Puerto Rico Statistics | Puerto Rico's State of the Climate 2014

Description:

It presents an updated scientific summary of the state of the climate in Puerto Rico, covering the period from 2014 to 2021. The report compiles findings of more than 150 researchers and collaborators on the manifestations of climate change on the island and its socio-ecological impacts

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Provide decision makers, planners and the general public with the best available scientific information on observed and projected changes in Puerto Rico's climate to inform adaptation and mitigation policies

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Greenhouse gas emissions, air and sea temperatures, precipitation and drought, storm/hurricane frequency and intensity, sea level rise, ocean acidification, and coral reef health.

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Yearly

Reference Population:

The archipelago of Puerto Rico, including its terrestrial and marine ecosystems, critical infrastructure, economic sectors and the civilian population vulnerable to the effects of climate change.

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Puerto Rico's State of the Climate 2014 — 2021

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