SECOND BIENNIAL REPORT of the United States of America
... The effects of climate change are already being felt around the world and across our nation. Certain types of extreme weather events with links to climate change have become more frequent or more intense, including heat waves, heavy rainfall, and in some regions, floods and droughts. These extreme w ...
... The effects of climate change are already being felt around the world and across our nation. Certain types of extreme weather events with links to climate change have become more frequent or more intense, including heat waves, heavy rainfall, and in some regions, floods and droughts. These extreme w ...
Opportunities to Reduce Tasmania`s Greenhouse Gas Emissions
... State’s future transition to a low carbon economy, it must take immediate action to prevent ‘business as usual’ investment decision-making that results in ‘locking in’ additional emissions intensity into the system. It is more efficient and cost-effective in the long-term to prevent the lock-in of n ...
... State’s future transition to a low carbon economy, it must take immediate action to prevent ‘business as usual’ investment decision-making that results in ‘locking in’ additional emissions intensity into the system. It is more efficient and cost-effective in the long-term to prevent the lock-in of n ...
A Tale of Two Provinces: Imposing Greenhouse
... will be directly affected by environmental challenges as well. The growing global focus on climate change issues and GHG emissions in particular will require that the government and industry commitments be viewed as genuine and effective in reducing the carbon footprint of energy production, particu ...
... will be directly affected by environmental challenges as well. The growing global focus on climate change issues and GHG emissions in particular will require that the government and industry commitments be viewed as genuine and effective in reducing the carbon footprint of energy production, particu ...
Climate Action Plan - Walking Mountains Science Center
... needed policy changes to on-the-ground activities. Broader public comment on the plan was solicited during September 2016 at three open house sessions, and the community’s ideas were incorporated into the final plan. This final plan has been approved by the stakeholders with a strong recommendation ...
... needed policy changes to on-the-ground activities. Broader public comment on the plan was solicited during September 2016 at three open house sessions, and the community’s ideas were incorporated into the final plan. This final plan has been approved by the stakeholders with a strong recommendation ...
Citizen Climate Lesson Plans Grades 9–12
... • Cap and Trade: How does it work? Why is it a favorite policy choice for climate negotiators? • Carbon Tax: How does it work? What are its advantages and disadvantages when compared with cap and trade? • Equity in International Negotiations: How do the individual situations of countries influenc ...
... • Cap and Trade: How does it work? Why is it a favorite policy choice for climate negotiators? • Carbon Tax: How does it work? What are its advantages and disadvantages when compared with cap and trade? • Equity in International Negotiations: How do the individual situations of countries influenc ...
Tokyo - IETA
... confirmed at the end of the first compliance period, so these credits only became tradable from the second compliance period which began in 2015. In view of the Tokyo ETS’ emphasis on buildings, linking with international systems like the EU ETS may be difficult in terms of framework compatibility. ...
... confirmed at the end of the first compliance period, so these credits only became tradable from the second compliance period which began in 2015. In view of the Tokyo ETS’ emphasis on buildings, linking with international systems like the EU ETS may be difficult in terms of framework compatibility. ...
UK Climate action following the Paris Agreement
... Paul is the Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies and is a visiting professor at UCL. He is widely published on the economics of public policy including tax, welfare, inequality and poverty, pensions, education, climate change and public finances. He is also one of the authors of the “Mirrlee ...
... Paul is the Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies and is a visiting professor at UCL. He is widely published on the economics of public policy including tax, welfare, inequality and poverty, pensions, education, climate change and public finances. He is also one of the authors of the “Mirrlee ...
A Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory for the Borough of State
... inventories since the late 1980s (McCarthy et al., 2001; EIA, 2001). In a large, diverse country like the United States, however, the mix of human activities and resulting greenhouse gas emissions varies from region to region. For instance, states dominated by agriculture, heavy manufacturing, or co ...
