Permafrost and Changing Climate: The Russian
... of ALT that in some cases is not correlated with climatic variations, presumably due to the effects of other environmental factors. The links between changing climate and the active-layer thickness are thus far more complex than a frequently used linear regression between the depth of seasonal thawi ...
... of ALT that in some cases is not correlated with climatic variations, presumably due to the effects of other environmental factors. The links between changing climate and the active-layer thickness are thus far more complex than a frequently used linear regression between the depth of seasonal thawi ...
The Current and Future State of Victoria: a macro perspective PDF
... assets are also long term assets, so trying to make sense of those longer term uncertainties is important in understanding future infrastructure need. To that end, we have undertaken scenario modelling and qualitative analysis to demonstrate three possible different future scenarios for Victoria. Th ...
... assets are also long term assets, so trying to make sense of those longer term uncertainties is important in understanding future infrastructure need. To that end, we have undertaken scenario modelling and qualitative analysis to demonstrate three possible different future scenarios for Victoria. Th ...
A comprehensive review of climate adaptation in the United States
... and stresses existing social, institutional, and legal arrangements. While a changing climate may create some new opportunities, the pace and magnitude of these changes will make historical planning and management practices insufficient to protect people and property. Building codes and landscaping ...
... and stresses existing social, institutional, and legal arrangements. While a changing climate may create some new opportunities, the pace and magnitude of these changes will make historical planning and management practices insufficient to protect people and property. Building codes and landscaping ...
The International Tundra Experiment
... method was adopted to enable detection of small-scale change in vegetation, but also to reduce observer bias and error and to ensure monitoring could be accomplished by researchers with minimal training. Measurements of physical variables (temperature, snow depth, thaw depth, light, humidity, soil m ...
... method was adopted to enable detection of small-scale change in vegetation, but also to reduce observer bias and error and to ensure monitoring could be accomplished by researchers with minimal training. Measurements of physical variables (temperature, snow depth, thaw depth, light, humidity, soil m ...
Occasional Paper #2 - Institute for Science Innovation and Society
... issue from a similarly theoretical perspective, analyzing the purpose, possible forms and agents of CE governance (Bodansky 2012, 4, 8+9). He finds that “[g]overnance is needed […] to ensure sufficient geoengineering and […] to avoid too much.” (Bodansky 2012, 4) Andy Parker critically examines the ...
... issue from a similarly theoretical perspective, analyzing the purpose, possible forms and agents of CE governance (Bodansky 2012, 4, 8+9). He finds that “[g]overnance is needed […] to ensure sufficient geoengineering and […] to avoid too much.” (Bodansky 2012, 4) Andy Parker critically examines the ...
WP 87 Bagchi/Castro/Michaelowa
... good” in all such cases (and the term “global public good” whenever these externalities are of a broad international dimension). Pure public goods are rare, but there are numerous goods with substantial regional or global externalities, and many of them have been already mentioned above in the conte ...
... good” in all such cases (and the term “global public good” whenever these externalities are of a broad international dimension). Pure public goods are rare, but there are numerous goods with substantial regional or global externalities, and many of them have been already mentioned above in the conte ...
An Integrated Assessment of Changes in the Thermohaline Circulation
... used different scenarios for rising GHG concentrations. Given that the moderate weakening of the THC actually occurs in most of the 21st century scenarios in Meehl et al. (2007), we use this case as the baseline for the comparison with the shutdown scenario. The impacts of a THC shutdown were invest ...
... used different scenarios for rising GHG concentrations. Given that the moderate weakening of the THC actually occurs in most of the 21st century scenarios in Meehl et al. (2007), we use this case as the baseline for the comparison with the shutdown scenario. The impacts of a THC shutdown were invest ...
Climate Change Scenarios for the Congo Basin
... In general, our analyses shows that more water will be available for hydropower in the future. So on average, climate change will have a positive impact on potential electricity production. However, the rainfall variability will also increase which means, that in some years power production will be ...
... In general, our analyses shows that more water will be available for hydropower in the future. So on average, climate change will have a positive impact on potential electricity production. However, the rainfall variability will also increase which means, that in some years power production will be ...
