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1. High Heat.

Subjects
*GLOBAL warming & the environment, *HIGH temperature (Weather), *EFFECT of climate on human beings, *GREEN roofs, *PAVEMENT design & construction, *TREE planting & the environment
Abstract

The article discusses the issue of global warming and its effects on humans and the ecosystem in the year 2100. It discusses ways to adjust in those climatic conditions and reducing heat intensity including use of vegetation on roofs to arrest penetration of heat into homes, use of sustainable materials in construction of pavements, and planting of trees as a part of urban infrastructure which aid in reducing temperature from concrete surfaces.

Published
2015

2. How to Fix It.

Author

Edmonds, Patricia

Subjects
*CLIMATE change, *EFFECT of climate on human beings
Abstract

The article reports on the causes of climatic changes which include individuals, businesses, cities and nations around the world, as of November 2015 and discusses the 1863 essay "Life Without Principle" by historian Henry David Thoreau on livelihood.

Published
2015

3. EDITOR'S NOTE.

Author

Whatnall, Brooke

Subjects
*CLIMATE change, *EFFECT of climate on human beings, *AGRICULTURAL climatology
Abstract

The article presents a photograph taken by paragliding instructor Brooke Whatnall depicting the impact of climate change on an agricultural field and also presents a quote by photo editor Jessie Wender on photographing climate change, as of November 2015.

Published
2015

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