Hurricane Irene ruptured a Baltimore sewer main; resulting in 100 million gallons of raw sewage flooding the local watershed. Levee failures during Hurricane Katrina resulted in massive flooding which did not recede for months. With temperatures becoming more extreme; and storms increasing in magnitude; American infrastructure and risk-management policies require close examination in order to decrease the damage wrought by natural disasters. Climate Change and Infrastructure; Urban Systems; and Vulnerabilities addresses these needs by examining how climate change affects urban buildings and communities; and determining which regions are the most vulnerable to environmental disaster. It looks at key elements of urban systems; including transportation; communication; drainage; and energy; in order to better understand the damages caused by climate change and extreme weather. How can urban systems become more resilient? How can citizens protect their cities from damage; and more easily rebound from destructive storms? This report not only breaks new ground as a component of climate change vulnerability and impact assessments but also highlights critical research gaps in the material. Implications of climate change are examined by assessing historical experience as well as simulating future conditions. Developed to inform the 3rd National Climate Assessment; and a landmark study in terms of its breadth and depth of coverage and conducted under the auspices of the U.S. Department of Energy; Climate Change and Infrastructure; Urban Systems; and Vulnerabilities examines the known effects and relationships of climate change variables on American infrastructure and risk-management policies. Its rich science and case studies will enable policymakers; urban planners; and stakeholders to develop a long-term; self-sustained assessment capacity and more effective risk-management strategies.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Excellent EntertainingBy JasonA great guide for anyone interested in learning about creating fire art. It covers everything from the very basics (propane; tools; etc); to easy projects (fire torch and pit) and then on to more advanced projects - like how to build large poofers; add electronic controls and more. Deagans writing is clear; approachable and entertaining. He keeps a good focus on both safety and having fun; and his walkthroughs are excellent.This book is suitable for a total beginner as well as those who already have experience. I have taken fire arts classes; and worked on several fire art projects in the past and I still learned a ton from this book. Enjoy!2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Great book. The thoughts ans projects are laid out ...By BigEGreat book. The thoughts ans projects are laid out in a logical way. Easy to follow directions and diagrams. Well done. I was able to complete several of the projects after reading through their sections several times. This was my first time working with propane and I was a bit worried. Tim really makes safety and priority and builds your skills slowly. At no time did I feel unsafe. I have a great looking propane tiki on my deck now. Thanks Tim.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great book!By CustomerI wanted to make a propane-powered flame thing for an event like Burning Man. Im an experienced maker; and have closely examined other propane flame effects; so I thought I knew what to do. But... it could be dangerous for someone with no experience.This book filled my need perfectly. It goes through some example projects in great detail. It also explains enough of the theory and general principles so its clear *why* things should be done the way they are. Im going to build one or two projects from the book to gain experience; then do my own.The book is clear; very well written; and fun to read. I highly recommend it.
