UK`s Second Biennial Report
... In addition to compiling the UK’s GHG inventory, Ricardo Energy & Environment also compiles the UK’s Air Quality Pollutant Inventory, used for reporting emissions to other international agreements, including the Gothenburg Protocol and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Conven ...
... In addition to compiling the UK’s GHG inventory, Ricardo Energy & Environment also compiles the UK’s Air Quality Pollutant Inventory, used for reporting emissions to other international agreements, including the Gothenburg Protocol and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Conven ...
Inclusion of ecologically based trait variation in plant functional types
... without needing to invoke mechanistic processes that are not fully quantified or understood. By quantifying the relationships between observed variation in community mean traits and their environmental drivers and incorporating these into DGVMs, traits can be adjusted every year within the model, al ...
... without needing to invoke mechanistic processes that are not fully quantified or understood. By quantifying the relationships between observed variation in community mean traits and their environmental drivers and incorporating these into DGVMs, traits can be adjusted every year within the model, al ...
23-3_sabine
... technique of total dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC) in seawater by Ken Johnson (University of Rhode Island) and introduction of certified reference materials for DIC and alkalinity by Andrew Dickson (Scripps Institution of Oceanography) made such a study possible. The first global survey of ocean CO ...
... technique of total dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC) in seawater by Ken Johnson (University of Rhode Island) and introduction of certified reference materials for DIC and alkalinity by Andrew Dickson (Scripps Institution of Oceanography) made such a study possible. The first global survey of ocean CO ...
Australia`s 21 Century Carbon Budget
... It is widely accepted that in order to minimise the risks associated with human-induced climate change, global greenhouse gas emissions will have to be significantly reduced over this century (IPCC 2007a). One way to plan for and facilitate emission reductions is through the use of national carbon b ...
... It is widely accepted that in order to minimise the risks associated with human-induced climate change, global greenhouse gas emissions will have to be significantly reduced over this century (IPCC 2007a). One way to plan for and facilitate emission reductions is through the use of national carbon b ...
Carbon and climate system coupling on timescales from the
... varies greatly from +1.5-4.5 K (2xCO2), a major uncertainty in climate forecasting (3) and one where paleo-data may be used to shed some light. For example, Royer et al. (7) argue that climate sensitivity to a doubling of CO2 of less than 1.5 deg. C on geological scales is inconsistent with paleo-da ...
... varies greatly from +1.5-4.5 K (2xCO2), a major uncertainty in climate forecasting (3) and one where paleo-data may be used to shed some light. For example, Royer et al. (7) argue that climate sensitivity to a doubling of CO2 of less than 1.5 deg. C on geological scales is inconsistent with paleo-da ...
gov commision report
... As Governor Kaine noted, since climate change is a global problem, a national solution is needed in order to achieve the most significant reductions in GHG emissions. However, because the effects of climate change on Virginia will be profound, we cannot wait for the federal government to act. Moreov ...
... As Governor Kaine noted, since climate change is a global problem, a national solution is needed in order to achieve the most significant reductions in GHG emissions. However, because the effects of climate change on Virginia will be profound, we cannot wait for the federal government to act. Moreov ...
Module: Introduction
... streams as Sprint has matured in its understanding of the benefits of CR. This process was well-defined and understood until the 4th quarter 2014 when Sprint replaced its CEO with Marcelo Claure. Mr. Claure assessed his leadership team and continues to make changes that improve Sprint's performance ...
... streams as Sprint has matured in its understanding of the benefits of CR. This process was well-defined and understood until the 4th quarter 2014 when Sprint replaced its CEO with Marcelo Claure. Mr. Claure assessed his leadership team and continues to make changes that improve Sprint's performance ...
Module: Introduction
... Our One Ford business strategy and our sustainability strategy are intrinsically linked. The goal of One Ford is to create an exciting and viable company with profitable growth for all, and we measure success through the satisfaction of our key stakeholders. The output of One Ford is: • Great Produc ...
... Our One Ford business strategy and our sustainability strategy are intrinsically linked. The goal of One Ford is to create an exciting and viable company with profitable growth for all, and we measure success through the satisfaction of our key stakeholders. The output of One Ford is: • Great Produc ...
