Dynamics, Stratospheric Ozone, and Climate Change
... change might affect this. Section 2 reviews the basic dynamical processes relevant to ozone abundance and ozone depletion, building on the discussion in Fioletov (this issue). Section 3 applies these concepts to understanding the observed record of ozone changes. Section 4 discusses the possible dyn ...
... change might affect this. Section 2 reviews the basic dynamical processes relevant to ozone abundance and ozone depletion, building on the discussion in Fioletov (this issue). Section 3 applies these concepts to understanding the observed record of ozone changes. Section 4 discusses the possible dyn ...
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Reservoir Sedimentation in the
... The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is the largest operator of dams in the United States. Each USACE dam was planned, designed and built to provide specific benefits to the American public, including navigation, flood risk reduction, hydropower generation, recreation, and water supply. Most of th ...
... The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is the largest operator of dams in the United States. Each USACE dam was planned, designed and built to provide specific benefits to the American public, including navigation, flood risk reduction, hydropower generation, recreation, and water supply. Most of th ...
ldc graduation - the difficulties and realities for tuvalu
... 6. The recovery of the Tuvalu Trust Fund is Without any productive capacity and exports - the TTF has added much needed budget for public service ...
... 6. The recovery of the Tuvalu Trust Fund is Without any productive capacity and exports - the TTF has added much needed budget for public service ...
The Second National Communication of the Republic of Malawi
... Projected wood energy demand for Lilongwe City, Lilongwe, 1995-2100 Projected wood energy deficit under climate change in Lilongwe City, 1995-2000 Basline data for river run-off for selected rivers in Malawi Mean river run-off reductions as affected by baseline rainfall for some rivers in Malawi Mea ...
... Projected wood energy demand for Lilongwe City, Lilongwe, 1995-2100 Projected wood energy deficit under climate change in Lilongwe City, 1995-2000 Basline data for river run-off for selected rivers in Malawi Mean river run-off reductions as affected by baseline rainfall for some rivers in Malawi Mea ...
Sunnyvale Climate Action Plan
... This Climate Action Plan (CAP; Plan) is Sunnyvale’s path toward creating a more sustainable, healthy, and livable Sunnyvale. The strategies outlined in this Plan will not only reduce GHG emissions but will also provide energy, fuel, water, and monetary savings while improving the quality of life in ...
... This Climate Action Plan (CAP; Plan) is Sunnyvale’s path toward creating a more sustainable, healthy, and livable Sunnyvale. The strategies outlined in this Plan will not only reduce GHG emissions but will also provide energy, fuel, water, and monetary savings while improving the quality of life in ...
The resilience renaissance? Unpacking of resilience for tackling
... become particularly popular to describe the intersection between these two fields and those of poverty and development as ‘climate resilient development’, and ‘climate resilient development’ is rapidly becoming a catch-all for tackling climate change impacts in a development context. A meta-table ca ...
... become particularly popular to describe the intersection between these two fields and those of poverty and development as ‘climate resilient development’, and ‘climate resilient development’ is rapidly becoming a catch-all for tackling climate change impacts in a development context. A meta-table ca ...
Plant ecophysiological responses to experimentally drier and L
... indicate that rising temperatures during the past century have advanced the timing of spring flowering and leaf unfolding in many species at northern latitudes both in Europe and the USA, whereas it has delayed the timing of leaf colouring and fall (see Peñuelas & Filella 2001 for a review; see also ...
... indicate that rising temperatures during the past century have advanced the timing of spring flowering and leaf unfolding in many species at northern latitudes both in Europe and the USA, whereas it has delayed the timing of leaf colouring and fall (see Peñuelas & Filella 2001 for a review; see also ...
African mountainous countries and their mountains : The Republic of
... the country fall within the Sudan-Guinea Savanna biome; all lowland forests form part of the Guinea-Congo Forests biome; and Mount Cameroon and the western highlands form part of the Afro-tropical Highlands biome. An irregular chain of mountains, hills, and plateaus known as the Cameroon range (part ...
