THE COST OF DELAYING ACTION TO STEM CLIMATE CHANGE
... projected to accelerate multiple threats, including more severe storms, droughts, and heat waves, further sea level rise, more frequent and severe storm surge damage, and acidification of the oceans (USGCRP 2014). Beyond the sorts of gradual changes we have already experienced, global warming raises ...
... projected to accelerate multiple threats, including more severe storms, droughts, and heat waves, further sea level rise, more frequent and severe storm surge damage, and acidification of the oceans (USGCRP 2014). Beyond the sorts of gradual changes we have already experienced, global warming raises ...
REDD+ Mechanism_Overview
... increases in global average air and ocean temperatures, widespread melting of snow and ice, and rising global average sea level” (IPCC ...
... increases in global average air and ocean temperatures, widespread melting of snow and ice, and rising global average sea level” (IPCC ...
Population Engineering and the Fight against Climate Change
... FORTHCOMING IN SOCIAL THEORY AND PRACTICE (VOL. 42 NO. 4, OCTOBER 2016) . ...
... FORTHCOMING IN SOCIAL THEORY AND PRACTICE (VOL. 42 NO. 4, OCTOBER 2016) . ...
Protein efficiency per unit energy and per unit greenhouse gas
... feeds. However, the variation in the data can provide a realistic average of the impacts of food consumption on global trade. The functional unit used was 1 kg of food product delivered to the entry port of Gothenburg. For meats the functional unit was bone-free carcass, i.e., large pieces of meat w ...
... feeds. However, the variation in the data can provide a realistic average of the impacts of food consumption on global trade. The functional unit used was 1 kg of food product delivered to the entry port of Gothenburg. For meats the functional unit was bone-free carcass, i.e., large pieces of meat w ...
MEXICO CITY´S CLIMATE ACTION PROGRAM Progress
... A key part in the process of implementing the PACCM, is the appropriate follow-up to actions that are in process, the reasons why Measurable, Reportable and Verifiable (MRV) systems increase the capacity of governments to make their programs more efficient and effective so that public confidence in ...
... A key part in the process of implementing the PACCM, is the appropriate follow-up to actions that are in process, the reasons why Measurable, Reportable and Verifiable (MRV) systems increase the capacity of governments to make their programs more efficient and effective so that public confidence in ...
Preparing for worst case climate change scenarios
... massive introduction of biological or mechanical greenhouse gas absorbers. For more ‘traditional’ mitigation measures it is clear that in case of an approaching worst case climate change scenario, measures will have to become much more radical than currently considered. Some examples include factor ...
... massive introduction of biological or mechanical greenhouse gas absorbers. For more ‘traditional’ mitigation measures it is clear that in case of an approaching worst case climate change scenario, measures will have to become much more radical than currently considered. Some examples include factor ...
- Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research
... The AEM is a multiregional global model. Although this makes data collection and scenario specification considerably more difficult, it provides a better description of the dynamics relevant to climate change. The model can cope with the disparate present conditions and future development paths of d ...
... The AEM is a multiregional global model. Although this makes data collection and scenario specification considerably more difficult, it provides a better description of the dynamics relevant to climate change. The model can cope with the disparate present conditions and future development paths of d ...
... Netherlands. The world’s largest emissions pricing system, the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS), covers CO 2 emissions from more than 11,000 energy-intensive installations. The EU ETS began with a pilot phase that ran from 2005 to 2007. Its second trading period is currently under wa ...
3. estimated financial impact of the proposal/initiative
... constraints on the EU and each of its Member States, as they need to ensure that the LULUCF sector does not yield extra emissions. However, the Kyoto Protocol will expire at the end of 2020. Consequently, governance for the LULUCF sector needs to be further developed within the EU. ...
... constraints on the EU and each of its Member States, as they need to ensure that the LULUCF sector does not yield extra emissions. However, the Kyoto Protocol will expire at the end of 2020. Consequently, governance for the LULUCF sector needs to be further developed within the EU. ...
