International cooperation in the field of CCS - Approaches and implementation
... RAI, V., VICTOR, D. G. & THURBER, M. C. (2009) Carbon capture and storage at scale : Lessons from the growth of analogous energy technologies. PESD Stanford, Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies. RUSSIAL, T. J. (2011) Carbon capture and storage – legal and regulatory framework. CCC/179 ...
... RAI, V., VICTOR, D. G. & THURBER, M. C. (2009) Carbon capture and storage at scale : Lessons from the growth of analogous energy technologies. PESD Stanford, Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies. RUSSIAL, T. J. (2011) Carbon capture and storage – legal and regulatory framework. CCC/179 ...
Climate change intensification of horizontal water vapor transport in
... Soden, 2006; Allan and Soden, 2008; O’Gorman and Schneider, 2009]. When investigating the hydrological consequences of such projected changes, three approaches have generally been taken to yield future scenarios of precipitation and hydrological characteristics and water availability. First, the cha ...
... Soden, 2006; Allan and Soden, 2008; O’Gorman and Schneider, 2009]. When investigating the hydrological consequences of such projected changes, three approaches have generally been taken to yield future scenarios of precipitation and hydrological characteristics and water availability. First, the cha ...
Conserving potential coral reef refuges at high latitudes
... The idea that subtropical reefs are important future refugia is consistent with the evidence that they have been instrumental in the survival of coral reef organisms through geological time (Kiessling, 2009), acting as refuges for tropical corals (Halfar et al., 2005; Greenstein & Pandolfi, 2008). A ...
... The idea that subtropical reefs are important future refugia is consistent with the evidence that they have been instrumental in the survival of coral reef organisms through geological time (Kiessling, 2009), acting as refuges for tropical corals (Halfar et al., 2005; Greenstein & Pandolfi, 2008). A ...
Social Representations Theory
... debate. We easily find examples in today’s society, which go through many quick changes related to, for example, new communication technology, biotechnology, environmental risks, global market, terrorism and violence. 2. As put by Moscovici (2000: 160) social representations “participate each time ...
... debate. We easily find examples in today’s society, which go through many quick changes related to, for example, new communication technology, biotechnology, environmental risks, global market, terrorism and violence. 2. As put by Moscovici (2000: 160) social representations “participate each time ...
National Climate Response Strategy
... Kenya takes no action to reduce or minimise expected impacts of current and future climate change, the costs of potential damage to the economy could be enormous. A recent study has estimated that the direct costs of climate change damage in Kenya will potentially amount to between one and two billi ...
... Kenya takes no action to reduce or minimise expected impacts of current and future climate change, the costs of potential damage to the economy could be enormous. A recent study has estimated that the direct costs of climate change damage in Kenya will potentially amount to between one and two billi ...
climate change influences on antarctic bird populations
... All regionally specific climate factors like air temperatures, wind direction and velocity, as well as precipitation affect the structure and functioning of the ecosystem. The temperature trends are very variable across the continent. Rapid warming has occurred over the Antarctic Peninsula, which sta ...
... All regionally specific climate factors like air temperatures, wind direction and velocity, as well as precipitation affect the structure and functioning of the ecosystem. The temperature trends are very variable across the continent. Rapid warming has occurred over the Antarctic Peninsula, which sta ...
Boiling Point: The Impact of Climate Change on Sea Turtles and the
... continue their rapid decline. As few as 2,700 to 5,000 Western Pacific leatherbacks remain to nest each year12, compared with over 17,000 in the Atlantic Ocean13. This is despite the fact that more leatherbacks are incidentally caught through longline fisheries in the Atlantic than in the Pacific. W ...
... continue their rapid decline. As few as 2,700 to 5,000 Western Pacific leatherbacks remain to nest each year12, compared with over 17,000 in the Atlantic Ocean13. This is despite the fact that more leatherbacks are incidentally caught through longline fisheries in the Atlantic than in the Pacific. W ...
Recent developments on the South American monsoon system
... for Climate Change Assessment and Impact Studies in La Plata Basin Project. The latter assesses atmosphere-land surface interactions, the role of land use changes and aerosols from biomass burning considered as sources of variability and change in the SAMS functioning, characteristics and behaviour. ...
