Climate Educator Guide
... atmosphere by doing a simple demonstration. Using a piece of rope 13 meters long as a guide, help students stand in a 13-meter-diameter circle. Have them stretch out their arms, holding hands if possible. Explain to them that if this circle represents the diameter of the Earth, the width of their ar ...
... atmosphere by doing a simple demonstration. Using a piece of rope 13 meters long as a guide, help students stand in a 13-meter-diameter circle. Have them stretch out their arms, holding hands if possible. Explain to them that if this circle represents the diameter of the Earth, the width of their ar ...
Factores de emprendimiento: Análisis de empresarios exitosos en
... lower-quality land will also be subject to greater yield variation. A final site variable included is location as proxied by latitude and longitude. It is assumed that sites further south and west will have higher yields than other locations if all else is held constant. A time-trend variable is als ...
... lower-quality land will also be subject to greater yield variation. A final site variable included is location as proxied by latitude and longitude. It is assumed that sites further south and west will have higher yields than other locations if all else is held constant. A time-trend variable is als ...
Does climate change create distinctive patterns of
... sediment [e.g., Istanbulluoglu and Bras, 2005]. In addition, changes in temperature or humidity could have a direct effect on the pace of sediment production by influencing physical and/or chemical weathering rates in headwater catchments [e.g., Anderson, 1998; Hales and Roering, 2007; West et al., ...
... sediment [e.g., Istanbulluoglu and Bras, 2005]. In addition, changes in temperature or humidity could have a direct effect on the pace of sediment production by influencing physical and/or chemical weathering rates in headwater catchments [e.g., Anderson, 1998; Hales and Roering, 2007; West et al., ...
Module: Introduction
... (iv vi) As an integral part of our business strategy, our Global Responsibility Strategy defines three Lead Areas of our Global Responsibility: Environment and Efficiency (including Climate Change and Energy); People and Ethics; and Forests and Land Use. Our Global Responsibility Strategy emphasizes ...
... (iv vi) As an integral part of our business strategy, our Global Responsibility Strategy defines three Lead Areas of our Global Responsibility: Environment and Efficiency (including Climate Change and Energy); People and Ethics; and Forests and Land Use. Our Global Responsibility Strategy emphasizes ...
Regional climate change experiments over southern South America. I
... for the period 2081–2090. The purpose of these simulations is to analyze the regional climate change over southern South America and to create a dynamically consistent data base for impact studies. A robust evaluation of the uncertainties related to regional climate change projections should include ...
... for the period 2081–2090. The purpose of these simulations is to analyze the regional climate change over southern South America and to create a dynamically consistent data base for impact studies. A robust evaluation of the uncertainties related to regional climate change projections should include ...
PDF - Medical Journal of Australia
... as was reported in Texas, in the United States.36 • Drought conditions may lead to widespread unscreened water storage in much of urban Australia, increasing the potential for container mosquitoes such as Aedes aegypti. ¾ However, modern rainwater tanks can be sealed or include screens to prevent mo ...
... as was reported in Texas, in the United States.36 • Drought conditions may lead to widespread unscreened water storage in much of urban Australia, increasing the potential for container mosquitoes such as Aedes aegypti. ¾ However, modern rainwater tanks can be sealed or include screens to prevent mo ...
What happens in the arctic doesn`t stay in the arctic
... underlying processes are highly complex. However, there appear to be causal links between the loss of the Arctic ice sheets and changes in large-scale atmospheric circulation patterns, oceanic circulation and temperature gradients in the northern hemisphere. The effects of these changes are difficul ...
... underlying processes are highly complex. However, there appear to be causal links between the loss of the Arctic ice sheets and changes in large-scale atmospheric circulation patterns, oceanic circulation and temperature gradients in the northern hemisphere. The effects of these changes are difficul ...
Urban poverty, food security and climate change
... The steady increases in food prices that culminated in the spikes of 2007–08 have brought food security back on the global policy agenda. Climate change, population growth, inefficient markets, the unsustainable use of natural resources and consumption patterns converge in putting pressure on curren ...
... The steady increases in food prices that culminated in the spikes of 2007–08 have brought food security back on the global policy agenda. Climate change, population growth, inefficient markets, the unsustainable use of natural resources and consumption patterns converge in putting pressure on curren ...
Role of the Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulation in the Tropical
... equatorial waters (Gu and Philander 1997). The latter can be caused by an anomalous deep thermocline or by changes in the temperature on the isopycnals (Schneider 2000; Giese et al. 2002). Although the extratropical SST variabilities are associated with several dominant modes (e.g., Pacific decadal ...
... equatorial waters (Gu and Philander 1997). The latter can be caused by an anomalous deep thermocline or by changes in the temperature on the isopycnals (Schneider 2000; Giese et al. 2002). Although the extratropical SST variabilities are associated with several dominant modes (e.g., Pacific decadal ...
Climate Change Effects and Adaptation Approaches in Marine and
... Olympic Peninsula (WA).56 Rising sea level often results in loss of nearshore or coastal habitat57 and harm to dependent species.58 Recent anomalous hypoxic events in the California Current Ecosystem may be characteristic of future change. Severe hypoxia, corresponding to dissolved oxygen (DO) level ...
... Olympic Peninsula (WA).56 Rising sea level often results in loss of nearshore or coastal habitat57 and harm to dependent species.58 Recent anomalous hypoxic events in the California Current Ecosystem may be characteristic of future change. Severe hypoxia, corresponding to dissolved oxygen (DO) level ...
biodiversity focal area strategy for gef-5
... between species, and of ecosystems1.‖ As such, biodiversity is life itself, but it also supports all life on the planet, and its functions are responsible for maintaining the ecosystem processes that provide food, water, and materials to human societies. ...
