UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
... temperature rose by 1.2°F in the same period. The rise in US temperatures in the coming century will likely be equal to or marginally higher than the global average, with a concentration of warming in the winter and in higher latitudes. Reducing emissions of carbon dioxide, even by over 80%, will ha ...
... temperature rose by 1.2°F in the same period. The rise in US temperatures in the coming century will likely be equal to or marginally higher than the global average, with a concentration of warming in the winter and in higher latitudes. Reducing emissions of carbon dioxide, even by over 80%, will ha ...
1650_Velders_ODSuncertainties
... ● Uncertainties in HFCs lifetimes ~20% ● Scenario uncertainty more important ● If current HFC mix (lifetime 15 yr) were replaced by HFCs with lifetimes less 1 month forcing in 2050 less than current HFC forcing Velders et al. Science (2012) ...
... ● Uncertainties in HFCs lifetimes ~20% ● Scenario uncertainty more important ● If current HFC mix (lifetime 15 yr) were replaced by HFCs with lifetimes less 1 month forcing in 2050 less than current HFC forcing Velders et al. Science (2012) ...
Global Warming and the Degradation of Canada`s Boreal Forest
... through respiration. In a natural ecosystem, this process is largely a balanced one. But fossil fuel burning, deforestation, and other human activities have caused massive amounts of stored carbon to be released into the atmosphere very rapidly, amplifying the greenhouse effect and disrupting the Ea ...
... through respiration. In a natural ecosystem, this process is largely a balanced one. But fossil fuel burning, deforestation, and other human activities have caused massive amounts of stored carbon to be released into the atmosphere very rapidly, amplifying the greenhouse effect and disrupting the Ea ...
Outline for Inter-Mountain West Report - City of Flagstaff
... been found that one dollar of hazard mitigation today can prevent the expenditure of four dollars of post-disaster reconstruction in the future (GFDRR 2010). ...
... been found that one dollar of hazard mitigation today can prevent the expenditure of four dollars of post-disaster reconstruction in the future (GFDRR 2010). ...
Canada`s Sixth National Report on Climate Change 2014
... This is the equivalent of shutting down 37 coal-fired electricity generation plants. Moreover, Canada’s per capita emissions are at a historic low of 20.4 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2 eq) per person—their lowest level since tracking began in 1990. Canada has also demonstrated progress in ...
... This is the equivalent of shutting down 37 coal-fired electricity generation plants. Moreover, Canada’s per capita emissions are at a historic low of 20.4 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2 eq) per person—their lowest level since tracking began in 1990. Canada has also demonstrated progress in ...
GDI 12 – Warming Core – Final
... month the IPCC published a separate study on the science of climate change, which concluded that humans are "very likely" to be responsible for most of the recent warming, and that average temperatures would probably increase by 4C this century if emissions continue to rise. Even under its most opti ...
... month the IPCC published a separate study on the science of climate change, which concluded that humans are "very likely" to be responsible for most of the recent warming, and that average temperatures would probably increase by 4C this century if emissions continue to rise. Even under its most opti ...
costs and benefits of climate change adaptation and mitigation
... against those under a scenario without mitigation and adaptation. As this policy brief does not assess specific mitigation policies or measures, but instead provides overall model estimates of the costs and benefits related to such measures, it cannot be regarded as a true cost-benefit analysis. Thi ...
... against those under a scenario without mitigation and adaptation. As this policy brief does not assess specific mitigation policies or measures, but instead provides overall model estimates of the costs and benefits related to such measures, it cannot be regarded as a true cost-benefit analysis. Thi ...
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... difficult, however, to select CO2 storage sites guaranteed characterised by such low leakage rates, let alone by 100% storage efficiency. Even while the geosciences leave most of the large physical CO2 leakage rate uncertainties for the moment unresolved, one may ask already now what the leakage rat ...
... difficult, however, to select CO2 storage sites guaranteed characterised by such low leakage rates, let alone by 100% storage efficiency. Even while the geosciences leave most of the large physical CO2 leakage rate uncertainties for the moment unresolved, one may ask already now what the leakage rat ...
The terrestrial carbon cycle on the regional and global scale
... the required long-term emission reductions of greenhouse gases, with the aim of keeping climate change and its impacts at manageable levels. This understanding includes both the underlying processes and their interactions. The IMAGE-2 terrestrial C-cycle model is described here, with results shown f ...
