Quaternary of South-West England
... ice ages (glacials) and interglacials has occurred at known frequencies (Campbell and Bowen, 1989), and changes in insolation (the receipt of solar radiation at the Earth’s surface and throughout its atmosphere) associated with orbital rhythms are now established as the principal external driving fo ...
... ice ages (glacials) and interglacials has occurred at known frequencies (Campbell and Bowen, 1989), and changes in insolation (the receipt of solar radiation at the Earth’s surface and throughout its atmosphere) associated with orbital rhythms are now established as the principal external driving fo ...
Climate Change, Federalism, and the Constitution
... over interstate commerce. These markets, as well as the global web of interactions that result in climate change, will also make problematic the distinctions between local, national, and global concerns. In the meantime, problems like climate change involve a tremendous range of scales from global a ...
... over interstate commerce. These markets, as well as the global web of interactions that result in climate change, will also make problematic the distinctions between local, national, and global concerns. In the meantime, problems like climate change involve a tremendous range of scales from global a ...
Title Projected Range Contractions of European Protected Oceanic
... distribution of montane plant species and communities, few have focused on those with oceanic montane affinities. In Europe, highly sensitive bryophyte species reach their optimum occurrence, highest diversity and abundance in the northwest hyperoceanic regions, while a number of montane vascular pl ...
... distribution of montane plant species and communities, few have focused on those with oceanic montane affinities. In Europe, highly sensitive bryophyte species reach their optimum occurrence, highest diversity and abundance in the northwest hyperoceanic regions, while a number of montane vascular pl ...
Vulnerability of coastal communities to key
... vulnerable, Bene, 2009). In the context of reef-dependant societies, understanding the potential impacts of climate change and society’s capacity to adapt to these changes requires analyzing the combination of conditions (economic, environmental and social) that contribute to vulnerability, and char ...
... vulnerable, Bene, 2009). In the context of reef-dependant societies, understanding the potential impacts of climate change and society’s capacity to adapt to these changes requires analyzing the combination of conditions (economic, environmental and social) that contribute to vulnerability, and char ...
COLIN POLSKY - Florida Center for Environmental Studies
... 1. Polsky, C., Pontius, R.G., Decatur, A., Giner, N. and Runfola, D., 2012. “HERO Object-based Lawn Mapping Exploration of Suburbia: Rationale, Methods and Results for the NSF Plum Island Ecosystems Long-Term Ecological Research Site.” Clark University George Perkins Marsh Institute Working Paper 20 ...
... 1. Polsky, C., Pontius, R.G., Decatur, A., Giner, N. and Runfola, D., 2012. “HERO Object-based Lawn Mapping Exploration of Suburbia: Rationale, Methods and Results for the NSF Plum Island Ecosystems Long-Term Ecological Research Site.” Clark University George Perkins Marsh Institute Working Paper 20 ...
Equitable access to sustainable development
... greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system’.[10] What is often forgotten is the second sentence of Article 2, which specifies conditions under which this should be achieved – including time-frames related ...
... greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system’.[10] What is often forgotten is the second sentence of Article 2, which specifies conditions under which this should be achieved – including time-frames related ...
Central Bedfordshire Climate Change Adaptation Evidence Base
... would mean around a 50% chance of a rise in global average temperature of more than 4≤C by 2100iii. An increase in global temperatures of this magnitude would increase the likelihood of some extreme weather eventsiv: Extremely hot days and heat waves will increases in frequency, magnitude and leng ...
... would mean around a 50% chance of a rise in global average temperature of more than 4≤C by 2100iii. An increase in global temperatures of this magnitude would increase the likelihood of some extreme weather eventsiv: Extremely hot days and heat waves will increases in frequency, magnitude and leng ...
One-Fifth of Coral Reefs Lost, Rest Threatened
... bout one-fifth of the world’s coral reefs have already been lost or severely damaged, while another 35 percent could be lost within 10–40 years, according to the latest review by the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network.1 The review contained mixed news: the number of coral reefs considered at low r ...
... bout one-fifth of the world’s coral reefs have already been lost or severely damaged, while another 35 percent could be lost within 10–40 years, according to the latest review by the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network.1 The review contained mixed news: the number of coral reefs considered at low r ...
climate-smart food systems for enhanced nutrition
... Climate change seen through a nutrition lens By 2100, it is anticipated that up to 40% of the world’s land surface will have to adapt to novel or partially altered climates.2 Global agricultural production could fall by 2% per decade through to 2050 (based on projections of staple grain yields and l ...
... Climate change seen through a nutrition lens By 2100, it is anticipated that up to 40% of the world’s land surface will have to adapt to novel or partially altered climates.2 Global agricultural production could fall by 2% per decade through to 2050 (based on projections of staple grain yields and l ...
CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENERGY CHAPTER I
... capita across local jurisdictions. For example, Arlington County’s estimate of over 13 metric tons per capita includes emissions from National Airport, although Arlington County exerts no control over the airport. Figure I-1 shows that the main sources of GHG emissions are electricity generation (bo ...
... capita across local jurisdictions. For example, Arlington County’s estimate of over 13 metric tons per capita includes emissions from National Airport, although Arlington County exerts no control over the airport. Figure I-1 shows that the main sources of GHG emissions are electricity generation (bo ...
Trends in the land and ocean carbon uptake
... The fraction of total CO2 emissions that remain in the atmosphere – the ‘airborne fraction (AF)’ – has implications for radiative forcing and global warming. It is thus an important quantity to understand and monitor. By definition, AF is a measure of the capacity of the CO2 sinks to keep up with th ...