... between species, and of ecosystems1.‖ As such, biodiversity is life itself, but it also supports all life on the planet, and its functions are responsible for maintaining the ecosystem processes that provide food, water, and materials to human societies. ...
third national communication of the russian federation
... Russian Federation, which belongs to the of developed countries and countries with economies in transition, are as follows: • Implementation of national policies and appropriate measures to mitigate anthropogenic climate changes by limiting anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing their ...
... Russian Federation, which belongs to the of developed countries and countries with economies in transition, are as follows: • Implementation of national policies and appropriate measures to mitigate anthropogenic climate changes by limiting anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing their ...
EEA consultancy report - final version - clean
... politics. No reliable and comprehensive data exist on the number of scientists or scientific organizations involved in global policy-making. However, the growth in the number of international scientific bodies representing national organizations and cross-national professional organizations has giv ...
... politics. No reliable and comprehensive data exist on the number of scientists or scientific organizations involved in global policy-making. However, the growth in the number of international scientific bodies representing national organizations and cross-national professional organizations has giv ...
Linking the scales of process, observation and modeling of dust
... is clustered. Senescent vegetation may also play a role in stabilizing surfaces, For example, shrubby vegetation may reduce dust emissions even when no leaves are present. Although vegetation cover is regularly incorporated in dust emissions model schemes, these latter effects remain to be adequatel ...
... is clustered. Senescent vegetation may also play a role in stabilizing surfaces, For example, shrubby vegetation may reduce dust emissions even when no leaves are present. Although vegetation cover is regularly incorporated in dust emissions model schemes, these latter effects remain to be adequatel ...
Program and Abstracts
... For each regular talk, there will be a 20 min time slot (15 min for the talk and 5 min for discussion). In order to allow the audience to switch rooms between sessions, the chairs of each session will be asked to keep strict time management. We ask you to arrive on time in your session room, in orde ...
... For each regular talk, there will be a 20 min time slot (15 min for the talk and 5 min for discussion). In order to allow the audience to switch rooms between sessions, the chairs of each session will be asked to keep strict time management. We ask you to arrive on time in your session room, in orde ...
Implications of climate change for Australia`s World Heritage properties
... significance, these sites are listed as World Heritage properties. However, Australia’s World Heritage properties, and their values, are under threat from global climate change. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Fourth Assessment Report (IPCC 2007) states that ‘global warming is unequivo ...
... significance, these sites are listed as World Heritage properties. However, Australia’s World Heritage properties, and their values, are under threat from global climate change. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Fourth Assessment Report (IPCC 2007) states that ‘global warming is unequivo ...
Impact of ocean warming and ocean acidification on marin
... and increased costs of metabolism (Southward et al. 1995, Stachowicz et al. 2002, Edwards & Richardson 2004, Hoegh-Guldberg et al. 2007, Lester et al. 2007, O’Connor et al. 2007, 2009, Pörtner & Knust 2007, Richardson 2008, Smale & Barnes 2008, Coma et al. 2009, Ling et al. 2009, Montes-Hugo et al. ...
... and increased costs of metabolism (Southward et al. 1995, Stachowicz et al. 2002, Edwards & Richardson 2004, Hoegh-Guldberg et al. 2007, Lester et al. 2007, O’Connor et al. 2007, 2009, Pörtner & Knust 2007, Richardson 2008, Smale & Barnes 2008, Coma et al. 2009, Ling et al. 2009, Montes-Hugo et al. ...
Iss/Cxl Guide - Depositary Receipt Services
... IRS Circular 230 Disclosure: Citigroup Inc. and its affiliates do not provide tax or legal advice. Any discussion of tax matters in these materials (i) is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used or relied upon, by you for the purpose of avoiding any tax penalties and (ii) may have be ...
... IRS Circular 230 Disclosure: Citigroup Inc. and its affiliates do not provide tax or legal advice. Any discussion of tax matters in these materials (i) is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used or relied upon, by you for the purpose of avoiding any tax penalties and (ii) may have be ...
Weather, Traffic Accidents, and Climate Change
... improvements or increased air conditioning. Finally, it is a mechanism that may play a role in other areas that interact with temperature, such as crime and respiratory illness resulting from exposure to local air pollution. We note, however, that there are a few limitations to our predictions. Whil ...
... improvements or increased air conditioning. Finally, it is a mechanism that may play a role in other areas that interact with temperature, such as crime and respiratory illness resulting from exposure to local air pollution. We note, however, that there are a few limitations to our predictions. Whil ...
Agenda for the Protection of Cross
... impacts of sudden-onset and slow-onset natural hazards and impacts of climate change. Disaster risk reduction activities, infrastructure improvements, urban planning, climate change adaptation measures, land reform, and other development measures to strengthen the resiliency of vulnerable persons or ...
... impacts of sudden-onset and slow-onset natural hazards and impacts of climate change. Disaster risk reduction activities, infrastructure improvements, urban planning, climate change adaptation measures, land reform, and other development measures to strengthen the resiliency of vulnerable persons or ...
Climatic controls on diffuse groundwater
... many exceptions have been reported (Crosbie et al., 2010b; Döll, 2009; Rosenberg et al., 1999) which indicates that other factors can influence this relationship. Among them are the frequency and seasonality of rainfall. Vivoni et al. (2009) demonstrated for a catchment in New Mexico that either an ...
... many exceptions have been reported (Crosbie et al., 2010b; Döll, 2009; Rosenberg et al., 1999) which indicates that other factors can influence this relationship. Among them are the frequency and seasonality of rainfall. Vivoni et al. (2009) demonstrated for a catchment in New Mexico that either an ...