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... A heavy colorless gas that does not support combustion, and is primarily formed by animal respiration and combustion of fossil fuels. It is essential for life because plants absorb it from the air by photosynthesis. Also known as CO2. Climate: The average weather in a certain area that occurs over a ...
... A heavy colorless gas that does not support combustion, and is primarily formed by animal respiration and combustion of fossil fuels. It is essential for life because plants absorb it from the air by photosynthesis. Also known as CO2. Climate: The average weather in a certain area that occurs over a ...
How can decision-makers in developing countries incorporate uncertainty about future climate risks into existing planning and policymaking processes? (424 kB) (opens in new window)
... more exposed to hazards and risks rarely before experienced. For some, these risks seem remote. But if climate change is not considered upfront in existing planning and policy-making processes today, decision-makers risk locking-in future impacts that may prove irreversible or much more costly and d ...
... more exposed to hazards and risks rarely before experienced. For some, these risks seem remote. But if climate change is not considered upfront in existing planning and policy-making processes today, decision-makers risk locking-in future impacts that may prove irreversible or much more costly and d ...
Source control as an adaptation measure to
... retention basins and infiltration devices are, on the other hand, more influenced by the rainfall quantities, its duration, the inter-event period and other internal rainfall characteristics. The land use being analyzed is also important to consider, as a surface with 100% imperviousness will admitt ...
... retention basins and infiltration devices are, on the other hand, more influenced by the rainfall quantities, its duration, the inter-event period and other internal rainfall characteristics. The land use being analyzed is also important to consider, as a surface with 100% imperviousness will admitt ...
Climate change and drought policy in Victoria: context and
... The last five years have seen some of the most severe bushfire seasons on record, as well as severe flooding in Gippsland. Losses of personal property, damage to farms and rural businesses have had a direct impact on the local economy in affected areas, resulting in less employment opportunities par ...
... The last five years have seen some of the most severe bushfire seasons on record, as well as severe flooding in Gippsland. Losses of personal property, damage to farms and rural businesses have had a direct impact on the local economy in affected areas, resulting in less employment opportunities par ...
Miller-vita-short web version-2016 - UCAR Staff
... Tyedmers, 2001. The 1999 Pacific Salmon Agreement: A Sustainable Solution? Canadian – American Public Policy Occasional Paper, No. 47. Canadian – American Center, University of Maine, Orono, ME. Cohen, S.J. and K.A. Miller (Coordinating Lead Authors), 2001. “North America,” Ch.15, pp.733-800 in Clim ...
... Tyedmers, 2001. The 1999 Pacific Salmon Agreement: A Sustainable Solution? Canadian – American Public Policy Occasional Paper, No. 47. Canadian – American Center, University of Maine, Orono, ME. Cohen, S.J. and K.A. Miller (Coordinating Lead Authors), 2001. “North America,” Ch.15, pp.733-800 in Clim ...
Projected effects of climate change on water supply reliability in Mid
... In terms of seasonal changes, the largest projected increases in precipitation for the headwaters are in winter and spring, while small changes in seasonal rainfall patterns on the Plains are projected to occur. Seasonal warming is least in spring and early summer; otherwise the warming is uniform ...
... In terms of seasonal changes, the largest projected increases in precipitation for the headwaters are in winter and spring, while small changes in seasonal rainfall patterns on the Plains are projected to occur. Seasonal warming is least in spring and early summer; otherwise the warming is uniform ...
Gender and CO2 info_accepted
... motivates those who are not already convinced of a the need to reduce emissions. Theories such as the Knowledge-Deficit theory suggest that a lack of knowledge is related to lower concern and lower action on a problem. Some research has found that more informed individuals felt less concerned about ...
... motivates those who are not already convinced of a the need to reduce emissions. Theories such as the Knowledge-Deficit theory suggest that a lack of knowledge is related to lower concern and lower action on a problem. Some research has found that more informed individuals felt less concerned about ...
Sample pages 1 PDF
... The Earth is now characterized by a set of physical parameters and features observed on its surface. However, the Earth in its present state represents just one stage in an evolutionary process starting from the moment the planet formed to the present day. In our future search for Earth-like planets ...
... The Earth is now characterized by a set of physical parameters and features observed on its surface. However, the Earth in its present state represents just one stage in an evolutionary process starting from the moment the planet formed to the present day. In our future search for Earth-like planets ...
Uncertainty in climate change projections: the role of internal
... including air temperature, precipitation and the large-scale atmospheric circulation (see Hegerl et al. 2007; Meehl et al. 2007; and references therein). These uncertainties, as well as those based on long model control integrations, have also been used for estimating the contribution of external fo ...
