User Friendly Manual of the EX-Ante Carbon-balance Tool (EX-ACT)
... well as GHG emissions per unit of land, expressed in equivalent tonnes of CO2 per hectare and year. The tool helps project designers to estimate and prioritize project activities with high benefits in economic and climate change mitigation terms. The amount of GHG mitigation may also be used as part ...
... well as GHG emissions per unit of land, expressed in equivalent tonnes of CO2 per hectare and year. The tool helps project designers to estimate and prioritize project activities with high benefits in economic and climate change mitigation terms. The amount of GHG mitigation may also be used as part ...
Pre-Feasibility Analysis for the Conversion of Landfill Gas to
... in the area of greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) and to discuss the possible impact these policy developments could have on the transportation sector, specifically Texas. GHGs have long been suspected to contribute to the deterioration of air quality and human health as well as cause adverse changes t ...
... in the area of greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) and to discuss the possible impact these policy developments could have on the transportation sector, specifically Texas. GHGs have long been suspected to contribute to the deterioration of air quality and human health as well as cause adverse changes t ...
Co-benefits of climate policy
... i. Climate change window: policies primarily aiming at the mitigation of global climate change not only reduce emissions of greenhouse gases (Impact 1), but also reduce emissions of air pollutants (Additional impact 1), which yields co-benefits in terms of reduced local air pollution; ii. Air poll ...
... i. Climate change window: policies primarily aiming at the mitigation of global climate change not only reduce emissions of greenhouse gases (Impact 1), but also reduce emissions of air pollutants (Additional impact 1), which yields co-benefits in terms of reduced local air pollution; ii. Air poll ...
The Geography of Solving Global Environmental Problems
... In approaching the symposium topic of "solving global environmental problems,"' I faced three dilemmas regarding the problem-climate change-that has occupied much of my time over the past several years. First, I do not regard it as "global." While certainly climate change has global dimensions, whic ...
... In approaching the symposium topic of "solving global environmental problems,"' I faced three dilemmas regarding the problem-climate change-that has occupied much of my time over the past several years. First, I do not regard it as "global." While certainly climate change has global dimensions, whic ...
Climate Change in Southern New Hampshire
... of heat-trapping gases derived from human activities.5 ...
... of heat-trapping gases derived from human activities.5 ...
Effect of increased fire activity on global warming in the
... Abstract: Forest fires are an important disturbance in the boreal forest. They are influenced by climate, weather, topography, vegetation, surface deposits, and human activities. In return, forest fires affect the climate through emission of gases and aerosols, and changes in surface albedo, soil proce ...
... Abstract: Forest fires are an important disturbance in the boreal forest. They are influenced by climate, weather, topography, vegetation, surface deposits, and human activities. In return, forest fires affect the climate through emission of gases and aerosols, and changes in surface albedo, soil proce ...
1 Renewable Energy and Climate Change Coordinating Lead Authors:
... since the mid-20th century is very likely due to the observed increase in anthropogenic greenhouse gas concentrations.” Concentrations of CO2 have continued to grow and by the end of 2010 had reached 390 ppm CO2 or 39% above preindustrial levels. The long-term baseline scenarios reviewed for the AR4 ...
... since the mid-20th century is very likely due to the observed increase in anthropogenic greenhouse gas concentrations.” Concentrations of CO2 have continued to grow and by the end of 2010 had reached 390 ppm CO2 or 39% above preindustrial levels. The long-term baseline scenarios reviewed for the AR4 ...
Jul 16, 2016 - Science and Environmental Policy Project
... guesses (assumptions) that form the basis of the fear of carbon dioxide caused global warming, now called climate change. We know that climate has been changing for hundreds of millions of years; the Greenhouse Effect takes place in the atmosphere; and CO2 is a greenhouse gas; but water vapor is the ...
... guesses (assumptions) that form the basis of the fear of carbon dioxide caused global warming, now called climate change. We know that climate has been changing for hundreds of millions of years; the Greenhouse Effect takes place in the atmosphere; and CO2 is a greenhouse gas; but water vapor is the ...
Terrestrial Carbon Sequestration as a Climate Change Mitigation
... majority (87%) of this carbon was sequestered in a moderately longterm carbon pool in wood, with the remainder in the forest floor–soil subsystem. Plant species which are less vulnerable to climate change have a greater potential of carbon sequestration. This view is supported by Negi and Chauhan [3 ...
... majority (87%) of this carbon was sequestered in a moderately longterm carbon pool in wood, with the remainder in the forest floor–soil subsystem. Plant species which are less vulnerable to climate change have a greater potential of carbon sequestration. This view is supported by Negi and Chauhan [3 ...
Cambodia`s first national communication
... In view of this, we recognize that much work still needs to be done to improve the quality and management of data needed to evaluate climate change in Cambodia. There is a need to institutionalize a functioning inter-agency cooperation for climate change related activities. The country needs also to ...
... In view of this, we recognize that much work still needs to be done to improve the quality and management of data needed to evaluate climate change in Cambodia. There is a need to institutionalize a functioning inter-agency cooperation for climate change related activities. The country needs also to ...
Sweden in a World of Growing Uncertainties
... and stringent policies for resource-efficiency standards. Another effective option would be incentives for switching to renewable energy sources, which might encompass revenue instruments and include some form of green tax shift, although it is crucial that such a shift is fairly and judiciously int ...
... and stringent policies for resource-efficiency standards. Another effective option would be incentives for switching to renewable energy sources, which might encompass revenue instruments and include some form of green tax shift, although it is crucial that such a shift is fairly and judiciously int ...
2013-2020 Climate Change Action Plan
... Québec’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions stood at 2.5% below the 1990 level. While this achievement is remarkable, it also fully reveals the challenge that subsequently awaits us. Québec has targeted for 2020 a GHG emission reduction of 20% below the 1990 level, an ambitious target for a government n ...
... Québec’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions stood at 2.5% below the 1990 level. While this achievement is remarkable, it also fully reveals the challenge that subsequently awaits us. Québec has targeted for 2020 a GHG emission reduction of 20% below the 1990 level, an ambitious target for a government n ...
Clean Economy, Living Planet
... This report is a follow-up to the 2009 report on Clean Energy Technology for the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). The report investigated the rationale and potential for and challenges of building a strong Clean Energy Technology industry. As a starting point, Roland Berger Strategy Consultants ran ...
... This report is a follow-up to the 2009 report on Clean Energy Technology for the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). The report investigated the rationale and potential for and challenges of building a strong Clean Energy Technology industry. As a starting point, Roland Berger Strategy Consultants ran ...
GDI 12 – Warming Core
... eruptions, as well as a look at what happened thousands or even millions of years ago, when atmospheric CO2 levels were much higher due to natural causes. As this handy chart from New Scientist shows, most of these studies have been converging around the same range of answers: Doubling the amount of ...
... eruptions, as well as a look at what happened thousands or even millions of years ago, when atmospheric CO2 levels were much higher due to natural causes. As this handy chart from New Scientist shows, most of these studies have been converging around the same range of answers: Doubling the amount of ...
Global Carbon Pricing - Carbon
... on September 1, 2015 published four articles that form the core of this book. Those articles, found below, are by Christian Gollier and Jean Tirole, Joseph Stiglitz, Martin L. Weitzman and ourselves. Financial support of the German Research Foundation (DFG) through the Research Unit “Design & Behavi ...
... on September 1, 2015 published four articles that form the core of this book. Those articles, found below, are by Christian Gollier and Jean Tirole, Joseph Stiglitz, Martin L. Weitzman and ourselves. Financial support of the German Research Foundation (DFG) through the Research Unit “Design & Behavi ...
The cost of inaction: Recognising the value at risk
... point of view. The long time horizon, coupled with private-investor discount rates, can lead to a remarkable tolerance for systemic environmental risk. The value at risk assessed by this research should be considered the expected losses to global assets if emissions fail to be substantially reduced, ...
... point of view. The long time horizon, coupled with private-investor discount rates, can lead to a remarkable tolerance for systemic environmental risk. The value at risk assessed by this research should be considered the expected losses to global assets if emissions fail to be substantially reduced, ...
Atmospheric Recovery Litigation - University of Oregon School of Law
... released in 2014 determined their proportionate responsibility for carbon emissions since the Industrial Revolution based on market share data and other evidence.18 The largest fossil fuel corporations have reaped, collectively, more than $1 trillion in profits since the millennium19 and therefore r ...
... released in 2014 determined their proportionate responsibility for carbon emissions since the Industrial Revolution based on market share data and other evidence.18 The largest fossil fuel corporations have reaped, collectively, more than $1 trillion in profits since the millennium19 and therefore r ...
THE WAY FORWARD - Canada`s Ecofiscal Commission
... option. Canadians already bear significant economic costs associated with the climate impacts from rising greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions; almost all regions and economic sectors are vulnerable. However, most provinces and the country as a whole are not on track to achieving existing emissions-reduct ...
... option. Canadians already bear significant economic costs associated with the climate impacts from rising greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions; almost all regions and economic sectors are vulnerable. However, most provinces and the country as a whole are not on track to achieving existing emissions-reduct ...
The Contours of Cap and Trade: The Evolution of Emissions Trading
... Kyoto Protocol negotiations in the mid-1990s.1 At the insistence of the United States and many business interests—and over the objections of the European Union, many developing countries, and environmentalists—this “flexible mechanism” was included in the Protocol as one tool for states to achieve t ...
... Kyoto Protocol negotiations in the mid-1990s.1 At the insistence of the United States and many business interests—and over the objections of the European Union, many developing countries, and environmentalists—this “flexible mechanism” was included in the Protocol as one tool for states to achieve t ...
Protecting Climate Progress - League of Conservation Voters
... pro-clean energy majorities in several state legislatures, including Nevada, New Mexico and Maine. And, in Florida, we supported our state ally’s effort to decisively defeat an industry-led anti-solar ballot measure, despite being outspent by tens of millions of dollars. These are not small wins. Wi ...
... pro-clean energy majorities in several state legislatures, including Nevada, New Mexico and Maine. And, in Florida, we supported our state ally’s effort to decisively defeat an industry-led anti-solar ballot measure, despite being outspent by tens of millions of dollars. These are not small wins. Wi ...
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... global economy, will ensure long-‐term energy security, and will provide a leadership role for the surrounding community. ...
... global economy, will ensure long-‐term energy security, and will provide a leadership role for the surrounding community. ...
Project management
... and Second National Communication, as well as the draft Climate Change Action Plan. Since September 2010 Georgia has been involved in the Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) process. These measures have been followed by series of specific studies and projects in the climate change focal area. These ac ...
... and Second National Communication, as well as the draft Climate Change Action Plan. Since September 2010 Georgia has been involved in the Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) process. These measures have been followed by series of specific studies and projects in the climate change focal area. These ac ...
Royal Government of Cambodia Climate Change
... development gains which Cambodia has worked hard to achieve. Thus, a significant investment will be needed to adequately respond to the challenges posed by climate change to the country’s development. CCAP constitutes an integral part of this response, contributing to the successful implementation o ...
... development gains which Cambodia has worked hard to achieve. Thus, a significant investment will be needed to adequately respond to the challenges posed by climate change to the country’s development. CCAP constitutes an integral part of this response, contributing to the successful implementation o ...