Climate variability, plankton and seabirds: a discussion on trophic
... puffin (Fratercula arctica) fledging success through its effects on plankton, such that a higher SST in the Norwegian coastal current benefited the puffin breeding in Røst, Norway. Further, both the quality and quantity of herring were related to puffin fledging success (Durant et al. 2003). In rega ...
... puffin (Fratercula arctica) fledging success through its effects on plankton, such that a higher SST in the Norwegian coastal current benefited the puffin breeding in Røst, Norway. Further, both the quality and quantity of herring were related to puffin fledging success (Durant et al. 2003). In rega ...
Wildlife in a changing climate - Food and Agriculture Organization of
... animals on the globe are estimated to be at an increasingly high risk of extinction as temperatures increase by 2–3 °C above pre-industrial levels. The estimates for tropical forests exceed these global averages. It is very likely that even modest losses in biodiversity would cause consequential cha ...
... animals on the globe are estimated to be at an increasingly high risk of extinction as temperatures increase by 2–3 °C above pre-industrial levels. The estimates for tropical forests exceed these global averages. It is very likely that even modest losses in biodiversity would cause consequential cha ...
Incorporating climate change into recovery planning for threatened
... 2000; Hughes 2003). The southwestern Australian (SWA) ecoregion is one of five global regions consistently predicted by various climate models to experience increased frequency of drought in the future (Prudhomme et al. 2014). In this region, strong gradients exist for both rainfall and temperature, ...
... 2000; Hughes 2003). The southwestern Australian (SWA) ecoregion is one of five global regions consistently predicted by various climate models to experience increased frequency of drought in the future (Prudhomme et al. 2014). In this region, strong gradients exist for both rainfall and temperature, ...
CBDAMPIC
... encountered by the Project and lessons learnt that would be useful to future adaptation programmes in the region. The report also suggests that the experience gained by the Project should be extended to other Pacific Island Countries and Territories. ...
... encountered by the Project and lessons learnt that would be useful to future adaptation programmes in the region. The report also suggests that the experience gained by the Project should be extended to other Pacific Island Countries and Territories. ...
Lesson 6 - Scientist in Residence Program
... In this activity, we concentrate on five main reservoirs of the carbon cycle. To each reservoir will correspond a station (except the biosphere and fossil fuels, which will share the same station), with an activity, an experiment, or samples to observe. The students, pretending to be carbon atoms, m ...
... In this activity, we concentrate on five main reservoirs of the carbon cycle. To each reservoir will correspond a station (except the biosphere and fossil fuels, which will share the same station), with an activity, an experiment, or samples to observe. The students, pretending to be carbon atoms, m ...
The Role of Methane in Climate (Change)
... very big change, which the Whiteman article contends is likely to be emitted fairly soon and should have implications for Arctic policy. (This graph clearly demonstrates that if glacial ice bubble closure takes 50 years, then the pulse will not be captured. Also, the molecular weight of CH4 is 16 co ...
... very big change, which the Whiteman article contends is likely to be emitted fairly soon and should have implications for Arctic policy. (This graph clearly demonstrates that if glacial ice bubble closure takes 50 years, then the pulse will not be captured. Also, the molecular weight of CH4 is 16 co ...
workingpaper - School of Psychology
... not only the transmission of information from ‘experts’ to members of the public, but also a process of dialogue between scientists and the public. Upstream topics like geoengineering are of particular interest because they are not yet subject to entrenched attitudes or social representations (Roger ...
... not only the transmission of information from ‘experts’ to members of the public, but also a process of dialogue between scientists and the public. Upstream topics like geoengineering are of particular interest because they are not yet subject to entrenched attitudes or social representations (Roger ...
assisted colonisation as a climate change adaptation tool
... This report synthesizes the current literature on assisted colonisation, a climate change adaptation strategy, in the context of terrestrial biodiversity conservation. Assisted colonisation introduces at-risk species to new habitats, beyond their current range, in anticipation of more suitable clima ...
... This report synthesizes the current literature on assisted colonisation, a climate change adaptation strategy, in the context of terrestrial biodiversity conservation. Assisted colonisation introduces at-risk species to new habitats, beyond their current range, in anticipation of more suitable clima ...
IOSR Journal Of Environmental Science, Toxicology And Food Technology (IOSR-JESTFT)
... impact on grassland and rangeland productivity. In Southern Africa, climate change has already begun impacting on ecosystems, mostly to their detriment. Changes in a variety of ecosystems are already being detected, particularly in southern African ecosystems, at a faster rate than anticipated. Pred ...
... impact on grassland and rangeland productivity. In Southern Africa, climate change has already begun impacting on ecosystems, mostly to their detriment. Changes in a variety of ecosystems are already being detected, particularly in southern African ecosystems, at a faster rate than anticipated. Pred ...
Sensitivity of burned area in Europe to climate change, atmospheric
... from climate forcing), and human population density (provided as external forcing). A limited set of global parameters were derived by inversion of SIMFIRE against global multiyear satellite-observed burned area [Knorr et al., 2014]. When using only European burned area data for the optimization, it ...
... from climate forcing), and human population density (provided as external forcing). A limited set of global parameters were derived by inversion of SIMFIRE against global multiyear satellite-observed burned area [Knorr et al., 2014]. When using only European burned area data for the optimization, it ...
PDF Version - Garden Club of America
... conservation advocacy talking points, and a one-page summary of GCA position papers. Delegates left Washington with new information on environmental issues, a better understanding of the legislative process, and information about how individuals can make their views known. They also gained the confi ...
