The Dangers of Disaster-Driven Responses to Climate Change

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Date

June 11, 2018

Authors

Sarah E. Anderson, Ryan R. Bart, Maureen C. Kennedy, Andrew J. MacDonald, Max A. Moritz, Andrew Plantinga, Christina L. Tague, and Matthew Wibbenmeyer

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Journal Article

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1 minute

Low-probability, high-consequence climate change events are likely to trigger management responses that are based on the demand for immediate action from those affected. However, these responses may be inefficient and even maladaptive in the long term.

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Sarah E. Anderson

Ryan R. Bart

Maureen C. Kennedy

Andrew J. MacDonald

Max A. Moritz

Andrew Plantinga

Christina L. Tague

Matthew Wibbenmeyer

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Matthew Wibbenmeyer is a fellow at RFF. His research seeks to understand climate impacts and climate mitigation policies related to the forest and land sectors, with a special focus on wildfire.

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