Adélie penguins coping with environmental change
... only in the past ∼1100 years (Emslie et al., 2003, 2007), large population sizes, extensive population re-distribution, and increased exchange between populations during periods of high environmental variation (Dugger et al., 2010), is likely responsible for this genetic homogeneity (Roeder et al., ...
... only in the past ∼1100 years (Emslie et al., 2003, 2007), large population sizes, extensive population re-distribution, and increased exchange between populations during periods of high environmental variation (Dugger et al., 2010), is likely responsible for this genetic homogeneity (Roeder et al., ...
sea turtle homecoming - National Wildlife Federation
... which can out-compete corals for space if their numbers get too large. With its colorful top shell (called a carapace), the hawksbill sea turtle is a beautiful addition to Florida’s coral reefs and a favorite sight of divers and snorkelers. THE LOGGERHEAD SEA TURTLE is the most common sea turtle spe ...
... which can out-compete corals for space if their numbers get too large. With its colorful top shell (called a carapace), the hawksbill sea turtle is a beautiful addition to Florida’s coral reefs and a favorite sight of divers and snorkelers. THE LOGGERHEAD SEA TURTLE is the most common sea turtle spe ...
Impacts of green ODA, economic growth, and corruption on climate
... Corruption is generally defined as “the abuse of public roles or resources for private benefit” (Klitgaard, 1988) and is perceived as a harmful phenomenon in that it can affect the environment as well as economic growth negatively3. The World Bank (2006) addressed that corruption is not only the lar ...
... Corruption is generally defined as “the abuse of public roles or resources for private benefit” (Klitgaard, 1988) and is perceived as a harmful phenomenon in that it can affect the environment as well as economic growth negatively3. The World Bank (2006) addressed that corruption is not only the lar ...
Effect of ocean gateway changes under
... One of the most profound climatic reorganizations in the geological record occurred at the Eocene/ Oligocene boundary (∼ 34 million years ago), where rapid cooling and glaciation of Antarctica represented an important step in Cenozoic climate cooling (Zachos et al. 2001). The apparently close tempor ...
... One of the most profound climatic reorganizations in the geological record occurred at the Eocene/ Oligocene boundary (∼ 34 million years ago), where rapid cooling and glaciation of Antarctica represented an important step in Cenozoic climate cooling (Zachos et al. 2001). The apparently close tempor ...
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... and catchment area in New Zealand (McKerchar and Henderson, 2003). Its long term annual mean flow is approximately 614 m3 /s. The catchment area is around 20 515 km2 up to Balclutha and mean annual precipitation is around 1448 mm (National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA), New Zeal ...
... and catchment area in New Zealand (McKerchar and Henderson, 2003). Its long term annual mean flow is approximately 614 m3 /s. The catchment area is around 20 515 km2 up to Balclutha and mean annual precipitation is around 1448 mm (National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA), New Zeal ...
Part IV - Urban Climate Change Research Network
... involves population, land, and political jurisdictions or governance. A key aspect of metropolitanization is the conversion of rural lands to urban uses. Expansion of urban areas increases energy needs for travel within the area, and involves the substitution of natural vegetation by impervious surf ...
... involves population, land, and political jurisdictions or governance. A key aspect of metropolitanization is the conversion of rural lands to urban uses. Expansion of urban areas increases energy needs for travel within the area, and involves the substitution of natural vegetation by impervious surf ...
Variations in the Wave Climate and Sediment Transport Due to
... climates with bathymetry input from the General Bathymetric Chart of the Oceans (GEBCO) [13]. The model was first forced by a global hindcasted wind field (NCEP/CFSR, Saha et al., 2010) for the period 1981–2000, representing baseline contemporary (i.e., reference) conditions. The wind fields derived ...
... climates with bathymetry input from the General Bathymetric Chart of the Oceans (GEBCO) [13]. The model was first forced by a global hindcasted wind field (NCEP/CFSR, Saha et al., 2010) for the period 1981–2000, representing baseline contemporary (i.e., reference) conditions. The wind fields derived ...
