Special Report on Divestment at the University of
... warmest in recorded history.2 Beyond increased average temperature, we can observe other recent changes in the Earth’s systems as well. Arctic sea ice levels have fallen to record lows for this time of year, while the Southern Hemisphere recently experienced its strongest winds ever recorded in an e ...
... warmest in recorded history.2 Beyond increased average temperature, we can observe other recent changes in the Earth’s systems as well. Arctic sea ice levels have fallen to record lows for this time of year, while the Southern Hemisphere recently experienced its strongest winds ever recorded in an e ...
Deceitful Tongues: Is Climate Change Denial A Crime?
... The consequences of global warming and associated climate changes are now apparent. No longer can there be any doubt that anthropogenic (humancaused) warming of the Earth is happening, caused mainly by greenhouse gas emissions, primarily carbon dioxide, from burning fossil fuels. Climate change pose ...
... The consequences of global warming and associated climate changes are now apparent. No longer can there be any doubt that anthropogenic (humancaused) warming of the Earth is happening, caused mainly by greenhouse gas emissions, primarily carbon dioxide, from burning fossil fuels. Climate change pose ...
HFCs: A Critical Link in Protecting Climate and the Ozone Layer
... Since the 1980s, nations have worked together to phase-out the chemicals that have been damaging and degrading the ozone layer – the Earth’s protective shield that filters out harmful levels of ultra-violet light. More recently science has spotlighted that this international effort has also spared h ...
... Since the 1980s, nations have worked together to phase-out the chemicals that have been damaging and degrading the ozone layer – the Earth’s protective shield that filters out harmful levels of ultra-violet light. More recently science has spotlighted that this international effort has also spared h ...
Faith Based Statements on Climate Change
... at all ages and levels of the church; to stay connected as a consortium for climate justice; to support outside initiatives aimed at emissions reduction, to provide support for people directly affected by deforestation and people living in forested areas, and to promote food sovereignty; and support ...
... at all ages and levels of the church; to stay connected as a consortium for climate justice; to support outside initiatives aimed at emissions reduction, to provide support for people directly affected by deforestation and people living in forested areas, and to promote food sovereignty; and support ...
Earth Day – Special Virtual Issue from Berghahn Journals
... n ABSTRACT: In climate change discourse and policy, adaptation has become a critical byword and frame of reference. An implicit assumption in much of the strategizing is the notion that adaptation can be rationally planned, funded, and governed largely through existing frameworks. But can adaptat ...
... n ABSTRACT: In climate change discourse and policy, adaptation has become a critical byword and frame of reference. An implicit assumption in much of the strategizing is the notion that adaptation can be rationally planned, funded, and governed largely through existing frameworks. But can adaptat ...
HCFC Phase out
... counties is low in comparison to developed countries, but this is rapidly changing. For example, in China this is sector accounts for about 10 per cent of total electricity consumption, compared to about 30 per cent in developed countries. However, the use of air conditioners by urban residents has ...
... counties is low in comparison to developed countries, but this is rapidly changing. For example, in China this is sector accounts for about 10 per cent of total electricity consumption, compared to about 30 per cent in developed countries. However, the use of air conditioners by urban residents has ...
Climate Change Strategy 2009-2014
... AS/NZS 4360:2004). In developing this strategy a number of risks associated with climate change have been identified that require priority action for our community. These are not limited to environmental impacts but also those of a social and economic nature. Over time climate change is anticipated ...
... AS/NZS 4360:2004). In developing this strategy a number of risks associated with climate change have been identified that require priority action for our community. These are not limited to environmental impacts but also those of a social and economic nature. Over time climate change is anticipated ...
methane: the “other” greenhouse gas
... material; methane is another and is the focus of today’s lesson. Methane is produced during anaerobic decomposition. Anaerobic means decomposition that occurs without the presence of oxygen. Microbes (decomposers that break down dead plants and animals) metabolize the organic material and release me ...
... material; methane is another and is the focus of today’s lesson. Methane is produced during anaerobic decomposition. Anaerobic means decomposition that occurs without the presence of oxygen. Microbes (decomposers that break down dead plants and animals) metabolize the organic material and release me ...
Southeast Asia and the Economics of Global Climate Stabilization
... 4.2.1 A computable general equilibrium approach offers new insights on climate change impacts 4.2.2 Additional nonmarket impacts add substantially to costs of inaction 4.2.3 Integrated modeling of RCP8.5 through year 2100 shows large damage 4.3 Emissions Mitigation Scenarios 4.3.1 Substantial mitiga ...
... 4.2.1 A computable general equilibrium approach offers new insights on climate change impacts 4.2.2 Additional nonmarket impacts add substantially to costs of inaction 4.2.3 Integrated modeling of RCP8.5 through year 2100 shows large damage 4.3 Emissions Mitigation Scenarios 4.3.1 Substantial mitiga ...
