Considering Vermont`s Future in a Changing Climate: The First
... or the next historic blizzard, heat wave, drought or wildfire. We must address the causes of climate change and prepare for its inevitable impacts. We need to plan, and we need to act. But to do that, we need good information. The Vermont Climate Assessment produced by the Gund Institute for Ecologi ...
... or the next historic blizzard, heat wave, drought or wildfire. We must address the causes of climate change and prepare for its inevitable impacts. We need to plan, and we need to act. But to do that, we need good information. The Vermont Climate Assessment produced by the Gund Institute for Ecologi ...
protected areas and climate change in canada
... 6) Communicating and working with regional, national and international interests toward the achievement of Council’s goals and objectives. 7) Conducting other such work and activities as may be necessary to support these aims. For more information, visit the CCEA website at www.ccea.org ...
... 6) Communicating and working with regional, national and international interests toward the achievement of Council’s goals and objectives. 7) Conducting other such work and activities as may be necessary to support these aims. For more information, visit the CCEA website at www.ccea.org ...
The First Decade of Long-Lead U.S. Seasonal Forecasts
... and situation (ENSO versus Other) but with forecasts aggregated over multiple sequential leads. The bases for various aggregations by lead will be clear from our discussions of die-away curve results. Sampling error of die-away curves and maps. Radok (1988) gives the standard error of modified Heidk ...
... and situation (ENSO versus Other) but with forecasts aggregated over multiple sequential leads. The bases for various aggregations by lead will be clear from our discussions of die-away curve results. Sampling error of die-away curves and maps. Radok (1988) gives the standard error of modified Heidk ...
The Resolution Dependence of Contiguous U.S. Precipitation
... number or duration of precipitation events (e.g., number of days with precipitation exceeding 25 mm, frequency of wet days, and the duration of dry periods; Curriero et al. 2001; Durman et al. 2001; Sen Roy and Balling 2004). In some cases the resulting data are fitted to a statistical distribution ...
... number or duration of precipitation events (e.g., number of days with precipitation exceeding 25 mm, frequency of wet days, and the duration of dry periods; Curriero et al. 2001; Durman et al. 2001; Sen Roy and Balling 2004). In some cases the resulting data are fitted to a statistical distribution ...
1-Thesis Synthesis
... capabilities to adjust, especially in already stressed economic and natural environments where vulnerability is greatest. • The scale of occurrence of its negative features are already so expensive as to be a serious and ...
... capabilities to adjust, especially in already stressed economic and natural environments where vulnerability is greatest. • The scale of occurrence of its negative features are already so expensive as to be a serious and ...
global climate change as seen by zoo and aquarium visitors
... Reaching 175 million visitors annually [2], institutions accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) are well positioned to play an important role in climate change education. Zoo and aquarium visits have been demonstrated to strengthen visitors’ connections to nature, reinforce visito ...
... Reaching 175 million visitors annually [2], institutions accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) are well positioned to play an important role in climate change education. Zoo and aquarium visits have been demonstrated to strengthen visitors’ connections to nature, reinforce visito ...
Human Adaptation to Stratospheric Ozone Depletion and Its
... capabilities to adjust, especially in already stressed economic and natural environments where vulnerability is greatest. • The scale of occurrence of its negative features are already so expensive as to be a serious and ...
... capabilities to adjust, especially in already stressed economic and natural environments where vulnerability is greatest. • The scale of occurrence of its negative features are already so expensive as to be a serious and ...
Climate Futures for Tasmania: water and catchments technical report
... The Climate Futures for Tasmania research project is Tasmania’s most important source of climate change information at a local scale. It is an essential part of the Tasmanian Government’s climate change strategy and is invaluable in informing evidence-based decision making in all sectors of governme ...
... The Climate Futures for Tasmania research project is Tasmania’s most important source of climate change information at a local scale. It is an essential part of the Tasmanian Government’s climate change strategy and is invaluable in informing evidence-based decision making in all sectors of governme ...
