Historical and future quantification of terrestrial carbon
... of such events. In LPJ-GUESS, large stand-clearing forest fires, as the globally most important form of natural disturbance (Sitch et al., 2003), are modeled prognostically following Thonicke et al. (2001). Other forms of natural disturbance, such as insect outbreaks and wind-throw are represented as ...
... of such events. In LPJ-GUESS, large stand-clearing forest fires, as the globally most important form of natural disturbance (Sitch et al., 2003), are modeled prognostically following Thonicke et al. (2001). Other forms of natural disturbance, such as insect outbreaks and wind-throw are represented as ...
Climate change, development, and migration: an African Diaspora
... likely to experience an estimated 10 percent decrease in annual rainfall by 2050. 8 The assessment report also stated that by 2050, average temperatures in Africa are predicted to increase within a range of 1.5°C to 3°C, while continuing to further increase beyond this time. Annual and seasonal warm ...
... likely to experience an estimated 10 percent decrease in annual rainfall by 2050. 8 The assessment report also stated that by 2050, average temperatures in Africa are predicted to increase within a range of 1.5°C to 3°C, while continuing to further increase beyond this time. Annual and seasonal warm ...
Republic Act No. 9729
... (o) “Mitigation potential” shall refer to the scale of GHG reductions that could be made, relative to emission baselines, for a given level of carbon price (expressed in cost per unit of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions avoided or reduced). (p) “Sea level rise” refers to an increase in sea level ...
... (o) “Mitigation potential” shall refer to the scale of GHG reductions that could be made, relative to emission baselines, for a given level of carbon price (expressed in cost per unit of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions avoided or reduced). (p) “Sea level rise” refers to an increase in sea level ...
Summary Report of the Durban Mountain Day on 4 December 2011
... the research presented in the newly launched HKH Climate Change Synthesis Report indicating the interrelationship between mountain and downstream ecosystems. He shared significant trends described in the report such as: annual surface air temperature increase; glacier shrinkage; increased species ex ...
... the research presented in the newly launched HKH Climate Change Synthesis Report indicating the interrelationship between mountain and downstream ecosystems. He shared significant trends described in the report such as: annual surface air temperature increase; glacier shrinkage; increased species ex ...
Long-term macroinvertebrate responses to climate change
... The objectives of this study are to determine: 1) whether the core, multimetric indicator of biological assessment programs in northern California (i.e., the North Coast B-IBI, Rehn et al. 2005) will be robust against temperature and precipitation patterns associated with climate change; 2) whether ...
... The objectives of this study are to determine: 1) whether the core, multimetric indicator of biological assessment programs in northern California (i.e., the North Coast B-IBI, Rehn et al. 2005) will be robust against temperature and precipitation patterns associated with climate change; 2) whether ...
Climate change impacts on water for horticulture Climate
... or so, has always been changing, mainly due to natural causes such as volcanic activity. But since the 1900s more rapid changes have taken place and these are thought to be mainly man-made. Indeed much of the climate change we can expect over the next 30 years is already determined by what has happe ...
... or so, has always been changing, mainly due to natural causes such as volcanic activity. But since the 1900s more rapid changes have taken place and these are thought to be mainly man-made. Indeed much of the climate change we can expect over the next 30 years is already determined by what has happe ...
Bringin Adaptation to Ground in British Columbia
... The climate is changing and affecting the natural world (IPCC 2007, 2013; Spittlehouse 2008; Heller & Zavaleta 2009; Rodenhuis et al. 2009; Pojar 2010; Morgan & Daust 2013). The IPCC (2013) 5th Assessment Report affirms that “warming of the climate system is unequivocal” and that “global water cycle ...
... The climate is changing and affecting the natural world (IPCC 2007, 2013; Spittlehouse 2008; Heller & Zavaleta 2009; Rodenhuis et al. 2009; Pojar 2010; Morgan & Daust 2013). The IPCC (2013) 5th Assessment Report affirms that “warming of the climate system is unequivocal” and that “global water cycle ...
