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 ...
Ozone: Past, Present and Future
... combined total column ozone database have been used to calculate daily global ozone mass values (Figure 1). A clear annual cycle in global ozone mass is apparent. Global ozone mass increases during the first 4 months of the year as ozone is transported to Arctic latitudes where its lifetime is long. ...
... combined total column ozone database have been used to calculate daily global ozone mass values (Figure 1). A clear annual cycle in global ozone mass is apparent. Global ozone mass increases during the first 4 months of the year as ozone is transported to Arctic latitudes where its lifetime is long. ...
Intensification of winter transatlantic aviation turbulence in response
... in the frequency of occurrence of moderate-or-greater turbulence. Our results suggest that climate change will lead to bumpier transatlantic flights by the middle of this century. Journey times may lengthen and fuel consumption and emissions may increase. Aviation is partly responsible for changing ...
... in the frequency of occurrence of moderate-or-greater turbulence. Our results suggest that climate change will lead to bumpier transatlantic flights by the middle of this century. Journey times may lengthen and fuel consumption and emissions may increase. Aviation is partly responsible for changing ...
The impact of climate change on dairy production
... Greater emphasis on the connection between environmental sustainability and profitability at farm level is necessary. ...
... Greater emphasis on the connection between environmental sustainability and profitability at farm level is necessary. ...
Comparison of Climate Change Adaptation CRS Report for Congress
... Congress is currently considering major legislation related to climate change. Climate change responses have typically been categorized into two broad types: mitigation and adaptation. Mitigation measures attempt to slow down the occurrence of climate change by, for example, reducing greenhouse gas ...
... Congress is currently considering major legislation related to climate change. Climate change responses have typically been categorized into two broad types: mitigation and adaptation. Mitigation measures attempt to slow down the occurrence of climate change by, for example, reducing greenhouse gas ...
Carbon cycle modelling and the residence time of natural
... In order to show that recent atmospheric CO2 levels have risen due to Man's burning of fossil fuel, it was necessary to show a significant level increase above pre-industrial CO2 levels. We saw how Callendar was able to set a baseline of about 290 ppmv by rejecting values deviating more than 10% fro ...
... In order to show that recent atmospheric CO2 levels have risen due to Man's burning of fossil fuel, it was necessary to show a significant level increase above pre-industrial CO2 levels. We saw how Callendar was able to set a baseline of about 290 ppmv by rejecting values deviating more than 10% fro ...
Sceptical Climate Part 2: Climate Science in Australian Newspapers
... the conclusions of climate scientists were not being effectively communicated to the public. (‘Carbon tax is a first step in climate fight’, SMH, February 28, 2011). On September 26, 2011, Australia’s new Chief Scientist Professor Ian Chubb called for an end to attacks on the credibility of science ...
... the conclusions of climate scientists were not being effectively communicated to the public. (‘Carbon tax is a first step in climate fight’, SMH, February 28, 2011). On September 26, 2011, Australia’s new Chief Scientist Professor Ian Chubb called for an end to attacks on the credibility of science ...
Adaptation benefits and costs – measurement and
... Those in countries with lowlevels of GHG emissions want to know the benefits and costs of adaptation in their countries and the costs of mitigation that may be imposed on them (both by regulation and by participating voluntarily in the Kyoto mechanisms) by international treaties and conventions. Tho ...
... Those in countries with lowlevels of GHG emissions want to know the benefits and costs of adaptation in their countries and the costs of mitigation that may be imposed on them (both by regulation and by participating voluntarily in the Kyoto mechanisms) by international treaties and conventions. Tho ...
Economic Modeling of Effects of Climate Change on the Forest
... Goals and Decisionmaking Needed Research Conclusions English Equivalents References Glossary ...
... Goals and Decisionmaking Needed Research Conclusions English Equivalents References Glossary ...
Constructing environmentalist identities through green neoliberal
... al. 2008), particularly at the micro-level of everyday social interactions. To study these processes, this research is focused on environmentalists' meaning-making, promotions, and uses of the energy efficient Compact Fluorescent Light bulb (CFL). 3 The CFL can be seen as an emblematic object 4 of g ...
... al. 2008), particularly at the micro-level of everyday social interactions. To study these processes, this research is focused on environmentalists' meaning-making, promotions, and uses of the energy efficient Compact Fluorescent Light bulb (CFL). 3 The CFL can be seen as an emblematic object 4 of g ...
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... C) Some deserts are caused mainly by mountain ranges that isolate land from ocean sources of moisture. D) Arid climates have severe moisture shortages year round, while most semiarid climates have a rainy season in which sufficient moisture is available for abundant, if brief, vegetation growth. E) ...
... C) Some deserts are caused mainly by mountain ranges that isolate land from ocean sources of moisture. D) Arid climates have severe moisture shortages year round, while most semiarid climates have a rainy season in which sufficient moisture is available for abundant, if brief, vegetation growth. E) ...
Climate Change Issues and Impacts in the Wet Tropics
... The focus of this report is on possible impacts and threats, not adaptation options that will be discussed in a future report. Chapter 9 discusses the science of adaptation in a general sense and mitigation opportunities relating to carbon storage are discussed in a section of Chapter 6. The report ...
... The focus of this report is on possible impacts and threats, not adaptation options that will be discussed in a future report. Chapter 9 discusses the science of adaptation in a general sense and mitigation opportunities relating to carbon storage are discussed in a section of Chapter 6. The report ...
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... Acknowledgements We would like to thank Guido Franco for his interest in our research on the impacts of climate change in California. His interest helped push this research far beyond we would otherwise have been able to accomplish. We would like to thank also Brian Joyce from the Natural Heritage ...
