Group V
... existence is under the threat of rising sea level. Tell me what they tried to do? To maintain their existence. They did something unique! ...
... existence is under the threat of rising sea level. Tell me what they tried to do? To maintain their existence. They did something unique! ...
publications - Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
... Cook, K.H., E.K. Vizy, Z.S. Launer, and C.M. Patricola, 2008: Springtime intensification of the Great Plains low-level jet and Midwest precipitation in GCM simulations of the 21st century. Submitted to J. Climate. Hsieh, J-.S. and K.H. Cook, 2008: On the Instability of the African easterly jet and t ...
... Cook, K.H., E.K. Vizy, Z.S. Launer, and C.M. Patricola, 2008: Springtime intensification of the Great Plains low-level jet and Midwest precipitation in GCM simulations of the 21st century. Submitted to J. Climate. Hsieh, J-.S. and K.H. Cook, 2008: On the Instability of the African easterly jet and t ...
Projected GS signal
... deconstructing a given record with the intention to identify „predictable“ components. „Predictable“ -- either natural processes, which are known of having limited life times, -- or man-made processes, which are subject to decisions (e.g., GHG, urban effect) Differently understood in different socia ...
... deconstructing a given record with the intention to identify „predictable“ components. „Predictable“ -- either natural processes, which are known of having limited life times, -- or man-made processes, which are subject to decisions (e.g., GHG, urban effect) Differently understood in different socia ...
Climate, conflict, and social stability: what does the evidence say
... we ask whether the existing scientific evidence implicates climatological changes as one of these factors. While the relationship between climate and social stability has long been a topic of both academic and popular interest, recent improvements in computing power, data quality, and methods for ca ...
... we ask whether the existing scientific evidence implicates climatological changes as one of these factors. While the relationship between climate and social stability has long been a topic of both academic and popular interest, recent improvements in computing power, data quality, and methods for ca ...
Climate change impacts on South American Rangelands
... pastoralist activities, subsistence farming, and commercial ranching and are a key factor in ...
... pastoralist activities, subsistence farming, and commercial ranching and are a key factor in ...
Projected increases in near‑surface air temperature over Ontario
... 2.1 Observations of current climate The observed data for maximum and minimum daily temperature (hereinafter referred to as Tmax and Tmin) is obtained from the 10-km gridded climate dataset provided by the National Land and Water Information Service (NLWIS), Agriculture and Agri-Food, Canada. The N ...
... 2.1 Observations of current climate The observed data for maximum and minimum daily temperature (hereinafter referred to as Tmax and Tmin) is obtained from the 10-km gridded climate dataset provided by the National Land and Water Information Service (NLWIS), Agriculture and Agri-Food, Canada. The N ...
Building Resilience and Reducing Emissions
... reducing the amount of fossil fuel LAC burns each year, including a lower incidence of local air pollution and related illnesses, which could improve and possibly productivity in the Region. 19 Moreover, new jobs may be created through mitigation (e.g., renewable and alternative energy) initiatives ...
... reducing the amount of fossil fuel LAC burns each year, including a lower incidence of local air pollution and related illnesses, which could improve and possibly productivity in the Region. 19 Moreover, new jobs may be created through mitigation (e.g., renewable and alternative energy) initiatives ...
- Centre for Climate Change Research (CCCR)
... • Rank 1: least vulnerable (Highest index values), Rank 13: most vulnerable (Lowest index values). ...
... • Rank 1: least vulnerable (Highest index values), Rank 13: most vulnerable (Lowest index values). ...
Inter American Institute for Global Change Research
... Implications of Global Change The focus of this theme is to document and predict the implications of global change on human beings—their health, welfare, and activities which depend on the productivity, diversity and functioning of ecosystems. Projects that integrate natural and social science theme ...
... Implications of Global Change The focus of this theme is to document and predict the implications of global change on human beings—their health, welfare, and activities which depend on the productivity, diversity and functioning of ecosystems. Projects that integrate natural and social science theme ...
Effects of Climate Change on Crop Production in Thaba-Tseka
... clear skies with a mean of 8. 8 hours of daily sunshine (NES, 2000) with great intensity because of the high altitude and the low levels of atmospheric pollution. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change ( IPCC) assessments indicate that most of the parts of the world are likely to experience negat ...
... clear skies with a mean of 8. 8 hours of daily sunshine (NES, 2000) with great intensity because of the high altitude and the low levels of atmospheric pollution. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change ( IPCC) assessments indicate that most of the parts of the world are likely to experience negat ...
Regional Climate Messages for West Africa
... Temperatures in the north of the region, from the Sahel to the Sahara, are projected to increase by at least 2°C on average by the 2040s with increases of over 3°C projected for some parts of the Sahara. Temperature projections are lower for southern coastal regions, where projected increases are be ...
