Impact of Climate Risk on the Energy System: Examining the Financial, Security, and Technology Dimensions

by Et Al and Amy Myers Jaffe

Climate change affects virtually every aspect of the U.S. energy system. As climatic effects such as rising seas and extreme weather continue to appear across many geographies, U.S. energy infrastructure is increasingly at risk. The U.S. Gulf Coast--which is home to 44 percent of total U.S. oil refining capacity and several major ports--is highly vulnerable to flooding events and dangerous ocean surges during severe storms and hurricanes. The link...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0876097735
• ISBN13: 9780876097731
• Release Date: September 2019
• Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations Press
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"