field investigations of permafrost and climatic
... 1991). Field experiments by SeppŠlŠ (1982) demonstrated the importance of snow cover on permafrost distribution in the discontinuous zone, and this critical variable is poorly represented for the region in GCMs, because the rainshadow caused by the coastal mountains is not reproduced (Burn, 1994). I ...
... 1991). Field experiments by SeppŠlŠ (1982) demonstrated the importance of snow cover on permafrost distribution in the discontinuous zone, and this critical variable is poorly represented for the region in GCMs, because the rainshadow caused by the coastal mountains is not reproduced (Burn, 1994). I ...
carbOn in the bank: OntariO`s Greenbelt and its rOle in MitiGatinG
... the Greenbelt has the potential to act as a long-term safeguard for the valuable stock of natural capital within the Greenbelt, whose ecosystems offer a broad set of benefits including the provision of clean drinking water, improved air quality, and vital natural habitat. In a time of growing urgenc ...
... the Greenbelt has the potential to act as a long-term safeguard for the valuable stock of natural capital within the Greenbelt, whose ecosystems offer a broad set of benefits including the provision of clean drinking water, improved air quality, and vital natural habitat. In a time of growing urgenc ...
Workstream I: Scope, guiding principles, and cross-cutting
... The GCF was created to close the financing gap that currently exists, especially in adaptation finance, but also in other matters that are very sensible for developing countries, like technology development and transfer and capacity building. This gap was also extended by the lack of public resource ...
... The GCF was created to close the financing gap that currently exists, especially in adaptation finance, but also in other matters that are very sensible for developing countries, like technology development and transfer and capacity building. This gap was also extended by the lack of public resource ...
Drought in the Midwest - Atmospheric Science Program
... 2) During the late winter, early spring, weak La Nina conditions persisted in the eastern tropical Pacific. At the time, this was expected to persist through the spring and summer. ...
... 2) During the late winter, early spring, weak La Nina conditions persisted in the eastern tropical Pacific. At the time, this was expected to persist through the spring and summer. ...
Climatic and Habitat Drivers of American Pika
... investigated the distribution of the American pika and the climatic processes shaping this distribution within the Southern Rocky Mountain region. Results from a survey of 69 sites historically occupied by pikas indicate that only four populations have been extirpated within this region over the pas ...
... investigated the distribution of the American pika and the climatic processes shaping this distribution within the Southern Rocky Mountain region. Results from a survey of 69 sites historically occupied by pikas indicate that only four populations have been extirpated within this region over the pas ...
The Role of New Media in Protest Organisation
... substantial agreement was reached. Although the scientific case for sustaining a temperature rise of only 2 degrees Celsius was recognised, no commitment to cutting emissions to achieve that goal was agreed upon (Vaughn & Adam, 2009). Yet the global problem of climate change affects every citizen on ...
... substantial agreement was reached. Although the scientific case for sustaining a temperature rise of only 2 degrees Celsius was recognised, no commitment to cutting emissions to achieve that goal was agreed upon (Vaughn & Adam, 2009). Yet the global problem of climate change affects every citizen on ...
English - Inter-Parliamentary Union
... (11) Recalling that the community of nations has been dealing since the late 1970s with climate change, its causes, consequences and necessary counter measures, in terms of cutting emissions but also of adapting to the effects of climate change, (Switzerland) Preambular paragraphs 11 and 12 Replace ...
... (11) Recalling that the community of nations has been dealing since the late 1970s with climate change, its causes, consequences and necessary counter measures, in terms of cutting emissions but also of adapting to the effects of climate change, (Switzerland) Preambular paragraphs 11 and 12 Replace ...
Freshwater Ecosystems and Fisheries
... Chapter 8 • Freshwater Ecosystems and Fisheries cal interactions between climatic variables (e.g., radiation, precipitation, and temperature), their influence on the biophysical features of freshwater ecosystem habitat, subsequent effects on biological structure and function, and the interaction of ...
... Chapter 8 • Freshwater Ecosystems and Fisheries cal interactions between climatic variables (e.g., radiation, precipitation, and temperature), their influence on the biophysical features of freshwater ecosystem habitat, subsequent effects on biological structure and function, and the interaction of ...
Modelling glacier change in the Everest region, Nepal Himalaya
... While orographic forcing of moist air masses typically produces increased precipitation with elevation, in very highelevation regions (i.e. those greater than 4000 m) both observations and models indicate that precipitation totals will decrease above a certain elevation (Harper and Humphrey, 2003; M ...
... While orographic forcing of moist air masses typically produces increased precipitation with elevation, in very highelevation regions (i.e. those greater than 4000 m) both observations and models indicate that precipitation totals will decrease above a certain elevation (Harper and Humphrey, 2003; M ...
Different characteristics of cold day and cold surge frequency over
... as an abrupt temperature drop [e.g., Zhang et al., 1997a; Jeong and Ho, 2005; Park et al., 2011]. Because the surface pressure change is an essential factor in the cold surge definition, the cold surges are called ‘East Asian pressure surges’ [Compo et al., 1999]. During cold surge occurrences, the ...
