Climate Change
... There has also been a rise in the average global temperature; this is known as the enhanced greenhouse effect. When coal, oil and gas are burned the main products are carbon dioxide and water – both greenhouse gases. Over the last two hundred years the average concentration of water vapour in the at ...
... There has also been a rise in the average global temperature; this is known as the enhanced greenhouse effect. When coal, oil and gas are burned the main products are carbon dioxide and water – both greenhouse gases. Over the last two hundred years the average concentration of water vapour in the at ...
Climate change, agriculture and national policy in Kazakhstan
... such as UNDP, GEF, World Bank, Asian Development Bank, GIZ, REC, IFAS, FAO and others. In the basis of the national strategy in greenhouse gas reduction for the period up to 2030 is the goal of low-carbon development and stabilization of GHG emissions at the level of -1520%,reduction in greenhouse g ...
... such as UNDP, GEF, World Bank, Asian Development Bank, GIZ, REC, IFAS, FAO and others. In the basis of the national strategy in greenhouse gas reduction for the period up to 2030 is the goal of low-carbon development and stabilization of GHG emissions at the level of -1520%,reduction in greenhouse g ...
Emissions of climate damaging greenhouse gases
... (approx), United States is 19. 6 tonnes (approx), Russia is 15.3 tonnes (approx), and China is 7.69 tonnes (approx) of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2011. These are many times more than India’s per capita emission average. India’s per capita emissions are only one-third of the global average. (e) & ( ...
... (approx), United States is 19. 6 tonnes (approx), Russia is 15.3 tonnes (approx), and China is 7.69 tonnes (approx) of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2011. These are many times more than India’s per capita emission average. India’s per capita emissions are only one-third of the global average. (e) & ( ...
Climate change mitigation and adaptation
... 2. Mimic Volcanoes in Stratosphere Volcanoes cool climate temporarily ~ 12-18 months Proposed Idea: inject sulfur dioxide into the stratosphere Would need equivalent of an El-Chichon or Pinatubo every year to counter warming ...
... 2. Mimic Volcanoes in Stratosphere Volcanoes cool climate temporarily ~ 12-18 months Proposed Idea: inject sulfur dioxide into the stratosphere Would need equivalent of an El-Chichon or Pinatubo every year to counter warming ...
Appendix 2: City of Portland GHG Educational Tool
... carbon that has been stored underground for millions of years. Burning fossil fuels to generate electricity, manufacture goods, grow food, heat our homes and power our vehicles transforms this stored carbon into the gas carbon dioxide, which is then released into the atmosphere. Changing patterns of ...
... carbon that has been stored underground for millions of years. Burning fossil fuels to generate electricity, manufacture goods, grow food, heat our homes and power our vehicles transforms this stored carbon into the gas carbon dioxide, which is then released into the atmosphere. Changing patterns of ...
Unit_3-Session_2-Modern_Climate_change
... Concentrations of CO2, N2O, CH4 (“Greenhouse Gases”) have increased dramatically over last 150 yrs. ...
... Concentrations of CO2, N2O, CH4 (“Greenhouse Gases”) have increased dramatically over last 150 yrs. ...
Carbon Market at a glance
... But countries will need to take decisions to establish long-term price ignals and gain the full benefits of carbon markets ...
... But countries will need to take decisions to establish long-term price ignals and gain the full benefits of carbon markets ...
Folie 1 - Renewable energy
... to clean and safe water – climate change exacerbates the problem. ...
... to clean and safe water – climate change exacerbates the problem. ...
Efficient Milk Production
... 0.6 and 0.9 0C over the past century, and that human activity is likely to have caused most of the increase in global average temperature rises since the mid 20th century2. The increase in GHGs, and their environmental implications, have been the focus of considerable international attention. In 199 ...
... 0.6 and 0.9 0C over the past century, and that human activity is likely to have caused most of the increase in global average temperature rises since the mid 20th century2. The increase in GHGs, and their environmental implications, have been the focus of considerable international attention. In 199 ...
The need for mitigation
... forests, vegetation or soils that can reabsorb CO2. Carbon dioxide is the largest contributing gas to the greenhouse effect. In the 200 years since 1800, levels have risen by over 30%. Since levels of greenhouse gases are currently rising even more steeply, leading to the most dramatic change in the ...
... forests, vegetation or soils that can reabsorb CO2. Carbon dioxide is the largest contributing gas to the greenhouse effect. In the 200 years since 1800, levels have risen by over 30%. Since levels of greenhouse gases are currently rising even more steeply, leading to the most dramatic change in the ...
Changing Societies Without Changing Lifestyles?
... – Only such preferences that have passed the filters of law (simple) and morality (difficult) can enter the market – If particular consumer choices turn out to (no longer) be ethically neutral, they are subject to a legitimate socio-ethical discourse which can lead to new rules. – Plenty examples in ...
