Global Warming and Agriculture: Impact Estimates by Country (Paperback)

by William R. Cline (Author)
Key Phrases: crop model estimates, including carbon fertilization, carbon fertilization effect, United States, Latin America, World Bank (more...)

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"Bill Cline has been a pioneer in the study of the economic effects of global warming. His latest book on the effects on agriculture is of great importance and has provided another important landmark in the study of this crucial issue." --Sir Nicholas Stern, I.G. Patel Chair, London School of Economics and Political Science

"For too long environmentalists and earth scientists in the rich world have had an unforntunate near-monopoly on serious concern about climate change and its mitigation.This book will help change that." --James Gustave Speth, Dean, Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies

Product Description
How will global warming affect developing countries, which rely heavily on agriculture as a source of economic growth? William Cline asserts that developing countries have more at risk than industrial countries as global warming worsens. Using general circulation and agricultural impact models, Cline boldly examines 2070-99 to forecast the effects of global warming and its economic impact. This detailed study: outlines existing studies on the agricultural impact of climate change; estimates projected changes in temperature, precipitation, and agricultural capacity; and concludes with policy recommendations. Cline finds that agricultural production in developing countries may fall between 10 and 25 percent, and if global warming progresses unabated, India s agricultural capacity could fall as much as 40 percent. Thus, policymakers should address this phenomenon now before the world s developing countries are adversely and irreversibly affected.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 201 pages
• Publisher: Peterson Institute (June 30, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0881324035
• ISBN-13: 978-0881324037
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #847,454 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars The human impact of global warming, July 14, 2008

By	Future Watch Writer (Washington, D.C. Area) - See all my reviews

Too often global warming is discussed in abstract terms. This book gets down to business. If the crop damage predicted here takes place, we are going to be talking about hundreds of millions of people dead. It's that basic. Be aware that most of the predictions here are on the optimistic side of estimates. Check this book out. You might also want to read Plan B 3.0: Mobilizing to Save Civilization, Third Edition which discusses global warming and agriculture. I also have a Listmania list on agriculture.