... conservation advocacy talking points, and a one-page summary of GCA position papers. Delegates left Washington with new information on environmental issues, a better understanding of the legislative process, and information about how individuals can make their views known. They also gained the confi ...
task force on climate remediation research
... The Bipartisan Policy Center would like to thank its funders for their strong support. Additionally, BPC’s Task Force on Climate Remediation Research wishes to express gratitude for the substantial guidance and support provided by Timothy J. Mealey, Samuel Thernstrom, and Josh Trapani. ...
... The Bipartisan Policy Center would like to thank its funders for their strong support. Additionally, BPC’s Task Force on Climate Remediation Research wishes to express gratitude for the substantial guidance and support provided by Timothy J. Mealey, Samuel Thernstrom, and Josh Trapani. ...
file
... 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 ...
Green LA - Sustainability Initiatives
... buildings, increased recycling, and purchased a fleet of alternative fuel cars, trucks, and transit vehicles. We have made great strides in cleaning up our air and water, but today we face an even greater threat to our way of life in Southern California from global climate change. The world’s top at ...
... buildings, increased recycling, and purchased a fleet of alternative fuel cars, trucks, and transit vehicles. We have made great strides in cleaning up our air and water, but today we face an even greater threat to our way of life in Southern California from global climate change. The world’s top at ...
wrecking climate change targets.
... We are all encouraged to walk or bicycle more, to turn down the thermostat, or to install energy saving bulbs. Less attention is given to flying. Aviation has been excluded from all government CO2 targets, and is not included in the Climate Change Bill. The growth in aircraft emissions is threatenin ...
... We are all encouraged to walk or bicycle more, to turn down the thermostat, or to install energy saving bulbs. Less attention is given to flying. Aviation has been excluded from all government CO2 targets, and is not included in the Climate Change Bill. The growth in aircraft emissions is threatenin ...
Mainstreaming Environment and Climate Change in the
... of the 17 criteria, using a scoring system in which 0 = no mention; 1 = mentioned but not elaborated; 2 = elaborated; 3 = good practice. APRs and PRSCs are assessed using a reduced version of these 17 variables. As their emphasis is on implementation and monitoring rather than diagnosis and analysis ...
... of the 17 criteria, using a scoring system in which 0 = no mention; 1 = mentioned but not elaborated; 2 = elaborated; 3 = good practice. APRs and PRSCs are assessed using a reduced version of these 17 variables. As their emphasis is on implementation and monitoring rather than diagnosis and analysis ...
Climate change during the last 150 million years: reconstruction
... both the past 100 Ma [3,4,9,15,16] and the Phanerozoic [5–7]. This indicates a significant role of the carbon cycle on the long-term climate change. The middle to Late Cretaceous is known to have been one of the warmest periods during the Phanerozoic: the average global temperature was probably >6ºC ...
... both the past 100 Ma [3,4,9,15,16] and the Phanerozoic [5–7]. This indicates a significant role of the carbon cycle on the long-term climate change. The middle to Late Cretaceous is known to have been one of the warmest periods during the Phanerozoic: the average global temperature was probably >6ºC ...
Antarctic climate change and the environment: an update
... 3. Concentrations of the greenhouse gas CO2 in the atmosphere have ranged from ∼3000 ppm (parts per million) in the early Cretaceous 130 million years ago (Ma) to ∼1000 ppm in the late Cretaceous (at 70 Ma) and early Cainozoic (at 45 Ma), leading to global temperatures 6◦ or 7◦ C warmer than present ...
... 3. Concentrations of the greenhouse gas CO2 in the atmosphere have ranged from ∼3000 ppm (parts per million) in the early Cretaceous 130 million years ago (Ma) to ∼1000 ppm in the late Cretaceous (at 70 Ma) and early Cainozoic (at 45 Ma), leading to global temperatures 6◦ or 7◦ C warmer than present ...
The Corporation of Delta COUNCIL REPORT Regular
... Corporate Climate Change Initiatives (Attachment A) as well as the corresponding progress reports for each year (Attachment B). Within each version of the Initiative are the nine action plans that describe project timelines, budget and lead department. The corresponding progress reports describe pro ...
... Corporate Climate Change Initiatives (Attachment A) as well as the corresponding progress reports for each year (Attachment B). Within each version of the Initiative are the nine action plans that describe project timelines, budget and lead department. The corresponding progress reports describe pro ...
Complex Life Cycles and the Responses of Insects to Climate Change
... Woods 2010). Interactions of temperature with other factors, including oxygen and water, may be important as well; e.g., low humidity may help eggs survive short heat shocks if they, or their host’s leaves, can cool themselves significantly via evaporation. Potter et al. (2009) have recently explore ...
... Woods 2010). Interactions of temperature with other factors, including oxygen and water, may be important as well; e.g., low humidity may help eggs survive short heat shocks if they, or their host’s leaves, can cool themselves significantly via evaporation. Potter et al. (2009) have recently explore ...
1.2 South Korea`s contribution (INDC)
... efforts today and categorizes all states parties into Annex I and Non-Annex I Parties according to their GHG reduction obligations. The Protocol is characterized by a top-down approach that commits only Annex I Parties to take responsibility for the GHG emissions that they generated during the indus ...
... efforts today and categorizes all states parties into Annex I and Non-Annex I Parties according to their GHG reduction obligations. The Protocol is characterized by a top-down approach that commits only Annex I Parties to take responsibility for the GHG emissions that they generated during the indus ...
