Summary - VU Research Portal
... Climate has a large impact on the occurrence, growth and development of plant species. In case of global climate change, most animal species will be able to survive by moving to more suitable areas. However, most plants are not able to do so and as a consequence have to apply various adaptation a ...
... Climate has a large impact on the occurrence, growth and development of plant species. In case of global climate change, most animal species will be able to survive by moving to more suitable areas. However, most plants are not able to do so and as a consequence have to apply various adaptation a ...
Geo-engineering the climate
... geoengineering, as I mentioned is to manipulate the planetary environment to counteract anthropogenic climate change and typically geoengineering comes in two flavours. Firstly, the flavour is to remove as much CO2 as we can from the atmosphere through mechanisms such as biochar, carbon capture and ...
... geoengineering, as I mentioned is to manipulate the planetary environment to counteract anthropogenic climate change and typically geoengineering comes in two flavours. Firstly, the flavour is to remove as much CO2 as we can from the atmosphere through mechanisms such as biochar, carbon capture and ...
Preparing for climate change: does continental Southeast Europe
... climate change in Europe - options for EU action" („Green Paper”), which is a product of the European Climate Change Program (Anon. 2007). The objective of the publication was to open a Europe-wide public debate and consultation on modalities to develop adaptation strategies and to promote common re ...
... climate change in Europe - options for EU action" („Green Paper”), which is a product of the European Climate Change Program (Anon. 2007). The objective of the publication was to open a Europe-wide public debate and consultation on modalities to develop adaptation strategies and to promote common re ...
brochure
... There is growing recognition that no nation will be immune to the impacts of the changing climate system. The case for Pakistan is compelling as Pakistan is highly vulnerable to global climate change. The need for building climate resilience is critical for promoting economic growth and development ...
... There is growing recognition that no nation will be immune to the impacts of the changing climate system. The case for Pakistan is compelling as Pakistan is highly vulnerable to global climate change. The need for building climate resilience is critical for promoting economic growth and development ...
Climate change facts and figures
... longer droughts. These lead to more disasters and have dramatic impacts on food security. ...
... longer droughts. These lead to more disasters and have dramatic impacts on food security. ...
Clouds and radiation
... Clouds and day to day temperatures Imagine that you are going camping in the Sierras with your friends. On the first day (and evening) it is cloudy, while on the second day (and evening) it is clear. Based on this information alone: ...
... Clouds and day to day temperatures Imagine that you are going camping in the Sierras with your friends. On the first day (and evening) it is cloudy, while on the second day (and evening) it is clear. Based on this information alone: ...
Climate change and climate variability * implications for food
... “I have been doing social development for 20 years and I can tell you this is the first program I have seen that can really constitute wellbeing in a community” https://youtu.be/_yy59H8t3x4 ...
... “I have been doing social development for 20 years and I can tell you this is the first program I have seen that can really constitute wellbeing in a community” https://youtu.be/_yy59H8t3x4 ...
Global Change Dynamic II
... albedo etc. • Changes to physical properties of landscapes can influence climate through radiative forcing and changing fluxes • Land cover affects surface albedo • Albedo different e.g. agricultural land from forest – forest usually lower than open land due to greater leaf area and multiple reflect ...
... albedo etc. • Changes to physical properties of landscapes can influence climate through radiative forcing and changing fluxes • Land cover affects surface albedo • Albedo different e.g. agricultural land from forest – forest usually lower than open land due to greater leaf area and multiple reflect ...
Media Advisory Ozone Treaty Takes Major Steps to Combat Climate
... for one sixth (17%) of current global warming. The contribution from F‐gases is projected to rise significantly from soaring use of HFCs as a substitute for ozone‐depleting substances (ODS) in developing countries. HFCs are used in refrigeration, air conditioning, and foam‐blowing, and are ‘super ...
... for one sixth (17%) of current global warming. The contribution from F‐gases is projected to rise significantly from soaring use of HFCs as a substitute for ozone‐depleting substances (ODS) in developing countries. HFCs are used in refrigeration, air conditioning, and foam‐blowing, and are ‘super ...
Climate Service - Hans von Storch
... • Global: Small scale variability in the ocean; clouds and radiation … • Regional: Separation of natural variability and driven change [The observed temperature trends in the Baltic Sea region (1982-2011) are beyond the range of natural variability. In DJA and MAM the change may be explained with GH ...
... • Global: Small scale variability in the ocean; clouds and radiation … • Regional: Separation of natural variability and driven change [The observed temperature trends in the Baltic Sea region (1982-2011) are beyond the range of natural variability. In DJA and MAM the change may be explained with GH ...
University of Edinburgh
... The list of examples is a very long one. While we can think of great academics of the past (Joseph Black, Joseph Lister, David Hume, Adam Smith, Charles Darwin…), it isn’t just a historical. Think of Ian Wilmut, Peter Higgs, Steve Jones; Universities are still, often controversially, influencing our ...
... The list of examples is a very long one. While we can think of great academics of the past (Joseph Black, Joseph Lister, David Hume, Adam Smith, Charles Darwin…), it isn’t just a historical. Think of Ian Wilmut, Peter Higgs, Steve Jones; Universities are still, often controversially, influencing our ...
PowerPoint file - Tufts University
... Note: ME&NA: Middle East and North Africa; SS Africa: Sub-Saharan Africa; S. Asia: developing countries of South Asia; LA&C: Latin America and The Caribbean; E Asia: developing countries of East Asia; OECD Pac: OECD countries of the Pacific Region; C&E Eur: Central and Eastern Europe; FSU: Former Sov ...