... the country fall within the Sudan-Guinea Savanna biome; all lowland forests form part of the Guinea-Congo Forests biome; and Mount Cameroon and the western highlands form part of the Afro-tropical Highlands biome. An irregular chain of mountains, hills, and plateaus known as the Cameroon range (part ...
Climate Change and Migration - Institute for Governance and Policy
... likely to be fiercely contested by refugee-receiving states adjacent to conflict- and disaster-prone areas that are already burdened by large refugee populations and would be required to assume even greater obligations. Moreover, not all states in the Asia–Pacific region are signatories to the 1951 ...
... likely to be fiercely contested by refugee-receiving states adjacent to conflict- and disaster-prone areas that are already burdened by large refugee populations and would be required to assume even greater obligations. Moreover, not all states in the Asia–Pacific region are signatories to the 1951 ...
climate change strategy of ajara
... From this territory the most significant are the National Reserve of Kintrishi, founded in the middle of previous century, and the National Park of Mtirala which was opened in 2006. Those oasis of wild nature, which are very close to Kobuleti (25 km) and Batumi (12 km), are great attractions for man ...
... From this territory the most significant are the National Reserve of Kintrishi, founded in the middle of previous century, and the National Park of Mtirala which was opened in 2006. Those oasis of wild nature, which are very close to Kobuleti (25 km) and Batumi (12 km), are great attractions for man ...
The Sixth National Communication of the Republic of Belarus
... As of 1 January 2014, the population size was 9,468 ths people, an average population density - 46 people per km2 and the urban population made up 76.8%. The urban population is characterized by a high concentration. 1.9 mln people (26.8% of the urban population) reside in Minsk. Five regional cente ...
... As of 1 January 2014, the population size was 9,468 ths people, an average population density - 46 people per km2 and the urban population made up 76.8%. The urban population is characterized by a high concentration. 1.9 mln people (26.8% of the urban population) reside in Minsk. Five regional cente ...
Effects of Anthropogenic Stressors and Changes in Biodiversity on Lower Chesapeake Bay, VA USA Seagrass Systems
... properties on different spatial scales. This may be an important consideration for management, because efforts that incorporate spatial scales of ecosystem processes will likely have more impact. Overall, these results suggest that stressor impacts in seagrass ecosystems generally do not interact bu ...
... properties on different spatial scales. This may be an important consideration for management, because efforts that incorporate spatial scales of ecosystem processes will likely have more impact. Overall, these results suggest that stressor impacts in seagrass ecosystems generally do not interact bu ...
Glacier Tourism Research - Rannsóknamiðstöð ferðamála
... and sensitive to climate change and variability (e.g. UNEP and WGMS, 2008) and thus they are considered to be among the most visible and high confidence level indicators of global warming (IPCC, 2013). Climate‐induced environmental change has been documented in several mountain regions o ...
... and sensitive to climate change and variability (e.g. UNEP and WGMS, 2008) and thus they are considered to be among the most visible and high confidence level indicators of global warming (IPCC, 2013). Climate‐induced environmental change has been documented in several mountain regions o ...
Glaucomys sabrinus californicus - Center for Biological Diversity
... squirrels to glide through the air (Wells-Gosling and Heaney 1984). The northern flying squirrel’s generic name, Glaucomys, is from the Greek glaukos (silver, gray) and mys (mouse), while sabrinus is derived from the Latin word sabrina (river-nymph) which refers to the squirrel's habitat association ...
... squirrels to glide through the air (Wells-Gosling and Heaney 1984). The northern flying squirrel’s generic name, Glaucomys, is from the Greek glaukos (silver, gray) and mys (mouse), while sabrinus is derived from the Latin word sabrina (river-nymph) which refers to the squirrel's habitat association ...
The North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) - e-Learning
... the nineteenth century, more data became available and researchers began to investigate temperature series in the northern hemisphere. The focus of most meteorologists and climatologists at that time was mainly on forecasting weather and therefore more on data observation of the phenomenon than on u ...
... the nineteenth century, more data became available and researchers began to investigate temperature series in the northern hemisphere. The focus of most meteorologists and climatologists at that time was mainly on forecasting weather and therefore more on data observation of the phenomenon than on u ...