... for Climate Change Assessment and Impact Studies in La Plata Basin Project. The latter assesses atmosphere-land surface interactions, the role of land use changes and aerosols from biomass burning considered as sources of variability and change in the SAMS functioning, characteristics and behaviour. ...
Implamentation Plan - European Soil Database
... Identify and use long term experimental data sets to systematically evaluate and refine modelling techniques to quantify carbon sequestration potential in tropical soils ...
... Identify and use long term experimental data sets to systematically evaluate and refine modelling techniques to quantify carbon sequestration potential in tropical soils ...
An Analysis of Black Carbon Mitigation as a Response to Climate
... month or less, while CO2 emitted today will linger in the atmosphere for decades.20 If “tipping points” or catastrophic change can be predicted even a few years in advance, then black carbon provides a potential method of avoiding what would otherwise be unavoidable effects. This is a particularly i ...
... month or less, while CO2 emitted today will linger in the atmosphere for decades.20 If “tipping points” or catastrophic change can be predicted even a few years in advance, then black carbon provides a potential method of avoiding what would otherwise be unavoidable effects. This is a particularly i ...
Management strategies for tree improvement programs under
... to maintain forest health and productivity. They include: (i) planting new species, (ii) planting species mixtures instead of singlespecies stands, (iii) planting mixtures of many provenances instead of single seed sources, (iv) assisted species migration to new environments to prevent extinction, ( ...
... to maintain forest health and productivity. They include: (i) planting new species, (ii) planting species mixtures instead of singlespecies stands, (iii) planting mixtures of many provenances instead of single seed sources, (iv) assisted species migration to new environments to prevent extinction, ( ...
a discussion based on contributions from climate modeling
... thought of as unwanted noise (Lane, 1923); presently, analyses of BTPs can be used to derive robust reconstructions of low frequency SAT changes. Since the first attempts to recover an air temperature signal (Cermak, 1971; Lachenbruch and Marshall, 1986) boreholes have offered a meaningful complemen ...
... thought of as unwanted noise (Lane, 1923); presently, analyses of BTPs can be used to derive robust reconstructions of low frequency SAT changes. Since the first attempts to recover an air temperature signal (Cermak, 1971; Lachenbruch and Marshall, 1986) boreholes have offered a meaningful complemen ...
PERSPECTIVE: Potential responses to climate change in organisms
... Salmon life histories are finely tuned to local environmental conditions, which are intimately linked to climate. We summarize the likely impacts of climate change on the physical environment of salmon in the Pacific Northwest and discuss the potential evolutionary consequences of these changes, wit ...
... Salmon life histories are finely tuned to local environmental conditions, which are intimately linked to climate. We summarize the likely impacts of climate change on the physical environment of salmon in the Pacific Northwest and discuss the potential evolutionary consequences of these changes, wit ...
Vulnerability and adaptation to climate change in Europe - Clima-net
... coastal zones, wetlands and the Mediterranean region are particularly vulnerable. Although there are some positive effects, many impacts are adverse. Existing adaptive measures are concentrated in flood defence, so there is considerable scope for adaptation planning and implementation in other areas ...
... coastal zones, wetlands and the Mediterranean region are particularly vulnerable. Although there are some positive effects, many impacts are adverse. Existing adaptive measures are concentrated in flood defence, so there is considerable scope for adaptation planning and implementation in other areas ...
The Contribution of Urban Areas to Climate Change - UN
... The Contribution of Urban Areas to Climate Change: The Case Study of São Paulo, Brazil Carolina Dubeux and Emilio La Rovere ...
... The Contribution of Urban Areas to Climate Change: The Case Study of São Paulo, Brazil Carolina Dubeux and Emilio La Rovere ...
Durban Climate Change Strategy
... The northern parts of the Municipality are expected to experience increases of up to 20% in long duration (1 day and longer) rainfall. The outer west areas are predicted to experience increases in short duration rainfall which may lead to localised increases of up to 30% in short term flooding. An e ...
... The northern parts of the Municipality are expected to experience increases of up to 20% in long duration (1 day and longer) rainfall. The outer west areas are predicted to experience increases in short duration rainfall which may lead to localised increases of up to 30% in short term flooding. An e ...