Sustainable Economic Growth 604kb
... result of climate change is difficult to judge. It is clear that climate change and the economy will interact in two main ways. Firstly, there will be physical impacts on socio-economic sectors, and adaptation measures employed in response. Secondly, there will be costs related to controls on greenh ...
... result of climate change is difficult to judge. It is clear that climate change and the economy will interact in two main ways. Firstly, there will be physical impacts on socio-economic sectors, and adaptation measures employed in response. Secondly, there will be costs related to controls on greenh ...
here - DeSmogBlog
... relationships and obscured money flows. Readers unused to studying financial reports should avoid those sections, especially §A, §H, §K.1, as their eyes will glaze quickly. It is very hard to make those simple. Skim Front Matter for background, mostly to see the Topics for later reference. Readers ...
... relationships and obscured money flows. Readers unused to studying financial reports should avoid those sections, especially §A, §H, §K.1, as their eyes will glaze quickly. It is very hard to make those simple. Skim Front Matter for background, mostly to see the Topics for later reference. Readers ...
Omitted Damages What`s Missing from the Social Cost of Carbon.indd
... The SCC is estimated using Integrated Assessment Models (IAMs), which integrate a simplified climate model and a simplified economic model into a cohesive numerical model to capture the feedback effects between the two.2 Using a methodology specified in the 2010 Technical Support Document (IWG, 2010), t ...
... The SCC is estimated using Integrated Assessment Models (IAMs), which integrate a simplified climate model and a simplified economic model into a cohesive numerical model to capture the feedback effects between the two.2 Using a methodology specified in the 2010 Technical Support Document (IWG, 2010), t ...
Adapting to Climate Change: Challenges for
... Most Canadians recognize that climate change is underway, fuelled largely by human activities. The changes that have occurred are measureable and the impacts are growing. More and more governments and other organizations have begun to commit to climate change adaptation – taking action to reduce the ...
... Most Canadians recognize that climate change is underway, fuelled largely by human activities. The changes that have occurred are measureable and the impacts are growing. More and more governments and other organizations have begun to commit to climate change adaptation – taking action to reduce the ...
Potential for Abrupt Changes in Atmospheric Methane
... in atmospheric methane concentrations, these estimates provide a powerful constraint on the total source. OH is too variable for its large-scale, time-averaged concentration to be determined by direct measurements, so measurements of 1,1,1-trichloroethane (methyl chloroform), an anthropogenic compou ...
... in atmospheric methane concentrations, these estimates provide a powerful constraint on the total source. OH is too variable for its large-scale, time-averaged concentration to be determined by direct measurements, so measurements of 1,1,1-trichloroethane (methyl chloroform), an anthropogenic compou ...
a call to action - CDM Policy Dialogue
... more than half of what the world needs now. ▶▶ Global carbon markets – an important policy instrument that the international community has developed over the past decade to facilitate real-world emissions mitigation – are collapsing with potentially devastating consequences. This is particularly tru ...
... more than half of what the world needs now. ▶▶ Global carbon markets – an important policy instrument that the international community has developed over the past decade to facilitate real-world emissions mitigation – are collapsing with potentially devastating consequences. This is particularly tru ...
Changing
... Government should consider measures to ensure that low-cost housing is available outside high-risk flooding zones and that insurance is available to low-income households. Further efforts to engage with small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are needed, given the lower adaptive capacity and higher vuln ...
... Government should consider measures to ensure that low-cost housing is available outside high-risk flooding zones and that insurance is available to low-income households. Further efforts to engage with small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are needed, given the lower adaptive capacity and higher vuln ...
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... probably fail to stabilise global warming below or around the 2°C target. According to most assessments, the proposed emission reductions can lead to a temperature increase above 3°C by the end of the century2. In this context, adaptation becomes a necessary measure and must be planned well in advan ...
... probably fail to stabilise global warming below or around the 2°C target. According to most assessments, the proposed emission reductions can lead to a temperature increase above 3°C by the end of the century2. In this context, adaptation becomes a necessary measure and must be planned well in advan ...
