Climate change - Citizens` Climate Lobby
... million (ppm) in our atmosphere (Scientific American, May 9). For hundreds of thousands of years, CO2 levels have not risen above 300 ppm. The last time CO2 was at 400 ppm was about 3 million ...
... million (ppm) in our atmosphere (Scientific American, May 9). For hundreds of thousands of years, CO2 levels have not risen above 300 ppm. The last time CO2 was at 400 ppm was about 3 million ...
Vulnerability of Great Barrier Reef plankton to climate
... viruses (femtoplankton) to large jellyfish (megazooplankton). Table 6.1 shows size classes of plankton in aquatic ecosystems, with some of their important members in GBR waters mentioned in the text. Tropical plankton communities are highly diverse, containing organisms from almost all kingdoms, phy ...
... viruses (femtoplankton) to large jellyfish (megazooplankton). Table 6.1 shows size classes of plankton in aquatic ecosystems, with some of their important members in GBR waters mentioned in the text. Tropical plankton communities are highly diverse, containing organisms from almost all kingdoms, phy ...
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... radiative forcing f. It appears in equation (1) above as a thermodynamic proxy for the thermodynamic state of the Earth system. As such, it must be tightly coupled to that thermodynamic state. Specifically, changes in T must be proportional to changes in the radiation emitted at the top of the atmos ...
... radiative forcing f. It appears in equation (1) above as a thermodynamic proxy for the thermodynamic state of the Earth system. As such, it must be tightly coupled to that thermodynamic state. Specifically, changes in T must be proportional to changes in the radiation emitted at the top of the atmos ...
SNC Vulnerability and Adaptation Coastal Zones detailed version
... The Lebanese coastline extends about 230 kilometers in length from the northwest border at Aarida to the southwest border at Naqoura (CDR, 2005). For the purposes of this assessment, the coastal zone area is considered to encompass the seaward limit (the external part of the territorial sea) and the ...
... The Lebanese coastline extends about 230 kilometers in length from the northwest border at Aarida to the southwest border at Naqoura (CDR, 2005). For the purposes of this assessment, the coastal zone area is considered to encompass the seaward limit (the external part of the territorial sea) and the ...
Presentation 16 Apr 2013
... • Assess the limits, possibilities and changes required in nature conservation legislation in the light of adaptation to climate change • Identify and assess the potentiality of policy instruments for promoting biodiversity conservation measures in changing climate (e.g. increased coverage of protec ...
... • Assess the limits, possibilities and changes required in nature conservation legislation in the light of adaptation to climate change • Identify and assess the potentiality of policy instruments for promoting biodiversity conservation measures in changing climate (e.g. increased coverage of protec ...
Country Newsletter: Rwanda November 2016
... Trócaire works in many developing countries to help those affected by the impacts of climate change providing humanitarian assistance and supporting struggling communities to adapt to their changing environment. In Ireland we are the leading voice for climate justice through our advocacy and researc ...
... Trócaire works in many developing countries to help those affected by the impacts of climate change providing humanitarian assistance and supporting struggling communities to adapt to their changing environment. In Ireland we are the leading voice for climate justice through our advocacy and researc ...
land use and climate changes and their impacts on runoff in the
... In general, it has been found that vegetated areas generate more runoff than do barren areas (Nicolau et al., 1996). As for YZRB vegetated areas, runoff from forested land is greater than for other land-use types, including grasslands (Zhang et al., 2001; Andréassian, 2004; Calder, 2007). Water use ...
... In general, it has been found that vegetated areas generate more runoff than do barren areas (Nicolau et al., 1996). As for YZRB vegetated areas, runoff from forested land is greater than for other land-use types, including grasslands (Zhang et al., 2001; Andréassian, 2004; Calder, 2007). Water use ...
Economic Analysis of Climate-Proofing Investment Projects
... over the project’s lifetime as changes and their impacts are observed. Key to both types of decisions is to ensure that appropriate data and information are collected. The process of climate proofing investment projects aims both at assessing the climate risk to a project’s future costs and benefits ...
... over the project’s lifetime as changes and their impacts are observed. Key to both types of decisions is to ensure that appropriate data and information are collected. The process of climate proofing investment projects aims both at assessing the climate risk to a project’s future costs and benefits ...
