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Potential impacts of climate change on U.S. transportation
Title
Potential impacts of climate change on U.S. transportation [electronic resource] / Committee on Climate Change and U.S. Transportation, Transportation Research Board [and] Division on Earth and Life Studies, National Research Council of the National Academies.
ISBN
9780309113069
0309113067
Published
Washington, D.C. : Transportation Research Board, 2008.
Physical Description
1 online resource (xiii, 280 p.) : ill.
Notes
Description based on print version record.
Variant and related titles
National Academies Press.
Other formats
Print version: National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Climate Change and U.S. Transportation. Potential impacts of climate change on U.S. transportation. Washington, D.C. : Transportation Research Board, 2008
Format
Books / Online
Language
English
Added to Catalog
May 23, 2013
Series
Transportation Research Board special report ; 290
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 265-266).
Contents
Introduction
Study Charge, Scope, and Audience
Why Climate Change Matters
Study Approach and Key Issues
Organization of the Report
Understanding Climate Change
Overview of Global Climate Change
Climate Changes Relevant to U.S. Transportation
Findings
Impacts of Climate Change on Transportation
Vulnerability of the Transportation System to Climate Change
Potential Impacts by Transportation Mode
Review of Assessments for Particular Areas or Regions
Findings
Annex 3-1: Potential Climate Changes and Impacts on Transportation
Challenges to Response
Decision Making in the Transportation Sector
Challenges Posed by Climate Change
A Decision Framework for Addressing Climate Change
Findings
Annex 4-1: Applying Probabilistic Risk Assessment to Climate Change and Transportation
Meeting the Challenges
Adaptation Strategies
Crosscutting Issues
Findings
Annex 5-1A: Potential Climate Changes, Impacts on Land Transportation, and Adaptation Options
Annex 5-1B: Potential Climate Changes, Impacts on Marine Transportation, and Adaptation Options
Annex 5-1C: Potential Climate Changes, Impacts on Air Transportation, and Adaptation Options
Summing Up
Which Climate Changes Are Most Relevant for U.S. Transportation?
How Will Climate Change Affect U.S. Transportation?
How Should Transportation Decision Makers Respond?
What Data and Decision Support Tools Are Needed?
Which Adaptation Strategies Make Sense?
What Actions and Research Are Needed to Prepare for Climate Change?
Appendices
A Detailed Statement of Task
B Contribution of U.S. Transportation Sector to Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Assessment of Mitigation Strategies
C Commissioned Papers and Authors
D Conference Agenda and Participants.
Subjects
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National Research Council (U.S.). Division on Earth and Life Studies.
National Research Council (U.S.). Transportation Research Board.
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