-08-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319986814
This book comprehensively describes essential research and projects on climate change and biodiversity. Moreover, it includes contributions on how to promote the climate agenda and biodiversity conservation at the local level. Climate change as a whole and global warming in particular are known to have a negative impact on biodiversity in three main ways. Firstly, increases in temperatures are detrimental to a number of organisms, especially those in sensitive habitats such as coral reefs and rainforests. Secondly, the pressures posed by a changing climate may lead to sets of responses in areas as varied as phenology, range and physiology of living organisms, often leading to changes in their lifecycles (especially but not only in reproduction), losses in productivity or even death. In some cases, the very survival of very sensitive species may be endangered. Thirdly, the impacts of climate change on biodiversity will be felt in the short term with regard to some species and ecosystems, but also in the medium and long term in many biomes. Indeed, if left unchecked, some of these impacts may be irreversible. Many individual governments, financial institutes and international donors are currently spending billions of dollars on projects addressing climate change and biodiversity, but with little coordination. Quite often, the emphasis is on adaptation efforts, with little emphasis on the connections between physio-ecological changes and the lifecycles and metabolisms of fauna and flora, or the influence of poor governance on biodiversity. As such, there is a recognized need to not only better understand the impacts of climate change on biodiversity, but to also identify, test and implement measures aimed at managing the many risks that climate change poses to fauna, flora and micro-organisms. In particular, the question of how to restore and protect ecosystems from the impact of climate change also has to be urgently addressed. This book was written to address this need. The respective papers explore matters related to the use of an ecosystem-based approach to increase local adaptation capacity, consider the significance of a protected areas network in preserving biodiversity in a changing northern European climate, and assess the impacts of climate change on specific species, including wild terrestrial animals. The book also presents a variety of case studies such as the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative, the effects of climate change on the biodiversity of Aleppo pine forest in Senalba (Algeria), climate change and biodiversity response in the Niger Delta region, and the effects of forest fires on the biodiversity and the soil characteristics of tropical peatlands in Indonesia. This is a truly interdisciplinary publication, and will benefit all scholars, social movements, practitioners and members of governmental agencies engaged in research and/or executing projects on climate change and biodiversity around the world.
Author : John C. Pernetta
Publisher : Iucn
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Nature conservation
ISBN : 2831701732
Author : World Book, Inc,Echo Elise Gonzalez,Edward Ricciutti
Publisher : World Book
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2019-04-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 0716627191
"An exploration of the effect that climate change has had and is having on animals; includes glossary, additional resources, and index"--
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 45 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2015-10
Category : Biogeography
ISBN : 0716627086
"Explains the science behind climate change, includes glossary, additional resources, and index."--
Author : Terry Louise Root,Kimberly R. Hall,Mark P. Herzog,Christine A. Howell
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2015-06-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780520961807
One major consequence of climate change is abrupt, dramatic changes in regional biodiversity. Even if the most optimistic scenarios for mitigating climate change transpire, the fate of many wild species rests on the shoulders of people engaged in conservation planning, management, and policy. Providing managers with the latest and most useful climate change research is critical and requires challenging the conventional divide between scientists and managers. Biodiversity in a Changing Climate promotes dialogue among scientists, decision makers, and managers who are grappling with climate-related threats to species and ecosystems in diverse forms. The book includes case studies and best practices used to address impacts related to climate change across a broad spectrum of species and habitats—from coastal krill and sea urchins to prairie grass and mountain bumblebees. Focused on California, the issues and strategies presented in this book will prove relevant to regions across the West, as well as other regions, and provide a framework for how scientists and managers in any region can bridge the communication divide to manage biodiversity in a rapidly changing world. Biodiversity and a Changing Climate will prove an indispensable guide to students, scientists, and professionals engaged in conservation and resource management.
Author : Jedediah F. Brodie,Eric S. Post,Daniel F. Doak
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 413 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780226074627
Bringing together leaders in the fields of climate change ecology, wildlife population dynamics, and environmental policy, this title examines the impacts of climate change on populations of terrestrial vertebrates. It also includes chapters that assess the details of climate change ecology.
Author : Harriet Brundle
Publisher : Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2017-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781534524439
Can you imagine if your house, neighborhood, or town was destroyed? The dangers of climate change threaten the habitats of living things all over the world. In this age-appropriate text, readers learn about habitat destruction, its impact on Earth, and what humans can do to minimize it. The text is filled with educational facts and striking full-color photographs to enhance young learners’ knowledge of climate change while supporting science curriculum topics. Readers will have a better idea of how to be environmentally responsible and work toward helping end habitat destruction.