Implications for Crop Production - DigitalCommons@University of
... production potential would drastically alter the ability of India to produce a sufficient food supply for its population. Projected increases in temperatures for the entire United States will increase soil water evaporation and crop transpiration. This could lead to an increase in soil water deficit ...
... production potential would drastically alter the ability of India to produce a sufficient food supply for its population. Projected increases in temperatures for the entire United States will increase soil water evaporation and crop transpiration. This could lead to an increase in soil water deficit ...
Zimbabwe and the United Nations Framework Convention on
... needed to support negotiators, and weak or absent domestic institutions through which international agreements can be implemented. For developing countries to avoid being disadvantaged in international negotiations therefore, they must have the capacity to identify and assess those current and futur ...
... needed to support negotiators, and weak or absent domestic institutions through which international agreements can be implemented. For developing countries to avoid being disadvantaged in international negotiations therefore, they must have the capacity to identify and assess those current and futur ...
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... Table 1 UNF Climate Action Plan Phase and Reduction Targets ............................. 3 Table 2 Student, Faculty and Staff Population by Year ............................................... 7 Table 3 Building and ...
... Table 1 UNF Climate Action Plan Phase and Reduction Targets ............................. 3 Table 2 Student, Faculty and Staff Population by Year ............................................... 7 Table 3 Building and ...
indonesia second national communication
... and prolonged droughts in some regions will lead to further environmental destruction and degradation, human injury and illness. The continuation of warmer temperatures will also increase the number of malaria and dengue fever cases and lead to an increase in other infectious diseases as a result of ...
... and prolonged droughts in some regions will lead to further environmental destruction and degradation, human injury and illness. The continuation of warmer temperatures will also increase the number of malaria and dengue fever cases and lead to an increase in other infectious diseases as a result of ...
Module: Introduction
... 1. to produce low carbon impact hydrocarbons ensuring that all our operations are characterized by maximum efficiency and lower CO2 content. Between 2010 to 2015, we reduced direct CO2 emissions by 28%, equivalent to 16.6 million tons of CO2 2. to maximise the use of gas as a fuel of choice in a sce ...
... 1. to produce low carbon impact hydrocarbons ensuring that all our operations are characterized by maximum efficiency and lower CO2 content. Between 2010 to 2015, we reduced direct CO2 emissions by 28%, equivalent to 16.6 million tons of CO2 2. to maximise the use of gas as a fuel of choice in a sce ...
Pastoralism and climate change in East Africa
... access to wet-season pasture. It could also result in less frequent drought, which may mean more time for people to rebuild their assets between lean times. However, there are also significant negative consequences including loss of livestock through heat stress, loss of land to agricultural encroac ...
... access to wet-season pasture. It could also result in less frequent drought, which may mean more time for people to rebuild their assets between lean times. However, there are also significant negative consequences including loss of livestock through heat stress, loss of land to agricultural encroac ...
Climate Change in the European Alps
... Percentage of naturally snow-reliable ski areas in the European Alps under present and future climate conditions............................. 108 Number of naturally snow-reliable ski areas in the Swiss Alps under present and future climate conditions ..................................... 109 Number ...
... Percentage of naturally snow-reliable ski areas in the European Alps under present and future climate conditions............................. 108 Number of naturally snow-reliable ski areas in the Swiss Alps under present and future climate conditions ..................................... 109 Number ...
Assessing and Enhancing Adaptive Capacity
... its boundaries are drawn – but may include social, economic, political, cultural, environmental and geographic factors. The risk posed to a system may be viewed as a function of the nature of the hazard faced and system’s vulnerability (Brooks, 2003). The vulnerability of a system to climate change ...
... its boundaries are drawn – but may include social, economic, political, cultural, environmental and geographic factors. The risk posed to a system may be viewed as a function of the nature of the hazard faced and system’s vulnerability (Brooks, 2003). The vulnerability of a system to climate change ...
Joint regional climate system modelling for the European sea
... In the present study, we aim to improve the representation of sea level in the regional ocean model NEMOMED12. This new ocean simulation, called MED12, covers the hindcast period 1980-2013. At the Atlantic buffer zone, we apply a restoring to the temperature, salinity and sea surface height from the ...