Optimal intensity targets for greenhouse gas emissions
... established in theory that price control (i.e. a tax) is preferable to quantity control (i.e. cap-and-trade) under cost uncertainty and for pollutants with a flat marginal damage function, such as greenhouse gases (Weitzman’s 1974; Pizer 2002), capand-trade is fast becoming the dominant instrument f ...
... established in theory that price control (i.e. a tax) is preferable to quantity control (i.e. cap-and-trade) under cost uncertainty and for pollutants with a flat marginal damage function, such as greenhouse gases (Weitzman’s 1974; Pizer 2002), capand-trade is fast becoming the dominant instrument f ...
Module: Introduction
... 2. to maximise the use of gas as a fuel of choice in a scenario of decarbonisation, particularly for electricity generation, but also increasingly for transport. Natural gas comes is the fossil fuel with the lowest carbon content and has a flexibility in electricity production that allows it to be c ...
... 2. to maximise the use of gas as a fuel of choice in a scenario of decarbonisation, particularly for electricity generation, but also increasingly for transport. Natural gas comes is the fossil fuel with the lowest carbon content and has a flexibility in electricity production that allows it to be c ...
Model estimates of climate controls on pan-Arctic
... fluxes might evolve under future climate change, particularly in cases where observations are sparse (as is true for CH4 emissions). In this study, we use a process-based model to characterize the dominant climate drivers of northern high-latitude wetland CH4 emissions and how they will change with ...
... fluxes might evolve under future climate change, particularly in cases where observations are sparse (as is true for CH4 emissions). In this study, we use a process-based model to characterize the dominant climate drivers of northern high-latitude wetland CH4 emissions and how they will change with ...
Consultation information and questions
... The ambiguity will be resolved by including a definition in the Forestry Regulations. Tree age will be determined as starting from the time of planting; not propagation. This will resolve concerns with the way the current rule accounts for trees that have been grown in a nursery for one or more year ...
... The ambiguity will be resolved by including a definition in the Forestry Regulations. Tree age will be determined as starting from the time of planting; not propagation. This will resolve concerns with the way the current rule accounts for trees that have been grown in a nursery for one or more year ...
Hoopa Valley Housing Authority Climate Action Plan
... Figure 8: Total greenhouse gas emissions from HVHA business activities. Emissions are shown by emissions source. ................................................................................................................................ 15 Figure 9: Greenhouse gas emissions for the year 2013 fr ...
... Figure 8: Total greenhouse gas emissions from HVHA business activities. Emissions are shown by emissions source. ................................................................................................................................ 15 Figure 9: Greenhouse gas emissions for the year 2013 fr ...
Including land use, land-use change, and forestry in future climate
... Before describing the full range of approaches to including LULUCF in climate change agreements, it is useful to define some key concepts to describe different types of commitments, and to discuss how these various types of commitments might, or might not, be inter-related. First we define two basic ...
... Before describing the full range of approaches to including LULUCF in climate change agreements, it is useful to define some key concepts to describe different types of commitments, and to discuss how these various types of commitments might, or might not, be inter-related. First we define two basic ...
mitigating climate change in the tea sector
... economies. While these new market requirements can offer opportunities to increase efficiencies along the supply chain, for smallholders, including tea farmers, they can be costly and technically complex to comply with. Dedicated resources on climate change mitigation in the tea sector are currently ...
... economies. While these new market requirements can offer opportunities to increase efficiencies along the supply chain, for smallholders, including tea farmers, they can be costly and technically complex to comply with. Dedicated resources on climate change mitigation in the tea sector are currently ...
International cooperation in the field of CCS - Approaches and implementation
... RAI, V., VICTOR, D. G. & THURBER, M. C. (2009) Carbon capture and storage at scale : Lessons from the growth of analogous energy technologies. PESD Stanford, Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies. RUSSIAL, T. J. (2011) Carbon capture and storage – legal and regulatory framework. CCC/179 ...
... RAI, V., VICTOR, D. G. & THURBER, M. C. (2009) Carbon capture and storage at scale : Lessons from the growth of analogous energy technologies. PESD Stanford, Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies. RUSSIAL, T. J. (2011) Carbon capture and storage – legal and regulatory framework. CCC/179 ...
INDUSTRIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
... biotechnology can transform a fundamentally unsustainable system into a sustainable biobased economy – or just provide a streak of green in a dirty system. Some current biotechnology applications reduce emissions but also lead to a high degree of carbon feedback. This is most noticeable when enzymes ...
... biotechnology can transform a fundamentally unsustainable system into a sustainable biobased economy – or just provide a streak of green in a dirty system. Some current biotechnology applications reduce emissions but also lead to a high degree of carbon feedback. This is most noticeable when enzymes ...
Carbon Disclosure Project
... statements that do not represent historical facts and may be based on underlying assumptions. SunPower uses words and phrases such as “goal,” “objectives,” “will,” “intends,” “continue to,” “strives,” “plan,” “targeting,” “anticipates,” “on track,” “likelihood,” “could,” “expect,” “well positioned” ...
... statements that do not represent historical facts and may be based on underlying assumptions. SunPower uses words and phrases such as “goal,” “objectives,” “will,” “intends,” “continue to,” “strives,” “plan,” “targeting,” “anticipates,” “on track,” “likelihood,” “could,” “expect,” “well positioned” ...
Combining effects of ozone and carbon dioxide application on
... century to the present at 385 ppm. There was an attempt to hinder this situation by imposing an agreement of the world congress or The Kyoto Protocol (Vasser, 2009). However, the situation has not been improved enough in term of emission reduction; particularly form the industrial base countries and ...
... century to the present at 385 ppm. There was an attempt to hinder this situation by imposing an agreement of the world congress or The Kyoto Protocol (Vasser, 2009). However, the situation has not been improved enough in term of emission reduction; particularly form the industrial base countries and ...
Marginal abatement cost curves for policy making
... in different ways. Zhang et al. (1998) studied more generally the strengths and weaknesses of modelling approaches used to estimate costs related to carbon emission reduction. However, there exists a lack of understanding as to the extent curves can help in informing climate policy. This is because ...
... in different ways. Zhang et al. (1998) studied more generally the strengths and weaknesses of modelling approaches used to estimate costs related to carbon emission reduction. However, there exists a lack of understanding as to the extent curves can help in informing climate policy. This is because ...
Trends in the land and ocean carbon uptake
... important role in setting the trends of the past few decades. For instance, the 1970s was a particularly warm and wet decade, which led to an enhanced land CO2 sink early in the time series [39]. The attribution of a trend in AF to the response of CO2 sinks to climate change and variability in thes ...
... important role in setting the trends of the past few decades. For instance, the 1970s was a particularly warm and wet decade, which led to an enhanced land CO2 sink early in the time series [39]. The attribution of a trend in AF to the response of CO2 sinks to climate change and variability in thes ...
Co2 calcs 4-11 v - Digging in the Clay
... emissions and 40% of the world population), mainly consist of some 200 Underdeveloped or Developing Nations, who are not interested in emission reduction, but who are expecting to be the financial beneficiaries at the expense of the Developed Nations of the Western Climate Change process. But it is ...
... emissions and 40% of the world population), mainly consist of some 200 Underdeveloped or Developing Nations, who are not interested in emission reduction, but who are expecting to be the financial beneficiaries at the expense of the Developed Nations of the Western Climate Change process. But it is ...
Saving Kyoto - Graciela Chichilnisky
... technical (but important) issues such as the reformation of the CDM, this means adapting the Kyoto framework to a context characterized both by financial turmoil and a strong rebalancing of economic powers in the World. In some sense, the Copenhagen negotiations are untimely. The merit of cap and tr ...
... technical (but important) issues such as the reformation of the CDM, this means adapting the Kyoto framework to a context characterized both by financial turmoil and a strong rebalancing of economic powers in the World. In some sense, the Copenhagen negotiations are untimely. The merit of cap and tr ...
Pre-Feasibility Analysis for the Conversion of Landfill Gas to
... patterns, and housing – thereby causing indirect or secondary impacts on GHG/climate change issues as well (2). Many government policies have aimed toward reducing GHG emissions from the transportation sector. In 2009, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) declared that CO2 and other GHGs c ...
... patterns, and housing – thereby causing indirect or secondary impacts on GHG/climate change issues as well (2). Many government policies have aimed toward reducing GHG emissions from the transportation sector. In 2009, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) declared that CO2 and other GHGs c ...