Polar Explorer Thorleif Thorleifsson’s Public Lecture on Environmental Change and the Arctic
... Mr. Thorleifsson will be introduced by Mari Sæther, Environmental Counselor at the Norwegian Embassy in Washington, D.C. She has worked in the environmental field for more than 20 years, and will speak briefly on climate change and the Arctic – and how global warming is affecting every corner of t ...
... Mr. Thorleifsson will be introduced by Mari Sæther, Environmental Counselor at the Norwegian Embassy in Washington, D.C. She has worked in the environmental field for more than 20 years, and will speak briefly on climate change and the Arctic – and how global warming is affecting every corner of t ...
Comment by: Patrick J. Michaels and Paul C. Knappenberger
... in the IAMs. This was not done, despite there having been, since January 1, 2011, at least 11 new studies and 17 experiments (involving more than 44 researchers) examining the ECS, each lowering the best estimate and tightening the error distribution about that estimate. Instead, the IWG wrote in it ...
... in the IAMs. This was not done, despite there having been, since January 1, 2011, at least 11 new studies and 17 experiments (involving more than 44 researchers) examining the ECS, each lowering the best estimate and tightening the error distribution about that estimate. Instead, the IWG wrote in it ...
Written Testimony for the House Committee on Science, Space, and... Hearing on “Examining the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change...
... It is also important to recognize that changes in the global radiative forcings (global warming or cooling) represent only a subset of climate change. The ocean is the component of the climate system that is best suited for quantifying climate system heat change. There are major unresolved issues co ...
... It is also important to recognize that changes in the global radiative forcings (global warming or cooling) represent only a subset of climate change. The ocean is the component of the climate system that is best suited for quantifying climate system heat change. There are major unresolved issues co ...
International Federation of Agricultural Producers
... This system should reflect a comprehensive and integrated coverage of all emissions related to agriculture where and when they occur, e.g. biomass and soils, all gases and all emissions and sinks. In doing so, the system will facilitate the inclusion of greenhouse gas savings produced by agricultura ...
... This system should reflect a comprehensive and integrated coverage of all emissions related to agriculture where and when they occur, e.g. biomass and soils, all gases and all emissions and sinks. In doing so, the system will facilitate the inclusion of greenhouse gas savings produced by agricultura ...
Extreme Events in the Southwest
... extreme events may be the largest conThere are recent regional tendencies sequence of climate change. As a result, toward more severe droughts in the more emphasis is being placed on spotsouthwestern U.S. ting and diagnosing these events. Most of the research has characterized extreme • Atlantic tr ...
... extreme events may be the largest conThere are recent regional tendencies sequence of climate change. As a result, toward more severe droughts in the more emphasis is being placed on spotsouthwestern U.S. ting and diagnosing these events. Most of the research has characterized extreme • Atlantic tr ...
Toronto Environment Office: Toronto`s Future Weather and Climage
... consistent with the observed rises in air temperatures. Glaciers have retreated and melted, and snow cover has fallen in many areas. Sea levels have risen by an average of 1.7 mm per year between 1950 and 2009 with an overall rise of almost 20 cm since 1900. A comparison of current temperatures with ...
... consistent with the observed rises in air temperatures. Glaciers have retreated and melted, and snow cover has fallen in many areas. Sea levels have risen by an average of 1.7 mm per year between 1950 and 2009 with an overall rise of almost 20 cm since 1900. A comparison of current temperatures with ...
14. human influences on heat-related health indicators during the
... Bergaoui et al. 2015). Approximately 2000 simulations of 2015 are run using perturbed initial conditions (actual scenario) and compared with ~2000 simulations estimating a naturalized version of 2015 (natural scenario). The natural simulations employ solar and volcanic forcings fixed at 2015 levels ...
... Bergaoui et al. 2015). Approximately 2000 simulations of 2015 are run using perturbed initial conditions (actual scenario) and compared with ~2000 simulations estimating a naturalized version of 2015 (natural scenario). The natural simulations employ solar and volcanic forcings fixed at 2015 levels ...
