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OverviewToday's world is changing rapidly - technologically, socially, and environmentally. One of the main challenges is climate change which is accompanied by an explosion of scientific and policy material. This volume provides 'usable science' based on cutting edge research regarding the impact of climate change on specific sectors in municipalities in Norway. Topics covered include climate change's expected impacts on Norway; agricultural runoff and drinking water quality under climate change scenarios; managing cultural heritage sites, including monuments and building facades, facing climate change difficulties; local floodplain management and how municipalities need to approach climate change for decision-making. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Ilan KelmanPublisher: Nova Science Publishers Inc Imprint: Nova Science Publishers Inc Weight: 0.364kg ISBN: 9781613247167ISBN 10: 1613247168 Pages: 165 Publication Date: 21 January 2012 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents"Introduction to ""Municipalities Addressing Climate Change: A Case Study of Norway""; Climate change in Norway; Runoff & mitigation measures in agricultural catchments under climate change in Norway; Impacts of climate change on surface water quality in relation to drinking water treatment in Norway; How will climate change affect the corrosion of material surfaces including building facades in Norway?; Local cultural heritage management under climate change in Norway; Local floodplain management in Norway under climate change: Flood risk reduction & biodiversity conservation; Municipalities managing climate change; Index."ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |