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Mitigation of Dangers from Natural and Anthropogenic Hazards: Prediction, Prevention, and Preparedness (SpringerBriefs in Environmental Science)
Mitigation of Dangers from Natural and Anthropogenic Hazards Prediction Prevention and Preparedness - SpringerBriefs in Environmental Science Author:Frederic R. Siegel This book advances a three-step program for mitigation of natural and anthropogenic hazards, addressing mitigation economics and funding possibilities to meet the needs of at risk countries that lack the financial resources to invest in disaster reduction programs. Within the context of mitigation, this book covers prediction-prevention-prepared... more »ness for global warming/climate change as existing and progressive processes that create or abet slow developing or rapidly occurring hazards that endanger society such as sea level rise, extreme weather events, threats to food/water security, and the spread of infectious diseases.« less