Climatic warming strengthens a positive feedback between alpine
... highest in disturbed areas and lowest in areas with minimal bare ground cover (Williams & Ashton, 1987; Batllori et al., 2009; Frost et al., 2013). Evidence also suggests that climatic warming is likely to increase growth rates of woody species (Arft et al., 1999; Elmendorf et al., 2012b; Myers-Smit ...
... highest in disturbed areas and lowest in areas with minimal bare ground cover (Williams & Ashton, 1987; Batllori et al., 2009; Frost et al., 2013). Evidence also suggests that climatic warming is likely to increase growth rates of woody species (Arft et al., 1999; Elmendorf et al., 2012b; Myers-Smit ...
Ocean Acidification THE KNOWLEDGE BASE 2012
... ‘We call for support to initiatives that address ocean acidification and the impacts of climate change on marine and coastal ecosystems and resources. In this regard, we reiterate the need to work collectively to prevent further ocean acidification, as well as enhance the resilience of marine ecosys ...
... ‘We call for support to initiatives that address ocean acidification and the impacts of climate change on marine and coastal ecosystems and resources. In this regard, we reiterate the need to work collectively to prevent further ocean acidification, as well as enhance the resilience of marine ecosys ...
the knowledge base. Updating what we know about ocean
... ‘We call for support to initiatives that address ocean acidification and the impacts of climate change on marine and coastal ecosystems and resources. In this regard, we reiterate the need to work collectively to prevent further ocean acidification, as well as enhance the resilience of marine ecosys ...
... ‘We call for support to initiatives that address ocean acidification and the impacts of climate change on marine and coastal ecosystems and resources. In this regard, we reiterate the need to work collectively to prevent further ocean acidification, as well as enhance the resilience of marine ecosys ...
Seafloor Spreading and Paleomagnetism
... the lack of old oceanic crust in 1962. Hess’ theory of seafloor spreading states that hot magma from Earth’s mantle rises up through the mid-oceanic ridges. This magma cools and flows sideways, forming new seafloor. Hot magma continues to rise from the mid-oceanic ridge, constantly producing new oce ...
... the lack of old oceanic crust in 1962. Hess’ theory of seafloor spreading states that hot magma from Earth’s mantle rises up through the mid-oceanic ridges. This magma cools and flows sideways, forming new seafloor. Hot magma continues to rise from the mid-oceanic ridge, constantly producing new oce ...
Climate Change, Mean Sea Level and High Tides in the Bay of Fundy
... Climate Change, Mean Sea Level and High Tides in the Bay of Fundy / 3 this process is not uniform in the area. These models compute the interactions of ice sheets, the earth’s mantle and the redistribution of the ocean water mass. Computations have indicated sea level changes in the Gulf of Maine an ...
... Climate Change, Mean Sea Level and High Tides in the Bay of Fundy / 3 this process is not uniform in the area. These models compute the interactions of ice sheets, the earth’s mantle and the redistribution of the ocean water mass. Computations have indicated sea level changes in the Gulf of Maine an ...
PDF - World Agroforestry Centre
... Sixteen major bioclimatic zones, comprised of 102 strata, were identified through this study as currently found within the upper basins of the Asian Highlands region, ranging from the Extremely Hot and Moist strata at low elevations in the south and southeast, to Extremely Cold and Wet zones at the ...
... Sixteen major bioclimatic zones, comprised of 102 strata, were identified through this study as currently found within the upper basins of the Asian Highlands region, ranging from the Extremely Hot and Moist strata at low elevations in the south and southeast, to Extremely Cold and Wet zones at the ...
Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
... the ecosystems of which they are a part, and the diversity within species, between species, and of ecosystems.”a Biodiversity gives us life, and underlies the goods and services that are crucial for human survival and wellbeing due to a host of vital supporting, regulating, provisioning and cultural ...
... the ecosystems of which they are a part, and the diversity within species, between species, and of ecosystems.”a Biodiversity gives us life, and underlies the goods and services that are crucial for human survival and wellbeing due to a host of vital supporting, regulating, provisioning and cultural ...
Using Integrated Research and Interdisciplinary Science: Potential
... Many of the disciplinary and institutional barriers that we have presented are presently being overcome through increased recognition regarding the value of interdisciplinary research, coupled with improved science training and education (Fitzgerald and Stronza 2009). US research organizations such ...