... Note: ME&NA: Middle East and North Africa; SS Africa: Sub-Saharan Africa; S. Asia: developing countries of South Asia; LA&C: Latin America and The Caribbean; E Asia: developing countries of East Asia; OECD Pac: OECD countries of the Pacific Region; C&E Eur: Central and Eastern Europe; FSU: Former Sov ...
Office of Science
... evaluating the role of ocean and ice in highlatitude climate change and projecting impacts of high-latitude change on regions throughout the globe. ...
... evaluating the role of ocean and ice in highlatitude climate change and projecting impacts of high-latitude change on regions throughout the globe. ...
Likelihood of rapidly increasing surface temperatures unaccompanied by strong warming
... between model projection and observations could be generated by forcing uncertainties or chance model fluctuations, by comparing all possible 22 yr temperature trends in a series of climate simulations. We find that it is extremely unlikely for near-surface air temperatures (surface temperatures) to ...
... between model projection and observations could be generated by forcing uncertainties or chance model fluctuations, by comparing all possible 22 yr temperature trends in a series of climate simulations. We find that it is extremely unlikely for near-surface air temperatures (surface temperatures) to ...
Integrating NatCom (CC) into FSM Strategic Development Plan
... • Allow for surface flooding as a result of hourly rainfall intensities of at least 400 mm (such an event has a projected return period of 25 years in 2050); • Allow for possibility of wind gusts exceeding 130 mph (this event has a projected return period of 25 years in 2050; current practice is to ...
... • Allow for surface flooding as a result of hourly rainfall intensities of at least 400 mm (such an event has a projected return period of 25 years in 2050); • Allow for possibility of wind gusts exceeding 130 mph (this event has a projected return period of 25 years in 2050; current practice is to ...
Executive Summary
... due to hunger and communicable diseases that affect above all children in developing countries. Our present carbon-intensive energy system and related activities cause an estimated 4.5 million deaths each year linked to air pollution, hazardous occupations and cancer. ...
... due to hunger and communicable diseases that affect above all children in developing countries. Our present carbon-intensive energy system and related activities cause an estimated 4.5 million deaths each year linked to air pollution, hazardous occupations and cancer. ...
Increased Logging is a Threat to Our Global Climate
... are now absorbing more carbon then they are emitting, and there is a net flow of carbon from the atmosphere back into the forest—a valuable contribution to climate change mitigation. It will take more than 100 years to re-attain historic carbon stores in the region, and forest policies being debated ...
... are now absorbing more carbon then they are emitting, and there is a net flow of carbon from the atmosphere back into the forest—a valuable contribution to climate change mitigation. It will take more than 100 years to re-attain historic carbon stores in the region, and forest policies being debated ...
Climate Change
... witnessed one of the worst floods in recent times, as more than one third of the country was inundated. In the face of such a deluge, there is little we can do to prevent significant damage. Even relief operations are difficult to carry out until the flood waters recede. It is imperative that we add ...
... witnessed one of the worst floods in recent times, as more than one third of the country was inundated. In the face of such a deluge, there is little we can do to prevent significant damage. Even relief operations are difficult to carry out until the flood waters recede. It is imperative that we add ...
Diapositiva 1 - University of Ilorin
... Global warming is considered as an average increase in the earth’s temperature which in turn causes changes in climate. It is believed that this will lead to changes in rainfall patterns with a wide impact on everyday life (humans, plants and wildlife). Scientifically, global warming has been attr ...
... Global warming is considered as an average increase in the earth’s temperature which in turn causes changes in climate. It is believed that this will lead to changes in rainfall patterns with a wide impact on everyday life (humans, plants and wildlife). Scientifically, global warming has been attr ...
Policy Makers Versus People
... agreed to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 25−40 percent (or more) below 1990 levels by 2020. (This is the emissions target that the Obama administration is seeking.) Additionally, 48 percent of the four thousand WWViews participants want nations that fail to meet their obligations under a new ...
... agreed to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 25−40 percent (or more) below 1990 levels by 2020. (This is the emissions target that the Obama administration is seeking.) Additionally, 48 percent of the four thousand WWViews participants want nations that fail to meet their obligations under a new ...
(ICCE): Black Carbon Measurements from the Dinwoody Glacier
... The impacts of climate change on glacial ice melt have become steadily more pressing over the past several decades. Increased average yearly temperatures have contributed to the recession of glaciers world-wide, and water resource managers are concerned about the implications for surface water avail ...
... The impacts of climate change on glacial ice melt have become steadily more pressing over the past several decades. Increased average yearly temperatures have contributed to the recession of glaciers world-wide, and water resource managers are concerned about the implications for surface water avail ...
Capabilities and challenges of climate services in Armenia
... Support and expand observational network in Armenia Collaboration with regional and global climate ...
... Support and expand observational network in Armenia Collaboration with regional and global climate ...
Notes on Singer, Practical Ethics, chapters 8-10
... that prevent the child from being rescued. A better analogy would point out that there is an intricate apparatus (e.g., netting or scaffolding) above the pond that not only (a) prevents the child from escaping on its own but also (b) makes it extremely difficult for individuals alone to know how to ...
... that prevent the child from being rescued. A better analogy would point out that there is an intricate apparatus (e.g., netting or scaffolding) above the pond that not only (a) prevents the child from escaping on its own but also (b) makes it extremely difficult for individuals alone to know how to ...
Zealand`s New Action on Climate Change
... affect our economy, environment and way of life. Globally, we are already seeing communities being threatened by sea level rise and storm surges. Climate change threatens biodiversity and food sources. In New Zealand, extreme weather events made worse by climate change cause costly damage, higher in ...
... affect our economy, environment and way of life. Globally, we are already seeing communities being threatened by sea level rise and storm surges. Climate change threatens biodiversity and food sources. In New Zealand, extreme weather events made worse by climate change cause costly damage, higher in ...
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.""