UNH S E Res 2013
... Self-identified independent voters offer varying responses to questions about climate change depending on current weather conditions, according to research conducted by Lawrence Hamilton, professor of sociology and senior fellow at the Carsey Institute at UNH, and Mary Stampone, assistant professor ...
... Self-identified independent voters offer varying responses to questions about climate change depending on current weather conditions, according to research conducted by Lawrence Hamilton, professor of sociology and senior fellow at the Carsey Institute at UNH, and Mary Stampone, assistant professor ...
Averchenkova and Bassi 2016.pdf (opens in new window)
... For many G20 members, most determinants appear to be ‘largely supportive’ in terms of credibility. These include the European Union and its individual G20 members (France, Germany, Italy and the UK), as well as South Korea. Several G20 members have determinants that are at least ‘moderately supporti ...
... For many G20 members, most determinants appear to be ‘largely supportive’ in terms of credibility. These include the European Union and its individual G20 members (France, Germany, Italy and the UK), as well as South Korea. Several G20 members have determinants that are at least ‘moderately supporti ...
MASUD-DISSERTATION-2016
... Currently, RCMs offer higher spatial resolution than AOGCMs and therefore are preferred for assessing impact of climate change on different components of the hydrological cycle at regional domains of interest. The overall purpose of this research was to evaluate the impact of climate change on dry a ...
... Currently, RCMs offer higher spatial resolution than AOGCMs and therefore are preferred for assessing impact of climate change on different components of the hydrological cycle at regional domains of interest. The overall purpose of this research was to evaluate the impact of climate change on dry a ...
Winter Road Conditions and Traffic Accidents in Sweden
... road (HN). These four slipperiness types can be combined to form a winter index (WI). However, other types of precipitation are studied where appropriate. Four papers are included in this thesis. The first aims of these papers include an analysis of the geographical distribution of different slipper ...
... road (HN). These four slipperiness types can be combined to form a winter index (WI). However, other types of precipitation are studied where appropriate. Four papers are included in this thesis. The first aims of these papers include an analysis of the geographical distribution of different slipper ...
4. The CO2 fertilization effect
... value, and then declines. Furthermore, temperature affects not only photosynthesis, but also respiration, growth, development phases and reproductive processes. Elevated CO2 may have some effects on crop phenology, although stages of development are governed primarily by temperature, time and photo ...
... value, and then declines. Furthermore, temperature affects not only photosynthesis, but also respiration, growth, development phases and reproductive processes. Elevated CO2 may have some effects on crop phenology, although stages of development are governed primarily by temperature, time and photo ...
1. Which of the following statement is/are correct about cotton crop? i
... (a) Confederation (b) Conference (c) Community (d) Climate 70. Reducing the amount of future climate change is called: (a) Mitigation (b) Geo- engineering (c) Adaptation (d) None of these 71. The most visually striking evidence of global warming is: (a) The increased precipitation along the Gulf coa ...
... (a) Confederation (b) Conference (c) Community (d) Climate 70. Reducing the amount of future climate change is called: (a) Mitigation (b) Geo- engineering (c) Adaptation (d) None of these 71. The most visually striking evidence of global warming is: (a) The increased precipitation along the Gulf coa ...
Uplift history of the Central and Northern Andes: A review
... estimate, so that subsequent studies can use them appropriately. The estimates come from indicators representing a variety of subdisciplines including tectonics, sedimentology, geochemistry, volcanology, paleobotany, geomorphology, and geochronology. Typically, each method has a different set of ass ...
... estimate, so that subsequent studies can use them appropriately. The estimates come from indicators representing a variety of subdisciplines including tectonics, sedimentology, geochemistry, volcanology, paleobotany, geomorphology, and geochronology. Typically, each method has a different set of ass ...
Surveys of scientists' views on climate change
Several surveys have been conducted of the opinions of scientists on anthropogenic climate change. They have generally concluded that the majority of scientists believe that human activity is contributing to global warming.