The Role of New Media in Protest Organisation
... Abstract ...................................................................................................................................... - 1 Table of Content ......................................................................................................................... - 2 1. Chapte ...
... Abstract ...................................................................................................................................... - 1 Table of Content ......................................................................................................................... - 2 1. Chapte ...
AMIDST FRAGMENTATION AND COHERENCE: A
... However, natural and cultural characteristics of sites of outstanding universal value are quite often closely related, and climate change implications are similar in each category.10 This correlation may be acknowledged explicitly, as in the case of the Mount Emei Scenic Area in China and the Tongar ...
... However, natural and cultural characteristics of sites of outstanding universal value are quite often closely related, and climate change implications are similar in each category.10 This correlation may be acknowledged explicitly, as in the case of the Mount Emei Scenic Area in China and the Tongar ...
CLIMATE CHANGE AND TOURISM
... Traveling for tourism and recreation is not a new phenomenon. From ancient Greece to the European Grand Tour in the 20th century and the development of the first coastal resorts in Europe and America, people have been traveling for recreation, culture, religion or health. These first phases of the t ...
... Traveling for tourism and recreation is not a new phenomenon. From ancient Greece to the European Grand Tour in the 20th century and the development of the first coastal resorts in Europe and America, people have been traveling for recreation, culture, religion or health. These first phases of the t ...
Simulating northern peatland-atmosphere carbon
... water dynamics. Secondly, I have examined the effect of bog microtopography on the simulation of ecosystem-level C cycling and found model processes scale linearly, so “parameter” upscaling can be used in regional scale assessments. Thirdly, I successfully evaluated a coupled Wetland version of Cana ...
... water dynamics. Secondly, I have examined the effect of bog microtopography on the simulation of ecosystem-level C cycling and found model processes scale linearly, so “parameter” upscaling can be used in regional scale assessments. Thirdly, I successfully evaluated a coupled Wetland version of Cana ...
Low-Carbon Green Growth in Asia: Policies and practices
... poverty reduction than the world average, together with other world regions it is consuming more energy and natural resources than our planet’s regenerative capacity can provide. With each passing day, Asia’s carbon emissions grow, as does its vulnerability to climate risks. The poor are the most vu ...
... poverty reduction than the world average, together with other world regions it is consuming more energy and natural resources than our planet’s regenerative capacity can provide. With each passing day, Asia’s carbon emissions grow, as does its vulnerability to climate risks. The poor are the most vu ...
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... EMS framework provides a good model for managing GHG through controls, records and performance improvements 3rd party verification is critical for reporting and trading credits ...
... EMS framework provides a good model for managing GHG through controls, records and performance improvements 3rd party verification is critical for reporting and trading credits ...
Pacific Island Mangroves in a Changing Climate and Rising Sea
... experiencing a rise in relative sea level while others are experiencing lowering. The ten countries and territories in the Pacific Islands region with native mangroves belonging to the former group have experienced an average rise in relative sea level of 2.0 mm per year over the past few decades. M ...
... experiencing a rise in relative sea level while others are experiencing lowering. The ten countries and territories in the Pacific Islands region with native mangroves belonging to the former group have experienced an average rise in relative sea level of 2.0 mm per year over the past few decades. M ...
Climate Change and Aspen
... communities as the canary in the coal mine for global warming. Aspen’s goal: to aggressively reduce its contribution to global warming, and to engage other communities to send a clear message on the importance of this issue. Data for the past 50 years collected at Aspen’s weather station, and compil ...
... communities as the canary in the coal mine for global warming. Aspen’s goal: to aggressively reduce its contribution to global warming, and to engage other communities to send a clear message on the importance of this issue. Data for the past 50 years collected at Aspen’s weather station, and compil ...
The Faithful Skeptics: Conservative Christian Religious Beliefs and
... The Faithful Skeptics: Conservative Christian Religious Beliefs and Perceptions of Climate Change Chairperson: Michael Patterson, Ph.D. Global climate change presents one of the most challenging ecological and social problems facing the world today. In order to prevent potentially harmful ecological ...
