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Extreme Cities
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Author : Ashley Dawson
language : en
Publisher: Verso Books
Release Date : 2017-10-01
Extreme Cities written by Ashley Dawson and has been published by Verso Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-01 with Political Science categories.
A cutting exploration of how cities drive climate change while being on the frontlines of the coming climate crisis How will climate change affect our lives? Where will its impacts be most deeply felt? Are we doing enough to protect ourselves from the coming chaos? In Extreme Cities, Ashley Dawson argues that cities are ground zero for climate change, contributing the lion’s share of carbon to the atmosphere, while also lying on the frontlines of rising sea levels. Today, the majority of the world’s megacities are located in coastal zones, yet few of them are adequately prepared for the floods that will increasingly menace their shores. Instead, most continue to develop luxury waterfront condos for the elite and industrial facilities for corporations. These not only intensify carbon emissions, but also place coastal residents at greater risk when water levels rise. In Extreme Cities, Dawson offers an alarming portrait of the future of our cities, describing the efforts of Staten Island, New York, and Shishmareff, Alaska residents to relocate; Holland’s models for defending against the seas; and the development of New York City before and after Hurricane Sandy. Our best hope lies not with fortified sea walls, he argues. Rather, it lies with urban movements already fighting to remake our cities in a more just and equitable way. As much a harrowing study as a call to arms Extreme Cities is a necessary read for anyone concerned with the threat of global warming, and of the cities of the world.
Extreme Cities
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Author : Ashley Dawson
language : en
Publisher: Verso Books
Release Date : 2017-10-17
Extreme Cities written by Ashley Dawson and has been published by Verso Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-17 with Nature categories.
A cutting exploration of how cities drive climate change while being on the frontlines of the coming climate crisis How will climate change affect our lives? Where will its impacts be most deeply felt? Are we doing enough to protect ourselves from the coming chaos? In Extreme Cities, Ashley Dawson argues that cities are ground zero for climate change, contributing the lion’s share of carbon to the atmosphere, while also lying on the frontlines of rising sea levels. Today, the majority of the world’s megacities are located in coastal zones, yet few of them are adequately prepared for the floods that will increasingly menace their shores. Instead, most continue to develop luxury waterfront condos for the elite and industrial facilities for corporations. These not only intensify carbon emissions, but also place coastal residents at greater risk when water levels rise. In Extreme Cities, Dawson offers an alarming portrait of the future of our cities, describing the efforts of Staten Island, New York, and Shishmareff, Alaska residents to relocate; Holland’s models for defending against the seas; and the development of New York City before and after Hurricane Sandy. Our best hope lies not with fortified sea walls, he argues. Rather, it lies with urban movements already fighting to remake our cities in a more just and equitable way. As much a harrowing study as a call to arms Extreme Cities is a necessary read for anyone concerned with the threat of global warming, and of the cities of the world.
Rio De Janeiro
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Author : Luiz Eduardo Soares
language : en
Publisher: Penguin UK
Release Date : 2016-05-05
Rio De Janeiro written by Luiz Eduardo Soares and has been published by Penguin UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-05-05 with Social Science categories.
A book as rich and sprawling as the seductive metropolis it evokes, Rio de Janeiro builds a kaleidoscopic portrait of this city of extremes, and its history of conflict and corruption. Award-winning novelist, ex-government minister and sociologist, Luiz Eduardo Soares tells the story of Rio through the everyday lives of its people: gangsters and police, activists, politicians and struggling migrant workers, each with their own version of the city. Taking us on a journey into Rio's intricate world of favelas, beaches and corridors of power, Soares reveals one of the most extraordinary cities in the world in all its seething, agonistic beauty.
Climate Change And Cities
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Author : Cynthia Rosenzweig
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018-03-29
Climate Change And Cities written by Cynthia Rosenzweig and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-03-29 with Nature categories.
Climate Change and Cities bridges science-to-action for climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts in cities around the world.