Ozone: Past, Present and Future
... mean ozone is projected to be higher than 1960 levels. This results from greenhouse gas induced cooling of the upper stratosphere which slows gas phase ozone destruction chemistry. However, the same increase in greenhouse gases induces changes in stratospheric transport. In the tropics this decrease ...
... mean ozone is projected to be higher than 1960 levels. This results from greenhouse gas induced cooling of the upper stratosphere which slows gas phase ozone destruction chemistry. However, the same increase in greenhouse gases induces changes in stratospheric transport. In the tropics this decrease ...
Fossil economy - Beyond Zero Emissions
... The world’s major economies, including Australia’s key trading partners, are shifting away from fossil fuels to less emission intensive economies. Despite this, Australia continues to develop economic and energy policies that are reliant on increasing fossil fuel exports, and increasing pollution. S ...
... The world’s major economies, including Australia’s key trading partners, are shifting away from fossil fuels to less emission intensive economies. Despite this, Australia continues to develop economic and energy policies that are reliant on increasing fossil fuel exports, and increasing pollution. S ...
CLIMATE ASSESSMENT REPORT
... high annual runoff production. These were the particular patterns of climate conditions to which the upper basin was subjected leading into the 2011 snowmelt season, and thus were likely optimal for maximizing runoff sensitivity and production. The year-to-year variability in annual runoff in the up ...
... high annual runoff production. These were the particular patterns of climate conditions to which the upper basin was subjected leading into the 2011 snowmelt season, and thus were likely optimal for maximizing runoff sensitivity and production. The year-to-year variability in annual runoff in the up ...
chile`s second biennial update report on climate change
... including the Global Environment Fund, the Low Emission Capacity Building Program, and the German Government’s Information Matters project. Chilean President, Michelle Bachelet, has especially highlighted the work of our country in the national and international climate arena. Her permanent presence ...
... including the Global Environment Fund, the Low Emission Capacity Building Program, and the German Government’s Information Matters project. Chilean President, Michelle Bachelet, has especially highlighted the work of our country in the national and international climate arena. Her permanent presence ...
Supraoptimal temperatures influence the range
... and pupal development is well understood (e.g. Johnson et al., 1983; Casagrande et al., 1987; Logan et al., 1991; Sheehan, 1992; Sawyer et al., 1993; Gray et al., 1995, 2001; Gray, 2009). Considerable attention has also been given to predicting L. dispar establishment success based upon climatic sui ...
... and pupal development is well understood (e.g. Johnson et al., 1983; Casagrande et al., 1987; Logan et al., 1991; Sheehan, 1992; Sawyer et al., 1993; Gray et al., 1995, 2001; Gray, 2009). Considerable attention has also been given to predicting L. dispar establishment success based upon climatic sui ...
Contributions received (68)
... a. The purpose of the working panel is to “review existing assessments and initiatives on the effects of climate change on food security and nutrition, with a focus on the most affected and vulnerable regions and populations and the interface between climate change and agricultural productivity, inc ...
... a. The purpose of the working panel is to “review existing assessments and initiatives on the effects of climate change on food security and nutrition, with a focus on the most affected and vulnerable regions and populations and the interface between climate change and agricultural productivity, inc ...
Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation
... coastal areas and the rupture of water infrastructure in the North as a result of permafrost degradation. As water supplies diminish, at least seasonally, and water quality problems increase, there would be less high-quality water available for human use. At the same time, agricultural, domestic and ...
... coastal areas and the rupture of water infrastructure in the North as a result of permafrost degradation. As water supplies diminish, at least seasonally, and water quality problems increase, there would be less high-quality water available for human use. At the same time, agricultural, domestic and ...
The benefits of using compost for mitigating climate change
... Short report: The benefits of using compost for mitigating climate change In broad terms, there are two basic compost products: (i) composted mulch (70% of mass >15mm, applied to soil surface) (ii) composted soil conditioners, suitable for incorporation into the soil. Due to a lack of data regardin ...