... including air temperature, precipitation and the large-scale atmospheric circulation (see Hegerl et al. 2007; Meehl et al. 2007; and references therein). These uncertainties, as well as those based on long model control integrations, have also been used for estimating the contribution of external fo ...
Modifying the 2°C Target - Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik
... ambitious global target that would be significantly higher than 2°C or even giving up a specific global stabilization target altogether. The EU will probably favor a reinterpretation over a revision of the 2°C target. However, that does not mean its preferences will necessarily prevail. What ultimat ...
... ambitious global target that would be significantly higher than 2°C or even giving up a specific global stabilization target altogether. The EU will probably favor a reinterpretation over a revision of the 2°C target. However, that does not mean its preferences will necessarily prevail. What ultimat ...
FiELDiNG CLiMATE CHANGE iN CULTURAL
... in northern California, Wolf and Orlove (2008) allowed interviewees to express at length their views and feelings about the mountain. Analysis of those responses shows that perceptions varied according to the respondents’ birthplace, residence, experience, and worldview. For example, locally born pe ...
... in northern California, Wolf and Orlove (2008) allowed interviewees to express at length their views and feelings about the mountain. Analysis of those responses shows that perceptions varied according to the respondents’ birthplace, residence, experience, and worldview. For example, locally born pe ...
Systems thinking methodology in researching the
... impact the industry both in short term and long term. There are four main stakeholders in this research including cattle producers, traders, scientists and policy makers. Consumers and communities can also be considered as other stakeholders, their choices and attitudes have influence on the mental ...
... impact the industry both in short term and long term. There are four main stakeholders in this research including cattle producers, traders, scientists and policy makers. Consumers and communities can also be considered as other stakeholders, their choices and attitudes have influence on the mental ...
10558_FULLTEXT
... (Wright et al. 2004, De Deyn et al. 2008). An increase in atmospheric CO2 has the potential to enhance net photosynthetic rate in plants, and can be one reason for the observed shrub encroachment (Sage et al. 1989). Plants in arctic and alpine environments, however, are generally restricted by cool ...
... (Wright et al. 2004, De Deyn et al. 2008). An increase in atmospheric CO2 has the potential to enhance net photosynthetic rate in plants, and can be one reason for the observed shrub encroachment (Sage et al. 1989). Plants in arctic and alpine environments, however, are generally restricted by cool ...
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... Hamburg Tourism Model (HTM) found that climate change shifts international tourism flows towards higher altitudes and latitudes (Hamilton et al., 2005a, b). The redistribution of tourism flows could negatively affect countries and regions that depend heavily on income from tourism. On the other hand ...
... Hamburg Tourism Model (HTM) found that climate change shifts international tourism flows towards higher altitudes and latitudes (Hamilton et al., 2005a, b). The redistribution of tourism flows could negatively affect countries and regions that depend heavily on income from tourism. On the other hand ...
CLIMATE CHANGE and AGRARIAN SOCIETIES IN
... Low biological production constrained by water limits the provision of basic materials for a good standard of living. This also limits the livelihood opportunities in drylands and often leads to practices, such as intensified cultivation, that cannot be serviced due to low and further impaired nutri ...
... Low biological production constrained by water limits the provision of basic materials for a good standard of living. This also limits the livelihood opportunities in drylands and often leads to practices, such as intensified cultivation, that cannot be serviced due to low and further impaired nutri ...
Evans - NERC
... There is good evidence that changes in climate are associated with distributional shifts and population trends in some UK fauna (see below and other report card papers). A complete assessment of climate change impacts requires understanding the mechanisms driving these changes. This is essential for ...
... There is good evidence that changes in climate are associated with distributional shifts and population trends in some UK fauna (see below and other report card papers). A complete assessment of climate change impacts requires understanding the mechanisms driving these changes. This is essential for ...
22nd conference of parties to the united nations
... by further discussions during the International Dialogue on Migration3 and the IOM Council HighLevel Panel on Climate Migration4 parallel to the release of numerous institutional documents. In 2016, IOM Member States decided once again to address the question of migration, environment and climate ch ...
... by further discussions during the International Dialogue on Migration3 and the IOM Council HighLevel Panel on Climate Migration4 parallel to the release of numerous institutional documents. In 2016, IOM Member States decided once again to address the question of migration, environment and climate ch ...