Joint Comments to Army Corps of Engineers
... Our organizations respectfully submit these comments encouraging the Corps—and all federal agencies—to continue valuing the social cost of greenhouse gases as thoroughly, accurately, and transparently as possible, dra ...
... Our organizations respectfully submit these comments encouraging the Corps—and all federal agencies—to continue valuing the social cost of greenhouse gases as thoroughly, accurately, and transparently as possible, dra ...
green growth development based on low carbon city in jakarta
... • Develop infrastructure and facilities for flood control with the development of polder systems, recovery and development there and the reservoir, dam and levee safety development of the river and the sea. (Flood Control) • Protected areas and conserve water resources, open space fo ...
... • Develop infrastructure and facilities for flood control with the development of polder systems, recovery and development there and the reservoir, dam and levee safety development of the river and the sea. (Flood Control) • Protected areas and conserve water resources, open space fo ...
聯合國E/2006/29–E/CN
... Minister Al-Attiyah has been pioneering an ambitious industrialization program in Qatar. He succeeded in gaining the confidence of international oil and gas companies and financial institutions in Qatar's economy. (二)Ms. Frances Lisson (Australia) Ms. Frances Lisson is currently the Australian Ambas ...
... Minister Al-Attiyah has been pioneering an ambitious industrialization program in Qatar. He succeeded in gaining the confidence of international oil and gas companies and financial institutions in Qatar's economy. (二)Ms. Frances Lisson (Australia) Ms. Frances Lisson is currently the Australian Ambas ...
The growing role of methane in anthropogenic climate change
... a possible stagnation of OH concentrations or by regional contributions from wetland emissions, such as emissions fluctuations resulting from drought conditions in South America (e.g. in 2010–2011, Basso et al 2016). At the regional scale, methane emissions contributing to the observed atmospheric in ...
... a possible stagnation of OH concentrations or by regional contributions from wetland emissions, such as emissions fluctuations resulting from drought conditions in South America (e.g. in 2010–2011, Basso et al 2016). At the regional scale, methane emissions contributing to the observed atmospheric in ...
ENDI Warming File - 4 wk
... ocean heat content, perhaps not surprisingly, is simply far more variable than deeper ocean heat content, and thus an imperfect indicator of the long-term warming trend. Unexpectedly, even Antarctica appears to be warming: Antarctica has warmed significantly over past 50 years This global warming is ...
... ocean heat content, perhaps not surprisingly, is simply far more variable than deeper ocean heat content, and thus an imperfect indicator of the long-term warming trend. Unexpectedly, even Antarctica appears to be warming: Antarctica has warmed significantly over past 50 years This global warming is ...
State-level economic impacts of a National Climate Change policy
... to the two alternative offset cases shown in blue and red. As with the national-level results, relatively small macroeconomic effects are predicted. However, even with the most restrictive assumptions about the availability and cost of offsets, by 2020 after the policy has been in effect for 10 year ...
... to the two alternative offset cases shown in blue and red. As with the national-level results, relatively small macroeconomic effects are predicted. However, even with the most restrictive assumptions about the availability and cost of offsets, by 2020 after the policy has been in effect for 10 year ...
Works Cited - Institute for Domestic and International Affairs, Inc.
... which accounts for 40% of tourism’s carbon emissions.14 Planes contribute over 600 million tons of carbon dioxide per year and are the world's fastest growing source of greenhouse gases.15 At the same time, however, the aviation industry “directly and indirectly employs 28 million people, and genera ...
... which accounts for 40% of tourism’s carbon emissions.14 Planes contribute over 600 million tons of carbon dioxide per year and are the world's fastest growing source of greenhouse gases.15 At the same time, however, the aviation industry “directly and indirectly employs 28 million people, and genera ...
Uncertainties in CMIP5 Climate Projections due to Carbon Cycle
... best guess is not centered in the likely range interval; the distribution is asymmetrical with a 240/160% distribution around the best estimate (i.e., the average of the likely range is 10% above the best estimate). This asymmetrical ‘‘240/160%’’ distribution was based on several lines of evidence a ...