2030: The “Perfect Storm” Scenario
... now in decline, but the United States is still experiencing rapid population growth. Its population has increased by nearly 60 million people in the past 20 years. The highest population growth rates, however, are found in sub-Saharan Africa, where fertility rates, though declining, remain high. The ...
... now in decline, but the United States is still experiencing rapid population growth. Its population has increased by nearly 60 million people in the past 20 years. The highest population growth rates, however, are found in sub-Saharan Africa, where fertility rates, though declining, remain high. The ...
Environmental change and migration in developing countries
... that resettlements of this kind are a delicate issue. In any case, the affected population’s consent is a prerequisite for success. A grave paradox Many urban areas in coastal regions and in zones otherwise prone to flooding are popular destinations for immigrants, even though these areas are under ...
... that resettlements of this kind are a delicate issue. In any case, the affected population’s consent is a prerequisite for success. A grave paradox Many urban areas in coastal regions and in zones otherwise prone to flooding are popular destinations for immigrants, even though these areas are under ...
Constraints on radiative forcing and future climate change from
... We expect that the deposition reported here will be possible with any metal that is known to deposit in the powdery regime of growth, in the shape of rounded crystals. We propose the following mechanistic explanation of this effect. First, in thin cells, and with a binary electrolyte, very high fiel ...
... We expect that the deposition reported here will be possible with any metal that is known to deposit in the powdery regime of growth, in the shape of rounded crystals. We propose the following mechanistic explanation of this effect. First, in thin cells, and with a binary electrolyte, very high fiel ...
Stott et al, 2000 - International Research Institute for Climate and
... A rise in near-surface temperatures as rapid as that during the last 30 years occurred over several decades during the first half of the 20th century, followed by a period of more than three decades when temperatures showed no long-term increase. The net radiative forcing of the atmosphere from the ...
... A rise in near-surface temperatures as rapid as that during the last 30 years occurred over several decades during the first half of the 20th century, followed by a period of more than three decades when temperatures showed no long-term increase. The net radiative forcing of the atmosphere from the ...
Proxy Climate Data - The Department of Geological Sciences
... 1. Chief instigator of climate change was earth orbital change, a very weak forcing. 2. Chief mechanisms of Pleistocene climate change are GHGs & ice sheet area, as feedbacks. 3. Climate on long time scales is very sensitive to even small forcings. 4. Human-made forcings dwarf natural forcings that ...
... 1. Chief instigator of climate change was earth orbital change, a very weak forcing. 2. Chief mechanisms of Pleistocene climate change are GHGs & ice sheet area, as feedbacks. 3. Climate on long time scales is very sensitive to even small forcings. 4. Human-made forcings dwarf natural forcings that ...
draft invitation, informal meeting with negotiators
... Strengthening language on water in the negotiating text on adaptation under the AWG LCA Securing adequate finance for adaptive water management The role of Partnerships and initiatives outside the Convention in promoting adaptive water management, including the Adaptation Partnership These age ...
... Strengthening language on water in the negotiating text on adaptation under the AWG LCA Securing adequate finance for adaptive water management The role of Partnerships and initiatives outside the Convention in promoting adaptive water management, including the Adaptation Partnership These age ...
Is the Endangered Species Act the Right Place to Set U.S. Climate
... Wildlife Service (“FWS”) or the National Marine Fisheries Service (“NMFS”) when determining whether federal actions might threaten protected species.2 Prior to the eleventh-hour rule changes, the ESA arguably allowed the consideration of climate change impacts during the consultation process with FW ...
... Wildlife Service (“FWS”) or the National Marine Fisheries Service (“NMFS”) when determining whether federal actions might threaten protected species.2 Prior to the eleventh-hour rule changes, the ESA arguably allowed the consideration of climate change impacts during the consultation process with FW ...
The Impact of Global Warming on North Carolina
... that the density of climate observations needed to be improved in order to trust observed trends. ...
... that the density of climate observations needed to be improved in order to trust observed trends. ...
