Saturation of the terrestrial carbon sink
... photosynthetic rate rises proportionally with CO2 concentration. At higher concentrations, the photosynthetic rate becomes limited by the regeneration capacity of the CO2 acceptor molecule, ribulose-1,5-biphosphate (RuBP), resulting in a curvilinear response to increasing CO2 concentration (Fig. 6.1 ...
... photosynthetic rate rises proportionally with CO2 concentration. At higher concentrations, the photosynthetic rate becomes limited by the regeneration capacity of the CO2 acceptor molecule, ribulose-1,5-biphosphate (RuBP), resulting in a curvilinear response to increasing CO2 concentration (Fig. 6.1 ...
Clearing the Air on Oilsands Emissions
... even come close to meeting in 201116). This regulation requires all facilities emitting more than 100,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent per year to reduce their emissions intensities by up to17 12 percent relative to a three-year facility baseline.18 Currently, the SGER is the main greenhouse gas reducti ...
... even come close to meeting in 201116). This regulation requires all facilities emitting more than 100,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent per year to reduce their emissions intensities by up to17 12 percent relative to a three-year facility baseline.18 Currently, the SGER is the main greenhouse gas reducti ...
3.6 Greenhouse Gas Emissions
... which is made up of members from various state agencies and commissions. CCAT released its first report in March 2006. The report proposed to achieve the targets by building on voluntary actions of California businesses, local government, and community actions, as well as through state incentive and ...
... which is made up of members from various state agencies and commissions. CCAT released its first report in March 2006. The report proposed to achieve the targets by building on voluntary actions of California businesses, local government, and community actions, as well as through state incentive and ...
Stabilization of atmospheric carbon dioxide via zero emissions—An
... anthropogenic CO2 emissions. This final concentration is generally very low compared with the stabilization level now under discussion, i.e., 450– 550 ppm, so that the equilibrium state is supposed to be safe from sea level rise associated with thermal expansion of seawater and ice-sheet melting. Thi ...
... anthropogenic CO2 emissions. This final concentration is generally very low compared with the stabilization level now under discussion, i.e., 450– 550 ppm, so that the equilibrium state is supposed to be safe from sea level rise associated with thermal expansion of seawater and ice-sheet melting. Thi ...
Short-Lived Promise? - Oxford Martin School
... Immediate measures to reduce SLCP emissions could provide some climate benefit to the current generation through reduced warming over the next few decades, but would have little impact on peak warming unless CO2 emissions are substantially reduced at the same time. Immediate reductions in CO2 emissi ...
... Immediate measures to reduce SLCP emissions could provide some climate benefit to the current generation through reduced warming over the next few decades, but would have little impact on peak warming unless CO2 emissions are substantially reduced at the same time. Immediate reductions in CO2 emissi ...
Entire Report - Center for Climate and Energy
... greenhouse gases. Compared to a particular reduction achieved by CO2 cuts alone, inclusion of the nonCO2 abatement options available could reduce the carbon-equivalent price of such a policy by two-thirds. This large contribution of the non-CO2 gases, and their potential effect on lowering the cost ...
... greenhouse gases. Compared to a particular reduction achieved by CO2 cuts alone, inclusion of the nonCO2 abatement options available could reduce the carbon-equivalent price of such a policy by two-thirds. This large contribution of the non-CO2 gases, and their potential effect on lowering the cost ...
Carbon Analysis of Elliott State Forest
... dioxide equivalent (MMtCO2e) by 2050, an amount that is equivalent to approximately 68.5 percent of the annual emissions of greenhouse gases for the entire state in 2007 (68 MMtCO2e).1 As these results indicate, forest management has the potential to contribute significantly to Oregon’s greenhouse g ...
... dioxide equivalent (MMtCO2e) by 2050, an amount that is equivalent to approximately 68.5 percent of the annual emissions of greenhouse gases for the entire state in 2007 (68 MMtCO2e).1 As these results indicate, forest management has the potential to contribute significantly to Oregon’s greenhouse g ...
Climate Change, Emissions Trading and Indigenous Peoples
... Under the Kyoto Protocol, greenhouse gas emissions reductions from forest ‘sinks’, which are essentially forests established on cleared land (reforestation), can be used to show compliance with binding emissions targets.8 As discussed in more detail below, Indigenous peoples have argued that the inc ...
... Under the Kyoto Protocol, greenhouse gas emissions reductions from forest ‘sinks’, which are essentially forests established on cleared land (reforestation), can be used to show compliance with binding emissions targets.8 As discussed in more detail below, Indigenous peoples have argued that the inc ...
