Lab Assignment
Items to turn in:
p. 9-6 - Residence time calculations
p. 9-7 to 9-8: Case study #1 Questions
- What is the US doing to adapt to flooding caused by climate change?
- How do the US and Dutch strategies compare?
- Which of the Dutch solutions would be feasible in poorer, developing countries?
Relevant Links
- The Dutch Have Solutions to Rising Seas (NY Times)Links to an external site.
- Room for the River (YouTube)Links to an external site.
- Dutch Homeowners Move to Make Room for the River (YouTube)Links to an external site.
Minimize Video(transcript Download transcript- for a closed caption version of the video, contact the lab instructor) - How Cities Can Prevent Floods (YouTube)Links to an external site.
p. 9-9 to 9-11 Case study #2 Questions
- How does the US response differ from HARITA?
- Which is a more effective climate change adaptation? Why?
Relevant Link
- OXFAM Managing Risks to Agricultural LivelihoodsLinks to an external site.
- Oxfam America HARITA pdf Download Oxfam America HARITA pdf