Includes bibliographical references (pages 261-277) and index.
Contents
Part I: understanding the climate crisis -- The climate crisis: a national security problem -- The causes and dangers of a warming climate -- Part II: managing climate threats -- Flooding from sea level rise and stormsurges -- Flooding along rivers -- Flooding from extreme storm events -- Life-threatening heat -- Shortages of fresh water -- Wildfire -- Food shortages -- Part III: looking ahead -- Recent progress in managing climate threats -- Costs and benefits of managing climate threats -- How managing the climate risis can transform the United States.