Author : Michael J. Kennish,Hans W. Paerl
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 568 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2010-06-15
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781420088311
Dynamic and productive ecosystems, coastal lagoons play an important role in local economies and often bear the brunt of coastal development, agricultural, and urban waste, overuse from fisheries, aquaculture, transportation, energy production, and other human activities. The features that make coastal lagoons vital ecosystems underline the importance of sound management strategies for long-term environmental and resource sustainability. Written by an internationally renowned group of contributors, Coastal Lagoons: Critical Habitats of Environmental Change examines the function and structure of coastal lagoonal ecosystems and the natural and anthropogenic drivers of change that affect them. The contributors examine the susceptibility of coastal lagoons to eutrophication, the indicators of eutrophic conditions, the influences of natural factors such as major storms, droughts and other climate effects, and the resulting biotic and ecosystem impairments that have developed worldwide. They provide detailed descriptions of the physical-chemical and biotic characteristics of diverse coastal lagoonal ecosystems, and address the environmental factors, forcing features, and stressors affecting hydrologic, biogeochemical, and trophic properties of these important water bodies. They also discuss the innovative tools and approaches used for assessing ecological change in the context of anthropogenically- and climatically-mediated factors. The book investigates the biogeochemical and ecological responses to nutrient enrichment and other pollutants in lagoonal estuaries and compares them to those in other estuarine types. With editors among the most noted international scholars in coastal ecology and contributors who are world-class in their fields, the chapters in this volume represent a wide array of studies on natural and anthropogenic drivers of change in coastal lagoons located in different regions of the world. Although a significant number of journal articles on the subject can be found in the literature, this book provides a single-source reference for coastal lagoons within the arena of the global environment.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Bioclimatology
ISBN : NYPL:33433087183806
Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2019-03-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789251311264
This publication presents the outcome of a meeting between the FAO/UNEP ABNJ Deep-seas and Biodiversity project and the Deep Ocean Stewardship Initiative. It focuses on the impacts of climatic changes on demersal fisheries, and the interactions of these fisheries with other species and vulnerable marine ecosystems. Regional fisheries management organizations rely on scientific information to develop advice to managers. In recent decades, climate change has been a focus largely as a unidirectional forcing over decadal timescales. However, changes can occur abruptly when critical thresholds are crossed. Moreover, distribution changes are expected as populations shift from existing to new areas. Hence, there is a need for new monitoring programmes to help scientists understand how these changes affect productivity and biodiversity. The principal cause of climate change is rising greenhouse gases and other compounds in the atmosphere that trap heat causing global warming, leading to deoxygenation and acidification in the oceans. Three-dimensional fully coupled earth system models are used to predict the extent of these changes in the deep oceans at 200–2500 m depth. Trends in changes are identified in many variables, including temperature, pH, oxygen and supply of particulate organic carbon (POC). Regional differences are identified, indicating the complexity of the predictions. The response of various fish and invertebrate species to these changes in the physical environment are analysed using hazard and suitability modelling. Predictions are made to changes in distributions of commercial species, though in practice the processes governing population abundance are poorly understood in the deep-sea environment, and predicted distributional changes are not always as expected and may be manifested as simple disappearance of species or ecosystems. The publication underscores the fact adaptive monitoring and management mechanisms must be in place to ensure that fisheries are sustainable and the environment remains healthy and productive. Suggestions are provided as to the actions necessary.
Author : Thomas E. Lovejoy,Lee Jay Hannah
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2019-01-01
Category : Biodiversity
ISBN : 9780300206111
An essential, up-to-date look at the critical interactions between biological diversity and climate change that will serve as an immediate call to action The physical and biological impacts of climate change are dramatic and broad-ranging. People who care about the planet and manage natural resources urgently need a synthesis of our rapidly growing understanding of these issues. In this all-new sequel to the 2005 volume Climate Change and Biodiversity, leading experts in the field summarize observed changes, assess what the future holds, and offer suggested responses. From extinction risk to ocean acidification, from the future of the Amazon to changes in ecosystem services, and from geoengineering to the power of ecosystem restoration, this book captures the sweep of climate change transformation of the biosphere.
Author : Chinwe Onuoha
Publisher : Searchlight Books (Tm) -- Clim
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781541538672
"Is climate change putting the lives of Earth's plants and animals in jeopardy? Readers will uncover the connections between climate change and life on Earth in this eye-opening book."--
Author : United Nations Environment Programme
Publisher : UNEP/Earthprint
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 3937429085
There is substantial evidence that wildlife is being affected by climate change. As a group migratory wildlife appears to be particularly vulnerable because of the use of multiple habitats. The UNEP Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) is the only global agreement dealing with this problem. This publication, containing contributions from experts around the world, explores the current state of knowledge and what can be done in mitigation. It also has a case study on marine turtles, which are already showing an increased rate of tumours, caused by warmer waters.
Author : National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Ocean Studies Board,Water Science and Technology Board,Committee on Sustainable Water and Environmental Management in the California Bay-Delta
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2012-10-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780309256223
Extensively modified over the last century and a half, California's San Francisco Bay Delta Estuary remains biologically diverse and functions as a central element in California's water supply system. Uncertainties about the future, actions taken under the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA) and companion California statues, and lawsuits have led to conflict concerning the timing and amount of water that can be diverted from the Delta for agriculture, municipal, and industrial purposes and concerning how much water is needed to protect the Delta ecosystem and its component species. Sustainable Water and Environmental Management in the California Bay-Delta focuses on scientific questions, assumptions, and conclusions underlying water-management alternatives and reviews the initial public draft of the Bay Delta Conservation Plan in terms of adequacy of its use of science and adaptive management. In addition, this report identifies the factors that may be contributing to the decline of federally listed species, recommend future water-supple and delivery options that reflect proper consideration of climate change and compatibility with objectives of maintaining a sustainable Bay-Delta ecosystem, advises what degree of restoration of the Delta system is likely to be attainable, and provides metrics that can be used by resource managers to measure progress toward restoration goals.