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    Climate Change in the Midwest
    Impacts, Risks, Vulnerability, and Adaptation

    Sara C. Pryor (Edited by), D. Zierden (Contributions by), Wendy-Lin Bartles (Contributions by), James J. O'Brien (Contributions by), David Letson (Contributions by), James W. Jones (Contributions by), Keith T. Ingram (Contributions by), M. Carla Roncoli (Contributions by), Clyde W. Fraisse (Contributions by), Norman E. Breuer (Contributions by), Jinhua Zhao (Contributions by), Dev Niyogi (Contributions by), Vimal Mishra (Contributions by), Gopal Alagarswamy (Contributions by), Perdinan (Contributions by), Aaron M. Pollyea (Contributions by), Jenni van Ravensway (Contributions by), Galina Stefanova Guentchev (Contributions by), Julie A. Winkler (Contributions by), Krerk Piromsopa (Contributions by), David Andrade (Contributions by), Nichole A. Gosselin (Contributions by), Zaitao Pan (Contributions by), Jeff Andresen (Contributions by), Costanza Zavalloni (Contributions by), Hai Kyung Min (Contributions by), Nikki Rothwell (Contributions by), Johnathan E. Clark (Contributions by), Haryono Prawiranata (Contributions by), James E. Nugent (Contributions by), Jeane Bisanz (Contributions by), Austin Stanforth (Contributions by), Daniel Johnson (Contributions by), Vijay Lulla (Contributions by), Justin T. Schoof (Contributions by), James R. Angel (Contributions by), Douglas J. Gotham (Contributions by), Michael J. Hayes (Contributions by), Christopher J. Anderson (Contributions by), R.J. Barthelmie (Contributions by)

    9780253006820

    Hardback, published 21 January 2013

    288 pages, 108 color illus., 7 b&w illus.
    25.4 x 17.8 x 1.5 cm, 0.885 kg

    This volume is well organized, written, and edited . . . Recommended.

    (Choice)

    When writing about climate change, scientists are often challenged with focusing on either specific academic audiences or more general readers. In rare instances, authors and editors can meet the needs of both groups. It is such a case with Climate Change in the Midwest. . . The contributors are among the best in their field. . . . The lessons here will separate the winners and losers of the future. It is my hope that enough people read this book so that a positive impact is realized.June 2014

    (Quarterly Review of Biology)

    The research presented in this volume focuses on identifying and quantifying the major vulnerabilities to climate change in the Midwestern United States. By providing state-of-the-art spatially disaggregated information regarding the historical, current, and possible future climate within the region, the contributors assess the risks and susceptibility of the critical socio-economic and environmental systems. Key sectors discussed are agriculture, human health, water, energy and infrastructure, and the vulnerabilities that may be amplified under current climate trajectories. The book also considers the challenges and opportunities to develop local and regional strategies for addressing the risks posed by climate change in the context of developing an integrative policy for the region.

    Table of contents
    Chapter 1 Climate Change Impacts, Risks, Vulnerability and Adaptation: An Introduction ....... 9
    Chapter 2 The Midwestern USA: Socio-Economic Context and Physical Climate .................... 19
    Chapter 3 Vulnerability and Adaptability of Agricultural Systems in the Southeast USA to
    Climate Variability and Climate Change .......................................................................... 64
    Chapter 4 Uncertainty and Hysteresis in Adapting to Global Climate Change .......................... 76
    Chapter 5 Climate - Agriculture Vulnerability Assessment for the Midwestern United States .. 86
    Chapter 6 Potential Future Impacts of Climate on Row Crop Production in the Great Lakes
    Region ............................................................................................................................. 101
    Chapter 7 Vulnerability of Soil Carbon Reservoirs in the Midwest to Climate Change .......... 114
    Chapter 8 Michigan's Tart Cherry Industry: Vulnerability to Climate Variability and Change
    ........................................................................................................................................ 129
    Chapter 9 Climate Change Vulnerability and Impacts on Human Health ................................ 147
    Chapter 10 Intra-Urban Variations in Vulnerability Associated with Extreme Heat Events in
    Relationship to a Changing Climate ............................................................................... 164
    Chapter 11 Historical and Projected Changes in Human Heat Stress in the Midwestern USA 177
    Chapter 12 Vulnerability of the Electricity and Water Sectors to Climate Change in the Midwest
    ........................................................................................................................................ 192
    Chapter 13 The Drought Risk Management Paradigm in the Context of Climate Change ...... 212
    Chapter 14 Local Adaptation to Changing Flood Vulnerability in the Midwest ...................... 226
    Chapter 15 The Response of Great Lakes Water Levels and Potential Impacts of Future Climate
    Scenarios ......................................................................................................................... 240
    Chapter 16 Vulnerability of the Energy System to Extreme Wind Speeds and Icing ............... 252
    Chapter 17 Climate Change Impacts, Risks, Vulnerability and Adaptation in the Midwestern
    United States: What Next? .............................................................................................. 271
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