... Short report: The benefits of using compost for mitigating climate change In broad terms, there are two basic compost products: (i) composted mulch (70% of mass >15mm, applied to soil surface) (ii) composted soil conditioners, suitable for incorporation into the soil. Due to a lack of data regardin ...
Victorian climate change adaptation plan
... > providing a forum for ongoing discussion between state and local government on climate change adaptation and environmental sustainability issues; > identifying opportunities for partnerships, in particular for tackling issues that cannot be effectively addressed by either State or local governme ...
... > providing a forum for ongoing discussion between state and local government on climate change adaptation and environmental sustainability issues; > identifying opportunities for partnerships, in particular for tackling issues that cannot be effectively addressed by either State or local governme ...
Climate Change, Humidity, and Mortality in the United States
... biased because they fail to control for humidity (due to data constraints). My paper shows that the bias from omitting humidity is small on the aggregate for the United States. Failing to account for humidity is more important in the context of predicting the distributional impacts of climate change ...
... biased because they fail to control for humidity (due to data constraints). My paper shows that the bias from omitting humidity is small on the aggregate for the United States. Failing to account for humidity is more important in the context of predicting the distributional impacts of climate change ...
Climate Change, Humidity, and Mortality in the United States
... biased because they fail to control for humidity (due to data constraints). My paper shows that the bias from omitting humidity is small on the aggregate for the United States. Failing to account for humidity is more important in the context of predicting the distributional impacts of climate change ...
... biased because they fail to control for humidity (due to data constraints). My paper shows that the bias from omitting humidity is small on the aggregate for the United States. Failing to account for humidity is more important in the context of predicting the distributional impacts of climate change ...
Buying Time: a user`s manual for building resistance and
... Current Trajectory & The Limits of Adaptation Over the past century the average global temperature has risen 0.7 ºC as atmospheric CO2 concentrations have risen from ~280 ppm to 370 ppm. Emissions scenarios from the IPCC (2001) suggest that if humans do not act to reduce emissions, we will see CO2 l ...
... Current Trajectory & The Limits of Adaptation Over the past century the average global temperature has risen 0.7 ºC as atmospheric CO2 concentrations have risen from ~280 ppm to 370 ppm. Emissions scenarios from the IPCC (2001) suggest that if humans do not act to reduce emissions, we will see CO2 l ...
Climate Change - Development Watch
... Queensland. DNRM has stated: “The impact of extreme rainfall events on urban communities and associated infrastructure is also a major concern. The risk is heightened by expectations that the intensity of rain during storms will increase and, by 2050, cyclones may produce 20 to 30 per cent more rain ...
... Queensland. DNRM has stated: “The impact of extreme rainfall events on urban communities and associated infrastructure is also a major concern. The risk is heightened by expectations that the intensity of rain during storms will increase and, by 2050, cyclones may produce 20 to 30 per cent more rain ...
Trends in rainfall and peak flows for some river basins in India
... Many studies have reported that there is increase in frequency of intense rainfall events, but the total annual precipitation and the number of rainy days have decreased in many parts of Asia5,14–19. Increase in extreme rainfall events may have led to severe floods and landslides. Sen Roy and Ballin ...
... Many studies have reported that there is increase in frequency of intense rainfall events, but the total annual precipitation and the number of rainy days have decreased in many parts of Asia5,14–19. Increase in extreme rainfall events may have led to severe floods and landslides. Sen Roy and Ballin ...
Costs and Benefits of Thermoregulation Revisited: Both the
... Both mean environmental temperatures and spatial heterogeneity greatly affected thermoregulation, movement, and energetics (for details, see table S1 in the supplementary PDF). As the availability of preferred temperatures increased from 6.25% to 39.1%, thermoregulatory performance improved, indicat ...
... Both mean environmental temperatures and spatial heterogeneity greatly affected thermoregulation, movement, and energetics (for details, see table S1 in the supplementary PDF). As the availability of preferred temperatures increased from 6.25% to 39.1%, thermoregulatory performance improved, indicat ...