Decreasing Demand - Social and Decision Sciences
... Anthropogenic carbon dioxide emissions are contributing to global climate change (Hansen et al., 2008; IPCC, 2007), and could negatively impact our way of life if no action is taken in the near future (Stern, 2006). To decrease carbon dioxide emissions per capita, many scientists have addressed supp ...
... Anthropogenic carbon dioxide emissions are contributing to global climate change (Hansen et al., 2008; IPCC, 2007), and could negatively impact our way of life if no action is taken in the near future (Stern, 2006). To decrease carbon dioxide emissions per capita, many scientists have addressed supp ...
Using carbon investment to grow the biodiversity bank
... in many instances carbon credits can be gained along with financial returns on plantation harvests (Brown et al. 2000)? We believe that there are 2 basic reasons: public relations and investment risk spreading. Public relations gains are most simply envisaged. The big-player carbon off-setters descr ...
... in many instances carbon credits can be gained along with financial returns on plantation harvests (Brown et al. 2000)? We believe that there are 2 basic reasons: public relations and investment risk spreading. Public relations gains are most simply envisaged. The big-player carbon off-setters descr ...
Collapse of the California Current During Glacial Maxima Linked to
... from the same cores, the offset cannot be an artifact of correlation. The precise time offset depends on the age model used, but the reader should note that the anomalies indicated by arrows in Fig. 2 are defined by a number of measurements and occur at similar positions relative to oxygen isotopic ...
... from the same cores, the offset cannot be an artifact of correlation. The precise time offset depends on the age model used, but the reader should note that the anomalies indicated by arrows in Fig. 2 are defined by a number of measurements and occur at similar positions relative to oxygen isotopic ...
Vulnerability to Climate Change and Reasons for
... the relationship between increases in global mean temperature and impacts. The chapter focuses on certain “reasons for concern” that may aid readers in making their own determination about what is a “dangerous” climate change. Each reason for concern is consistent with a paradigm that can be used by ...
... the relationship between increases in global mean temperature and impacts. The chapter focuses on certain “reasons for concern” that may aid readers in making their own determination about what is a “dangerous” climate change. Each reason for concern is consistent with a paradigm that can be used by ...
Yard Trimmings Bans: Impact and Support
... Quantity – Initial projections of total YW recovery post ban were substantially over estimated. Matt tells me that they thought they were going to get 30% of the waste stream coming to composting facilities and instead they got [number to come later from matt] which is only [ %]. We believe that sou ...
... Quantity – Initial projections of total YW recovery post ban were substantially over estimated. Matt tells me that they thought they were going to get 30% of the waste stream coming to composting facilities and instead they got [number to come later from matt] which is only [ %]. We believe that sou ...
Air pollution and allergens - Journal of Investigational Allergology
... time scales, particularly as regards climatic parameters such as temperature, rainfall or cloud cover. Such changes are due to natural causes and, in the last few centuries, to human action. The term “climate change” is typically used in reference only to climatic changes taking place at the present ...
... time scales, particularly as regards climatic parameters such as temperature, rainfall or cloud cover. Such changes are due to natural causes and, in the last few centuries, to human action. The term “climate change” is typically used in reference only to climatic changes taking place at the present ...
Climate Change Helplessness and Efficacy
... 2011; Whitmarsh, 2009), and support pro-environmental policies (Poortinga et al., 2004; Nilsson, von Borgstede, & Biel, 2004). But moralization of an issue will only occur to the extent that people believe their behavior can actually harm or help others (Gray et al., 2012; Young & Saxe, 2011), i.e., ...
... 2011; Whitmarsh, 2009), and support pro-environmental policies (Poortinga et al., 2004; Nilsson, von Borgstede, & Biel, 2004). But moralization of an issue will only occur to the extent that people believe their behavior can actually harm or help others (Gray et al., 2012; Young & Saxe, 2011), i.e., ...
CLIMATE CHANGE HELPLESSNESS 1 Running head: CLIMATE
... 2011; Whitmarsh, 2009), and support pro-environmental policies (Poortinga et al., 2004; Nilsson, von Borgstede, & Biel, 2004). But moralization of an issue will only occur to the extent that people believe their behavior can actually harm or help others (Gray et al., 2012; Young & Saxe, 2011), i.e., ...
... 2011; Whitmarsh, 2009), and support pro-environmental policies (Poortinga et al., 2004; Nilsson, von Borgstede, & Biel, 2004). But moralization of an issue will only occur to the extent that people believe their behavior can actually harm or help others (Gray et al., 2012; Young & Saxe, 2011), i.e., ...
Projected responses of North American grassland - ace
... attributed to agricultural intensification. Understanding the potential interactions between the impacts of climate change on the future distributions of these species and the availability of suitable vegetation for nesting can support improved risk assessments and conservation planning for this gro ...
... attributed to agricultural intensification. Understanding the potential interactions between the impacts of climate change on the future distributions of these species and the availability of suitable vegetation for nesting can support improved risk assessments and conservation planning for this gro ...
Health Effects of Climate Change in the UK, Department of Health
... 1. The Department of Health asked the Expert Group on Climate Change and Health in the UK to advise on the likely effects of climate change on health in the United Kingdom (UK). This report presents the Group’s findings.The available evidence has been examined and it has been concluded that climate ...
... 1. The Department of Health asked the Expert Group on Climate Change and Health in the UK to advise on the likely effects of climate change on health in the United Kingdom (UK). This report presents the Group’s findings.The available evidence has been examined and it has been concluded that climate ...
Why Maintaining Tropical Forests Is Essential and Urgent for a Stable Climate
... Natural systems cycle enormous amounts of carbon and, if treated appropriately, could be utilized to remove anthropogenic emissions from the atmosphere. On land, annual carbon fluxes are dominated by forests, which could become either a large source of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions or a substantial ...
