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. — (Knowledge series)Earth's climate and its changes -- Historical records as evidence in the climate change debate -- Climate change in the industrial age. Observations, causes and signals -- Climate change and El Niño -- Climate change and volcanism -- Detection of climate change by means of satellite remote sensing -- Climate modelling and fingerprints -- Abrupt climate change -- The climate sceptics -- The next 100 years. Steering between tolerable windows -- Climate change. Modest warming, dramatic effects -- Changing coastal and marine conditions -- Glaciers bear witness to climate change -- Flood -- Winds and storms -- Phenology. Plants in a warmer world -- Effects of climate change on humans -- Five options for a global energy and environmental policy -- Kyoto. A stepping stone to a realm beyond its own confines -- Of dinghies and city suits -- Emission rights trading in the European Union. Observations and prospects -- Climate protection options -- Natural catastrophes and climate change. The insurance industry's concerns and options for action -- Climate change. Experiences from the UK market -- Strategic management of climate change. Options for the insurance industry -- Good data. The be-all and end-all for underwriters -- Renewable energies. Future-oriented, profitable, inexhaustible -- Future aspects of Geo Risks Research at Munich Re1. Cambio climático. 2. Impacto ambiental. 3. Política medioambiental. 4. Energías renovables. 5. Catástrofes naturales. 6. Riesgos geológicos. 7. Riesgos meteorológicos. 8. Seguro de riesgos extraordinarios. I. Knowledge series. II. Title.
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