Freshwater Ecosystems and Fisheries
... 8.1.2. Quantifying impacts and likelihood The confidence level associated with projecting potential impacts of changes in climate and UV radiation levels is greatly hampered by the rudimentary level of understanding of arctic freshwater hydrology and ecology and their direct and indirect linkages, r ...
... 8.1.2. Quantifying impacts and likelihood The confidence level associated with projecting potential impacts of changes in climate and UV radiation levels is greatly hampered by the rudimentary level of understanding of arctic freshwater hydrology and ecology and their direct and indirect linkages, r ...
International Law-Making Process in the United Nations
... The United Nations (UN) is increasingly looked to as a legitimate institution for creating a global legal order for future international cooperation. 4 Conferences convened under the auspices of the UN have become and will increasingly be the primary modality for international law-making for those ...
... The United Nations (UN) is increasingly looked to as a legitimate institution for creating a global legal order for future international cooperation. 4 Conferences convened under the auspices of the UN have become and will increasingly be the primary modality for international law-making for those ...
Climate change and transboundary water resource conflicts in Africa
... urban growth, in addition to old and badly maintained installations. Power cuts are frequent and sometimes long lasting, leading to loss in national revenue. What solutions have been proposed to the obstacles to development that lack of electricity brings? The situation could be alleviated by tappin ...
... urban growth, in addition to old and badly maintained installations. Power cuts are frequent and sometimes long lasting, leading to loss in national revenue. What solutions have been proposed to the obstacles to development that lack of electricity brings? The situation could be alleviated by tappin ...
field investigations of permafrost and climatic
... region of the Canadian western Arctic was about twice the present thickness. A considerable portion of the increase in temperature relative to the present regime generating the deeper summer thaw is from the paleogeography of the region rather than climatic change per se. The sites examined were fur ...
... region of the Canadian western Arctic was about twice the present thickness. A considerable portion of the increase in temperature relative to the present regime generating the deeper summer thaw is from the paleogeography of the region rather than climatic change per se. The sites examined were fur ...
Pius Yanda
... The committee consists of 18 scientists selected by mutual agreement between the three sponsoring organizations and representing climate-related disciplines in atmospheric, oceanic, hydrological and cryospheric sciences. These committee provides scientific guidance for the World Climate Research Pro ...
... The committee consists of 18 scientists selected by mutual agreement between the three sponsoring organizations and representing climate-related disciplines in atmospheric, oceanic, hydrological and cryospheric sciences. These committee provides scientific guidance for the World Climate Research Pro ...
The key role of heavy precipitation events in climate
... disagreements in the projected change in occurrence of the heaviest precipitation ...
... disagreements in the projected change in occurrence of the heaviest precipitation ...
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... Also risk perception can limit adaptation, as individuals may not feel a sense of urgency (risk suppression), especially when simultaneously threatened by other risks. Other reasons for adaptation limitation in this sense are external factors such as pollution, conflict and disease which make ecosys ...
... Also risk perception can limit adaptation, as individuals may not feel a sense of urgency (risk suppression), especially when simultaneously threatened by other risks. Other reasons for adaptation limitation in this sense are external factors such as pollution, conflict and disease which make ecosys ...
Climate change detection in natural systems by
... series. The constant model represents the hypothesis of no change with a functional behaviour constant in time and an associated zero rate of change. The linear model assumes a linear change of the observed phenomenon with an associated constant rate of change. The change point model allows for a ti ...
... series. The constant model represents the hypothesis of no change with a functional behaviour constant in time and an associated zero rate of change. The linear model assumes a linear change of the observed phenomenon with an associated constant rate of change. The change point model allows for a ti ...
Atmospheric CO2 fluctuations during the last millennium
... coupled climate-carbon cycle system. At present, the notion of covarying atmospheric CO2 levels and climate is reinforced by the predictions in climate models of (1) a strong rise in global mean temperature as a result of excessive CO2 emissions (1–7 8C; Houghton et al., 2001), and (2) significant f ...
... coupled climate-carbon cycle system. At present, the notion of covarying atmospheric CO2 levels and climate is reinforced by the predictions in climate models of (1) a strong rise in global mean temperature as a result of excessive CO2 emissions (1–7 8C; Houghton et al., 2001), and (2) significant f ...
James Byrne - Curriculum Vitae - Personal Web Sites
... editors. FROM IMPACTS TO ADAPTATION: Canada in a Changing Climate, Government of Canada, Ottawa, ON, 2007, p. 16-18. 18. Byrne, James M. and Stefan W. Kienzle, 2008. The energy industry and climate change. Section 4.6 in Sauchyn, D., and Kulshreshtha, S. The Prairies. In D.S. Lemmen, F.J. Warren, J. ...
... editors. FROM IMPACTS TO ADAPTATION: Canada in a Changing Climate, Government of Canada, Ottawa, ON, 2007, p. 16-18. 18. Byrne, James M. and Stefan W. Kienzle, 2008. The energy industry and climate change. Section 4.6 in Sauchyn, D., and Kulshreshtha, S. The Prairies. In D.S. Lemmen, F.J. Warren, J. ...