Republic Act 9729
... (o) “Mitigation potential” shall refer to the scale of GHG reductions that could be made, relative to emission baselines, for a given level of carbon price (expressed in cost per unit of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions avoided or reduced). (p) “Sea level rise” refers to an increase in sea level ...
... (o) “Mitigation potential” shall refer to the scale of GHG reductions that could be made, relative to emission baselines, for a given level of carbon price (expressed in cost per unit of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions avoided or reduced). (p) “Sea level rise” refers to an increase in sea level ...
Cairo Roadmap
... “ICTs and Environmental Sustainability” Step 6: Develop and implement a National Pro-Growth Green ICT strategy A readiness assessment to help understand ICT use at the national level and in the environment sector; A situation analysis assessing the use of ICTs for environmental research, management ...
... “ICTs and Environmental Sustainability” Step 6: Develop and implement a National Pro-Growth Green ICT strategy A readiness assessment to help understand ICT use at the national level and in the environment sector; A situation analysis assessing the use of ICTs for environmental research, management ...
International Climate Technology Strategies The Harvard Project on International Climate Agreements
... technologies includes those for increased energy efficiency, renewable energy, nuclear power, and CO2 capture and storage. Alongside strategies aimed directly at GHG emissions—such as emission targets in an international context or domestic GHG cap-and-trade systems or taxes— much discussion has the ...
... technologies includes those for increased energy efficiency, renewable energy, nuclear power, and CO2 capture and storage. Alongside strategies aimed directly at GHG emissions—such as emission targets in an international context or domestic GHG cap-and-trade systems or taxes— much discussion has the ...
Second National Communication
... It is worth noting that the total greenhouse gases emissions increased by 6.2% from 51.52 million tonnes of Carbon Dioxide equivalent in 1994 to 54.72 million tonnes of Carbon Dioxide equivalent in 2000. The bulk of this increase in our emissions was from our land use sector. In this regard, Governm ...
... It is worth noting that the total greenhouse gases emissions increased by 6.2% from 51.52 million tonnes of Carbon Dioxide equivalent in 1994 to 54.72 million tonnes of Carbon Dioxide equivalent in 2000. The bulk of this increase in our emissions was from our land use sector. In this regard, Governm ...
3B.9 THE U.S. GLOBAL CLIMATE OBSERVING SYSTEM (GCOS
... known as the Climate Reference Network (CRN). The CRN is designed to answer the question: How has the U.S. climate changed over the past 50 years at national, regional, and local levels? Since 2002, 100 CRN stations have been put into operation out of a planned 115 stations in the Continental U.S. [ ...
... known as the Climate Reference Network (CRN). The CRN is designed to answer the question: How has the U.S. climate changed over the past 50 years at national, regional, and local levels? Since 2002, 100 CRN stations have been put into operation out of a planned 115 stations in the Continental U.S. [ ...
Uncertainty in predictions of the climate response to rising levels ..............................................................
... processes may in fact have only a limited impact on sensitivity, the parameter ranges used may be too small to influence substantially the response in this model, and/or multiple perturbations may have mutually compensating effects when averaged on global scales. Of course, many significant regional ...
... processes may in fact have only a limited impact on sensitivity, the parameter ranges used may be too small to influence substantially the response in this model, and/or multiple perturbations may have mutually compensating effects when averaged on global scales. Of course, many significant regional ...
Uncertainty in predictions of the climate response to rising levels of greenhouse gases
... processes may in fact have only a limited impact on sensitivity, the parameter ranges used may be too small to influence substantially the response in this model, and/or multiple perturbations may have mutually compensating effects when averaged on global scales. Of course, many significant regional ...
... processes may in fact have only a limited impact on sensitivity, the parameter ranges used may be too small to influence substantially the response in this model, and/or multiple perturbations may have mutually compensating effects when averaged on global scales. Of course, many significant regional ...