Key players` perspective on climate change in the Mediterranean
... It confirms the target of keeping the rise in temperature below 2°C. The agreement even establishes, for the first time, that we should be aiming for a maximum 1.5°C increase to safeguard island nations, which are most threatened by the rise in sea levels. It provides for the strengthening of adapti ...
... It confirms the target of keeping the rise in temperature below 2°C. The agreement even establishes, for the first time, that we should be aiming for a maximum 1.5°C increase to safeguard island nations, which are most threatened by the rise in sea levels. It provides for the strengthening of adapti ...
Climate Change and Its Causes - The Science and Public Policy
... Figure 4: Climate sensitivity to CO2 doubling in function of the feedbacks (from Knutti and Hegerl [5]). Note the large uncertainty: a CO2 doubling may cause a global warming from 1 oC to 10 oC at equilibrium. The figure on the left explains why there exists such a large error. The GHG warming theo ...
... Figure 4: Climate sensitivity to CO2 doubling in function of the feedbacks (from Knutti and Hegerl [5]). Note the large uncertainty: a CO2 doubling may cause a global warming from 1 oC to 10 oC at equilibrium. The figure on the left explains why there exists such a large error. The GHG warming theo ...
Climate Change and Population Movement in Pacific Island Countries
... If droughts were to be longer or occur more frequently, the livelihoods of very large numbers of people would be placed under significant duress. As well as droughts, extreme rainfall events are likely to become increasingly intense and frequent, causing flooding that may make ...
... If droughts were to be longer or occur more frequently, the livelihoods of very large numbers of people would be placed under significant duress. As well as droughts, extreme rainfall events are likely to become increasingly intense and frequent, causing flooding that may make ...
Death by Degrees: Ohio - Physicians for Social Responsibility
... disasters. In 1998, insurance losses and federal disaster aid allocated to Ohio totaled $281,882,716, ranking Ohio as 17th highest among all the states.41 High temperatures and extreme weather conditions can have widereaching health impacts, including illness, injury and death. They can disrupt elec ...
... disasters. In 1998, insurance losses and federal disaster aid allocated to Ohio totaled $281,882,716, ranking Ohio as 17th highest among all the states.41 High temperatures and extreme weather conditions can have widereaching health impacts, including illness, injury and death. They can disrupt elec ...
The Longest Conflict - Centre for Policy Development
... ‘climate change’ will be used. This is symbolic of the nature of the broader national debate on climate change, which remains fractious and turbulent in terms of developing a coherent policy framework for the nation. Whilst various unforeseen crises and events are sure to define the remainder of the ...
... ‘climate change’ will be used. This is symbolic of the nature of the broader national debate on climate change, which remains fractious and turbulent in terms of developing a coherent policy framework for the nation. Whilst various unforeseen crises and events are sure to define the remainder of the ...
Special events
... Bond et al. (1993) documented correlations between Greenland ice cores and Heinrich events. They demonstrated that Heinrich events occurred at the termination of bundled cooling cycles (Dansgaard-Oeschger cycles) that were documented in Greenland ice cores, and confirmed that the cooling cycles and ...
... Bond et al. (1993) documented correlations between Greenland ice cores and Heinrich events. They demonstrated that Heinrich events occurred at the termination of bundled cooling cycles (Dansgaard-Oeschger cycles) that were documented in Greenland ice cores, and confirmed that the cooling cycles and ...
Initial Results Management Framework
... evidence of a paradigm shifts becomes apparent, it is proposed that a set of country case studies would be undertaken to review the incentives that enabled such success with a view to sharing this so that this knowledge could be shared. ...
... evidence of a paradigm shifts becomes apparent, it is proposed that a set of country case studies would be undertaken to review the incentives that enabled such success with a view to sharing this so that this knowledge could be shared. ...
Financing Climate Policies through Climate Bonds
... The funding of climate mitigation and adaptation policies has become an essential issue in climate negotiations. Emissions trading schemes (ETS) and carbon tax policies are widely discussed as viable mitigation strategies, the revenue from which might then be used for adaptation eorts. In most curr ...
... The funding of climate mitigation and adaptation policies has become an essential issue in climate negotiations. Emissions trading schemes (ETS) and carbon tax policies are widely discussed as viable mitigation strategies, the revenue from which might then be used for adaptation eorts. In most curr ...