... the required long-term emission reductions of greenhouse gases, with the aim of keeping climate change and its impacts at manageable levels. This understanding includes both the underlying processes and their interactions. The IMAGE-2 terrestrial C-cycle model is described here, with results shown f ...
Desert dust and anthropogenic aerosol interactions
... This model has atmospheric, ocean, land and sea ice components, linked together using a coupler. The terrestrial biosphere model is the Community Land Model-Carbon Nitrogen (CLM-CN) model, described in (Thornton et al., 2007, 2009) and evaluated in (Randerson et al., 2009). This model includes N-lim ...
... This model has atmospheric, ocean, land and sea ice components, linked together using a coupler. The terrestrial biosphere model is the Community Land Model-Carbon Nitrogen (CLM-CN) model, described in (Thornton et al., 2007, 2009) and evaluated in (Randerson et al., 2009). This model includes N-lim ...
- The Climate Institute
... post-2030 emissions reductions targets at this time. It will do so, not only as other nations step up their activities in line with their commitments under the Paris climate agreement, but also as the global investor community becomes increasingly attentive to climate change risks and opportunities. ...
... post-2030 emissions reductions targets at this time. It will do so, not only as other nations step up their activities in line with their commitments under the Paris climate agreement, but also as the global investor community becomes increasingly attentive to climate change risks and opportunities. ...
Urban Areas and Climate Change: Review of Current Issues and
... facing humanity. Global warming is created by such societal activities as the combustion of fossil fuels and land use changes, but with wide ranging consequences to our natural world and to human settlements all around the world. While it is a profound global issue, in all of its manifestations and ...
... facing humanity. Global warming is created by such societal activities as the combustion of fossil fuels and land use changes, but with wide ranging consequences to our natural world and to human settlements all around the world. While it is a profound global issue, in all of its manifestations and ...
organic agriculture and climate change mitigation
... During the next decades, billions of people, particularly those in developing countries, will face changes in climate patterns that will contribute to severe water shortages or flooding, and rising temperatures that will cause shifts in crop growing seasons. This will increase food shortages and dis ...
... During the next decades, billions of people, particularly those in developing countries, will face changes in climate patterns that will contribute to severe water shortages or flooding, and rising temperatures that will cause shifts in crop growing seasons. This will increase food shortages and dis ...
2015 Conference Final Program - Climate Change: Impacts and
... Education and awareness for management of global climate change Protected areas and preservation of biodiversity: "corridoring" and other strategies ...
... Education and awareness for management of global climate change Protected areas and preservation of biodiversity: "corridoring" and other strategies ...
TEM simulated monthly net methane emissions
... We used a biogeochemistry model, the Terrestrial Ecosystem Model (TEM), to examine the methane (CH4 ) exchanges between terrestrial ecosystems and the atmosphere in Northern Eurasia from 1971 to 2100. Multiple model simulations using various wetland extent datasets and climate change scenarios were ...
... We used a biogeochemistry model, the Terrestrial Ecosystem Model (TEM), to examine the methane (CH4 ) exchanges between terrestrial ecosystems and the atmosphere in Northern Eurasia from 1971 to 2100. Multiple model simulations using various wetland extent datasets and climate change scenarios were ...
The Age of Consequences: The Foreign Policy
... to deploy, to offset, or to mitigate at least some of the more modest consequences of climate change. It would be a mistake, however, to assume that climate change will not be a problem for affluent countries, including the United States. Such nations may also face dire conditions such as permanent ...
... to deploy, to offset, or to mitigate at least some of the more modest consequences of climate change. It would be a mistake, however, to assume that climate change will not be a problem for affluent countries, including the United States. Such nations may also face dire conditions such as permanent ...
National Integrated Mitigation Planning in Agriculture: A review paper
... Agricultural mitigation is an objective in many developing countries: The report reviews 32 lowemission development plans in developing countries. Twenty-one of these consider GHG mitigation in the agriculture sector. Of the 55 countries that have submitted NAMA statements to the UNFCCC, 21 propose ...
... Agricultural mitigation is an objective in many developing countries: The report reviews 32 lowemission development plans in developing countries. Twenty-one of these consider GHG mitigation in the agriculture sector. Of the 55 countries that have submitted NAMA statements to the UNFCCC, 21 propose ...
AN ASSESSMENT OF THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF MONTSERRAT
... decision making, manage risks and engage stakeholders is inadequate. The international transport sector is a relevant case in point. Several studies have examined the contribution of both air and sea transport to climate change through the burning of fossil fuels [Environmental Protection Agency, 20 ...