... as an abrupt temperature drop [e.g., Zhang et al., 1997a; Jeong and Ho, 2005; Park et al., 2011]. Because the surface pressure change is an essential factor in the cold surge definition, the cold surges are called ‘East Asian pressure surges’ [Compo et al., 1999]. During cold surge occurrences, the ...
U. S. Senate Minority Report:
... National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR); Massachusetts Institute of Technology; the UN IPCC; the Danish National Space Center; U.S. Department of Energy; Princeton University; the Environmental Protection Agency; University of Pe ...
... National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR); Massachusetts Institute of Technology; the UN IPCC; the Danish National Space Center; U.S. Department of Energy; Princeton University; the Environmental Protection Agency; University of Pe ...
Long-run relative importance of temperature as the main driver to
... South Africa has a warm climate, and much of the country experiences average annual temperatures of above 17°C (DST, 2010). M Malaria transmission is distinctly seasonal and limited to warm and rainy summer months. Case notifications generally increase from November, peak in late March to May, and t ...
... South Africa has a warm climate, and much of the country experiences average annual temperatures of above 17°C (DST, 2010). M Malaria transmission is distinctly seasonal and limited to warm and rainy summer months. Case notifications generally increase from November, peak in late March to May, and t ...
Climate Vulnerability Monitor
... temperature of the ground in any way influenced by the presence of heat-absorbing gases in the atmosphere? (..) If the quantity of carbonic acid [CO2] decreases from 1 to 0.67, the fall of temperature is nearly the same as the increase in temperature if this quantity augments to 1.5. And to get a ne ...
... temperature of the ground in any way influenced by the presence of heat-absorbing gases in the atmosphere? (..) If the quantity of carbonic acid [CO2] decreases from 1 to 0.67, the fall of temperature is nearly the same as the increase in temperature if this quantity augments to 1.5. And to get a ne ...
Impacts of Climate Change and Variability on Transportation
... Section 515 and Department guidelines as the basis for determining that this product conforms with Section 515. For purposes of compliance with Section 515, this CCSP Synthesis and Assessment Product is an “interpreted product” as that term is used in Department of Transportation guidelines and is c ...
... Section 515 and Department guidelines as the basis for determining that this product conforms with Section 515. For purposes of compliance with Section 515, this CCSP Synthesis and Assessment Product is an “interpreted product” as that term is used in Department of Transportation guidelines and is c ...
a study of public understanding of and response to climate
... Prevalence of and reasons for energy-reduction action ..................................... 67 Theoretical perspectives relevant to energy conservation.................................. 68 Costs and benefits of energy conservation.......................................................... 69 Social a ...
... Prevalence of and reasons for energy-reduction action ..................................... 67 Theoretical perspectives relevant to energy conservation.................................. 68 Costs and benefits of energy conservation.......................................................... 69 Social a ...
Gambling with Krill Fisheries in the Antarctic: Large uncertainties
... The Antarctic Peninsula, where major krill spawning and nursery areas are located, has been undergoing a dramatic warming in recent decades and is considered to be one of the most rapidly warming areas on the planet with rates several times the global mean. The temperature rise has exceeded 2.5°C ov ...
... The Antarctic Peninsula, where major krill spawning and nursery areas are located, has been undergoing a dramatic warming in recent decades and is considered to be one of the most rapidly warming areas on the planet with rates several times the global mean. The temperature rise has exceeded 2.5°C ov ...
Impacts of Climate Change on Biodiversity, Ecosystems
... 4.3. How will climate change affect ecosystem services and human well being over the next 50 to 100 years? ...................................................................................... 4-13 4.3.1. Marine fishery yields ........................................................................ ...
... 4.3. How will climate change affect ecosystem services and human well being over the next 50 to 100 years? ...................................................................................... 4-13 4.3.1. Marine fishery yields ........................................................................ ...
The Impact of Satellite-Derived Land Cover Uncertainty on Carbon
... model grid-cell size is therefore that of the climate data (typically from 1/6 to 1 degree). Other important external inputs are the atmospheric CO2 concentration (possibly varying for multi-year calculations), soil properties and solar illumination (both of which are determined by geographical loca ...
... model grid-cell size is therefore that of the climate data (typically from 1/6 to 1 degree). Other important external inputs are the atmospheric CO2 concentration (possibly varying for multi-year calculations), soil properties and solar illumination (both of which are determined by geographical loca ...
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... ABSTRACT: Global warming is a severe threat to coral reefs. It has been proposed that upwelling could minimise the thermal stress caused by ocean warming, and therefore upwelling areas may serve as a refuge for corals. Here, using 21 yr of satellite sea surface temperature data, we analysed the degr ...
... ABSTRACT: Global warming is a severe threat to coral reefs. It has been proposed that upwelling could minimise the thermal stress caused by ocean warming, and therefore upwelling areas may serve as a refuge for corals. Here, using 21 yr of satellite sea surface temperature data, we analysed the degr ...
Assessing the Vulnerability of Key Habitats in New York
... provide a feasible and effective way of working together to address climate change to protect the wildlife and habitats of New York. ...
... provide a feasible and effective way of working together to address climate change to protect the wildlife and habitats of New York. ...