Energy systems have been a historical driver of climate change, but are also adversely affected by climate change impacts, including short- term shocks and stressors from extreme weather as well as long-term shifts in climatic conditions . The potential for such factors is often incorporated into local system designs, operations and response strategies. There have been changes in observed weather and extreme event hazards for the energy system, but to date, many are not attributable solely to anthropogenic climate change . Nevertheless, with observed extremes shifting outside of what has been observed historically, existing design criteria and operations may not be optimal for future climate conditions and contingencies . Overall, there is limited historical evidence on the efficacy of adaptation responses in reducing vulnerability of energy systems . However, sustainable development trends, such as improving incomes, reducing poverty, and improving health and education have reduced vulnerability , and improvements in system resiliency
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Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability
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