| Title | What Are the Major Factors/Trends: Environmental Trends |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 59191 |
| Corporate Creator | Texas. Dept. of Transportation |
| Publisher | Texas. Department of Transportation |
| Publication Date | 20160000 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | This report outlines trends and concerns concerning the environment and climate, for the next 50 to 100 years: Sea Level Rise (virtually certain, 99% probability); Rise in Arctic temperatures (virtually certain, 99%); More very hot days with concomitant heat waves and fewer cold days (very likely, 90%); Changes in precipitation levels and frequency (very likely, 90%); Increase in the intensity of strong hurricanes (likely, 67% probability). |
| Rosap ID | dot:39827 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/39827 |
| TRT Terms | Climate change; Greenhouse gases; Exhaust gases; Weather and climate |
| General Subjects | Forecasting; Weather; Climate; Environment; Trends |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| Resource type | Presentations |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/59000/59100/59191/Freight_2055_Roundtable_Slides_Environment_20190416.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |