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Effects of a Carbon Tax on the Economy and the Environment
... private-sector investment. Thus, policies that reduce deficits generally have a positive effect on the economy in the long run (although they can have a negative effect in the short term when the economy is weak). Using the Revenues to Cut Marginal Tax Rates Would Also Decrease Total Costs. Lawmaker ...
... private-sector investment. Thus, policies that reduce deficits generally have a positive effect on the economy in the long run (although they can have a negative effect in the short term when the economy is weak). Using the Revenues to Cut Marginal Tax Rates Would Also Decrease Total Costs. Lawmaker ...
Climate Change Strategy 2009-2014
... of renewable energy or fuels, and in the provision of energy efficient goods, services and technology. The management of climate change risk and opportunity should be an integrated responsibility within all areas of Council decision making. Council’s governance arrangements will reflect its commitme ...
... of renewable energy or fuels, and in the provision of energy efficient goods, services and technology. The management of climate change risk and opportunity should be an integrated responsibility within all areas of Council decision making. Council’s governance arrangements will reflect its commitme ...
Democracy as it Should Be
... The apocalypse is upon us! It's the end of the world as we know it! That's the impression one might get from the overwrought reaction of Republicans to the new Environmental Protection Agency standards that are intended to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from power plants 30% by 2030. The world we'v ...
... The apocalypse is upon us! It's the end of the world as we know it! That's the impression one might get from the overwrought reaction of Republicans to the new Environmental Protection Agency standards that are intended to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from power plants 30% by 2030. The world we'v ...
Community Climate Petition to the House of Representatives
... More resources .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 ...
... More resources .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 ...
Global warming in the American mind
... my focal discipline, and especially to Dr. Shaul Cohen for his invaluable advice, perspective and support. Thank you to Drs. Alexander Murphy and Peter Walker for steeping me in the traditions of geography and encouraging me to reach beyond disciplinary boundaries. A profound thank you to Dr. Paul S ...
... my focal discipline, and especially to Dr. Shaul Cohen for his invaluable advice, perspective and support. Thank you to Drs. Alexander Murphy and Peter Walker for steeping me in the traditions of geography and encouraging me to reach beyond disciplinary boundaries. A profound thank you to Dr. Paul S ...
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... the oceans explicitly. The first simplification does not permit us to capture the delay between a radiative forcing increase and a temperature increase (caused by feedback processes). The second simplification replaces the simple carbon cycle model in DICE by an exogenously falling decay rate, which ...
... the oceans explicitly. The first simplification does not permit us to capture the delay between a radiative forcing increase and a temperature increase (caused by feedback processes). The second simplification replaces the simple carbon cycle model in DICE by an exogenously falling decay rate, which ...
Ted Hamilton∗ - Vermont Journal of Environmental Law
... its “core” and at its “periphery.” The climate core is where global warming’s causes and effects are directly confronted, in the sense that the science, economics, and politics of climate change provide the factual material upon which legal claims are based. Legal action at the core usually seeks go ...
... its “core” and at its “periphery.” The climate core is where global warming’s causes and effects are directly confronted, in the sense that the science, economics, and politics of climate change provide the factual material upon which legal claims are based. Legal action at the core usually seeks go ...
High-impact Sectors: the Challenge of Reporting on Climate Change
... climate change policy; that they report on their climate change strategy and governance, as well as on perceived physical and regulatory risks. All of them engage in mitigation as well as adaptation actions. They set targets and measure them, although very few use external independent assurance, whi ...
... climate change policy; that they report on their climate change strategy and governance, as well as on perceived physical and regulatory risks. All of them engage in mitigation as well as adaptation actions. They set targets and measure them, although very few use external independent assurance, whi ...
... Landscapes, Issues, and Investments; Risk Management; Communication; and Implementation. Information is at the core of decision-making both at the ground and policy levels. Highquality information must be produced, gathered, synthesized, and shared to create the basis of informed decision-making. Th ...
mitigating climate change in the tea sector
... for their livelihood. Africa’s farmers are among the most vulnerable to climate change, despite having the world’s lowest rate of greenhouse gas emissions per person. Higher temperatures, variations in rainfall patterns and more frequently occurring extreme climate events are threatening food securi ...
... for their livelihood. Africa’s farmers are among the most vulnerable to climate change, despite having the world’s lowest rate of greenhouse gas emissions per person. Higher temperatures, variations in rainfall patterns and more frequently occurring extreme climate events are threatening food securi ...
The global status of CCS 2015: summary report
... from fossil fuels, even with unprecedented growth in the deployment of renewables and energy efficiency. Expert reports have shown that all low-carbon technologies are needed to tackle our climate targets. But tellingly, the IPCC’s Fifth Assessment Synthesis Report found that most climate models cou ...
... from fossil fuels, even with unprecedented growth in the deployment of renewables and energy efficiency. Expert reports have shown that all low-carbon technologies are needed to tackle our climate targets. But tellingly, the IPCC’s Fifth Assessment Synthesis Report found that most climate models cou ...
Implications of Climate Change for the Construction Sector.
... variables, and research underpinning impact and adaptation assessments (often focusing on biological systems). Until now, the building industry and the built environment have not been the subject of detailed, quantitative research, and this was recognised as a significant gap by the National Science ...
... variables, and research underpinning impact and adaptation assessments (often focusing on biological systems). Until now, the building industry and the built environment have not been the subject of detailed, quantitative research, and this was recognised as a significant gap by the National Science ...
Special Report on Divestment at the University of
... apartheid regime. Such movements raise complex questions about the relationship between financial management and ethical responsibility, and demonstrate that it is often difficult or impossible to disentangle the two in our highly globalized economy. In recent years, these complex questions have bee ...
... apartheid regime. Such movements raise complex questions about the relationship between financial management and ethical responsibility, and demonstrate that it is often difficult or impossible to disentangle the two in our highly globalized economy. In recent years, these complex questions have bee ...
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... According to the IPCC and Erland Källén at Stockholm University, it is very likely that man’s use of fossil fuels is the cause of the majority of warming during the 20th century. The technology exists to limit these emissions, however, and the costs are not too alarming. We do not have that much tim ...
... According to the IPCC and Erland Källén at Stockholm University, it is very likely that man’s use of fossil fuels is the cause of the majority of warming during the 20th century. The technology exists to limit these emissions, however, and the costs are not too alarming. We do not have that much tim ...
climate change document
... and policies—many tried and true, and many new and innovative. This overview summarizes the eight-part series Climate Change 101: Understanding and Responding to Global Climate Change. Science and Impacts discusses the scientific evidence for climate change and explains its causes and current and pr ...
... and policies—many tried and true, and many new and innovative. This overview summarizes the eight-part series Climate Change 101: Understanding and Responding to Global Climate Change. Science and Impacts discusses the scientific evidence for climate change and explains its causes and current and pr ...
Climate challenge – the safety`s off
... According to the IPCC and Erland Källén at Stockholm University, it is very likely that man’s use of fossil fuels is the cause of the majority of warming during the 20th century. The technology exists to limit these emissions, however, and the costs are not too alarming. We do not have that much tim ...
... According to the IPCC and Erland Källén at Stockholm University, it is very likely that man’s use of fossil fuels is the cause of the majority of warming during the 20th century. The technology exists to limit these emissions, however, and the costs are not too alarming. We do not have that much tim ...
1) Bad Ideas - CBC Ombudsman - Radio
... "Denialists" object to that name. They prefer to call themselves "sceptics". Znaimer calls his guests "contrarians". There was no reason for CBC to follow suit. Scientists are sceptics and contrarians. If not, they are not scientists. Why undermine the integrity of science? Why flatter denialists an ...
... "Denialists" object to that name. They prefer to call themselves "sceptics". Znaimer calls his guests "contrarians". There was no reason for CBC to follow suit. Scientists are sceptics and contrarians. If not, they are not scientists. Why undermine the integrity of science? Why flatter denialists an ...
Fossil economy - Beyond Zero Emissions
... In order to capture the effect of the changes being signalled by Australia’s major trade partners, Beyond Zero Emissions has evaluated recent economic projections from the Bureau of Resources and Energy Economics (BREE), which guide the Australian Government. We compared these with two projection sc ...
... In order to capture the effect of the changes being signalled by Australia’s major trade partners, Beyond Zero Emissions has evaluated recent economic projections from the Bureau of Resources and Energy Economics (BREE), which guide the Australian Government. We compared these with two projection sc ...
National Climate Change Response White Paper
... and economic incentives, as well as the possible use of emissions offset or emission reduction trading mechanisms for those relevant sectors, sub-sectors, companies or entities where a carbon budget approach has been selected. A national system of data collection to provide detailed, complete, accur ...
... and economic incentives, as well as the possible use of emissions offset or emission reduction trading mechanisms for those relevant sectors, sub-sectors, companies or entities where a carbon budget approach has been selected. A national system of data collection to provide detailed, complete, accur ...
National Climate Change Response White Paper (2011)
... and economic incentives, as well as the possible use of emissions offset or emission reduction trading mechanisms for those relevant sectors, sub-sectors, companies or entities where a carbon budget approach has been selected. A national system of data collection to provide detailed, complete, accur ...
... and economic incentives, as well as the possible use of emissions offset or emission reduction trading mechanisms for those relevant sectors, sub-sectors, companies or entities where a carbon budget approach has been selected. A national system of data collection to provide detailed, complete, accur ...
Southern Africa Climate Change Framework
... life of the people of southern Africa and support the socially disadvantaged through regional integration. These objectives are to be achieved through harmonisation of political and socio-economic policies and plans of member states, mobilisation of the peoples of the region and their institutions t ...
... life of the people of southern Africa and support the socially disadvantaged through regional integration. These objectives are to be achieved through harmonisation of political and socio-economic policies and plans of member states, mobilisation of the peoples of the region and their institutions t ...
Module: Introduction
... levels of Ford's executive management through the Business Plan Review process chaired by our CEO, Mark Fields. Related emerging issues are reviewed as needed in Special Attention Review meetings. In addition, strategic product and manufacturing direction related to climate change goals is provided ...
... levels of Ford's executive management through the Business Plan Review process chaired by our CEO, Mark Fields. Related emerging issues are reviewed as needed in Special Attention Review meetings. In addition, strategic product and manufacturing direction related to climate change goals is provided ...
Resilient Midwestern Cities - Neighborhood Solutions Inc.
... Sustainable and equitable transit Limited public transit is an acute problem in low-income communities: Restricted access to doctors’ offices, grocery stores, pharmacies, and places of employment has adverse health and economic effects. A major initiative is therefore underway in the Ann Arbor area ...
... Sustainable and equitable transit Limited public transit is an acute problem in low-income communities: Restricted access to doctors’ offices, grocery stores, pharmacies, and places of employment has adverse health and economic effects. A major initiative is therefore underway in the Ann Arbor area ...
UK`s Second Biennial Report
... Change (IPCC) 2006 Guidelines.5 Methodological improvements take account of new data sources, updated guidance from the IPCC, relevant work by organisations such as CORINAIR (the European inventory system for certain air pollutants) and specific research programmes sponsored by government department ...
... Change (IPCC) 2006 Guidelines.5 Methodological improvements take account of new data sources, updated guidance from the IPCC, relevant work by organisations such as CORINAIR (the European inventory system for certain air pollutants) and specific research programmes sponsored by government department ...
Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Green Paper
... environmental systems there are thresholds above which consequences quickly become critical or the damage becomes exponential; for example coral bleaching when surface sea warming exceeds a coping threshold, and toxic algal blooms when temperatures increase in waterways.7 In our built environment, a ...
... environmental systems there are thresholds above which consequences quickly become critical or the damage becomes exponential; for example coral bleaching when surface sea warming exceeds a coping threshold, and toxic algal blooms when temperatures increase in waterways.7 In our built environment, a ...