Adapting to Climate Change around the World

Executive Summary / i

Background / 1

The Netherlands—Adapting to Coastal Flooding / 3

The Rivers of Europe—Adapting to Flooding Rivers / 5

London’s Thames Barrier—Adapting to a Flooding Estuary / 7

The Canals of Venice—Adapting to a Rising Sea  / 9

Ahmedabad, India—Adapting to Extreme Heat / 11

United States—Adapting to Increasing Heat / 13

Summary / 15

References / 17

About the Author / 21

Acknowledgments / 21

Publishing Information / 22

About the Fraser Institute / 23

Editorial Advisory Board / 24