CLIMATE CHANGE CONSERVATION OF NATURE
... dioxide from the atmosphere naturally. Adapting to and reducing the degree of climate warming demands more than reducing or replacing the use of ancient carbon, namely fossil fuels, for energy. One of the essential life support services provided by ecosystems is the protection of the climate through ...
... dioxide from the atmosphere naturally. Adapting to and reducing the degree of climate warming demands more than reducing or replacing the use of ancient carbon, namely fossil fuels, for energy. One of the essential life support services provided by ecosystems is the protection of the climate through ...
Abstract Key words - OpenDocs Home
... The traditional North-south divide, which presents enormous challenges to the adoption of many multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs) due to economic disparities, is one of the reasons for the delays that have occurred in fighting climate change.7 However, the Montreal Protocol regime, which d ...
... The traditional North-south divide, which presents enormous challenges to the adoption of many multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs) due to economic disparities, is one of the reasons for the delays that have occurred in fighting climate change.7 However, the Montreal Protocol regime, which d ...
Climate Change Reporting Framework – Edition 1.1 October 2012
... Background to the Climate Change Reporting Framework (CCRF) Demand from a variety of stakeholders and the introduction of regulatory requirements for the provision of information has resulted in organizations making climate change-related disclosures and in the development of standards for certain t ...
... Background to the Climate Change Reporting Framework (CCRF) Demand from a variety of stakeholders and the introduction of regulatory requirements for the provision of information has resulted in organizations making climate change-related disclosures and in the development of standards for certain t ...
United Nations Development Programme
... 1 countries will implement nationally appropriate mitigation actions (NAMAs) in the context of sustainable development. Mitigation actions taken by non-Annex I parties will be subject to their domestic measurement, reporting and verification of the result of which will be reported through their nati ...
... 1 countries will implement nationally appropriate mitigation actions (NAMAs) in the context of sustainable development. Mitigation actions taken by non-Annex I parties will be subject to their domestic measurement, reporting and verification of the result of which will be reported through their nati ...
The Secret History of Fossil Fuels
... from coal, oil, or natural gas.2 Without exception, anyone who lives a modern life is directly or indirectly using large amounts of fossil fuel energy—it is that ubiquitous. But, we are told, this cannot continue. While it might be convenient to drive gasoline cars and get electricity from coal in t ...
... from coal, oil, or natural gas.2 Without exception, anyone who lives a modern life is directly or indirectly using large amounts of fossil fuel energy—it is that ubiquitous. But, we are told, this cannot continue. While it might be convenient to drive gasoline cars and get electricity from coal in t ...
Climate change and the natural heritage
... The natural heritage will be affected by climate change, but that heritage can help Scotland to play its part in global efforts to reduce emissions, and to adapt. We can manage woodlands and peatlands to store carbon for us, and we can harness the power of wind and waves to produce clean energy. Goo ...
... The natural heritage will be affected by climate change, but that heritage can help Scotland to play its part in global efforts to reduce emissions, and to adapt. We can manage woodlands and peatlands to store carbon for us, and we can harness the power of wind and waves to produce clean energy. Goo ...
The Emergence of Climate Change Mitigation Action by Society: An
... internationally and impose agreements locally when established. The citizen agent is a catchall category for all subnational actors, including individual citizens, subnational governmental bodies like municipalities and provinces, and companies. This is a substantial simplification, but it makes the ...
... internationally and impose agreements locally when established. The citizen agent is a catchall category for all subnational actors, including individual citizens, subnational governmental bodies like municipalities and provinces, and companies. This is a substantial simplification, but it makes the ...
viet nam`s intended nationally determined contribution
... the Convention. They will help minimise and stabilise the GHG concentration in an effort to protect the earth’s atmosphere. These efforts are essential for the adaptation of natural ecosystems to climate change, for food production and for sustainable economic development. INDCs also contribute to n ...
... the Convention. They will help minimise and stabilise the GHG concentration in an effort to protect the earth’s atmosphere. These efforts are essential for the adaptation of natural ecosystems to climate change, for food production and for sustainable economic development. INDCs also contribute to n ...
NC 4 - unfccc
... Climate change is a serious global challenge that will require sustained action by all greenhouse gas emitting nations over many generations. Australia is certainly vulnerable to its impacts, both economically and environmentally, and is taking comprehensive action to reduce its greenhouse gas emiss ...
... Climate change is a serious global challenge that will require sustained action by all greenhouse gas emitting nations over many generations. Australia is certainly vulnerable to its impacts, both economically and environmentally, and is taking comprehensive action to reduce its greenhouse gas emiss ...
