Climate change adaptation and mitigation through
... There is no doubt that climate change is a serious and growing concern for populations worldwide (IPCC 2001). For Montréal, its effects will include higher temperatures in summer ...
... There is no doubt that climate change is a serious and growing concern for populations worldwide (IPCC 2001). For Montréal, its effects will include higher temperatures in summer ...
Author`s personal copy
... often framed through other mechanisms (e.g. morality, economic interests, and scientific perspectives). For example, Boswell (2009) argues that scientific knowledge is often only brought into a policy debate if it supports pre-existing beliefs, which allows the policymaker to point to this knowledge ...
... often framed through other mechanisms (e.g. morality, economic interests, and scientific perspectives). For example, Boswell (2009) argues that scientific knowledge is often only brought into a policy debate if it supports pre-existing beliefs, which allows the policymaker to point to this knowledge ...
Deep South National Science Challenge Engagement Strategy
... 2. Strengthening channels with key audiences and sectors with regard to DSC-related climate change research to build sector-specific interest in, and capacity to understand and use, this information to enable more informed decision-making; 3. Establishing broad public communication and two-way en ...
... 2. Strengthening channels with key audiences and sectors with regard to DSC-related climate change research to build sector-specific interest in, and capacity to understand and use, this information to enable more informed decision-making; 3. Establishing broad public communication and two-way en ...
Kelp Forest
... However, the most likely impact of changes in precipitation may result from increasingly intense run-‐off during extreme winter precipitation events. This can result in increased sedimentation that may negativ ...
... However, the most likely impact of changes in precipitation may result from increasingly intense run-‐off during extreme winter precipitation events. This can result in increased sedimentation that may negativ ...
Module: Introduction
... Consistent with this vision, Eni has established an integrated strategy to actively contribute to the energy transition based on three fundamental pillars: 1. to produce low carbon impact hydrocarbons ensuring that all our operations are characterized by maximum efficiency and lower CO2 content. Bet ...
... Consistent with this vision, Eni has established an integrated strategy to actively contribute to the energy transition based on three fundamental pillars: 1. to produce low carbon impact hydrocarbons ensuring that all our operations are characterized by maximum efficiency and lower CO2 content. Bet ...
Observational evidence for human impact on aerosol cloud
... and ammonia, made a strong contribution to the aerosol load over Europe. The extraordinarily high sulphur dioxide emissions in the former German Democratic Republic (GDR), which amounted to even more than 5 Tg per year, were of major importance to secondary aerosol particle formation. The sizeable c ...
... and ammonia, made a strong contribution to the aerosol load over Europe. The extraordinarily high sulphur dioxide emissions in the former German Democratic Republic (GDR), which amounted to even more than 5 Tg per year, were of major importance to secondary aerosol particle formation. The sizeable c ...
Sample
... B) be relatively arid. C) have higher levels of evaporation than with warm currents. D) be subtropical. Answer: B Diff: 2 Topic/Section: Circulation Patterns Bloom's Taxonomy: Application Nat Geo Standard: 7. Physical Systems: The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface Learnin ...
... B) be relatively arid. C) have higher levels of evaporation than with warm currents. D) be subtropical. Answer: B Diff: 2 Topic/Section: Circulation Patterns Bloom's Taxonomy: Application Nat Geo Standard: 7. Physical Systems: The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface Learnin ...
MULTI‐MUNICIPAL GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS INVENTORY
... fuels: petroleum refined into gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, kerosene, heating oil, and other fuels; coal; and natural gas. As fossil fuels are combusted to provide energy, gases are emitted, including carbon dioxide (CO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx). These and other gases, especially methane (CH4) an ...
... fuels: petroleum refined into gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, kerosene, heating oil, and other fuels; coal; and natural gas. As fossil fuels are combusted to provide energy, gases are emitted, including carbon dioxide (CO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx). These and other gases, especially methane (CH4) an ...
NBER WORKING PAPER SERIES RISK-ADJUSTED GAMMA DISCOUNTING Martin L. Weitzman Working Paper 15588
... minerals depletion, and many others. The most prominent example by far is the economics of climate change, which will be used throughout this paper as the prototype application. The e¤ects of global warming and climate change will be spread out over what might be called the “distant future” –centuri ...
... minerals depletion, and many others. The most prominent example by far is the economics of climate change, which will be used throughout this paper as the prototype application. The e¤ects of global warming and climate change will be spread out over what might be called the “distant future” –centuri ...
The rise and fall of the kyoto protocol: climate change as a political
... 8.2.3 Rising electricity prices and market volatility...................... 238 ...
... 8.2.3 Rising electricity prices and market volatility...................... 238 ...
An expression for the overall oxygen isotope fractionation between
... [4] Knowledge of a(S H2O) as a function of pH is essential for a variety of applications. For example, it is critical for understanding mechanisms of biomineralization in calcifying organisms [e.g., McConnaughey, 1989; Zeebe, 1999; Adkins et al., 2003; Ziveri et al., 2003]. The pH-dependent oxygen ...
... [4] Knowledge of a(S H2O) as a function of pH is essential for a variety of applications. For example, it is critical for understanding mechanisms of biomineralization in calcifying organisms [e.g., McConnaughey, 1989; Zeebe, 1999; Adkins et al., 2003; Ziveri et al., 2003]. The pH-dependent oxygen ...