... Acknowledgements We would like to thank Guido Franco for his interest in our research on the impacts of climate change in California. His interest helped push this research far beyond we would otherwise have been able to accomplish. We would like to thank also Brian Joyce from the Natural Heritage ...
Climate Change in the Caribbean and the Challenge of Adaptation
... In the Caribbean region climate change involves a symbiosis of threats, risks, challenges and opportunities. The Region faces impacts of climate change, a problem to whose making it has had little to contribute. With this report, “Climate Change in the Caribbean and the Challenge of Adaptation”, we ...
... In the Caribbean region climate change involves a symbiosis of threats, risks, challenges and opportunities. The Region faces impacts of climate change, a problem to whose making it has had little to contribute. With this report, “Climate Change in the Caribbean and the Challenge of Adaptation”, we ...
FIRST-ORDER DRAFT IPCC WGII AR5 Chapter 4 Do Not Cite
... footprint of the current distribution. For high-warming scenarios this rises to a fifth to a half. It is inferred that this will increase the risk of premature extinction for these species substantially, but the duration of the period until actual extinction occurs is unknown. [Figure 4-9, 4.3.2.5] ...
... footprint of the current distribution. For high-warming scenarios this rises to a fifth to a half. It is inferred that this will increase the risk of premature extinction for these species substantially, but the duration of the period until actual extinction occurs is unknown. [Figure 4-9, 4.3.2.5] ...
Arctic air pollution: Challenges and opportunities for the next decade
... observations in the Arctic using long-term monitoring and intensive field studies, both at the surface ...
... observations in the Arctic using long-term monitoring and intensive field studies, both at the surface ...
CONSIDERATIONS FOR CLIMATE CHANGE AND VARIABILITY ADAPTATION ON THE
... Chapter citation: Nania, J., Cozzetto, K., Eitner, M. (2014). Chapter 1 – Overview and Context. In Considerations for Climate Change and Variability Adaptation on the Navajo Nation, edited by J. Nania and K. Cozzetto. University of Colorado, Boulder, CO. ...
... Chapter citation: Nania, J., Cozzetto, K., Eitner, M. (2014). Chapter 1 – Overview and Context. In Considerations for Climate Change and Variability Adaptation on the Navajo Nation, edited by J. Nania and K. Cozzetto. University of Colorado, Boulder, CO. ...
American Climate Prospectus - Goldman School of Public Policy
... know exactly how much warming will occur, and when. Tipping points, beyond which abrupt and irreversible changes to the climate occur, could exist. Due to the complexity of the Earth’s climate system, we do not know exactly how changes in global average temperatures will manifest at a regional level ...
... know exactly how much warming will occur, and when. Tipping points, beyond which abrupt and irreversible changes to the climate occur, could exist. Due to the complexity of the Earth’s climate system, we do not know exactly how changes in global average temperatures will manifest at a regional level ...
the state of city climate finance - Cities Climate Finance Leadership
... made today will determine the world’s climate and development outcomes for the next century. Taken together, these decisions will lead to the building of either low-emission, climate-resilient infrastructure that increases economic opportunity or more of what we have already, effectively locking the ...
... made today will determine the world’s climate and development outcomes for the next century. Taken together, these decisions will lead to the building of either low-emission, climate-resilient infrastructure that increases economic opportunity or more of what we have already, effectively locking the ...
Experiment Earth?
... Participants drew a distinction between deliberately manipulating the climate (through geoengineering), which they saw as less acceptable, and manipulating the climate accidentally as a consequence of industrialisation, which was seen as regrettable, but more acceptable. An appreciation of this poin ...
... Participants drew a distinction between deliberately manipulating the climate (through geoengineering), which they saw as less acceptable, and manipulating the climate accidentally as a consequence of industrialisation, which was seen as regrettable, but more acceptable. An appreciation of this poin ...
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... and often stress the case for a proactive, precautionary climate policy which includes adaptation. However, although most scholars propose a cost-benefit-approach to find the optimal adaptation path, the knowledge of concrete adaptation costs is limited, as can be seen by many empty gaps in the matr ...
... and often stress the case for a proactive, precautionary climate policy which includes adaptation. However, although most scholars propose a cost-benefit-approach to find the optimal adaptation path, the knowledge of concrete adaptation costs is limited, as can be seen by many empty gaps in the matr ...
Response and potential of agroforestry crops under global change
... Received 24 August 2009 Received in revised form 29 August 2009 Accepted 3 September 2009 ...
... Received 24 August 2009 Received in revised form 29 August 2009 Accepted 3 September 2009 ...
Shaping Tomorrow Today: Near-Term Steps Towards Long
... Throughout history, leaders have made choices in an attempt to achieve long-term goals. Sometimes, they have chosen well, and sometimes poorly. On occasion, future generations can look back and say leaders acted effectively to achieve their long-term goals. Other times, the unintended consequences o ...
... Throughout history, leaders have made choices in an attempt to achieve long-term goals. Sometimes, they have chosen well, and sometimes poorly. On occasion, future generations can look back and say leaders acted effectively to achieve their long-term goals. Other times, the unintended consequences o ...
Developing and Applying Scenarios
... 40 ppb in 2000 to more than 70 ppb in 2100 under the highest illustrative SRES emissions scenarios. Estimates of CO2 concentration range from 478 to 1099 ppm by 2100, accounting for the range of SRES emissions and uncertainties about the carbon cycle. This range of implied radiative forcing gives ri ...
... 40 ppb in 2000 to more than 70 ppb in 2100 under the highest illustrative SRES emissions scenarios. Estimates of CO2 concentration range from 478 to 1099 ppm by 2100, accounting for the range of SRES emissions and uncertainties about the carbon cycle. This range of implied radiative forcing gives ri ...