... Many of the disciplinary and institutional barriers that we have presented are presently being overcome through increased recognition regarding the value of interdisciplinary research, coupled with improved science training and education (Fitzgerald and Stronza 2009). US research organizations such ...
fram forum 2015
... of the western North Atlantic and western South Atlantic, and much of the Norwegian and Barents Seas.” We who live in the High North are seeing these changes in our own back yard. Little wonder, perhaps, that climate change is a recurring theme in Fram Forum. Many of the articles in this year’s issu ...
... of the western North Atlantic and western South Atlantic, and much of the Norwegian and Barents Seas.” We who live in the High North are seeing these changes in our own back yard. Little wonder, perhaps, that climate change is a recurring theme in Fram Forum. Many of the articles in this year’s issu ...
Climate change adaptation guidelines for arid zone aquatic
... them, is proposed within a framework of strategic adaptive management. This approach best addresses the uncertainty that exists as to how climatic changes will play out across the arid zone with respect to water availability and ecological processes. Recommended climate adaptation actions include: i ...
... them, is proposed within a framework of strategic adaptive management. This approach best addresses the uncertainty that exists as to how climatic changes will play out across the arid zone with respect to water availability and ecological processes. Recommended climate adaptation actions include: i ...
New Directions: Atmospheric methane removal as a way to mitigate
... Air capture of carbon dioxide (CO2) has been proposed as a solution to climate change. Various research groups across the world are working on prototypes (e.g., Jones, 2009). The grand challenge is to scale up such prototypes and turn them into cost-effective solutions despite substantial energy req ...
... Air capture of carbon dioxide (CO2) has been proposed as a solution to climate change. Various research groups across the world are working on prototypes (e.g., Jones, 2009). The grand challenge is to scale up such prototypes and turn them into cost-effective solutions despite substantial energy req ...
Word - Council of Europe
... Under climate change scenarios, proactive conservation management of the land is required, without which important losses of biodiversity are to be expected. European policies for biodiversity adaptation under climate change are reviewed and a discussion of future pathways is proposed. It was found ...
... Under climate change scenarios, proactive conservation management of the land is required, without which important losses of biodiversity are to be expected. European policies for biodiversity adaptation under climate change are reviewed and a discussion of future pathways is proposed. It was found ...
Climate Change Action Plan for the Florida Reef System (2010
... Leeworthy, Bell & Bonn, 2001). As such, this reef ecosystem is a national treasure. The Florida Reef System is under stress. For the last several decades, localized challenges or stresses (i.e. overfishing, land-based sources of pollution, and direct habitat degradation from human activities) have b ...
... Leeworthy, Bell & Bonn, 2001). As such, this reef ecosystem is a national treasure. The Florida Reef System is under stress. For the last several decades, localized challenges or stresses (i.e. overfishing, land-based sources of pollution, and direct habitat degradation from human activities) have b ...
Potential Threats from Climate Change to Human
... crucial significance, the Convention on Biological Diversity specifically developed a Programme of Work on Mountain Biodiversity in 2004 aimed at reducing the loss of mountain biological diversity at global, regional, and national levels by 2010. Despite these activities, mountains are still facing ...
... crucial significance, the Convention on Biological Diversity specifically developed a Programme of Work on Mountain Biodiversity in 2004 aimed at reducing the loss of mountain biological diversity at global, regional, and national levels by 2010. Despite these activities, mountains are still facing ...
- MATEC Web of Conferences
... Pleistocene coral reefs in eastern part of Indonesia are abundantly found along the coast. Coral reefs well developed in this area due to a wide shallow marine environment. The reefs exposed by an uplifting and form terraces. Kennedy and Woodroffe [1] reported that the tropical reefs develop in a co ...
... Pleistocene coral reefs in eastern part of Indonesia are abundantly found along the coast. Coral reefs well developed in this area due to a wide shallow marine environment. The reefs exposed by an uplifting and form terraces. Kennedy and Woodroffe [1] reported that the tropical reefs develop in a co ...
SCOR (2013)
... methods that focus solely on temperature (such as aerosol backscatter or reduction of greenhouse gases other than CO2) – will not prevent ocean acidification. Adding alkaline minerals to the ocean would be effective and economically feasible only on a very small scale in coastal regions, and the uni ...
... methods that focus solely on temperature (such as aerosol backscatter or reduction of greenhouse gases other than CO2) – will not prevent ocean acidification. Adding alkaline minerals to the ocean would be effective and economically feasible only on a very small scale in coastal regions, and the uni ...
Ocean Acidification Summary for Policymakers
... methods that focus solely on temperature (such as aerosol backscatter or reduction of greenhouse gases other than CO2) – will not prevent ocean acidification. Adding alkaline minerals to the ocean would be effective and economically feasible only on a very small scale in coastal regions, and the uni ...