ABSTRACT
... and drier climate patterns over tropical land associated with El Niño. The combined affect of these forcings causes substantial carbon flux into the atmosphere. A unique ...
... and drier climate patterns over tropical land associated with El Niño. The combined affect of these forcings causes substantial carbon flux into the atmosphere. A unique ...
Assessment of coastal vulnerability to climate change
... with climate change consequences) (IPCC, 2007a). According to this framework, the potential consequences of climate change on natural and human systems can be quantified in terms of potential or residual impacts and risks, depending on the consideration of the adaptive capacity component in the fina ...
... with climate change consequences) (IPCC, 2007a). According to this framework, the potential consequences of climate change on natural and human systems can be quantified in terms of potential or residual impacts and risks, depending on the consideration of the adaptive capacity component in the fina ...
GCF Project Toolkit 2017 - Acclimatise
... Concept Note: a project or programme concept document which provides basic information about a project or programme to seek feedback on whether the concept is broadly aligned with objectives and policies of the Fund. Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA): comprehensive document of a proj ...
... Concept Note: a project or programme concept document which provides basic information about a project or programme to seek feedback on whether the concept is broadly aligned with objectives and policies of the Fund. Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA): comprehensive document of a proj ...
Interannual climatic variation mediates elevated CO2
... stem volume simply as that of a cone. The two sets of volume calculations (the frustum summations and the simple cone calculations) had a 1 : 1 relationship and a paired t-test indicated no significant difference (P 5 0.81). Pearson product–moment correlation between individual tree main stem volume ...
... stem volume simply as that of a cone. The two sets of volume calculations (the frustum summations and the simple cone calculations) had a 1 : 1 relationship and a paired t-test indicated no significant difference (P 5 0.81). Pearson product–moment correlation between individual tree main stem volume ...
Arctic Regions: Concerns, Threats and Potential Challenges
... currently facing. These concerns are presented in general prospect regardless of the type of primary targets 2 of their impacts. This project is strongly expected to raise public awareness regarding existing and potential issues, leading to better cooperation between nations to address them. These t ...
... currently facing. These concerns are presented in general prospect regardless of the type of primary targets 2 of their impacts. This project is strongly expected to raise public awareness regarding existing and potential issues, leading to better cooperation between nations to address them. These t ...
Impacts of Large-Scale Reforestation Programmes on Regional
... and enhanced wildlife habitats (Ribaudo et al. 1990). Furthermore, a congressional project of reforestation is planned for the southeast of the United States to help mitigate global warming; around 7 million ha of land will be converted into forest by 2020 in the southeast and more reforestation wil ...
... and enhanced wildlife habitats (Ribaudo et al. 1990). Furthermore, a congressional project of reforestation is planned for the southeast of the United States to help mitigate global warming; around 7 million ha of land will be converted into forest by 2020 in the southeast and more reforestation wil ...
Synthesis Report on Ten ASEAN Countries Disaster Risks
... the most populous areas are subjected to periodic and extensive hazards such as flood, tsunami, and cyclone. Moreover, the unique geographic and climatic conditions make ASEAN one of the world’s most vulnerable regions to disasters caused by natural hazards as well as climate change impact. Almost e ...
... the most populous areas are subjected to periodic and extensive hazards such as flood, tsunami, and cyclone. Moreover, the unique geographic and climatic conditions make ASEAN one of the world’s most vulnerable regions to disasters caused by natural hazards as well as climate change impact. Almost e ...
C IESM Workshop Monographs Climate warming and related changes in
... The Workshop took place from 27 to 31 May 2008 at the historical Biologische Anstalt (BAH) on the Island of Helgoland, Germany. Scientists from nine countries (see list at the end of this volume) attended this exploratory meeting at the invitation of CIESM. After welcoming the participants, Prof. Fr ...
... The Workshop took place from 27 to 31 May 2008 at the historical Biologische Anstalt (BAH) on the Island of Helgoland, Germany. Scientists from nine countries (see list at the end of this volume) attended this exploratory meeting at the invitation of CIESM. After welcoming the participants, Prof. Fr ...
Vulnerability of Fiji`s mangroves and associated coral reefs to
... been shown to be the most sensitive to sealevel rise, owing to their sedimentdeficit environments. However, mangroves on larger islands will also suffer disruption and retreat. Mangrove zonation patterns will retreat with sea-level rise inland, with mortality at their present locations. In Fiji thes ...
... been shown to be the most sensitive to sealevel rise, owing to their sedimentdeficit environments. However, mangroves on larger islands will also suffer disruption and retreat. Mangrove zonation patterns will retreat with sea-level rise inland, with mortality at their present locations. In Fiji thes ...
Alteration of the phenology of leaf senescence and fall in winter
... in the regulation as winters become less severe. On average, climatic warming will delay and drought will advance leaf senescence, but at varying degrees depending on the species. Warming and drought thus have opposite effects on the phenology of leaf senescence, and the impact of climate change wil ...
... in the regulation as winters become less severe. On average, climatic warming will delay and drought will advance leaf senescence, but at varying degrees depending on the species. Warming and drought thus have opposite effects on the phenology of leaf senescence, and the impact of climate change wil ...
