Climate Change and the Future of Boston by Courtney Humphries - 9781839980305

Climate Change and the Future of BostonAuthor(s): Courtney Humphries\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Anthem Press, United Kingdom\nImprint: Anthem Press\nISBN-13: 9781839980305, 978-1839980305\nSynopsis\nLike many of the worlds iconic coastal cities, Boston faces potentially severe impacts from climate change. Depending on global emissions, Boston could face several feet of sea level rise this century, which would leave many parts of the city subject to tidal and storm flooding. Precipitation events could become more frequent and extreme, and its already-humid summers could become dangerously hot, with most days over 90 degrees. Today, Boston is a booming city with a growing population, a glittering new waterfront neighborhood, world-class universities and a strong economy. Its future risks and opportunities related to climate change are shaped by the 400-year environmental, social and economic history of the citys development.\n\nAs part of Anthems series, Climate Change and the Futur.