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... change issues takes place in a moral and ethical context in which religious groups have significant influence. Such “issues cannot be solved by simply calculating an ‘optimal solution’. Rather, they invoke fundamental questions on how we ought to live and how humans should value and relate to each o ...
... change issues takes place in a moral and ethical context in which religious groups have significant influence. Such “issues cannot be solved by simply calculating an ‘optimal solution’. Rather, they invoke fundamental questions on how we ought to live and how humans should value and relate to each o ...
1950-2100
... project several RCMs runs have been produced at a high horizontal resolution (25km). The control run represents the base period 1961-1990 ...
... project several RCMs runs have been produced at a high horizontal resolution (25km). The control run represents the base period 1961-1990 ...
Climate Change Effects On Wind Speed
... evidence for long-term changes in the large-scale atmospheric circulation, such as a poleward shift and strengthening of the westerly winds” and that these observed changes likely will continue. A recent review of historic climate reanalyses in Geophysical Research Letters concludes that “jet stream ...
... evidence for long-term changes in the large-scale atmospheric circulation, such as a poleward shift and strengthening of the westerly winds” and that these observed changes likely will continue. A recent review of historic climate reanalyses in Geophysical Research Letters concludes that “jet stream ...
Amazonian forest dieback under climate-carbon cycle
... phytoplankton, zooplankton and (sinking) detritus (Palmer and Totterdell, 2001). The complexity of the model was restricted to just four compartments in order for it to be economical enough for use in long integrations. This means that the behaviours of many different species and size-fractions are ...
... phytoplankton, zooplankton and (sinking) detritus (Palmer and Totterdell, 2001). The complexity of the model was restricted to just four compartments in order for it to be economical enough for use in long integrations. This means that the behaviours of many different species and size-fractions are ...
2015 Agreement
... the Conference of the Parties may adopt is to achieve, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Convention, stabilization of greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system. Such a level should be ach ...
... the Conference of the Parties may adopt is to achieve, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Convention, stabilization of greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system. Such a level should be ach ...
Climate Change
... and rainfall regime may have considerable impacts on agricultural productivity. Average temperature effects are important, but there are other temperature effects too. Little is known in general about the impacts of climate change on the pests and diseases of crops, livestock and fish, but they coul ...
... and rainfall regime may have considerable impacts on agricultural productivity. Average temperature effects are important, but there are other temperature effects too. Little is known in general about the impacts of climate change on the pests and diseases of crops, livestock and fish, but they coul ...
The paradox of Anthony Giddens
... without it, his eponymous paradox cannot be resolved. What sort of state do we need, and how should it progress the climate change agenda? The end of chapter 3 provides the answer, and Giddens has the leading capitalist states very much in mind. Among the ‘new concepts’ thrown at readers are the fo ...
... without it, his eponymous paradox cannot be resolved. What sort of state do we need, and how should it progress the climate change agenda? The end of chapter 3 provides the answer, and Giddens has the leading capitalist states very much in mind. Among the ‘new concepts’ thrown at readers are the fo ...
Tips for Encouraging Your Membership to Take Action - PA
... • Melting tundra emits even more methane • Albedo effect: heat energy reflects from white ice, is absorbed by dark ocean water Acterra Action for a Sustainable Earth ...
... • Melting tundra emits even more methane • Albedo effect: heat energy reflects from white ice, is absorbed by dark ocean water Acterra Action for a Sustainable Earth ...
Climate Change and Agricultural Production
... loss in maize production may be expected by 2055.10 Likewise, global warming may favor wheat in some regions but this grain crop could reduce its productivity significantly in areas where optimal temperatures already occur, or it may expand to cool, temperate environments where wheat does not yet gr ...
... loss in maize production may be expected by 2055.10 Likewise, global warming may favor wheat in some regions but this grain crop could reduce its productivity significantly in areas where optimal temperatures already occur, or it may expand to cool, temperate environments where wheat does not yet gr ...
Building a world-class community of climate innovators - Climate-KIC
... began developing the transistors that triggered the second industrial revolution in the ’70s. Now it’s time to envision a third industrial revolution – towards a sustainable economy based on renewable energy. If we continue with business as usual, earth will be warming by up to 4˚C by the end of t ...
... began developing the transistors that triggered the second industrial revolution in the ’70s. Now it’s time to envision a third industrial revolution – towards a sustainable economy based on renewable energy. If we continue with business as usual, earth will be warming by up to 4˚C by the end of t ...
Projections of Future Climate Change in the 21st Century
... In all previous studies, the concentrations of greenhouse gases and sulfate aerosols are increased according to the IS92a scenario (IPCC, 1992). However, the IS92a scenario is somewhat unrealistic at present; it was made on the basis of 1985 datasets and included neither the restructuring in Eastern ...
... In all previous studies, the concentrations of greenhouse gases and sulfate aerosols are increased according to the IS92a scenario (IPCC, 1992). However, the IS92a scenario is somewhat unrealistic at present; it was made on the basis of 1985 datasets and included neither the restructuring in Eastern ...
The COP19Guide to Corporate Lobbying
... corner of the globe, as communities rally against the pollution of their ground water and land with poisonous chemicals and methane, and localised earthquakes. Not to mention the high greenhouse gas emissions due to the energy intensive extraction process and methane leakage. Poland itself had witne ...
... corner of the globe, as communities rally against the pollution of their ground water and land with poisonous chemicals and methane, and localised earthquakes. Not to mention the high greenhouse gas emissions due to the energy intensive extraction process and methane leakage. Poland itself had witne ...
