Sample Chapter - Brookings Institution
... in the atmosphere and have fostered temperature levels in recent centuries conducive to staggering rates of agricultural and economic productivity as well as population growth. Many of these gases are familiar to the most basic science student, largely “natural” in origin, as opposed to such convent ...
... in the atmosphere and have fostered temperature levels in recent centuries conducive to staggering rates of agricultural and economic productivity as well as population growth. Many of these gases are familiar to the most basic science student, largely “natural” in origin, as opposed to such convent ...
Communicating and Learning About Global Climate
... that citizens who understand science and its potential would be vital to addressing some of the most pressing problems facing the nation and the world.Today, we face the challenges of global climate change—understanding the evidence for it, appreciating its potential impacts, and developing new tech ...
... that citizens who understand science and its potential would be vital to addressing some of the most pressing problems facing the nation and the world.Today, we face the challenges of global climate change—understanding the evidence for it, appreciating its potential impacts, and developing new tech ...
Farming in a Changing Climate
... We are grateful to many individuals and institutions whose contributions have resulted in the publication of this book. Thank you to the chapter authors, who took the time and had the patience to work through the details of preparing their work for publication. We appreciate comments and suggestions ...
... We are grateful to many individuals and institutions whose contributions have resulted in the publication of this book. Thank you to the chapter authors, who took the time and had the patience to work through the details of preparing their work for publication. We appreciate comments and suggestions ...
Climate Warming and Calling Phenology of Frogs near Ithaca, New
... inconclusive role. Thus, it remains unclear why certain species in our study shifted calling patterns whereas others did not. Some potential biases are inherent in our comparisons among these disparate data sets. An important one relates to the geographical areas used in the earlier and later compar ...
... inconclusive role. Thus, it remains unclear why certain species in our study shifted calling patterns whereas others did not. Some potential biases are inherent in our comparisons among these disparate data sets. An important one relates to the geographical areas used in the earlier and later compar ...
the greater mekong and climate change
... (GMS) has been contributing about 4.5% (about 2.2 Gigatonnes) of total GHG emissions (ADB 2008). Although the Mekong region accounts for a relatively minor share of global GHG emissions, it is one of the most rapidly developing areas in the world. A transition to a low carbon economy would help redu ...
... (GMS) has been contributing about 4.5% (about 2.2 Gigatonnes) of total GHG emissions (ADB 2008). Although the Mekong region accounts for a relatively minor share of global GHG emissions, it is one of the most rapidly developing areas in the world. A transition to a low carbon economy would help redu ...
Climate Change and Forest Disturbances
... from 600–1000 mm, or within humid regions that have shallow or rocky soils. Seasonal summer droughts are experienced by western interior dry forests that depend on winter precipitation, such as forests in the semiarid plains and intermountain regions of the western United States. In some regions, dr ...
... from 600–1000 mm, or within humid regions that have shallow or rocky soils. Seasonal summer droughts are experienced by western interior dry forests that depend on winter precipitation, such as forests in the semiarid plains and intermountain regions of the western United States. In some regions, dr ...
submission for the carbon tax bill
... with science. Climate prediction is not science, it is pseudo-science, and sooner or later more real scientists are going to wake up to this fact.”…..“If the IPCC were a pharmaceutical company it could face fraud charges for doing this. This is a good analogy. The IPCC claims to have diagnosed a pla ...
... with science. Climate prediction is not science, it is pseudo-science, and sooner or later more real scientists are going to wake up to this fact.”…..“If the IPCC were a pharmaceutical company it could face fraud charges for doing this. This is a good analogy. The IPCC claims to have diagnosed a pla ...
Farming and Land Use to Cool the Planet
... and with greater risk of flooding. An increased incidence of drought threatens nearly 2 billion people who rely on livestock grazing for part of their livelihoods, particularly the 200 million who are completely dependent on pastoral systems. The incidence and intensity of natural fires is predicted ...
... and with greater risk of flooding. An increased incidence of drought threatens nearly 2 billion people who rely on livestock grazing for part of their livelihoods, particularly the 200 million who are completely dependent on pastoral systems. The incidence and intensity of natural fires is predicted ...
Convening Summary FINAL 12.12.08pages
... means we need to know the possible futures - the range of scenarios and the probabilities associated with these (e.g. risk assessment). Scenario planning means there is no preferred alternative, only different pathways and a time frame for when the next set of decisions need to be made. In the past, ...
... means we need to know the possible futures - the range of scenarios and the probabilities associated with these (e.g. risk assessment). Scenario planning means there is no preferred alternative, only different pathways and a time frame for when the next set of decisions need to be made. In the past, ...
- Adaptation Learning Mechanism
... 10. The poor are more vulnerable to climate change since they do not have sufficient income to prepare and cope from the adverse effects of climate change. Poor women are more vulnerable, since they have the lowest incomes and depend on income from relatives or small income generating activities. I ...
... 10. The poor are more vulnerable to climate change since they do not have sufficient income to prepare and cope from the adverse effects of climate change. Poor women are more vulnerable, since they have the lowest incomes and depend on income from relatives or small income generating activities. I ...
Review of current monitoring efforts in coastal ecosystems
... The second objective is to estimate the distribution and rate of change of population, urbanization, and land use/land cover in the coastal zone. It is believed that using current datasets these rates can be estimated within 1 year. The third goal is to assess the vulnerability of ecosystems in ...
