Mitigation of Climate Change Impact
Kwong Fai Andrew Lo
Published: October 01, 2021.
Abstract
In recent decades, climate change has attracted a lot of attention. Climate change caused by doubling of atmospheric CO2 and other trace gases will likely affect available water supplies for municipalities, industry and agriculture. Also, it may influence water demand. Higher temperatures increase plant water requirements, particularly through evapotranspiration, reducing the excess remaining for groundwater recharge and streamflow. Plant response to climate change will also modify the demand side of the water balance, particularly the need for irrigation.