What is climate justice - Scottish Human Rights Commission
... The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) sustained in its Fourth Assessment Report to the UN that: “…global warming is unequivocal and that, with more than 90 per cent certainty, most of the warming observed over the past 50 years is caused by manmade greenhouse gas emissions”. The Inter ...
... The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) sustained in its Fourth Assessment Report to the UN that: “…global warming is unequivocal and that, with more than 90 per cent certainty, most of the warming observed over the past 50 years is caused by manmade greenhouse gas emissions”. The Inter ...
impact of climate change in the kilimanjaro region of tanzania
... The tropical forest ecosystem is the most important part of the ecosystem as it provides direct support to livelihoods of communities in the region ...
... The tropical forest ecosystem is the most important part of the ecosystem as it provides direct support to livelihoods of communities in the region ...
On Flying to Ethics Conferences: Climate Change and
... are already overdrawn in many areas (WWF 2008, 18–21). And climate change will adversely affect agriculture in many regions; the effects, in conjunction with social conditions, may lead to an increase in malnutrition. Third, climate change will affect ecosystems. Rising sea levels have already affec ...
... are already overdrawn in many areas (WWF 2008, 18–21). And climate change will adversely affect agriculture in many regions; the effects, in conjunction with social conditions, may lead to an increase in malnutrition. Third, climate change will affect ecosystems. Rising sea levels have already affec ...
A Global Warming: Correcting the Data Surface temperatures are rising, but probably
... J. B. Kincer, titled “Is Our Climate Changing? A Study of LongTerm Temperature Trends.” Kincer worked for the U.S. Weather Bureau (forerunner of today’s National Weather Service) and published his paper in the journal Monthly Weather Review. Since then, scientists studying global temperature history ...
... J. B. Kincer, titled “Is Our Climate Changing? A Study of LongTerm Temperature Trends.” Kincer worked for the U.S. Weather Bureau (forerunner of today’s National Weather Service) and published his paper in the journal Monthly Weather Review. Since then, scientists studying global temperature history ...
A Proposed New Metric For Quantifying The Climatic Effects
... Alterations in surface moisture fluxes alter CAPE From U. Nair and R. Welch (personal communication, 2000). Pielke Sr., R.A., 2001: Influence of the spatial distribution of vegetation and soils on the prediction of cumulus convective rainfall. Rev. Geophys., 39,151-177. ...
... Alterations in surface moisture fluxes alter CAPE From U. Nair and R. Welch (personal communication, 2000). Pielke Sr., R.A., 2001: Influence of the spatial distribution of vegetation and soils on the prediction of cumulus convective rainfall. Rev. Geophys., 39,151-177. ...
Climate Change and impact assessment
... local level would not only facilitate the integration of climate change adaptation within EIA but would also facilitate the implementation of a variety of other adaptation measures” (Agrawala et al. 2010 p. 34). This is particularly relevant in the context of least developed countries that may not h ...
... local level would not only facilitate the integration of climate change adaptation within EIA but would also facilitate the implementation of a variety of other adaptation measures” (Agrawala et al. 2010 p. 34). This is particularly relevant in the context of least developed countries that may not h ...
sce-13-introduction
... Atmospheric structure and composition Changing states of water Barometric pressure, high and low pressure systems Global circulation patterns: the ITCZ, prevailing winds, jet streams Air masses; high and low pressure systems; fronts and depressions; land and sea ...
... Atmospheric structure and composition Changing states of water Barometric pressure, high and low pressure systems Global circulation patterns: the ITCZ, prevailing winds, jet streams Air masses; high and low pressure systems; fronts and depressions; land and sea ...
The EU 2030 framework: Climate Change and Energy Policy
... restructuring of its energy system. The new system should be more competitive, solid and sustainable and should promote economic growth and the creation of employment in the countries of the Union. It is also necessary to cover this restructuring on the long term to guarantee juridical security to i ...
... restructuring of its energy system. The new system should be more competitive, solid and sustainable and should promote economic growth and the creation of employment in the countries of the Union. It is also necessary to cover this restructuring on the long term to guarantee juridical security to i ...