Climate Action Plan - City of Boynton Beach
... The City’s CAP represents the implementation plan to achieve reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and energy consumption in the future. The CAP addresses the need to change direction with respect to City operations, policies, alternative energies and fuels, mass and individual transportation strat ...
... The City’s CAP represents the implementation plan to achieve reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and energy consumption in the future. The CAP addresses the need to change direction with respect to City operations, policies, alternative energies and fuels, mass and individual transportation strat ...
PDF 4.2MB - Strong Growth, Low Pollution
... to cleaner energy sources. A carbon price will ensure the Australian economy continues to prosper while we cut emissions to reduce the risks of dangerous climate change. Incomes and jobs continue to grow under a carbon price, with the majority of the economy experiencing only a very modest slowing i ...
... to cleaner energy sources. A carbon price will ensure the Australian economy continues to prosper while we cut emissions to reduce the risks of dangerous climate change. Incomes and jobs continue to grow under a carbon price, with the majority of the economy experiencing only a very modest slowing i ...
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... It should be acknowledged that the main findings on coalition stability are subject to a number of limitations. Although the results are reasonably robust to the alternative damage and discounting assumptions, there are also wide uncertainties surrounding more distant climate impacts (beyond the 210 ...
... It should be acknowledged that the main findings on coalition stability are subject to a number of limitations. Although the results are reasonably robust to the alternative damage and discounting assumptions, there are also wide uncertainties surrounding more distant climate impacts (beyond the 210 ...
SoE 2016 Atmosphere report (PDF - 4.88 MB)
... temperature to well below 2 °C above pre-industrial levels and pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5 °C. Australia ratified the Paris Agreement in November 2016. As its contribution to global efforts, the Australian Government has committed to reducing emissions to 26–28 per cent b ...
... temperature to well below 2 °C above pre-industrial levels and pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5 °C. Australia ratified the Paris Agreement in November 2016. As its contribution to global efforts, the Australian Government has committed to reducing emissions to 26–28 per cent b ...
Information communication technologies for sustainable development
... Climate Change “The observed increase in the concentration of greenhouse gases (GHGs) since the preindustrial era has most likely committed the world to a warming of 2.4°C (1.4°C to 4.3°C) above the preindustrial surface temperatures. The committed warming is inferred from the most recent Intergove ...
... Climate Change “The observed increase in the concentration of greenhouse gases (GHGs) since the preindustrial era has most likely committed the world to a warming of 2.4°C (1.4°C to 4.3°C) above the preindustrial surface temperatures. The committed warming is inferred from the most recent Intergove ...
Stratospheric Aerosol Geoengineering
... The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) was established in 1992. Signed by 194 countries and ratified by 189, including the United States, it came into force in 1994. It says in part, ‘‘The ultimate objective of this Convention . . . is to achieve . . . stabilization of gr ...
... The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) was established in 1992. Signed by 194 countries and ratified by 189, including the United States, it came into force in 1994. It says in part, ‘‘The ultimate objective of this Convention . . . is to achieve . . . stabilization of gr ...
Climate change mitigation
Climate change mitigation consists of actions to limit the magnitude or rate of long-term climate change. Climate change mitigation generally involves reductions in human (anthropogenic) emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs). Mitigation may also be achieved by increasing the capacity of carbon sinks, e.g., through reforestation. Mitigation policies can substantially reduce the risks associated with human-induced global warming.""Mitigation is a public good; climate change is a case of ‘the tragedy of the commons’""Effective climate change mitigation will not be achieved if each agent (individual, institution or country) acts independently in its own selfish interest, (See International Cooperation and Emissions Trading) suggesting the need for collective action. Some adaptation actions, on the other hand, have characteristics of a private good as benefits of actions may accrue more directly to the individuals, regions, or countries that undertake them, at least in the short term. Nevertheless, financing such adaptive activities remains an issue, particularly for poor individuals and countries.""Examples of mitigation include switching to low-carbon energy sources, such as renewable and nuclear energy, and expanding forests and other ""sinks"" to remove greater amounts of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Energy efficiency may also play a role, for example, through improving the insulation of buildings. Another approach to climate change mitigation is climate engineering.Most countries are parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The ultimate objective of the UNFCCC is to stabilize atmospheric concentrations of GHGs at a level that would prevent dangerous human interference of the climate system. Scientific analysis can provide information on the impacts of climate change, but deciding which impacts are dangerous requires value judgments.In 2010, Parties to the UNFCCC agreed that future global warming should be limited to below 2.0 °C (3.6 °F) relative to the pre-industrial level. This may be revised with a target of limiting global warming to below 1.5 °C relative to pre-industrial levels. The current trajectory of global greenhouse gas emissions does not appear to be consistent with limiting global warming to below 1.5 or 2 °C, relative to pre-industrial levels. Other mitigation policies have been proposed, some of which are more stringent or modest than the 2 °C limit.