... inventories since the late 1980s (McCarthy et al., 2001; EIA, 2001). In a large, diverse country like the United States, however, the mix of human activities and resulting greenhouse gas emissions varies from region to region. For instance, states dominated by agriculture, heavy manufacturing, or co ...
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
... For instance, although it was clear as early as 1933 that Jews and other minorities were being persecuted by Gestapo – the official Nazi police –, the German government protested against the accusations of breaking human rights; however, the international community and the League of Nations took no ...
... For instance, although it was clear as early as 1933 that Jews and other minorities were being persecuted by Gestapo – the official Nazi police –, the German government protested against the accusations of breaking human rights; however, the international community and the League of Nations took no ...
argue - DLR ELIB
... of greenhouse gases onto a ‘‘CO2-equivalent’’ scale. Ideally, the same equivalent CO2 emissions should produce the same climate effect regardless of their composition. The metrics can be used in an industrial or policymaking setting – for example to assess the net climate impact of technological, po ...
... of greenhouse gases onto a ‘‘CO2-equivalent’’ scale. Ideally, the same equivalent CO2 emissions should produce the same climate effect regardless of their composition. The metrics can be used in an industrial or policymaking setting – for example to assess the net climate impact of technological, po ...
The geography of global urban greenhouse gas emissions: an
... activities not within the target area, and the GHG emissions embodied in the goods consumed within the urban areas (Schulz 2010). These indirect emissions can be significant. For example, a study of Denver found that indirect emissions including air travel, fuel processing, and cement and food consu ...
... activities not within the target area, and the GHG emissions embodied in the goods consumed within the urban areas (Schulz 2010). These indirect emissions can be significant. For example, a study of Denver found that indirect emissions including air travel, fuel processing, and cement and food consu ...
F-Gas information point
... HFC in some applications can be more important than the impact resulting from the HFC used if it was emitted (which is not necessarily the case). • Energy efficiency improvements from using HFCs and the impact of their use through the lifetime of the equipment should thus be ...
... HFC in some applications can be more important than the impact resulting from the HFC used if it was emitted (which is not necessarily the case). • Energy efficiency improvements from using HFCs and the impact of their use through the lifetime of the equipment should thus be ...
Second National Communication
... and dry spells, seasonal and flash floods and extreme temperatures. Some of these hazards, especially the droughts and floods have increased in frequency and intensity over the past few decades and have adversely impacted on the food and water security, water quality, energy and livelihoods of the p ...
... and dry spells, seasonal and flash floods and extreme temperatures. Some of these hazards, especially the droughts and floods have increased in frequency and intensity over the past few decades and have adversely impacted on the food and water security, water quality, energy and livelihoods of the p ...
The terrestrial biosphere as a net source of greenhouse gases to the
... cumulative effects of CH4 and N2O emissions significantly exceed that of the terrestrial CO2 sink. ...
... cumulative effects of CH4 and N2O emissions significantly exceed that of the terrestrial CO2 sink. ...
Mitigation of What and by What? Adaptation by Whom and
... A number of other factors are important in framing the discourse: 1. Any “free good” will inevitability be depleted (Mehta and Roy, 2004). Any free and accessible good that is owned by no one and shared by everyone is subject to overexploitation and depletion in the face of intensive and unlimited u ...
... A number of other factors are important in framing the discourse: 1. Any “free good” will inevitability be depleted (Mehta and Roy, 2004). Any free and accessible good that is owned by no one and shared by everyone is subject to overexploitation and depletion in the face of intensive and unlimited u ...
2004 Methane and Nitrous Oxide Emissions from Manure
... Accurate quantification of national greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is required to provide a sound basis of government policies and mitigation potential opportunities. Reliable information can also help in the identification of proper responses in line with food security and economic development in t ...
... Accurate quantification of national greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is required to provide a sound basis of government policies and mitigation potential opportunities. Reliable information can also help in the identification of proper responses in line with food security and economic development in t ...