... best guess is not centered in the likely range interval; the distribution is asymmetrical with a 240/160% distribution around the best estimate (i.e., the average of the likely range is 10% above the best estimate). This asymmetrical ‘‘240/160%’’ distribution was based on several lines of evidence a ...
Kein Folientitel - Hu
... particularly for water and land: Will provision of bioenergy gain priority over food production? • Remember: energy and food have always been substitutes • Applies to products and allocation of production factors • But: this is different in a globalised economy!!! BBAW, Wandel der Märkte für ...
... particularly for water and land: Will provision of bioenergy gain priority over food production? • Remember: energy and food have always been substitutes • Applies to products and allocation of production factors • But: this is different in a globalised economy!!! BBAW, Wandel der Märkte für ...
Fossil Fuel Risk Bonds - Center for Sustainable Economy
... costs associated with fossil fuels are being now or will be borne by public agencies at every level of government. Uninsured losses For example, the insurance industry $33 billion From private insurers estimates that 2012 was the secondFrom US taxpayers $96 billion costliest year in US history for c ...
... costs associated with fossil fuels are being now or will be borne by public agencies at every level of government. Uninsured losses For example, the insurance industry $33 billion From private insurers estimates that 2012 was the secondFrom US taxpayers $96 billion costliest year in US history for c ...
African Americans and Climate Change: An
... carbon dioxide than white households. Historically, this difference was even higher. Despite emitting less greenhouse gas, African American families are more vulnerable to shifts in the prices of fossil fuels. African Americans spend a significantly higher fraction of their expenditures on direct en ...
... carbon dioxide than white households. Historically, this difference was even higher. Despite emitting less greenhouse gas, African American families are more vulnerable to shifts in the prices of fossil fuels. African Americans spend a significantly higher fraction of their expenditures on direct en ...
Memorandum to the Government of India on the UNFCCC`s 15th
... emissions, way beyond what the Earth can absorb. The global annual carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions have reached about 35 billion tonnes a year from the burning of coal, oil and gas, and from deforestation. This is much more than the net absorption capacity of the Earth, estimated to be 16-17 billion ...
... emissions, way beyond what the Earth can absorb. The global annual carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions have reached about 35 billion tonnes a year from the burning of coal, oil and gas, and from deforestation. This is much more than the net absorption capacity of the Earth, estimated to be 16-17 billion ...
Australian attitudes on climate change
... sense the opportunity in taking action and there is an emerging sentiment that supports giving carbon pricing a go. There was concern about the perceived “carbon tax lie”, but this will be less of a factor with the change in Prime Minister. The next 12 months will determine the future of historic la ...
... sense the opportunity in taking action and there is an emerging sentiment that supports giving carbon pricing a go. There was concern about the perceived “carbon tax lie”, but this will be less of a factor with the change in Prime Minister. The next 12 months will determine the future of historic la ...
ZERO CARBON EVOLUTION Getting on track to a carbon neutral
... Moreland City Council is pleased to signal a new era for climate change action in Moreland through the Zero Carbon Evolution Strategy (20142020). The Strategy builds on Moreland’s strong history and proud reputation of local action to mitigate the effects of climate change, including achieving carbo ...
... Moreland City Council is pleased to signal a new era for climate change action in Moreland through the Zero Carbon Evolution Strategy (20142020). The Strategy builds on Moreland’s strong history and proud reputation of local action to mitigate the effects of climate change, including achieving carbo ...
Feeding nine billion in a low emissions economy: Challenging, but
... when land conversion to farming is included. The share of emissions rises still further if those from the rest of the food system are included. 2. Developing countries are responsible for three‐quarters of global agricultural emissions — with land use change included — and have the most rapid ra ...
... when land conversion to farming is included. The share of emissions rises still further if those from the rest of the food system are included. 2. Developing countries are responsible for three‐quarters of global agricultural emissions — with land use change included — and have the most rapid ra ...