... The second objective is to estimate the distribution and rate of change of population, urbanization, and land use/land cover in the coastal zone. It is believed that using current datasets these rates can be estimated within 1 year. The third goal is to assess the vulnerability of ecosystems in ...
The Global Ozone Layer
... The ozone layer and surface ultraviolet (UV) radiation are responding as expected to the ODS reductions achieved under the Montreal Protocol. Global surface UV levels have not increased significantly because the global ozone loss has been limited. If there were no MP, the surface UV levels would ...
... The ozone layer and surface ultraviolet (UV) radiation are responding as expected to the ODS reductions achieved under the Montreal Protocol. Global surface UV levels have not increased significantly because the global ozone loss has been limited. If there were no MP, the surface UV levels would ...
On the use of imagery for climate change engagement
... The 2007 United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report stated that climate warming is ‘unequivocal’ (Solomon et al., 2007). There are two broad responses to the issue of climate change; mitigation (reducing greenhouse gas emissions) and adaptation (anticipating and adjustin ...
... The 2007 United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report stated that climate warming is ‘unequivocal’ (Solomon et al., 2007). There are two broad responses to the issue of climate change; mitigation (reducing greenhouse gas emissions) and adaptation (anticipating and adjustin ...
CANADA`S FOREST PRODUCTS INDUSTRY
... coastal rainforests of British Columbia to the boreal forests of Newfoundland and Labrador. These vast forests are not just a globally important ecosystem but also an economic driver that helps support many Indigenous people, while acting as one of the largest sources of employment in the country. A ...
... coastal rainforests of British Columbia to the boreal forests of Newfoundland and Labrador. These vast forests are not just a globally important ecosystem but also an economic driver that helps support many Indigenous people, while acting as one of the largest sources of employment in the country. A ...
Climate change impacts on the livestock sector
... whether there are unanticipated external costs occasioned by private adaptation choices. Overall, we do not yet find compelling evidence on social costs in terms of increased greenhouse gases from management changes, though the impacts of diffuse pollution to water may warrant further investigation ...
... whether there are unanticipated external costs occasioned by private adaptation choices. Overall, we do not yet find compelling evidence on social costs in terms of increased greenhouse gases from management changes, though the impacts of diffuse pollution to water may warrant further investigation ...
DISCUSSION PAPER Climate Policy in the United States and
... Because coal is such a cheap and plentiful energy source—not only in the United States, but also in developing countries such as China—finding a way to capture CO2 is almost essential to any long-term climate strategy. Heydlauff summarized the U.S. FutureGen program, which will produce electricity a ...
... Because coal is such a cheap and plentiful energy source—not only in the United States, but also in developing countries such as China—finding a way to capture CO2 is almost essential to any long-term climate strategy. Heydlauff summarized the U.S. FutureGen program, which will produce electricity a ...
Deliverable 2B.1
... high. Regardless of the coping strategy, climate extremes may have catastrophic consequences, particularly if such anomalies are not predicted. Climate is a main determinant of the productivity of the land and potential development of water resources. While aspects of climate change such as longer g ...
... high. Regardless of the coping strategy, climate extremes may have catastrophic consequences, particularly if such anomalies are not predicted. Climate is a main determinant of the productivity of the land and potential development of water resources. While aspects of climate change such as longer g ...
Forests and Climate Change - IUFRO 125th Anniversary Congress
... environmental conditions is still under research, as many complex interactions influence tree growth and forest soil processes. On one hand, carbon sequestration potential can rise in forests due to increased vegetative periods under warmer conditions and CO2 fertilization. On the other hand, this p ...
... environmental conditions is still under research, as many complex interactions influence tree growth and forest soil processes. On one hand, carbon sequestration potential can rise in forests due to increased vegetative periods under warmer conditions and CO2 fertilization. On the other hand, this p ...
Plan B 3.0: Mobilizing to Save Civilization
... • 2 times current world paper production • > 1 billion cars, compared to the current world fleet of 860 million • Paved area equal to its rice-growing area • More oil than the world currently produces Photo Credit: Yann Arthus-Bertrand ...
... • 2 times current world paper production • > 1 billion cars, compared to the current world fleet of 860 million • Paved area equal to its rice-growing area • More oil than the world currently produces Photo Credit: Yann Arthus-Bertrand ...
Environmental policy performance bonds
... of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the Conference of the Parties (COP), will meet in Paris at the end of 2015 for the 21st time. The stakes are high. Climate change threatens the health and lives of billions of people. According to scientists, business as usual with uncontrol ...
... of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the Conference of the Parties (COP), will meet in Paris at the end of 2015 for the 21st time. The stakes are high. Climate change threatens the health and lives of billions of people. According to scientists, business as usual with uncontrol ...
The São Paulo Proposal for an Improved International Climate Agreement
... needed for long-lived capital investments and for research on and development of lower-emission technologies. Rather it assumes successive commitment periods with revised national commitments reflecting the most recent scientific evidence. Changing the responsibilities of countries over time is impl ...
... needed for long-lived capital investments and for research on and development of lower-emission technologies. Rather it assumes successive commitment periods with revised national commitments reflecting the most recent scientific evidence. Changing the responsibilities of countries over time is impl ...