... Temperatures in the north of the region, from the Sahel to the Sahara, are projected to increase by at least 2°C on average by the 2040s with increases of over 3°C projected for some parts of the Sahara. Temperature projections are lower for southern coastal regions, where projected increases are be ...
Name of Your Country
... • Humans need ½ gallon of water each day for basic survival, yet Australians and Americans consume 100 gallons per day. (Bloch, M. 2010) • Australia is in its worst drought ever, the population is expecting to jump from 22 million to 36 million people by 2050, and they are spending $13.2 billion on ...
... • Humans need ½ gallon of water each day for basic survival, yet Australians and Americans consume 100 gallons per day. (Bloch, M. 2010) • Australia is in its worst drought ever, the population is expecting to jump from 22 million to 36 million people by 2050, and they are spending $13.2 billion on ...
Assessment of the impacts of climate change and weather extremes
... ABSTRACT: The boreal and boreo-nemoral forests in Europe, which occur in northern and northeastern Europe, are dominated by 2 coniferous species, Norway spruce Picea abies (L.) Karst. being economically the most important one. Forestry is of major economic importance in this region. Forestry plannin ...
... ABSTRACT: The boreal and boreo-nemoral forests in Europe, which occur in northern and northeastern Europe, are dominated by 2 coniferous species, Norway spruce Picea abies (L.) Karst. being economically the most important one. Forestry is of major economic importance in this region. Forestry plannin ...
Project Document for CEO Approval
... (1992), it is expected that these develop programmes tending towards “nature protection and conservation, particularly of fauna and flora, with special attention to endangered species…and to its natural heritage insofar as the rural and urban landscapes are concerned”. The regional governments shoul ...
... (1992), it is expected that these develop programmes tending towards “nature protection and conservation, particularly of fauna and flora, with special attention to endangered species…and to its natural heritage insofar as the rural and urban landscapes are concerned”. The regional governments shoul ...
Project Document for CEO Approval
... weather on electricity transmission lines. These could be damaged and require frequent repairs. In addition, temperature changes due to global warming could result in changes in energy requirements. For example, an increase in average temperatures could result in higher demand for cooling energy. T ...
... weather on electricity transmission lines. These could be damaged and require frequent repairs. In addition, temperature changes due to global warming could result in changes in energy requirements. For example, an increase in average temperatures could result in higher demand for cooling energy. T ...
Climate Change mitigation via Afforestation, Reforestation and
... Central America (13) but no project is located in Africa. The issue of adaptation to climate ...
... Central America (13) but no project is located in Africa. The issue of adaptation to climate ...
The Local Coastal Program Update Workshop #2: Adapting to a
... future land use and development. The two plans overlap in their consideration of sea level rise vulnerability and adaptation and resiliency strategies for new construction. The Land Use Plan portion of the LCP, which contains the goals and policies, is estimated to be completed and adopted by Summer ...
... future land use and development. The two plans overlap in their consideration of sea level rise vulnerability and adaptation and resiliency strategies for new construction. The Land Use Plan portion of the LCP, which contains the goals and policies, is estimated to be completed and adopted by Summer ...
Where We Are Now - Edinburgh Research Explorer
... representative snapshot of “where we are now”. Thus, in identifying “gaps” I am not so much criticizing the editors as pointing to general omissions in the literature as it has so far developed. Indeed, in the preface to the collection, Gardiner acknowledges that a number of important issues, on whi ...
... representative snapshot of “where we are now”. Thus, in identifying “gaps” I am not so much criticizing the editors as pointing to general omissions in the literature as it has so far developed. Indeed, in the preface to the collection, Gardiner acknowledges that a number of important issues, on whi ...
INDCs lower projected warming to 2.7˚C
... to catch up later? Based on the available and published scientific literature, it may be possible to catch up from the INDC emission levels in 2025, and still limit warming below 2°C. Given the smaller number of models and scenarios that have explored holding warming below 1.5°C as a longterm global ...
... to catch up later? Based on the available and published scientific literature, it may be possible to catch up from the INDC emission levels in 2025, and still limit warming below 2°C. Given the smaller number of models and scenarios that have explored holding warming below 1.5°C as a longterm global ...
Carbon Management for Sustainable Development: The Case Study
... • Definition: • CCS is a process consisting of the separation of CO2 from industrial and energy-related sources, transport to a storage location and long-term isolation from the atmosphere. • The technology of CCS constitutes of three stages: Carbon Capture Carbon Transport Carbon Sequestration/Stor ...
... • Definition: • CCS is a process consisting of the separation of CO2 from industrial and energy-related sources, transport to a storage location and long-term isolation from the atmosphere. • The technology of CCS constitutes of three stages: Carbon Capture Carbon Transport Carbon Sequestration/Stor ...
