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Intro -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Hypotheses -- References -- 2 Review of Literature -- 2.1 Literature on Vulnerability at the Global, National and Micro Level -- 2.2 Literature on Adaptation -- References -- 3 Data Base and Methodology -- 3.1 Secondary Data -- 3.2 Primary Data -- 3.2.1 Study Area and Sampling Design and Selection of Households -- 3.2.2 Period of the Study -- 3.3 Primary Data and Analytical Methods -- 3.3.1 Panel Regression -- 3.3.2 Econometric Model on Vulnerability to Expected Poverty -- 3.3.3 Determinants of Vulnerability: Ordered Logit Model -- 3.3.4 Gender-Wise Vulnerability -- 3.3.5 Probit Model for Adaptation Decisions -- 3.4 Terminology Involved in the Methodology -- References -- 4 Profile of Study Area and Socio-Economic Analysis of the Sample Households -- 4.1 Profile of the Study Area -- 4.1.1 Hill Regions of Darjeeling District -- 4.1.2 Foothill of Jalpaiguri District -- 4.1.3 Drought Region of Purulia District -- 4.1.4 Coastal Region of Sunderbans of South 24 Parganas District -- 4.1.5 Coastal Region of East Midnapore District -- 4.2 Description of Sample Households Across Five Agro-Climatic Regions -- 4.2.1 Description of Sample Households in the Hill Region of Darjeeling District -- 4.2.2 Description of Sample Households in the Foothill Region of Jalpaiguri District -- 4.2.3 Description of Sample Households in the Drought Region of Purulia District -- 4.2.4 Description of Sample Households in the Coastal Sundarban in the District of South 24 Parganas -- 4.2.5 Description of Sample Households in the Coastal Region of East Midnapore District -- References -- 5 Quantitative Measurement of Vulnerability in Various Districts of West Bengal Based on Secondary Data -- 5.1 District Wise Vulnerability Indices with Equal Weights and Unequal Weights.

Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- Chapter -- Understanding, Forecasting, and Communicating Extreme Weather in a Changing Climate( -- Committee on Science, Space, and Technology U.S. House of Representatives, Hearing Charter, Understanding, Forecasting, and Communicating Extreme Weather in a Changing Climate -- Purpose -- Witnesses -- Overarching Questions -- Background -- Understanding the Causes of Extreme Weather Events -- Forecasting Extreme Weather Events -- Communicating Extreme Weather Events -- Impacts of Extreme Weather Events -- Additional Reading -- Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX), Full Committee Hearing: Understanding, Forecasting, and Communicating Extreme Weather in a Changing Climate, Thursday, September 26, 2019 -- Opening Statement of Ranking Member Frank Lucas, Full Committee Hearing, Understanding, Forecasting, and Communicating Extreme Weather in a Changing Climate, September 26, 2019 -- Testimony of Dr. J. Marshall Shepherd, Georgia Athletic Association Distinguished Professor of Atmospheric Sciences and Geography, and Director, Atmospheric Sciences Program, Department of Geography, University of Georgia, and 2013 President, Americ... -- Written Testimony of Dr. J. Marshall Shepherd, Georgia Athletic Association Distinguished Professor of Atmospheric Sciences and Geography and Director, Atmospheric Sciences Program at the University of Georgia, Former President of the American Meteoro... -- Clarity on Extreme Weather-Climate Change Attribution, Messaging, and Steps Forward Key Takeaway Points -- Introduction -- Contemporary Extreme Weather within the Context of Climate Change -- Messaging Emergencies in the Extreme Weather-Climate Change Connections -- Some Ideas to Move Forward -- Keep Scientific Observation and Modeling Capacity Robust -- Learn from Best Practices in Regional or Stakeholder Efforts.

Climate change is the greatest single problem we face as a planet. This important introduction skilfully guides us through the complex mix of scientific, political, social, and environmental issues to explore the possible futures for our world. Focusing on the fact that the "point of no return" may have already been passed, Boyd and Tompkins highlight the urgent need to start addressing the wide-ranging consequences of our changing climate if we want to avoid catastrophe.