Climate Change in Afghanistan Deduced from Reanalysis and
... of 12 downscaled regional climate models (RCM) of the Coordinated Regional Climate Downscaling Experiment (CORDEX)-South Asia simulations for low and high emission scenarios (Representative Concentration Pathways 4.5 and 8.5). In the past, the climatic changes were mainly characterized by a mean tem ...
... of 12 downscaled regional climate models (RCM) of the Coordinated Regional Climate Downscaling Experiment (CORDEX)-South Asia simulations for low and high emission scenarios (Representative Concentration Pathways 4.5 and 8.5). In the past, the climatic changes were mainly characterized by a mean tem ...
Climate: Observations, projections and impacts
... data on extreme events. • An assessment of the extent to which increases in greenhouse gases and aerosols in the atmosphere have altered the probability of particular seasonal temperatures compared to pre-industrial times, using a technique called ‘fraction of attributable risk.’ • A prediction of f ...
... data on extreme events. • An assessment of the extent to which increases in greenhouse gases and aerosols in the atmosphere have altered the probability of particular seasonal temperatures compared to pre-industrial times, using a technique called ‘fraction of attributable risk.’ • A prediction of f ...
Ecosystems, their properties, goods and services
... likely to become a net source of carbon during the course of this century (medium confidence), possibly earlier than projected by the IPCC Third Assessment Report (TAR) (low confidence) [4.1, Figure 4.2]. Methane emissions from tundra frozen loess (‘yedoma’, comprising about 500 Pg C) and permafrost ...
... likely to become a net source of carbon during the course of this century (medium confidence), possibly earlier than projected by the IPCC Third Assessment Report (TAR) (low confidence) [4.1, Figure 4.2]. Methane emissions from tundra frozen loess (‘yedoma’, comprising about 500 Pg C) and permafrost ...
Link-Securitization - Open Evidence Archive
... alone meaningfully measure, the size of the economy or environmental quality. Consequently, our understanding of the interaction between the economy and the environment is primarily conceptual. Basic conceptual assumptions often take the form of metaphors (or conceptual models). Metaphors are not me ...
... alone meaningfully measure, the size of the economy or environmental quality. Consequently, our understanding of the interaction between the economy and the environment is primarily conceptual. Basic conceptual assumptions often take the form of metaphors (or conceptual models). Metaphors are not me ...
here - Yale Center for Environmental Law & Policy
... needs to strive to achieve the delicate balance between a simple reporting and review structure that facilitates commitments from the widest possible range of parties while also promoting robust climate change mitigation and adaptation: ...
... needs to strive to achieve the delicate balance between a simple reporting and review structure that facilitates commitments from the widest possible range of parties while also promoting robust climate change mitigation and adaptation: ...
Background and Objectives - North Pacific Marine Science
... developing ‘best practices’ for ensuring high-quality sensor observations in coastal marine ecosystems in the North Pacific. The coastal ocean is a region with important fisheries and other ecosystem benefits, while at the same time being subject to human pressures. In order to assess coastal marine ...
... developing ‘best practices’ for ensuring high-quality sensor observations in coastal marine ecosystems in the North Pacific. The coastal ocean is a region with important fisheries and other ecosystem benefits, while at the same time being subject to human pressures. In order to assess coastal marine ...
Climate change feedback
Climate change feedback is important in the understanding of global warming because feedback processes may amplify or diminish the effect of each climate forcing, and so play an important part in determining the climate sensitivity and future climate state. Feedback in general is the process in which changing one quantity changes a second quantity, and the change in the second quantity in turn changes the first. Positive feedback amplifies the change in the first quantity while negative feedback reduces it.The term ""forcing"" means a change which may ""push"" the climate system in the direction of warming or cooling. An example of a climate forcing is increased atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases. By definition, forcings are external to the climate system while feedbacks are internal; in essence, feedbacks represent the internal processes of the system. Some feedbacks may act in relative isolation to the rest of the climate system; others may be tightly coupled; hence it may be difficult to tell just how much a particular process contributes. Forcings, feedbacks and the dynamics of the climate system determine how much and how fast the climate changes. The main positive feedback in global warming is the tendency of warming to increase the amount of water vapor in the atmosphere, which in turn leads to further warming. The main negative feedback comes from the Stefan–Boltzmann law, the amount of heat radiated from the Earth into space changes with the fourth power of the temperature of Earth's surface and atmosphere.Some observed and potential effects of global warming are positive feedbacks, which contribute directly to further global warming. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's (IPCC) Fourth Assessment Report states that ""Anthropogenic warming could lead to some effects that are abrupt or irreversible, depending upon the rate and magnitude of the climate change.""