... The Faithful Skeptics: Conservative Christian Religious Beliefs and Perceptions of Climate Change Chairperson: Michael Patterson, Ph.D. Global climate change presents one of the most challenging ecological and social problems facing the world today. In order to prevent potentially harmful ecological ...
An Analysis of Adaptation as a Response to Climate Change
... We will start with a cost-benefit analysis of macro-policy driven responses to climate change, namely, adaptation, mitigation, and then adaptation and mitigation implemented jointly. By narrowing down the focus on policy-driven adaptation, we will then compute the benefit-cost ratios of three macro ...
... We will start with a cost-benefit analysis of macro-policy driven responses to climate change, namely, adaptation, mitigation, and then adaptation and mitigation implemented jointly. By narrowing down the focus on policy-driven adaptation, we will then compute the benefit-cost ratios of three macro ...
UNDP Project Document - Global Environment Facility
... resources under the Strategic Priority on Adaptation (SPA) be devoted to piloting community adaptation initiatives through the Small Grants Programme (SGP). In outlining key elements of the Strategic Priority on Adaptation (SPA), the GEF indicated its intention to improve its own capacity and that o ...
... resources under the Strategic Priority on Adaptation (SPA) be devoted to piloting community adaptation initiatives through the Small Grants Programme (SGP). In outlining key elements of the Strategic Priority on Adaptation (SPA), the GEF indicated its intention to improve its own capacity and that o ...
Not Under My Backyard: Geographic proximity and public
... variable and their results are compared to assess how the factors that predict the support (or opposition) for a hypothetical CCS facility change as its location moves closer to individuals’ residences. Independent variables are described in Table 1 and include respondents’ demographic characteristi ...
... variable and their results are compared to assess how the factors that predict the support (or opposition) for a hypothetical CCS facility change as its location moves closer to individuals’ residences. Independent variables are described in Table 1 and include respondents’ demographic characteristi ...
Preparing for a Changing Climate in Northern Ireland
... while winters may be 25% wetter (Hulme et al., 2002). Furthermore, relative sea level may begin to rise. Although there are ongoing efforts to mitigate climate change, principally by reducing emissions, at least some climate change is now inevitable. Adaptation to climate change – reducing risks and ...
... while winters may be 25% wetter (Hulme et al., 2002). Furthermore, relative sea level may begin to rise. Although there are ongoing efforts to mitigate climate change, principally by reducing emissions, at least some climate change is now inevitable. Adaptation to climate change – reducing risks and ...
Climate change, crop yields, and internal migration in the United
... previous modeling studies have suggested (Brown & Rosenberg 1997, Reilly 2002, Cline 2007).2 It should also be noted that these estimates are based on the existing statistical ...
... previous modeling studies have suggested (Brown & Rosenberg 1997, Reilly 2002, Cline 2007).2 It should also be noted that these estimates are based on the existing statistical ...
Climate change and Pacific islands: Indicators and impacts: Report
... The Pacific Islands region is experiencing climate change. Key indicators of the changing climate include rising carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, rising air and sea temperatures, rising sea levels and upper-ocean heat content, changing ocean chemistry and increasing ocean acidity, changing rainfall ...
... The Pacific Islands region is experiencing climate change. Key indicators of the changing climate include rising carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, rising air and sea temperatures, rising sea levels and upper-ocean heat content, changing ocean chemistry and increasing ocean acidity, changing rainfall ...
Inuit Priorities for Canada`s Climate Strategy
... This report provides First Ministers and Canadian stakeholders with an overview of the diverse and growing needs Canadian Inuit face as we adapt to climate change in Inuit Nunangat, the Inuit homeland spanning four jurisdictions (the Inuvialuit Settlement Region in the Northwest Territories, Nunavut ...
... This report provides First Ministers and Canadian stakeholders with an overview of the diverse and growing needs Canadian Inuit face as we adapt to climate change in Inuit Nunangat, the Inuit homeland spanning four jurisdictions (the Inuvialuit Settlement Region in the Northwest Territories, Nunavut ...