Earth: The Sequel: The Race to Reinvent Energy
... reduction goal is achieved. 17 Efficient entities that emit less than their allowance are permitted to sell their extra permits to others exceeding their limits. 18 An active cap-and-trade market enables all participants to meet the total emissions cap cost-effectively and provides incentives to fin ...
... reduction goal is achieved. 17 Efficient entities that emit less than their allowance are permitted to sell their extra permits to others exceeding their limits. 18 An active cap-and-trade market enables all participants to meet the total emissions cap cost-effectively and provides incentives to fin ...
Systems Thinking and Modeling Climate Change
... a research assistant, both at the Concord Consortium in Concord, Massachusetts; Hee‐ Sun Lee ([email protected]) is a visiting assistant professor at the University of California, Santa Cruz. ...
... a research assistant, both at the Concord Consortium in Concord, Massachusetts; Hee‐ Sun Lee ([email protected]) is a visiting assistant professor at the University of California, Santa Cruz. ...
Growth_Climate_and_Collaboration_Stern_2014 (opens in new window)
... still of some significance. They should go to their scientific societies, such as the US National Academy of Sciences or the UK Royal Society. They will find the arguments set out clearly by those with the skills and expertise to evaluate the evidence (see for example Royal Society/National Academy ...
... still of some significance. They should go to their scientific societies, such as the US National Academy of Sciences or the UK Royal Society. They will find the arguments set out clearly by those with the skills and expertise to evaluate the evidence (see for example Royal Society/National Academy ...
AGU - Global Heat Flow Database
... climate forcing is difficult because the composite temperature signal in the meteorological and multiproxy temperature records cannot be resolved directly into radiative forcing components. To address this problem, we have initiated a large-scale, multidisciplinary project to test coherence between ...
... climate forcing is difficult because the composite temperature signal in the meteorological and multiproxy temperature records cannot be resolved directly into radiative forcing components. To address this problem, we have initiated a large-scale, multidisciplinary project to test coherence between ...
DESERTIFICATION, DROuGhT AND CLImATE ChANGE
... to suboptimal climatic conditions compared to the current situation. As a result, countries will have to adjust the mix of crops they grow. Recent research focusing on the biophysical effects of climate change (precipitation and temperature) suggests that Africa would be the continent most affected ...
... to suboptimal climatic conditions compared to the current situation. As a result, countries will have to adjust the mix of crops they grow. Recent research focusing on the biophysical effects of climate change (precipitation and temperature) suggests that Africa would be the continent most affected ...
Predicting and understanding ecosystem responses to climate
... other local conditions, but in orange regions, which are mostly at high northern latitudes, have increased by 1–2˚C instances of severe drought, the abil- compared to the base period (1951–1980). Data from http://data.giss.nasa.gov/gistemp. ity of ecosystems to provide goods terns with fewer but lar ...
... other local conditions, but in orange regions, which are mostly at high northern latitudes, have increased by 1–2˚C instances of severe drought, the abil- compared to the base period (1951–1980). Data from http://data.giss.nasa.gov/gistemp. ity of ecosystems to provide goods terns with fewer but lar ...
Pete Dolack – Renewable Energy Isn`t a Shortcut to Reversing
... As the climate justice movement unites and builds new sources of power, one of its greatest potentials lies in creating a politically viable framework for demanding reparations for over 500 years of extraction, contamination and abuse in Latin America and the developing world. The core issues tied t ...
... As the climate justice movement unites and builds new sources of power, one of its greatest potentials lies in creating a politically viable framework for demanding reparations for over 500 years of extraction, contamination and abuse in Latin America and the developing world. The core issues tied t ...
climate change a trade union responsibility in higher education
... emissions can be easily cancelled out by another person’s thoughtless increase. It therefore follows that it is primarily through collective action that substantial inroads into the reduction in carbon emissions can be made. Trade unions are therefore extremely well positioned to use their organisat ...
... emissions can be easily cancelled out by another person’s thoughtless increase. It therefore follows that it is primarily through collective action that substantial inroads into the reduction in carbon emissions can be made. Trade unions are therefore extremely well positioned to use their organisat ...
Lecture slides, Nov. 4 (6.1 MB)
... When tracking climate change in the Arctic, scientists rely not just on satellites and software but tap the knowledge of indigenous hunters who have lived in the frozen north for generations. To help them understand shifts underway in parts of the far north, including the increasing frequency of dis ...
... When tracking climate change in the Arctic, scientists rely not just on satellites and software but tap the knowledge of indigenous hunters who have lived in the frozen north for generations. To help them understand shifts underway in parts of the far north, including the increasing frequency of dis ...
Mitigation and Shared Vision—Review of the Science and Stakes in
... the others are decided (offering the GCF, TM/TEC ). ...
... the others are decided (offering the GCF, TM/TEC ). ...
Provisional WMO Statement on the Status of the Global Climate in
... It is very likely that 2016 will be the hottest year on record, with global temperatures even higher than the record-breaking temperatures in 2015. Preliminary data shows that 2016’s global temperatures are approximately 1.2° Celsius above pre-industrial levels, according to an assessment by the Wor ...
... It is very likely that 2016 will be the hottest year on record, with global temperatures even higher than the record-breaking temperatures in 2015. Preliminary data shows that 2016’s global temperatures are approximately 1.2° Celsius above pre-industrial levels, according to an assessment by the Wor ...
2030: The “Perfect Storm” Scenario
... rising dependence on imports of grain and fossil fuels, the current account surpluses of both nations have shrunk and inflation is on the rise. The economies of the United States, Japan and much of Europe are stagnant or modestly declining because of falling exports, high energy prices, and rising d ...
