Introduction 1
EARTH
The Lessons of Geologic Time 7
The 2021 United Nations Climate Report 13
Famine 19
Permafrost 26
AIR
Hurricanes 37
Tornadoes 50
Heat 56
Bad Air 65
FIRE
Wildfires 77
Urban Firestorms 91
WATER
Sea Level Rise 97
Ocean Acidification 112
Marine Heat Waves 117
Tsunamis 122
Floods 129
Drought 142
Water Supply 153
SPACE
Climate Refugees 167
Climate Havens 173
Green Cities 180
Health 191
Nature on the Move 200
The Biosphere 209
The Heart of the Matter 219
New Ideas 225
New Developments 231
Bug-Out Bags: “Preparedness Perfects Response” 233
To Learn More: Resources in Print and on Screen 235
References and Additional Sources 239
About the Authors 287
Index 289
| Author | Article | Subject | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orrin H. Pilkey | Climate changes, Global warming, Environmental science, Ecology |