... Natural systems cycle enormous amounts of carbon and, if treated appropriately, could be utilized to remove anthropogenic emissions from the atmosphere. On land, annual carbon fluxes are dominated by forests, which could become either a large source of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions or a substantial ...
CLIMATE CHANGE MONITORING REPORT 2013
... Japan suffered significant social impacts in 2013 as a result of numerous severe meteorological phenomena. Northern, eastern and western parts of the country experienced cold conditions in winter, with the Sea of Japan side of northern Japan being hit by extremely heavy snow settling as deep as 566 ...
... Japan suffered significant social impacts in 2013 as a result of numerous severe meteorological phenomena. Northern, eastern and western parts of the country experienced cold conditions in winter, with the Sea of Japan side of northern Japan being hit by extremely heavy snow settling as deep as 566 ...
IE for Children with Difficulties Trung Nguyen Primary
... Nguyen Dieu Linh Center for Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change ...
... Nguyen Dieu Linh Center for Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change ...
Food wastage footprint and Climate Change
... Global food loss and waste The 2011 FAO assessment of global food losses and waste (1) estimated that each year, one-third of all food produced in the world for human consumption never reached the consumer’s table. This not only means a missed opportunity for the economy and food security, but also ...
... Global food loss and waste The 2011 FAO assessment of global food losses and waste (1) estimated that each year, one-third of all food produced in the world for human consumption never reached the consumer’s table. This not only means a missed opportunity for the economy and food security, but also ...
CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION: Engaging
... However, existing public adaptation responses and financing mechanisms, including Official Development Assistance (ODA) efforts and the financial architecture of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), are not clear in their direction, alignment, and effectiveness. The incentives for ...
... However, existing public adaptation responses and financing mechanisms, including Official Development Assistance (ODA) efforts and the financial architecture of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), are not clear in their direction, alignment, and effectiveness. The incentives for ...
IOSR Journal Of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR-JHSS)
... The weather in Kolkata is influenced by the sea and has a very tropical type of climate with the summer being hot and humid. The maximum temperature rises during the summer months of May-June up to 24°C – 42°C and the minimum temperature falls during winter months of December – January up to 8°C - 2 ...
... The weather in Kolkata is influenced by the sea and has a very tropical type of climate with the summer being hot and humid. The maximum temperature rises during the summer months of May-June up to 24°C – 42°C and the minimum temperature falls during winter months of December – January up to 8°C - 2 ...
Future of carbon capture and storage in the UK
... 4. While gas is cleaner than coal, it still produces on average 400 gCO2/kWh.10 The CCC has assessed that an average grid intensity of around 50 gCO2/kWh by 2030 was the necessary objective for the power sector if the UK is to meet its targets.11 The CCC’s modelling scenarios show that an average i ...
... 4. While gas is cleaner than coal, it still produces on average 400 gCO2/kWh.10 The CCC has assessed that an average grid intensity of around 50 gCO2/kWh by 2030 was the necessary objective for the power sector if the UK is to meet its targets.11 The CCC’s modelling scenarios show that an average i ...
Phenological and water-use patterns underlying maximum
... (see Supplementary Table S1 available as Supplementary Data at Tree Physiology Online), bud break occurred around 28 May in the L stand and, on average, 9 days later in the U stand. However, estimated growth cessation (the a parameter of the sigmoid function, see Eq. (2)) occurred significantly late ...
... (see Supplementary Table S1 available as Supplementary Data at Tree Physiology Online), bud break occurred around 28 May in the L stand and, on average, 9 days later in the U stand. However, estimated growth cessation (the a parameter of the sigmoid function, see Eq. (2)) occurred significantly late ...
Global warming in the American mind
... It is said that it takes a village to raise a child. In my case, it has taken several villages to raise an interdisciplinary scholar. Thank you to the Department of Geography, my focal discipline, and especially to Dr. Shaul Cohen for his invaluable advice, perspective and support. Thank you to Drs. ...
... It is said that it takes a village to raise a child. In my case, it has taken several villages to raise an interdisciplinary scholar. Thank you to the Department of Geography, my focal discipline, and especially to Dr. Shaul Cohen for his invaluable advice, perspective and support. Thank you to Drs. ...
third national communication of the russian federation
... Russian Federation, which belongs to the of developed countries and countries with economies in transition, are as follows: • Implementation of national policies and appropriate measures to mitigate anthropogenic climate changes by limiting anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing their ...
... Russian Federation, which belongs to the of developed countries and countries with economies in transition, are as follows: • Implementation of national policies and appropriate measures to mitigate anthropogenic climate changes by limiting anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing their ...
Propane Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions
... Gas Emissions: A Comparative Analysis (Docket 12294). This study, conducted by Energetics Incorporated (Washington, DC), examined the GHG profile of propane and other fuels in major propane market segments. Results show that, compared to conventional fuels, propane generates fewer GHG emissions in a ...
... Gas Emissions: A Comparative Analysis (Docket 12294). This study, conducted by Energetics Incorporated (Washington, DC), examined the GHG profile of propane and other fuels in major propane market segments. Results show that, compared to conventional fuels, propane generates fewer GHG emissions in a ...
Man made Global Warming
... Jet streams do play a more fundamental role in our weather. Many years ago meteorologists thought that the rain bearing depressions that invade us from the Atlantic, formed at the sea level and "grew" up through the atmosphere. It now seems more likely that they start to form around the jet streams ...
... Jet streams do play a more fundamental role in our weather. Many years ago meteorologists thought that the rain bearing depressions that invade us from the Atlantic, formed at the sea level and "grew" up through the atmosphere. It now seems more likely that they start to form around the jet streams ...