The gARNAUT ReVIeW 2011 - Garnaut Climate Change Review
... ppm. At Copenhagen and Cancun, China pledged to reduce its carbon intensity by 40 to 45 per cent between 2005 and 2020. China has already achieved considerable success in the implementation of its pledged targets with sweeping regulatory actions in energy and innovation. Chinese leaders have been pl ...
... ppm. At Copenhagen and Cancun, China pledged to reduce its carbon intensity by 40 to 45 per cent between 2005 and 2020. China has already achieved considerable success in the implementation of its pledged targets with sweeping regulatory actions in energy and innovation. Chinese leaders have been pl ...
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... Copyright 2009 by Man Li, JunJie Wu, and Xiangzheng Deng. All rights reserved. Readers may make verbatim copies of this document for non-commercial purposes by any means, provided that this copyright notice appears on all such copies. ...
... Copyright 2009 by Man Li, JunJie Wu, and Xiangzheng Deng. All rights reserved. Readers may make verbatim copies of this document for non-commercial purposes by any means, provided that this copyright notice appears on all such copies. ...
Effects of climate extremes on the terrestrial carbon cycle
... forest fires in Greece in 2007 (Founda & Giannakopoulos, 2009), the dry spells in the Amazon basin in 2005 (Phillips et al., 2009) and 2010 (Lewis et al., 2011), in the U.S.A. 2000–2004 (Breshears et al., 2005; Schwalm et al., 2012), the forest fires in Russia in 2010 (Barriopedro et al., 2011; Kono ...
... forest fires in Greece in 2007 (Founda & Giannakopoulos, 2009), the dry spells in the Amazon basin in 2005 (Phillips et al., 2009) and 2010 (Lewis et al., 2011), in the U.S.A. 2000–2004 (Breshears et al., 2005; Schwalm et al., 2012), the forest fires in Russia in 2010 (Barriopedro et al., 2011; Kono ...
National Greenhouse Accounts (NGA) Factors
... The National Greenhouse Accounts (NGA) Factors has been prepared by the Department of Climate Change and replaces the AGO Factors & Methods Workbook. Unless otherwise stated, the emission factors listed in this document have been taken from the Technical Guidelines for the Estimation of Greenhouse E ...
... The National Greenhouse Accounts (NGA) Factors has been prepared by the Department of Climate Change and replaces the AGO Factors & Methods Workbook. Unless otherwise stated, the emission factors listed in this document have been taken from the Technical Guidelines for the Estimation of Greenhouse E ...
Care Without Carbon 2014 - Sustainable Development Unit
... emissions is the law in the UK The Climate Change Act 2008 sets legally binding targets for the UK to reduce its CO2 emissions by 80% by 2050 and all public sector organisations in the UK have a responsibility to put in place plans to meet this target. The NHS is one of the largest employers in the ...
... emissions is the law in the UK The Climate Change Act 2008 sets legally binding targets for the UK to reduce its CO2 emissions by 80% by 2050 and all public sector organisations in the UK have a responsibility to put in place plans to meet this target. The NHS is one of the largest employers in the ...
Transient Earth system responses to cumulative
... nomic factors. Second, limitations in our process understanding likely lead to differences between the simulated response to emissions and the response of the actual system the model is intended to describe. This constitutes an additional uncertainty, termed the model or response uncertainty. Well-d ...
... nomic factors. Second, limitations in our process understanding likely lead to differences between the simulated response to emissions and the response of the actual system the model is intended to describe. This constitutes an additional uncertainty, termed the model or response uncertainty. Well-d ...
Care Without Carbon – strategy document
... emissions is the law in the UK The Climate Change Act 2008 sets legally binding targets for the UK to reduce its CO2 emissions by 80% by 2050 and all public sector organisations in the UK have a responsibility to put in place plans to meet this target. The NHS is one of the largest employers in the ...
... emissions is the law in the UK The Climate Change Act 2008 sets legally binding targets for the UK to reduce its CO2 emissions by 80% by 2050 and all public sector organisations in the UK have a responsibility to put in place plans to meet this target. The NHS is one of the largest employers in the ...
MULTI‐MUNICIPAL GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS INVENTORY
... communities’ residents and businesses. For the municipal governments, analysis was completed for the year 2006; for the communities the analysis was completed for the year 2005. These inventories — initiated by the township and borough councils with the support of the communities’ Environmental ...
