Implications of Climate Change in India

Implications of Climate Change in India
ISBN-10
1611228441
ISBN-13
9781611228441
Category
Political Science
Pages
102
Language
English
Published
2011-01-01
Publisher
Nova Novinka
Author
Denise M. Gallagher

Description

India is both a major greenhouse gas emitter and one of the most vulnerable countries in the world to projected climate change. The country is already experiencing changes in climate and the impacts of climate change, including water stress, heat waves and drought, severe storms and flooding, and associated negative consequences on health and livelihoods. This book identifies and summarises the latest research related to the impact of climate change on India. This book discusses the impact of sea level rise, water availability, agricultural shifts, ecological disruptions and species extinctions, infrastructure at risk from extreme weather events and disease patterns.

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