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The “Southwest”—defined as the six contiguous states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah—rests on the certain logic of proximity and on the fact that states are important governmental units that must respond to the efects of climate variation and change.
explicit links to climate change for some southwest residents. Rapid and extreme climate change scenarios may prompt the consideration of more extreme adaptation strategies, such as changing water allocation priorities or pursuing large scale climate manipulations (geoengineering).
18.1 introduction. This chapter provides an integrated overview of solutions and choices for responding to climate change in ways that reduce risks and support sustainable development in the Southwest.
ADAPTING TO CLIMATE CHANGE. SOUTHWEST. The Southwest is the hottest and driest region in the U.S., already parched and facing climate change challenges. Its northern half is expected to get hotter, its southern half, significantly drier. Projected higher temperatures in most areas,
Climate change is threatening water resources, increasing challenges to food and fiber production, and compromising human health in the Southwest through drought, wildfire, intense precipitation, sea level rise, and marine heatwaves.
The Southwest is the hottest and driest region in the United States, where the availability of water has defined its landscapes, history of human settlement, and modern economy. Climate changes pose challenges for an already parched region that is expected to get hotter and, in its southern half, significantly drier.
17 Μαΐ 2013 · This section summarizes the observed climate trends of the Southwest U.S., focusing mainly on temperature and precipitation, as well as other climate features, including heat waves and extreme precipitation.