... The fraction of total CO2 emissions that remain in the atmosphere – the ‘airborne fraction (AF)’ – has implications for radiative forcing and global warming. It is thus an important quantity to understand and monitor. By definition, AF is a measure of the capacity of the CO2 sinks to keep up with th ...
The green economy: a strategic approach to sustainable
... hurricane season cost Caribbean countries over US$4 billion. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Fourth Assessment Report (IPCC-FAR) estimated that climate change is likely to heavily impact coral reefs, fisheries and other marine-based resources in the Caribbean. This increases the potent ...
... hurricane season cost Caribbean countries over US$4 billion. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Fourth Assessment Report (IPCC-FAR) estimated that climate change is likely to heavily impact coral reefs, fisheries and other marine-based resources in the Caribbean. This increases the potent ...
Fossil Fuel Risk Bonds - Center for Sustainable Economy
... connected by the Environmental Protection Agency to some of America's worst toxic waste sites have escaped more than half a billion dollars in pollution cleanup costs by declaring bankruptcy, potentially passing the tab onto taxpayers.”22 Combustion and climate change The combustion of fossil fuels ...
... connected by the Environmental Protection Agency to some of America's worst toxic waste sites have escaped more than half a billion dollars in pollution cleanup costs by declaring bankruptcy, potentially passing the tab onto taxpayers.”22 Combustion and climate change The combustion of fossil fuels ...
The impact of climate change on rainfall runoff statistics in the
... often argued that rainfall extremes causing flooding in urban and rural areas tend to become more frequent, it is not yet clear whether an increase is to be expected for all rainfall and runoff related features. In addition to a former study concerning extreme rainfall statistics, in this paper the ...
... often argued that rainfall extremes causing flooding in urban and rural areas tend to become more frequent, it is not yet clear whether an increase is to be expected for all rainfall and runoff related features. In addition to a former study concerning extreme rainfall statistics, in this paper the ...
Module 1
... reports of severe weather spells. But many of the effects of the weather are less newsworthy. ‘I’m feeling a bit under the weather’ is a common complaint in Britain, especially on Monday mornings, and it seems that weather really can be responsible for moods. Studies have shown that changeable weath ...
... reports of severe weather spells. But many of the effects of the weather are less newsworthy. ‘I’m feeling a bit under the weather’ is a common complaint in Britain, especially on Monday mornings, and it seems that weather really can be responsible for moods. Studies have shown that changeable weath ...
A Breath of Fresh Air - UK Health Alliance on Climate Change
... The international Paris Agreement deals with greenhouse gas emissions mitigation, adaption and finance starting in the year 2020. The agreement was negotiated by representatives of 195 countries and adopted on 12 December 2015. Governments agree to: • Hold the increase in the global average tempera ...
... The international Paris Agreement deals with greenhouse gas emissions mitigation, adaption and finance starting in the year 2020. The agreement was negotiated by representatives of 195 countries and adopted on 12 December 2015. Governments agree to: • Hold the increase in the global average tempera ...
2. coral reefs and climate change: susceptibility and consequences
... algae, however there are vast areas of deep-sea corals that live at great depths in dark, cold waters. These vast and complex ecosystems were largely unknown until very recently, but there are serious concerns that global climate change will result in major damage, especially through increasing conc ...
... algae, however there are vast areas of deep-sea corals that live at great depths in dark, cold waters. These vast and complex ecosystems were largely unknown until very recently, but there are serious concerns that global climate change will result in major damage, especially through increasing conc ...
Nepal - UNDPCC.org
... Agriculture remains Nepal’s principal economic activity, employing 65 per cent of the population. Despite this, since agriculture sector is mostly subsistence, it contributes only about 35 per cent to the total Gross Domestic Product. Only 21 per cent of Nepal’s land is cultivable. The country is do ...
... Agriculture remains Nepal’s principal economic activity, employing 65 per cent of the population. Despite this, since agriculture sector is mostly subsistence, it contributes only about 35 per cent to the total Gross Domestic Product. Only 21 per cent of Nepal’s land is cultivable. The country is do ...
climate action plan - Town of San Anselmo
... 1.5 Regulation of Climate Change – Federal, State and Regional Levels Federal Climate Policy Currently, there is no federal legislation mandating comprehensive greenhouse gas emission reporting or reduction in the United States. Efforts, however, are underway in Congress to develop and enact climat ...
... 1.5 Regulation of Climate Change – Federal, State and Regional Levels Federal Climate Policy Currently, there is no federal legislation mandating comprehensive greenhouse gas emission reporting or reduction in the United States. Efforts, however, are underway in Congress to develop and enact climat ...
Women Warming Up! - Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and
... The predicted impacts of climate change are even more terrifying. It’s increasingly clear that without a complete change in our current economic and political systems and a global commitment to completely shift funding priorities, the future of human beings as a species is unlikely. The latest IPCC ...
... The predicted impacts of climate change are even more terrifying. It’s increasingly clear that without a complete change in our current economic and political systems and a global commitment to completely shift funding priorities, the future of human beings as a species is unlikely. The latest IPCC ...
the kyoto protocol mechanisms - CDM
... Article 12 of the Kyoto Protocol The CDM allows emission reduction (or emission removal) projects in developing countries to earn certified emission reductions (CERs), each equivalent to one tonne of CO2. These CERs can be traded and sold, and used by industrialized countries to meet a part of their ...
... Article 12 of the Kyoto Protocol The CDM allows emission reduction (or emission removal) projects in developing countries to earn certified emission reductions (CERs), each equivalent to one tonne of CO2. These CERs can be traded and sold, and used by industrialized countries to meet a part of their ...