Evolutionary and plastic responses of freshwater invertebrates to
... Increased evaporation and changed rainfall patterns are expected to increase salinity levels and to shorten hydroperiods under climate change (Schindler 2001; Moss 2012). In contrast to temperature, effects of salinity and hydroperiod on fitness-related traits have been much less studied in freshwat ...
... Increased evaporation and changed rainfall patterns are expected to increase salinity levels and to shorten hydroperiods under climate change (Schindler 2001; Moss 2012). In contrast to temperature, effects of salinity and hydroperiod on fitness-related traits have been much less studied in freshwat ...
The Point of No Return - Exploring Law on Cross
... and international actors are obliged to respect and ensure respect for their obligations under international law so as to prevent and avoid conditions that might lead to displacement (see for example 1998 UN Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement, Principle 5). Mitigation of climate change is a ...
... and international actors are obliged to respect and ensure respect for their obligations under international law so as to prevent and avoid conditions that might lead to displacement (see for example 1998 UN Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement, Principle 5). Mitigation of climate change is a ...
Details of person making the submission
... additional cost-effective means, beyond current mandatory targets and grants, to encourage further development of renewable and other alternative energy sources and their effective integration within the wider energy market; ...
... additional cost-effective means, beyond current mandatory targets and grants, to encourage further development of renewable and other alternative energy sources and their effective integration within the wider energy market; ...
The Path to Carbon Neutrality – CEIBS
... industry – are legally obliged to compensate their emissions. Other emitters can of course voluntarily compensate. Many service providers such as banks or insurance companies do so in order to improve their reputation by building a green image. Controversially, many companies that, mandatorily or vo ...
... industry – are legally obliged to compensate their emissions. Other emitters can of course voluntarily compensate. Many service providers such as banks or insurance companies do so in order to improve their reputation by building a green image. Controversially, many companies that, mandatorily or vo ...
Marine boundary layer clouds at the heart of tropical cloud feedback
... [2] For more than a decade, the large spread of cloud feedbacks among climate models has been considered a major source of uncertainty for climate sensitivity estimates [Cess et al., 1990; Houghton et al., 2001; Colman, 2003; Stephens, 2005]. The representation of convective and boundary-layer proce ...
... [2] For more than a decade, the large spread of cloud feedbacks among climate models has been considered a major source of uncertainty for climate sensitivity estimates [Cess et al., 1990; Houghton et al., 2001; Colman, 2003; Stephens, 2005]. The representation of convective and boundary-layer proce ...
METAP Policy Note
... 3 aspects of the water sector are covered: -Renewable Water (RW) Availability in 2004 -Water Use in 2004 -Water Services in 2004 But first, a definition of RW availability: -Water security: ≥ 1,700 m3 pc pa of RW -Water stress: ≥ 1,000 and < 1,700 m3 pc pa of RW -Water scarcity: ≥ 500 and < 1,000 ...
... 3 aspects of the water sector are covered: -Renewable Water (RW) Availability in 2004 -Water Use in 2004 -Water Services in 2004 But first, a definition of RW availability: -Water security: ≥ 1,700 m3 pc pa of RW -Water stress: ≥ 1,000 and < 1,700 m3 pc pa of RW -Water scarcity: ≥ 500 and < 1,000 ...
Dealing with Climate Change: Palaeoclimate Research in Australia
... climate variability within different background climate states, which are part analogues for future climate (i.e. MIS5e, MIS11, the Pliocene, etc.). The climate of the past 2000 years is of particular interest (international research priority). • The role of external forcings (orbital, solar, volca ...
... climate variability within different background climate states, which are part analogues for future climate (i.e. MIS5e, MIS11, the Pliocene, etc.). The climate of the past 2000 years is of particular interest (international research priority). • The role of external forcings (orbital, solar, volca ...
Using expert knowledge to assess uncertainties in future polar bear
... and the Chukchi Sea populations experiencing the greatest population decline under this scenario. There is much uncertainty both within and between expert responses, especially in little-researched regions such as the Chukchi Sea. 5. Synthesis and applications. Based on projected changes in sea-ice ...
... and the Chukchi Sea populations experiencing the greatest population decline under this scenario. There is much uncertainty both within and between expert responses, especially in little-researched regions such as the Chukchi Sea. 5. Synthesis and applications. Based on projected changes in sea-ice ...
an australian policy framework - Garnaut Climate Change Review
... As with mitigation policy, correcting the market failures identified in chapters 17 to 19 will also be centrally important to an efficient and effective adaptation policy response. Ideally mitigation and adaptation strategies would embody measures that correct the tendency for regulatory and instit ...
... As with mitigation policy, correcting the market failures identified in chapters 17 to 19 will also be centrally important to an efficient and effective adaptation policy response. Ideally mitigation and adaptation strategies would embody measures that correct the tendency for regulatory and instit ...
Assessing the Effect of Rising Temperatures
... been experiencing warmer than usual conditions over the past few decades. In all but two of the last 20 years, the annual average temperature was higher than the long-term average (1901-1960), and 12 of the last 14 summers have been hotter than average.viii As we demonstrate below, temperatures are ...
... been experiencing warmer than usual conditions over the past few decades. In all but two of the last 20 years, the annual average temperature was higher than the long-term average (1901-1960), and 12 of the last 14 summers have been hotter than average.viii As we demonstrate below, temperatures are ...
