Norman J. Rosenberg Livres

The book explores the potential for transforming a significant portion of the North American Great Plains into biomass-energy crop production, aiming to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and mitigate rising carbon dioxide levels contributing to global warming. It discusses the environmental and economic benefits of this land-use change, particularly in light of increasing greenhouse gas emissions and the likelihood of drier, warmer conditions in the region due to climate change. The analysis highlights the urgency of addressing these challenges in one of the world's key agricultural areas.

This book employs an enhanced Integrated Assessment methodology to explore the effects of climate change on U.S. agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems, alongside their economic implications. It presents various scenarios, integrating agricultural and water resource modeling to address uncertainties in climate impacts and trade.

This volume explores the impacts of climate change on forests, grasslands, and water, focusing on natural science and socioeconomic modeling. It discusses current assessment capabilities, identifies challenges in integrating models for policy, and offers recommendations for future research. Ideal for scientists and policymakers.