Extreme weather: does nature keep up?

R. Leemans, A.J.H. van Vliet

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Abstract

The IPCC indicated that above a 2°C increase in global mean surface temperature the risk of adverse impacts will rapidly increase. This study suggests this level is too high. Even with small global temperature changes, there will be disproportionately large changes in the frequency and magnitude of extreme events, and consequently unpredictable and undesirable impacts on species and ecosystems.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationBerlijn
PublisherWWF Climate Change Campaign
Number of pages55
Publication statusPublished - 2004

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  1. SDG 13 - Climate Action
    SDG 13 Climate Action

Keywords

  • climatic change
  • ecosystems

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  • Ecological impacts of climate change in The Netherlands

    van Vliet, A. J. H. & Leemans, R., 2006, Climate change and biodiversity-meeting the challenge; people and nature: plan, adapt and survive : report of the 13th Annual Conference of the European Environment and Sustainable Development Advisory Councils EEAC, Oxford, 7-10 September 2005. Harley, M., Cordi, B., Abreu, A. & Nijhoff, P. (eds.). London: English Nature, p. 81-83

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