The Value of Carbon in Decision-Making
... • The MAC reflects the cost of one unit of emission reduction to meet a specific emissions target. It allows policy-makers to make three critical policy decisions: what the emission reduction target should be, the best way to achieve it, and how much each approach will cost. Further, it facilitates ...
... • The MAC reflects the cost of one unit of emission reduction to meet a specific emissions target. It allows policy-makers to make three critical policy decisions: what the emission reduction target should be, the best way to achieve it, and how much each approach will cost. Further, it facilitates ...
intended nationally determined contribution of mongolia
... (in comparison with the average temperatures during 1986-2005)...................14 Figure 2.3. Future changes in precipitation in a) winter and b) summer seasons, % (in comparison with the average of period of 1986-2005).................................15 Figure 8.1. CO2 emissions from fuel combust ...
... (in comparison with the average temperatures during 1986-2005)...................14 Figure 2.3. Future changes in precipitation in a) winter and b) summer seasons, % (in comparison with the average of period of 1986-2005).................................15 Figure 8.1. CO2 emissions from fuel combust ...
Combating Global Climate Change - University of Michigan Law
... into the United States. A carbon tax would enable the market to account for the societal costs of carbon dioxide emissions and thereby promote emission reductions, just like a cap and trade system. A carbon tax would be easier to implement and enforce, however, and simpler to adjust if the resulting ...
... into the United States. A carbon tax would enable the market to account for the societal costs of carbon dioxide emissions and thereby promote emission reductions, just like a cap and trade system. A carbon tax would be easier to implement and enforce, however, and simpler to adjust if the resulting ...
Adaptation Finance - Center For Global Development
... the current stock of GHGs, and the poverty and vulnerability of developing countries that would be hardest hit, the analysis suggests that rich countries should bear the major responsibility for providing the resources for adjustment…. it would place at least a moral, if not a legal, responsibility ...
... the current stock of GHGs, and the poverty and vulnerability of developing countries that would be hardest hit, the analysis suggests that rich countries should bear the major responsibility for providing the resources for adjustment…. it would place at least a moral, if not a legal, responsibility ...
Climate change threatens the fight against poverty
... century is in IPCC language very likely due to the observed increase in greenhouse gas concentrations. The global increases in carbon dioxide concentration are due primarily to fossil fuel use. The global atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide has increased from a pre-industrial value of about ...
... century is in IPCC language very likely due to the observed increase in greenhouse gas concentrations. The global increases in carbon dioxide concentration are due primarily to fossil fuel use. The global atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide has increased from a pre-industrial value of about ...
Investor Award on Climate-Related Disclosures
... set out by the Paris Agreement: limit global warming to 2°C above pre-industrial levels and pursue efforts to limit the increase to 1.5°C. The IPCC calculated that a reduction in carbon emissions of 4070% is necessary in 2050 (compared to 2010 levels) in order to achieve the “2-degree scenario” with ...
... set out by the Paris Agreement: limit global warming to 2°C above pre-industrial levels and pursue efforts to limit the increase to 1.5°C. The IPCC calculated that a reduction in carbon emissions of 4070% is necessary in 2050 (compared to 2010 levels) in order to achieve the “2-degree scenario” with ...
Understanding public complacency about climate
... the risk of harm from it (Brechin 2003; Kull 2001; Leiserowitz 2003; Taylor 2001; Krosnick et al. 2000). Yet large majorities oppose mitigation policies such as energy taxes (Leiserowitz 2003; O’Connor et al. 1999). Many advocate a “wait and see strategy.” Asked to choose which of several statements ...
... the risk of harm from it (Brechin 2003; Kull 2001; Leiserowitz 2003; Taylor 2001; Krosnick et al. 2000). Yet large majorities oppose mitigation policies such as energy taxes (Leiserowitz 2003; O’Connor et al. 1999). Many advocate a “wait and see strategy.” Asked to choose which of several statements ...