... rising dependence on imports of grain and fossil fuels, the current account surpluses of both nations have shrunk and inflation is on the rise. The economies of the United States, Japan and much of Europe are stagnant or modestly declining because of falling exports, high energy prices, and rising d ...
Communicating climate change to mass public audiences
... psychologists bring to strategies for motivating change, whilst undue faith is often placed in the application of marketing strategies to ‘sell’ behavioural changes. Unfortunately, in the context of ambitious pro-environmental behaviour, such strategies seem unlikely to motivate systemic behavioural ...
... psychologists bring to strategies for motivating change, whilst undue faith is often placed in the application of marketing strategies to ‘sell’ behavioural changes. Unfortunately, in the context of ambitious pro-environmental behaviour, such strategies seem unlikely to motivate systemic behavioural ...
TeachingEnglish | Lesson plans Climate change
... B. The Kyoto Protocol (1997) commits industrialised countries to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. It suffered a huge set back in 2001 when the USA, responsible for a quarter of global emissions, pulled out. C. The planet’s climate is constantly changing but now scientists believe that the extr ...
... B. The Kyoto Protocol (1997) commits industrialised countries to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. It suffered a huge set back in 2001 when the USA, responsible for a quarter of global emissions, pulled out. C. The planet’s climate is constantly changing but now scientists believe that the extr ...
The objective of this volunteer assignment is to introduce and train
... populations who feel these impacts the hardest. Exacerbating poverty triggering migration as well as heightened competition over strategic water resources, climate change could lead to regional insecurity1. These effects are no longer in the future, the country is already experiencing the negative ...
... populations who feel these impacts the hardest. Exacerbating poverty triggering migration as well as heightened competition over strategic water resources, climate change could lead to regional insecurity1. These effects are no longer in the future, the country is already experiencing the negative ...
Malnutrition and climate vulnerability in Africa
... are essential. Although some regions could benefit from climate change, in others it may offset gains in food security from economic and social development. Planning for these changes is made more difficult by uncertainties in our understanding of climate impacts on food security. This uncertainty i ...
... are essential. Although some regions could benefit from climate change, in others it may offset gains in food security from economic and social development. Planning for these changes is made more difficult by uncertainties in our understanding of climate impacts on food security. This uncertainty i ...
China - Ny-Ålesund Symposium
... north and northeast China. Extreme climate phenomena, such as high temperatures, heavy precipitation and severe droughts, have increased in frequency and intensity. In China’s coastal zones, the sea surface temperature and sea level have risen by 0.91˚C and 90 mm, respectively, over the past 30 year ...
... north and northeast China. Extreme climate phenomena, such as high temperatures, heavy precipitation and severe droughts, have increased in frequency and intensity. In China’s coastal zones, the sea surface temperature and sea level have risen by 0.91˚C and 90 mm, respectively, over the past 30 year ...
Greenhouse Gases and Climate in Environmental Impact Assessment
... There were few statements found in the literature on thresholds related to assessment of GHGs in EIA. There is mention of low, medium, and high in guidance from Canada; however, these are not defined quantitatively. Historically, Large Final Emitters were considered to be those industrial facilities ...
... There were few statements found in the literature on thresholds related to assessment of GHGs in EIA. There is mention of low, medium, and high in guidance from Canada; however, these are not defined quantitatively. Historically, Large Final Emitters were considered to be those industrial facilities ...
Presentation (power point file)
... increase displacement of people. • Displacement risk increases when populations that lack the resources for planned migration experience higher exposure to extreme weather events, particularly in developing countries with low income. • Expanding opportunities for mobility can reduce vulnerability fo ...
... increase displacement of people. • Displacement risk increases when populations that lack the resources for planned migration experience higher exposure to extreme weather events, particularly in developing countries with low income. • Expanding opportunities for mobility can reduce vulnerability fo ...
Reinert et al. Reindeer Herding
... The basic insurance mechanisms employed by human cultures under extreme variation in climate are DIVERSITY and FLEXIBILITY. Saami herding will be able to cope and adapt if these elements are restored. • The need to restructure herds to decrease vulnerability to climate change. Modify government ince ...
... The basic insurance mechanisms employed by human cultures under extreme variation in climate are DIVERSITY and FLEXIBILITY. Saami herding will be able to cope and adapt if these elements are restored. • The need to restructure herds to decrease vulnerability to climate change. Modify government ince ...
Why now, why us? - Institute of Public Health in Ireland
... intersectoral planning in relation to urban design, transport systems, food production, and marketing.’ McMichael AJ et al The Lancet, 374; 2123 - 2125 ...
... intersectoral planning in relation to urban design, transport systems, food production, and marketing.’ McMichael AJ et al The Lancet, 374; 2123 - 2125 ...
Case_FR final
... occurs more often. This affects local salt production activities, specifically: Rains and storms (and the time it takes for water to recede) shorten the salt-producing season, which is contributing to lower incomes for salt farmers. Previously, the salt production season extended from February to S ...
... occurs more often. This affects local salt production activities, specifically: Rains and storms (and the time it takes for water to recede) shorten the salt-producing season, which is contributing to lower incomes for salt farmers. Previously, the salt production season extended from February to S ...
CO2 emissions from Motorcycles: Learning`s from cars
... than information Electrification of motorcycles complements car initiatives Support for low carbon automotive technologies presents an opportunity for suppliers LowCVP is interested to explore how we can support the MCIA ...
... than information Electrification of motorcycles complements car initiatives Support for low carbon automotive technologies presents an opportunity for suppliers LowCVP is interested to explore how we can support the MCIA ...