The fourth assessment report of the Intergovernmental
Panel on Climate Change, "Climate Change 2007,"
provides an objective, authoritative assessment of the
reality of this phenomenon. The authors provide a brief
review of some statements within the report that pertain
to water resources.
The changes implied are broadly predictable in
terms of how they will affect natural processes and in
terms of the most logical actions water suppliers can
take to adapt their water resource management plans.
Climate change is an undeniable reality that is already
upon us. It will have material effects on water resources
management within the limits of current planning horizons.
Because climate change processes will change the
quantity and quality of water that is available at any
given place and time, plans based solely on historical
records are likely to be vulnerable to these changes.
The effects are complex, but understandable, and
adaptable measures can be incorporated into ongoing
planning efforts. Includes 4 references.
| Edition : | Vol. 99 - No. 9 |
| File Size : | 1
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, 300 KB |
| Note : | This product is unavailable in Ukraine, Russia, Belarus |
| Number of Pages : | 6 |
| Published : | 09/01/2007 |