Extreme City
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Author : Lorenzo Fabian
language : en
Publisher: lorenzo fabian
Release Date : 2010
Extreme City written by Lorenzo Fabian and has been published by lorenzo fabian this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Climatic changes categories.
Scratch Sketch Extreme Trace Along
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Author : Inc Peter Pauper Press
language : en
Publisher: Peter Pauper Press
Release Date : 2018
Scratch Sketch Extreme Trace Along written by Inc Peter Pauper Press and has been published by Peter Pauper Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Young artists will love exploring the exciting world of Scratch and Sketch Extreme! with this challenging collection of 20 cool and complex drawings, from the wild to the wonderful! As you trace intricate artwork on the black-coated pages, a wolf, night sky, unicorn, and so much more emerge in sparkling foils of silver and green, or colorful swirls! White outlines on black scratch-off pages create a fun way for younger children (ages 5 and up)
Sponge Cities Emerging Approaches Challenges And Opportunities
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Author : Chris Zevenbergen
language : en
Publisher: MDPI
Release Date : 2018-10-18
Sponge Cities Emerging Approaches Challenges And Opportunities written by Chris Zevenbergen and has been published by MDPI this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-10-18 with Cities and towns categories.
This book is a printed edition of the Special Issue "Sponge Cities: Emerging Approaches, Challenges and Opportunities" that was published in Water
Climate Change And Extreme Events
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Author : Ali Fares
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier
Release Date : 2021-03-02
Climate Change And Extreme Events written by Ali Fares and has been published by Elsevier this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-03-02 with Science categories.
Climate Change and Extreme Events uses a multidisciplinary approach to discuss the relationship between climate change-related weather extremes and their impact on human lives. Topics discussed are grouped into four major sections: weather parameters, hydrological responses, mitigation and adaptation, and governance and policies, with each addressed with regard to past, present and future perspectives. Sections give an overview of weather parameters and hydrological responses, presenting current knowledge and a future outlook on air and stream temperatures, precipitation, storms and hurricanes, flooding, and ecosystem responses to these extremes. Other sections cover extreme weather events and discuss the role of the state in policymaking. This book provides a valuable interdisciplinary resource to climate scientists and meteorologists, environmental researchers, and social scientists interested in extreme weather. Provides an integrated interdisciplinary approach to how climate change impacts the hydrological system Addresses significant knowledge gaps in our understanding of climate change and extreme events Discusses the societal impacts of climate change-related weather extremes, including multilevel governance and adaptation policy
Building Resilience And Planning For Extreme Water Related Events
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Author : Teresa Sprague
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2018-10-11
Building Resilience And Planning For Extreme Water Related Events written by Teresa Sprague and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-10-11 with Social Science categories.
This book discusses what it means for cities to work toward and achieve resilience in the face of climate change. The content takes an urban planning perspective with a water-related focus, exploring the continued global and local efforts in improving disaster risk management within the water sphere. Chapters examine four cities in the US and Germany - San Francisco, San Diego, Solingen and Wuppertal - as the core case studies of the discussion. The chapters for each case delve into the current status of the cities and issues resilience must overcome, and then explore solutions and key takeaways learned from the implementation of various resilience approaches. The book concludes with a summary of cross-cutting themes, best-practice examples and a reflection on the relevance of the approaches to cases in the wider developing world. This book engages both practitioners and scientific audiences alike, particularly those interested in issues addressed by the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the recent Water Action Decade 2018-2028 and the Rockefeller Foundation’s 100 Resilient Cities.
Cities In The Anthropocene
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Author : Ihnji Jon
language : en
Publisher: Pluto Press (UK)
Release Date : 2021-07-20
Cities In The Anthropocene written by Ihnji Jon and has been published by Pluto Press (UK) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-07-20 with categories.
From Australia to North America, we need to rethink how our cities resist environmental change in the age of climate catastrophe.