In this book we distil the vast array of information about weather and climate into some key principles. We will explain daily and seasonal weather events; discuss the drivers of weather and climate; review the longer term complex scientific models that measure and monitor our variable climate and describe how to manage the risks that weather and climate present to your business.
Contents:
- The creation of weather
- What we see - weather events and local effects
- Measuring and forecasting weather
- What drives the weather and climate
- The difference between climate and weather
- Climate variability and climate change
- Managing risk
- Putting risk into context
- Identifying and addressing risks from weather
- Analyse the risk and determine priorities
- Managing risks into the future - mitigation and adaptation
- Turning principles into practice
- Doing your bit: How to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from your farm
Author: Michael Ison and David Brouwer
ISBN: 9781742569895 | 90 pages | A4
Catalogue number: B965
Publisher: NSW Department of Primary Industries | 2017