Independent Review into the Future Security of the
... Factors hindering the efficiency of the NEM There are three main factors that are hindering the effective and efficient operation of the NEM: 1. Shifts in the energy mix have reduced system stability. The NEM was designed at a time when thermal generation (such as coal or gas) represented almost all ...
... Factors hindering the efficiency of the NEM There are three main factors that are hindering the effective and efficient operation of the NEM: 1. Shifts in the energy mix have reduced system stability. The NEM was designed at a time when thermal generation (such as coal or gas) represented almost all ...
CIDSE_encyclical_press_release
... The encyclical also reinforces the spirit of transformation and “rethinking development” that runs through CIDSE’s work: based on St Francis’ understanding of the creation as our common home, the text makes a call for a transformational change that allows all human beings to live in dignity and that ...
... The encyclical also reinforces the spirit of transformation and “rethinking development” that runs through CIDSE’s work: based on St Francis’ understanding of the creation as our common home, the text makes a call for a transformational change that allows all human beings to live in dignity and that ...
... Eastern United States and Canada have a higher population density than most of the rest of the countries and a longer period of settlement by Europeans. As a result, this region has highly modified landscapes and watersheds. The trend to increasing populations will likely exacerbate the effects of c ...
The Implications of Climate Change for the Insurance
... somwhere they could go should there be a prolonged drought in their area. In times of plenty, the aborigines would have great feasts, called “corroborees” where they invited other clans to come and share in their good fortune. In effect “paying a premium” for protection when times were hard. It is p ...
... somwhere they could go should there be a prolonged drought in their area. In times of plenty, the aborigines would have great feasts, called “corroborees” where they invited other clans to come and share in their good fortune. In effect “paying a premium” for protection when times were hard. It is p ...
Desertification-Climate Change Interactions
... cause of land degradation is deforestation propelled by forest fires. Although fire may be used as a tool for forest management and even some pine species require high temperatures to open and download off the seeds (Juárez & Rodríguez, 2003), forest fires are uncontrolled events that eliminate vege ...
... cause of land degradation is deforestation propelled by forest fires. Although fire may be used as a tool for forest management and even some pine species require high temperatures to open and download off the seeds (Juárez & Rodríguez, 2003), forest fires are uncontrolled events that eliminate vege ...
Measuring Climatic Impacts on Energy Consumption
... consumption. In the residential, commercial and industrial sectors one would, in a warmer world, expect higher cooling demand, which would lead to increased electricity consumption. On the other hand, fewer cold winter days would result in decreased heating demand, which would drive down natural gas ...
... consumption. In the residential, commercial and industrial sectors one would, in a warmer world, expect higher cooling demand, which would lead to increased electricity consumption. On the other hand, fewer cold winter days would result in decreased heating demand, which would drive down natural gas ...
Climate Change Adaptation in the Water Sector
... concluded that "most of the observed increase in globally averaged temperatures since the mid-20th century is very likely due to the observed increase in greenhouse gas concentrations" via the greenhouse effect. Climate model projections summarized by the IPCC indicate that average global surface te ...
... concluded that "most of the observed increase in globally averaged temperatures since the mid-20th century is very likely due to the observed increase in greenhouse gas concentrations" via the greenhouse effect. Climate model projections summarized by the IPCC indicate that average global surface te ...
How Can Latin America Help the World to Cope with Climate
... In many ways the problem of human-induced climate change is unique: it is global, it will affect the planet for decades to centuries, and it is complex, imperfectly understood, and has the potential for serious consequences. Indeed, climate change (CC) presents one of the most complex and difficult ...
... In many ways the problem of human-induced climate change is unique: it is global, it will affect the planet for decades to centuries, and it is complex, imperfectly understood, and has the potential for serious consequences. Indeed, climate change (CC) presents one of the most complex and difficult ...