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Jun 11, 2024
Chapter 9
Preparing for an Uncertain Future
Author: Bill WallaceAuthor Affiliations
Publication: The Great Civil Engineering Overhaul
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This chapter describes global efforts to mitigate and adapt to a changing climate. The twenty-first Conference of the Parties in Paris (COP 21) seems to be a turning point in this era of climate change. The Paris Agreement, a product of COP 21, requires national commitments to reduce carbon emissions, reaching net zero by 2050. UN Special Envoy on Climate Finance Mark Carney identified another climate-related tragedy: self-interest diverting attention away from future financial instability. Although future climate conditions are uncertain, what is certain is that following accepted standards and practices where climate-related hazards are involved can create risks to public health, safety, and welfare. Investments in US infrastructure funded by recent legislation set resilience as the basis for awards. Approaches for handling climate uncertainties in civil infrastructure design and operation are available and being applied.
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