... methods that focus solely on temperature (such as aerosol backscatter or reduction of greenhouse gases other than CO2) – will not prevent ocean acidification. Adding alkaline minerals to the ocean would be effective and economically feasible only on a very small scale in coastal regions, and the uni ...
Incorporating estuaries as a source or sink of sediment within
... the deposition of marine sands and terrestrial colluvial deposits, muds and silts. Due to strong hydrological links between the ocean and estuaries (and even intermittently open estuaries or ICOLLs), base and maximum water levels within estuaries are projected to increase at rates equivalent to sea- ...
... the deposition of marine sands and terrestrial colluvial deposits, muds and silts. Due to strong hydrological links between the ocean and estuaries (and even intermittently open estuaries or ICOLLs), base and maximum water levels within estuaries are projected to increase at rates equivalent to sea- ...
Climate Change Vulnerability Final Report
... This report proposes a simple, transparent framework for application to BC. Existing assessment frameworks produce inconsistent results, require substantial detail and lack transparency. Impacts of climate change are challenging to predict due to non-linear responses, extreme events and interactions ...
... This report proposes a simple, transparent framework for application to BC. Existing assessment frameworks produce inconsistent results, require substantial detail and lack transparency. Impacts of climate change are challenging to predict due to non-linear responses, extreme events and interactions ...
Unlocking the Opening Processes of the South China Sea
... carbonates in the western Pacific Ocean. located between the Earth’s largest ocean and the largest All these attributes make the SCS an ideal natural laboracontinent and being near the Pacific Warm Pool, the SCS tory for studying continental break-up, basin formation, deep also plays a significant role ...
... carbonates in the western Pacific Ocean. located between the Earth’s largest ocean and the largest All these attributes make the SCS an ideal natural laboracontinent and being near the Pacific Warm Pool, the SCS tory for studying continental break-up, basin formation, deep also plays a significant role ...
as PDF - Natural Hazards Center
... of a unique value system different from some commonly held Western values, for example Christianity or Judaism. As researchers, we would like to show how universities can play an important role in helping indigenous communities, namely Native American tribes, better understand and adapt to climate ...
... of a unique value system different from some commonly held Western values, for example Christianity or Judaism. As researchers, we would like to show how universities can play an important role in helping indigenous communities, namely Native American tribes, better understand and adapt to climate ...
Going Global - The George Wright Society
... The existing, and increasingly important role of protected area systems in contributing to the cost-effective conservation of intact, connected, and therefore resilient ecosystems, has been supported by scientific and socio-economic analysis, including the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment and the rec ...
... The existing, and increasingly important role of protected area systems in contributing to the cost-effective conservation of intact, connected, and therefore resilient ecosystems, has been supported by scientific and socio-economic analysis, including the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment and the rec ...
DELAWARE AND THE SURGING SEA - Climate
... 20 years, and near certain to see floods more than 5 feet above the high tide line by 2100. Under a rapid rise scenario, the state is near certain to see floods above 9 feet by end of century. 62,000 acres of land lie less than 5 feet above the high tide line in Delaware. Some $1.1 billion in proper ...
... 20 years, and near certain to see floods more than 5 feet above the high tide line by 2100. Under a rapid rise scenario, the state is near certain to see floods above 9 feet by end of century. 62,000 acres of land lie less than 5 feet above the high tide line in Delaware. Some $1.1 billion in proper ...
The Bent Hawaiian-Emperor Hotspot Track
... global mantle flow, allowing further testing of plume capture. Incorporation of constraints from mineral physics [e.g., (53)] is improving models, and assimilation of refined seismic tomography and plate-motion histories is helping to overcome the limitations of unknown initial conditions (54). New ...
... global mantle flow, allowing further testing of plume capture. Incorporation of constraints from mineral physics [e.g., (53)] is improving models, and assimilation of refined seismic tomography and plate-motion histories is helping to overcome the limitations of unknown initial conditions (54). New ...
Wildlife in a changing climate - Food and Agriculture Organization of
... associated wildlife and people and how adaptation measures can best be tailored to local conditions. The productivity of tropical forests is projected to increase where water is available in sufficient quantity. In drier tropical areas, however, forests are projected to decline (Seppäla, Buck and Ka ...
... associated wildlife and people and how adaptation measures can best be tailored to local conditions. The productivity of tropical forests is projected to increase where water is available in sufficient quantity. In drier tropical areas, however, forests are projected to decline (Seppäla, Buck and Ka ...