New Zealand glacier response to climate change of the past 2
... The glaciers of New Zealand have retreated dramatically during the past century ŽTable 1.. Between about A.D. 1750 and 1890, persistent retreat appears to have begun at different times on different glaciers, and to have proceeded at different rates. Recession has been spectacular at some glaciers, b ...
... The glaciers of New Zealand have retreated dramatically during the past century ŽTable 1.. Between about A.D. 1750 and 1890, persistent retreat appears to have begun at different times on different glaciers, and to have proceeded at different rates. Recession has been spectacular at some glaciers, b ...
green tibet - Central Tibetan Administration
... learning among the kids. Such impressive work on environment conservation and enhancing education by transforming trash for education to save the environment for future generations is a valuable task that helps to reduce excess loads of environmental waste, and promote ethical behavior and civic sen ...
... learning among the kids. Such impressive work on environment conservation and enhancing education by transforming trash for education to save the environment for future generations is a valuable task that helps to reduce excess loads of environmental waste, and promote ethical behavior and civic sen ...
Inuit and Scientific Perspectives on the Relationship Between Sea
... Therefore, it is important to understand the links between potential climate change impacts and arctic sea ice patterns, as well as the related consequences for northern coastal populations. To realize such a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between sea ice and climate change, it is e ...
... Therefore, it is important to understand the links between potential climate change impacts and arctic sea ice patterns, as well as the related consequences for northern coastal populations. To realize such a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between sea ice and climate change, it is e ...
Manteca Draft Climate Action Plan
... degree that would not hinder or delay implementation of AB 32. ...
... degree that would not hinder or delay implementation of AB 32. ...
Projected climate change impacts on North Sea and Baltic Sea
... frontal system develops (Simpson and Hunter, 1974), which separates stratified from tidally well-mixed coastal areas in the southern North Sea. In the western North Sea these are mainly tidal mixing fronts whereby fronts along the continental coast are combined freshwater and tidal mixing fronts. Th ...
... frontal system develops (Simpson and Hunter, 1974), which separates stratified from tidally well-mixed coastal areas in the southern North Sea. In the western North Sea these are mainly tidal mixing fronts whereby fronts along the continental coast are combined freshwater and tidal mixing fronts. Th ...
Mechanism of Interdecadal Thermohaline Circulation Variability in a
... Current linked to changes in the North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO). The role of ocean dynamics in North Atlantic climate variability has also been studied using coupled general circulation models (CGCMs; Delworth et al. 1993; Timmermann et al. 1998; Grotzner et al. 1998; Watanabe et al. 1999; Christo ...
... Current linked to changes in the North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO). The role of ocean dynamics in North Atlantic climate variability has also been studied using coupled general circulation models (CGCMs; Delworth et al. 1993; Timmermann et al. 1998; Grotzner et al. 1998; Watanabe et al. 1999; Christo ...
Economic and social Impact of Climate Change on
... The Caribbean is vulnerable to external factors such as volatility in energy prices. Several Caribbean countries spend some 15-30 per cent of their export earnings, inclusive of revenues from tourism, on oil products. This results in high electricity prices, generally between US$ 0.20 and US$ 0.35 p ...
... The Caribbean is vulnerable to external factors such as volatility in energy prices. Several Caribbean countries spend some 15-30 per cent of their export earnings, inclusive of revenues from tourism, on oil products. This results in high electricity prices, generally between US$ 0.20 and US$ 0.35 p ...
LCCARL397_en.pdf
... The Caribbean is vulnerable to external factors such as volatility in energy prices. Several Caribbean countries spend some 15-30 per cent of their export earnings, inclusive of revenues from tourism, on oil products. This results in high electricity prices, generally between US$ 0.20 and US$ 0.35 p ...
... The Caribbean is vulnerable to external factors such as volatility in energy prices. Several Caribbean countries spend some 15-30 per cent of their export earnings, inclusive of revenues from tourism, on oil products. This results in high electricity prices, generally between US$ 0.20 and US$ 0.35 p ...
Journal of Environmental Monitoring
... temperatures, widespread melting of snow and ice, and rising global average sea level.1 Observational evidence from all continents and most oceans shows that many natural systems are being affected by regional climate changes, particularly temperature increases.2 Global climate has varied and changed ...
... temperatures, widespread melting of snow and ice, and rising global average sea level.1 Observational evidence from all continents and most oceans shows that many natural systems are being affected by regional climate changes, particularly temperature increases.2 Global climate has varied and changed ...
draft for USGS Review - UAF SNAP
... Our specific objectives in this project were to (1) “couple” the models, (2) develop necessary input and desired outputdriving data sets for Alaska and adjacent areas of Canada, and (3) phase in additional capabilities not originally in ALFRESCO, GIPL, or DOS/DVM-TEM that are necessary to address ef ...
... Our specific objectives in this project were to (1) “couple” the models, (2) develop necessary input and desired outputdriving data sets for Alaska and adjacent areas of Canada, and (3) phase in additional capabilities not originally in ALFRESCO, GIPL, or DOS/DVM-TEM that are necessary to address ef ...
Master Thesis - Erasmus University Thesis Repository
... In the case of climate change public opinion is therefore formed on the basis of a variety and multiplicity of critical sounds and debates, in short, an ambiguity within the media. Public understanding of climate change is thereby equally ambiguous. Social Significance of Researching Climate Change ...
... In the case of climate change public opinion is therefore formed on the basis of a variety and multiplicity of critical sounds and debates, in short, an ambiguity within the media. Public understanding of climate change is thereby equally ambiguous. Social Significance of Researching Climate Change ...