Lee County Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment
... Disclaimer: The material and descriptions compiled for this document (and appendices) are not Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council guidance, policy, nor a rulemaking effort, but are provided for informational and discussion purposes only. This document is not intended, nor can it be relied u ...
... Disclaimer: The material and descriptions compiled for this document (and appendices) are not Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council guidance, policy, nor a rulemaking effort, but are provided for informational and discussion purposes only. This document is not intended, nor can it be relied u ...
Government Coastal Planning Responses to Rising Sea
... New York - a State Sea Level Rise Task Force has been established which has released a comprehensive report outlining the threats posed to New York State by sea level rise and evaluates and recommends legislative/policy reform to improve management of the problem. Holland - the recently introduc ...
... New York - a State Sea Level Rise Task Force has been established which has released a comprehensive report outlining the threats posed to New York State by sea level rise and evaluates and recommends legislative/policy reform to improve management of the problem. Holland - the recently introduc ...
Simulating Transient Climate Evolution of the Last
... Through the late Quaternary period of past one million years, the Earth has experienced rather regular ice age cycles once every 100,000 years [Hays et al., 1976]. Various natural archives of the Earth have preserved rich climatic information for these ice age cycles. Scientists take advantage of th ...
... Through the late Quaternary period of past one million years, the Earth has experienced rather regular ice age cycles once every 100,000 years [Hays et al., 1976]. Various natural archives of the Earth have preserved rich climatic information for these ice age cycles. Scientists take advantage of th ...
NRDC: In Hot Water: Water Management Strategies to Weather the
... the past century. Unless current trends are reversed, global warming pollution is projected to keep increasing rapidly, raising temperatures by as much as 11.5 degrees Fahrenheit by the end of this century and compromising our water supply, flood management systems, and aquatic ecosystems. Experts p ...
... the past century. Unless current trends are reversed, global warming pollution is projected to keep increasing rapidly, raising temperatures by as much as 11.5 degrees Fahrenheit by the end of this century and compromising our water supply, flood management systems, and aquatic ecosystems. Experts p ...
Cows, Congress, and Climate Change
... and sheep grazing on public lands is small compared to the overall number of animals raised for food in the United States, grazing is the single largest use of federal lands, covering more than 250 million acres,2 including ninety percent of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands.3 And, in addition t ...
... and sheep grazing on public lands is small compared to the overall number of animals raised for food in the United States, grazing is the single largest use of federal lands, covering more than 250 million acres,2 including ninety percent of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands.3 And, in addition t ...
Years of Living Dangerously
Years of Living Dangerously is a documentary television series focusing on global warming. The first season premiered on April 13, 2014, consisted of 9 episodes, and ran on Showtime. It won an Emmy Award as Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series. The second season, consisting of 8 episodes, is expected to air on the National Geographic Channel in late 2016, with broader distribution than the first season. James Cameron, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and clean energy investor and environmental activist Daniel Abbasi are executive producers of the series, as was the late Jerry Weintraub for the first season. Joel Bach and David Gelber, former 60 Minutes producers, are co-creators of the series as well as executive producers. Joseph Romm and Heidi Cullen are the chief science advisors.The weekly episodes feature celebrity investigators, who each have a history of environmental activism, and well-known journalists, each of whom have a background in environmental reportage. These ""correspondents"" travel to areas around the world and throughout the U.S. affected by global warming to interview experts and ordinary people affected by, and seeking solutions to, the effects of global warming. They act as proxies for the audience, asking questions to find out people's opinions and to discover the scientific evidence. The celebrities in season 1 included Harrison Ford, Matt Damon, Ian Somerhalder, Jessica Alba, Don Cheadle, America Ferrera, Michael C. Hall, Olivia Munn and Schwarzenegger. The journalists include Lesley Stahl, Thomas Friedman, Chris Hayes and Mark Bittman. The final episode of season 1 featured an interview by Friedman of President Barack Obama. In season 2, David Letterman has agreed to travel to India to interview the prime minister and examine how the country plans to distribute solar power to its entire population over the next decade. The show will send Schwarzenegger as a correspondent to China. Other hosts for season 2 include Cameron, Somerhalder, Munn, Friedman, Cheadle, and newcomers Jack Black, Joshua Jackson, Aasif Mandvi, Cecily Strong and Ty Burrell in an episode about electric cars. Season 2 is expected to cover more impacts of climate change, like hurricanes, historic droughts and the rapidly increasing extinction rate of species, but Bach noted that the season will ""focus much more ... on solutions that individuals, communities, companies and even governments can use to address worldwide climate change.""Schwarzenegger reflected on how the series tries to make the issue of climate change resonate with the public: ""I think the environmental movement only can be successful if we are simple and clear and make it a human story. We will tell human stories in this project. The scientists would never get the kind of attention that someone in show business gets."" Cameron elaborated: ""We didn’t use our celebrities as talking head experts, because they’re not climate experts. They were concerned, intelligent, curious citizens who were out to find answers. They were functioning as journalists."" Newsweek said that the celebrity reporters ""lend sparks to an issue that sends most viewers for the exits"".