... decision making, manage risks and engage stakeholders is inadequate. The international transport sector is a relevant case in point. Several studies have examined the contribution of both air and sea transport to climate change through the burning of fossil fuels [Environmental Protection Agency, 20 ...
Zero poverty, zero emissions - Overseas Development Institute
... suggesting eradication is possible by 2030, the goal of ‘zero extreme poverty1 by 2030’ is a compelling objective. It has become a central target underpinning the Sustainable Development Goals, and is one of the few that shows strong progress based on current trends (Nicolai et al., 2015). Progress ...
... suggesting eradication is possible by 2030, the goal of ‘zero extreme poverty1 by 2030’ is a compelling objective. It has become a central target underpinning the Sustainable Development Goals, and is one of the few that shows strong progress based on current trends (Nicolai et al., 2015). Progress ...
Chapter 18: Inter-Relationships Between Adaptation and
... energy models and sectoral impact models with climate, landuse and socio-economic scenarios to analyse and compare the costs and benefits of climate change and climate policy to society (see also Chapter 2). However, climate policy in IAMs to date is dominated by mitigation; adaptation, when conside ...
... energy models and sectoral impact models with climate, landuse and socio-economic scenarios to analyse and compare the costs and benefits of climate change and climate policy to society (see also Chapter 2). However, climate policy in IAMs to date is dominated by mitigation; adaptation, when conside ...
Chapter 19
... Population, Climate Change and Creating a Sustainable World. New Haven, Conn.: Yale University Press. Flannery, Tim. 2006. The Weather Makers: How Man Is Changing the Climate and What It Means for Life on Earth. New York: Atlantic Monthly Press. Flavin, Christopher. 2002. "Moving the Climate Agenda ...
... Population, Climate Change and Creating a Sustainable World. New Haven, Conn.: Yale University Press. Flannery, Tim. 2006. The Weather Makers: How Man Is Changing the Climate and What It Means for Life on Earth. New York: Atlantic Monthly Press. Flavin, Christopher. 2002. "Moving the Climate Agenda ...
ADDENDUM: Global Climate Change Impacts in the United States AD
... Observations show unequivocally that there have been two periods of planetary warming in the past 160 years. The first, from roughly 1910 through 1945, likely had very little of a human component, while the second, beginning in 1977, most likely did. Both warmings were of similar magnitude statistic ...
... Observations show unequivocally that there have been two periods of planetary warming in the past 160 years. The first, from roughly 1910 through 1945, likely had very little of a human component, while the second, beginning in 1977, most likely did. Both warmings were of similar magnitude statistic ...
The age of consequences—the foreign policy and national security
... temperatures, but some places might see temperature declines due to the complexities of local climate processes. Changes across the board are unlikely to be gradual and predictable and more likely to be uneven and abrupt. Certain ecosystems — such as polar ice regions and tropical rainforests — are ...
... temperatures, but some places might see temperature declines due to the complexities of local climate processes. Changes across the board are unlikely to be gradual and predictable and more likely to be uneven and abrupt. Certain ecosystems — such as polar ice regions and tropical rainforests — are ...
PDF - World Agroforestry Centre
... rose by of 0.16 ℃/decade, much higher than the rate of increase for the northern hemisphere as a whole. The rate of increase in winter minimum temperatures (0.32-0.33 ℃decade) has been particularly rapid. Temperatures have risen more rapidly at higher altitudes and in the northwest Plateau. Most pre ...
... rose by of 0.16 ℃/decade, much higher than the rate of increase for the northern hemisphere as a whole. The rate of increase in winter minimum temperatures (0.32-0.33 ℃decade) has been particularly rapid. Temperatures have risen more rapidly at higher altitudes and in the northwest Plateau. Most pre ...
Survey of Climate Change Considerations in Federal Environmental
... emissions and climate change impacts in the context of different types of activities. These include: Lifecycle Emissions from Fossil Fuel Extraction and Transportation – The survey included nineteen EISs for proposals related to fossil fuel development, such as the approval of coal, oil and gas leas ...
... emissions and climate change impacts in the context of different types of activities. These include: Lifecycle Emissions from Fossil Fuel Extraction and Transportation – The survey included nineteen EISs for proposals related to fossil fuel development, such as the approval of coal, oil and gas leas ...