This powerpoint presentation begins by presenting a brief overview of recent southwest climate trends particularly in the southern California region. Impacts of these climate trends are presented and include the following: more or less frequent precipitation events; more or less intense precipitation events; rising average snow elevations and glacier loss
in some areas; sea level rise; runoff variation can affect contaminant concentration; chemistry changes; sediment transport; water demand; agricultural effects; and, infrastructure impacts. Utility engagement: mitigate greenhouse gas contribution;
adapt planning to consider climate change; and,
track regulations. Includes figures.
| Edition : | Vol. - No. |
| File Size : | 1
file
, 3.3 MB |
| Note : | This product is unavailable in Ukraine, Russia, Belarus |
| Number of Pages : | 29 |
| Published : | 11/01/2008 |