... – Only such preferences that have passed the filters of law (simple) and morality (difficult) can enter the market – If particular consumer choices turn out to (no longer) be ethically neutral, they are subject to a legitimate socio-ethical discourse which can lead to new rules. – Plenty examples in ...
Natural Gas Pathways
... DENA Website (German Energy Agency) With the Power-to-Gas Strategy Platform, the Deutsche Energie-Agentur GmbH (dena) – the German Energy Agency – and its partners are supporting the use and development of the Powerto-Gas system solution. ...
... DENA Website (German Energy Agency) With the Power-to-Gas Strategy Platform, the Deutsche Energie-Agentur GmbH (dena) – the German Energy Agency – and its partners are supporting the use and development of the Powerto-Gas system solution. ...
Presentation to the future international climate change
... capture of atmospheric carbon, rather than new fossil fuel emissions. • Emission "offsets" will disappear as a concept within 10-15 years. • Land use and land use change and forestry needs to be treated as an integrated package rather than separating out agriculture, forestry and broader carbon acco ...
... capture of atmospheric carbon, rather than new fossil fuel emissions. • Emission "offsets" will disappear as a concept within 10-15 years. • Land use and land use change and forestry needs to be treated as an integrated package rather than separating out agriculture, forestry and broader carbon acco ...
Topic 1: Strip Mining and Soil
... Topic 1: The American Chestnut and Climate change Key Question: How can the revival of the American chestnut help to reduce climate change? As you read the articles linked below use the questions provided to guide ypur thinking and preparation of your power point presentation. ...
... Topic 1: The American Chestnut and Climate change Key Question: How can the revival of the American chestnut help to reduce climate change? As you read the articles linked below use the questions provided to guide ypur thinking and preparation of your power point presentation. ...
Film Six Degrees Answer Key
... 4.) How are warmer temperatures affecting the migration of crops? Champagne region of France is becoming too warm for traditional champagne grapes, so they are starting to grow them in England, along with olive trees. 5.) What is involved in the carbon footprint a common product such as a cheeseburg ...
... 4.) How are warmer temperatures affecting the migration of crops? Champagne region of France is becoming too warm for traditional champagne grapes, so they are starting to grow them in England, along with olive trees. 5.) What is involved in the carbon footprint a common product such as a cheeseburg ...
Climate Change
... in the Earth’s temperature due to the greenhouse effect, which can cause changes in climate. However, the term “global warming” is now being used to refer to the warming predicted to occur as a result of increased emissions of greenhouse gases and other human activities. This enhanced greenhouse eff ...
... in the Earth’s temperature due to the greenhouse effect, which can cause changes in climate. However, the term “global warming” is now being used to refer to the warming predicted to occur as a result of increased emissions of greenhouse gases and other human activities. This enhanced greenhouse eff ...
Slide 1
... – costs of action, for the USA and the world, will be far smaller than costs of inaction – we can reduce costly and risky oil imports and ...
... – costs of action, for the USA and the world, will be far smaller than costs of inaction – we can reduce costly and risky oil imports and ...
Incineration of Municipal Solid Waste Impact on Global Warming
... waste disposal planning. Decades of experience with various disposal options offers a sound set of data from which to measure their environmental impacts. Traditional landfilling for example, releases methane gas which has a significant impact on climate change. Recently, incineration of municipal s ...
... waste disposal planning. Decades of experience with various disposal options offers a sound set of data from which to measure their environmental impacts. Traditional landfilling for example, releases methane gas which has a significant impact on climate change. Recently, incineration of municipal s ...
Download country indicators
... Increase the proportion of renewable energy to 25% by 2021 Source: ...
... Increase the proportion of renewable energy to 25% by 2021 Source: ...
Carbon dioxide production from burning fossil fuels
... • The major sources of CO2 emissions are electricity generation and transportation. • Coal is the major fossil fuel used to generate electricity in the United States. The major use of coal is electricity generation. • There are about 560 coal-fired power plants in the United States. • Worldwide abou ...
... • The major sources of CO2 emissions are electricity generation and transportation. • Coal is the major fossil fuel used to generate electricity in the United States. The major use of coal is electricity generation. • There are about 560 coal-fired power plants in the United States. • Worldwide abou ...
1712 - British ironmonger Thomas Newcomen invents the first
... climate change. 1989 - UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher - possessor of a chemistry degree - warns in a speech to the UN that "We are seeing a vast increase in the amount of carbon dioxide reaching the atmosphere... The result is that change in future is likely to be more fundamental and more wide ...
... climate change. 1989 - UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher - possessor of a chemistry degree - warns in a speech to the UN that "We are seeing a vast increase in the amount of carbon dioxide reaching the atmosphere... The result is that change in future is likely to be more fundamental and more wide ...
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.