... In the present study, we aim to improve the representation of sea level in the regional ocean model NEMOMED12. This new ocean simulation, called MED12, covers the hindcast period 1980-2013. At the Atlantic buffer zone, we apply a restoring to the temperature, salinity and sea surface height from the ...
Sceptical Climate Part 2: Climate Science in Australian Newspapers
... the conclusions of climate scientists were not being effectively communicated to the public. (‘Carbon tax is a first step in climate fight’, SMH, February 28, 2011). On September 26, 2011, Australia’s new Chief Scientist Professor Ian Chubb called for an end to attacks on the credibility of science ...
... the conclusions of climate scientists were not being effectively communicated to the public. (‘Carbon tax is a first step in climate fight’, SMH, February 28, 2011). On September 26, 2011, Australia’s new Chief Scientist Professor Ian Chubb called for an end to attacks on the credibility of science ...
Eco-Fiction: Bringing Climate Change into the Imagination
... though disproportionality, to the risks associated with our planet’s changing climate. These changes are largely caused by our unabated expulsion of CO2 emissions into the atmosphere. Our globalized world and economic activities have largely engendered the burning of fossil fuels. The 2014 report fr ...
... though disproportionality, to the risks associated with our planet’s changing climate. These changes are largely caused by our unabated expulsion of CO2 emissions into the atmosphere. Our globalized world and economic activities have largely engendered the burning of fossil fuels. The 2014 report fr ...
The Al Gore Effect - University of Oregon
... for yearly amounts. For example, a customer can become a “DirectCarbon” individual for one year by making a contribution of $100. In exchange for this contribution, Carbonfund provides financial support toward projects that will offset carbon emissions by the estimated amount of emissions directly a ...
... for yearly amounts. For example, a customer can become a “DirectCarbon” individual for one year by making a contribution of $100. In exchange for this contribution, Carbonfund provides financial support toward projects that will offset carbon emissions by the estimated amount of emissions directly a ...
Understanding the implications of Climate Change for woodland
... There is much evidence of recent climate change impacting upon species in Europe and the UK (Broadmeadow et al., 2002; Sparks & Menzel, 2002; Boisvenue & Running, 2006; Broadmeadow et al., 2009a; Sier & Scott, 2009). There is, however, much less evidence for habitats (but see Sanz‐ ...
... There is much evidence of recent climate change impacting upon species in Europe and the UK (Broadmeadow et al., 2002; Sparks & Menzel, 2002; Boisvenue & Running, 2006; Broadmeadow et al., 2009a; Sier & Scott, 2009). There is, however, much less evidence for habitats (but see Sanz‐ ...
R Cook Master Thesis 2010
... The principles of equity and CBDR are equally relevant for the adaptation to climate change. Adaptation raises important equity questions in relation to determining responsibility and the capability of countries to respond. However, as adaptation has only recently gained prominence, the global clima ...
... The principles of equity and CBDR are equally relevant for the adaptation to climate change. Adaptation raises important equity questions in relation to determining responsibility and the capability of countries to respond. However, as adaptation has only recently gained prominence, the global clima ...
Climate Change: An Australian Guide to the Science and Potential
... Australian average temperatures have risen by 0.7 ºC over the last century, and the warming trend appears to have emerged from the background of natural climate variability in the second half of the 20th century. Rainfall has increased over the last 50 years over northwestern Australia, but decrease ...
... Australian average temperatures have risen by 0.7 ºC over the last century, and the warming trend appears to have emerged from the background of natural climate variability in the second half of the 20th century. Rainfall has increased over the last 50 years over northwestern Australia, but decrease ...
Solar radiation management
Solar radiation management (SRM) projects (proposed and theoretical) are a type of climate engineering which seek to reflect sunlight and thus reduce global warming. Proposed examples include the creation of stratospheric sulfate aerosols. They would not reduce greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere, and thus do not address problems such as ocean acidification caused by excess carbon dioxide (CO2). Their principal advantages as an approach to climate engineering is the speed with which they can be deployed and become fully active, as well as their potential low financial cost. By comparison, other climate engineering techniques based on greenhouse gas remediation, such as ocean iron fertilization, need to sequester the anthropogenic carbon excess before any reversal of global warming would occur. Solar radiation management projects can therefore be used as a climate engineering ""quick fix"" while levels of greenhouse gases can be brought under control by greenhouse gas remediation techniques.