FINAL Amazon Scorecard
... of those companies falling within the six-company Food Services sector and three of them falling within the seven-company Apparel/Accessories sector. Six out of 12 companies in the Electronics/Computer sector scored 50 points or higher. Notably, a reputation for product and marketing innovation does ...
... of those companies falling within the six-company Food Services sector and three of them falling within the seven-company Apparel/Accessories sector. Six out of 12 companies in the Electronics/Computer sector scored 50 points or higher. Notably, a reputation for product and marketing innovation does ...
IFinland`s National Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change
... anticipatory and reactive adaptation, private and public adaptation, and autonomous and planned adaptation. The terms provision or adjustment are sometimes used in other contexts. Mitigation An anthropogenic intervention to reduce the sources or enhance the sinks of greenhouse gases. This is sometim ...
... anticipatory and reactive adaptation, private and public adaptation, and autonomous and planned adaptation. The terms provision or adjustment are sometimes used in other contexts. Mitigation An anthropogenic intervention to reduce the sources or enhance the sinks of greenhouse gases. This is sometim ...
5.5.1 Introduction - Eionet Forum
... This report is an update and extension of the 2004 EEA report “Impacts of Europe’s changing climate”. Since 2004, much progress has been made in monitoring and assessing the impacts of climate change in Europe. The objectives of this report are to present this new information on past and projected c ...
... This report is an update and extension of the 2004 EEA report “Impacts of Europe’s changing climate”. Since 2004, much progress has been made in monitoring and assessing the impacts of climate change in Europe. The objectives of this report are to present this new information on past and projected c ...
NERC impact report 2015
... NERC science showed it posed no threat to human health or to a nearby MOD installation. This will create gross value added for the UK economy estimated at £1.2bn over 25 years in present value terms, or an annual average of £50m.28 More efficient regulation – Scientists at NERC’s National Oceanograp ...
... NERC science showed it posed no threat to human health or to a nearby MOD installation. This will create gross value added for the UK economy estimated at £1.2bn over 25 years in present value terms, or an annual average of £50m.28 More efficient regulation – Scientists at NERC’s National Oceanograp ...
Gauteng Climate Change Risk and vulnerability assessment
... to the effects on natural and human systems of extreme weather and climate events and of climate change. Impacts generally refer to effects on lives, livelihoods, health, ecosystems, economies, societies, cultures, services, and infrastructure due to the interaction of climate changes or hazardous c ...
... to the effects on natural and human systems of extreme weather and climate events and of climate change. Impacts generally refer to effects on lives, livelihoods, health, ecosystems, economies, societies, cultures, services, and infrastructure due to the interaction of climate changes or hazardous c ...
Climate Threatens TI - northwesterndebateinstitute2012
... this information into their decisions to ensure a reliable and robust future transportation network. This report does not contain recommendations about specific facilities or adaptation strategies, but rather seeks to contribute to the information available so that States and local communities can m ...
... this information into their decisions to ensure a reliable and robust future transportation network. This report does not contain recommendations about specific facilities or adaptation strategies, but rather seeks to contribute to the information available so that States and local communities can m ...
Reports on the impacts of Polyhalite when used as fertilizer
... A tobacco crop scenario was used to illustrate that polyhalite can be part of a fertiliser application programme that will decrease the GHG emissions (per ha of crop) from fertiliser production. Emissions for fertiliser production to supply adequate K and S were 310 kg CO 2 e/ha without polyhalite a ...
... A tobacco crop scenario was used to illustrate that polyhalite can be part of a fertiliser application programme that will decrease the GHG emissions (per ha of crop) from fertiliser production. Emissions for fertiliser production to supply adequate K and S were 310 kg CO 2 e/ha without polyhalite a ...
Psychology and Global Climate Change
... need to work together to prevent future harm. We recognize that psychologists address a number of important issues. We do not mean to imply that addressing global climate change is more important than other work psychologists do and do not see them as mutually exclusive. At a professional level, som ...
... need to work together to prevent future harm. We recognize that psychologists address a number of important issues. We do not mean to imply that addressing global climate change is more important than other work psychologists do and do not see them as mutually exclusive. At a professional level, som ...