... communities’ residents and businesses. For the municipal governments, analysis was completed for the year 2006; for the communities the analysis was completed for the year 2005. These inventories — initiated by the township and borough councils with the support of the communities’ Environmental ...
SECOND BIENNIAL REPORT of the United States of America
... define the contours of this century more dramatically than any other.” The United States is strongly committed to taking action and leading internationally to meet this challenge. Working together, we can set a new global course that will reduce the greatest risks of climate change and keep the worl ...
... define the contours of this century more dramatically than any other.” The United States is strongly committed to taking action and leading internationally to meet this challenge. Working together, we can set a new global course that will reduce the greatest risks of climate change and keep the worl ...
Climate Change Performance Index 2017
... proved. The integration of emissions data from deforestation and forest degradation was one of the major steps in this process, made possible due to the data provided by the FAO Global Forest Resource Assessment 2015. Deforestation and forest degradation are another important source of anthropogeni ...
... proved. The integration of emissions data from deforestation and forest degradation was one of the major steps in this process, made possible due to the data provided by the FAO Global Forest Resource Assessment 2015. Deforestation and forest degradation are another important source of anthropogeni ...
This file was created by scanning the printed publication. Text errors
... circumpolar permafrost region were 191 Pg for the 0-30 cm depth, 496 Pg for the 0-100 cm depth, and 1024 Pg for the 0300 cm depth. In addition, the yedoma and deltaic deposits (below 300 cm) contain 407 and 241 Pg C, respectively (Tarnocai et ai., 2009). The distribution of carbon contents for the 0 ...
... circumpolar permafrost region were 191 Pg for the 0-30 cm depth, 496 Pg for the 0-100 cm depth, and 1024 Pg for the 0300 cm depth. In addition, the yedoma and deltaic deposits (below 300 cm) contain 407 and 241 Pg C, respectively (Tarnocai et ai., 2009). The distribution of carbon contents for the 0 ...
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... The climate impact of investors has over the past year been propelled to the top of the climate change agenda. While investors launched initiatives such as the Montreal Carbon Pledge and the Portfolio Decarbonization Coalition to report on investment emissions and reduce greenhouse gas exposure, org ...
... The climate impact of investors has over the past year been propelled to the top of the climate change agenda. While investors launched initiatives such as the Montreal Carbon Pledge and the Portfolio Decarbonization Coalition to report on investment emissions and reduce greenhouse gas exposure, org ...
Net carbon uptake has increased through warming-induced changes in temperate forest phenology LETTERS
... fluxes in spring and autumn using the long-term flux data. A oneday change in flux-derived spring onset translated to a change in Fp of 7.5 gC m−2 (P < 0.01, FCP across multiple sites) and 3.8 gC m−2 (P < 0.01, FCP) for deciduous and evergreen forests, respectively (Fig. 3). Owing to concurrent but ...
... fluxes in spring and autumn using the long-term flux data. A oneday change in flux-derived spring onset translated to a change in Fp of 7.5 gC m−2 (P < 0.01, FCP across multiple sites) and 3.8 gC m−2 (P < 0.01, FCP) for deciduous and evergreen forests, respectively (Fig. 3). Owing to concurrent but ...
Update on Selected Climate Issues of Concern
... AMAP would like to express its appreciation to all of these experts, who have contributed their time, effort, and data. A list of the main contributors is included in the acknowledgements on the previous page of this report. The list is based on identified individual contributors to the AMAP scienti ...
... AMAP would like to express its appreciation to all of these experts, who have contributed their time, effort, and data. A list of the main contributors is included in the acknowledgements on the previous page of this report. The list is based on identified individual contributors to the AMAP scienti ...
Equitable access to sustainable development
... carbon space as outlined here is a reference point for the negotiating process. In the negotiations, the heterogeneous resource endowments and other national circumstances of particular countries would be taken into account politically, thereby adding the ‘plus’ to the formula. The equity-based appr ...
... carbon space as outlined here is a reference point for the negotiating process. In the negotiations, the heterogeneous resource endowments and other national circumstances of particular countries would be taken into account politically, thereby adding the ‘plus’ to the formula. The equity-based appr ...
Warming the world : economic models of global
... was supported by the National Science Foundation and the Department of Energy. None of these is responsible for the errors, opinions, or flights of fancy in this work. ...
... was supported by the National Science Foundation and the Department of Energy. None of these is responsible for the errors, opinions, or flights of fancy in this work. ...