Climate Change in Illinois: Past, Present, and Future

Angel, Jim

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Title

Climate Change in Illinois: Past, Present, and Future

Author(s)

Angel, Jim

Issue Date

2017-06-14

Keyword(s)

• climate change
• greenhouse effect
• urbanization
• deforestation

Geographic Coverage

Illinois

Abstract

Contrasts natural climate change during the earth's history with recent human-driven change. Discusses predictive models for changes in temperature and precipitation, and the implications for Illinois. Concludes Illinois is getting warmer and wetter, with potential for more flooding, heat waves with associated losses in health and wealth.

Series/Report Name or Number

Building Resiliency in the Face of Risk

Type of Resource

text

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“This document is a product of the Prairie Research Institute, and has been selected and made available by the Prairie Research Instituteand the University Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. It is intended for research and educational use, and proper attribution is requested.”

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