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110	2		_aInstitution of Mechanical Engineers _9549
245	0	0	_aClimate change _badapting to the inevitable? _h[electronic resource]
260			_aLondon _bInstitution of Mechanical Engineers _c2009
505	2		_aExecutive summary -- Adapting to the inevitable? -- The CO2 timeline --Future global changes -- Regional changes -- Adapting to the new world (engineering challenges) -- What needs to happen -- References
520			_aConsiders what engineers need to do to adapt to the climate changes to occur during the next 1,000 years due to constant carbon dioxide emissions. Focuses in the areas of transport, energy, water and buildings. Recommends analysis of the practicality of settlements and infrastructure, more research and investment in renewable energy sources, development of carbon capture and storage technology, and finally international assistance.
521			_aAdvanced
590			_aKA NTK
651		4	_aInternational
690			_aENVIRONMENTAL AND LAND CONSULTANCY-ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
690			_aENVIRONMENTAL AND LAND CONSULTANCY-SUSTAINABILITY
690			_aBUILT ENVIRONMENT-ENGINEERING-MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
856	4	8	_uhttps://www.imeche.org/publications/agenda/archives/0209/Climate+change+adapting+to+the+inevitable.htm _zView the item free of charge at www.imeche.org...
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