Cap-and-Trade - A New Story Foundation
... producers based upon past performance. Those producers that become more efficient produce less carbon than they have permits for, resulting in a surplus. Those producers that require additional carbon capacity may then purchase or trade for permits from those with a surplus. Considered to be t ...
... producers based upon past performance. Those producers that become more efficient produce less carbon than they have permits for, resulting in a surplus. Those producers that require additional carbon capacity may then purchase or trade for permits from those with a surplus. Considered to be t ...
File - Down the Rabbit Hole
... warmest decade in the last millennium. The warming differs in different parts of the world, but over the last 25 years, almost everywhere has warmed, and very few places have cooled. Other changes have occurred Sea level has risen by about 20 cm, ...
... warmest decade in the last millennium. The warming differs in different parts of the world, but over the last 25 years, almost everywhere has warmed, and very few places have cooled. Other changes have occurred Sea level has risen by about 20 cm, ...
Equilibrium response of a climate model when feedbacks are
... increasing at approximately the same rate as present for the remainder of the 21st century. The other is a lower emissions scenario, where emissions continue to increase but at a lower rate, stabilizing around 2050, then declining to levels below the present level by 2100. The global models’ resolut ...
... increasing at approximately the same rate as present for the remainder of the 21st century. The other is a lower emissions scenario, where emissions continue to increase but at a lower rate, stabilizing around 2050, then declining to levels below the present level by 2100. The global models’ resolut ...
Hilda Blanco - Urban Water Institute, Inc.
... • For Southern California Coast, precipitation 8.4%, and 13.2 in rainy days Pierce, D.W. et al. 2013. The Key Role of Heavy Precipitation Events in Climate Model Disagreements of Future Annual Precipitation Changes in California. Journal of Climate, pp. 5879-5896. ...
... • For Southern California Coast, precipitation 8.4%, and 13.2 in rainy days Pierce, D.W. et al. 2013. The Key Role of Heavy Precipitation Events in Climate Model Disagreements of Future Annual Precipitation Changes in California. Journal of Climate, pp. 5879-5896. ...
C S L
... with the substantial strategic thinking that is needed to address the specific challenges that can come from sea level rise. A recent Council on Foreign Relations study should be praised for calling attention to the need for risk reduction through investment in coastal and vital infrastructure defen ...
... with the substantial strategic thinking that is needed to address the specific challenges that can come from sea level rise. A recent Council on Foreign Relations study should be praised for calling attention to the need for risk reduction through investment in coastal and vital infrastructure defen ...
CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY Environment Unit
... the environmental footprint (air pollutants, greenhouse gases, liquid waste, solid waste) at a subsector and company level. ...
... the environmental footprint (air pollutants, greenhouse gases, liquid waste, solid waste) at a subsector and company level. ...
Arctic change – a global concern
... is retreating. So far, discussions have centred on new economic possibilities, given that the extensive northern natural resources are becoming more easily accessible. ...
... is retreating. So far, discussions have centred on new economic possibilities, given that the extensive northern natural resources are becoming more easily accessible. ...
Letter to Representative Smith 8 July 2014 (opens in new window)
... don’t act, the overall costs and risks of climate change will be equivalent to losing at least 5% of global GDP each year, now and forever. If a wider range of risks and impacts is taken into account, the estimates of damage could rise to 20% of GDP or more”. ...
... don’t act, the overall costs and risks of climate change will be equivalent to losing at least 5% of global GDP each year, now and forever. If a wider range of risks and impacts is taken into account, the estimates of damage could rise to 20% of GDP or more”. ...
climate change - Adaptation Scotland
... • Average annual precipitation in Scotland increased by 21% between 1961 and 2004, with an almost 70% increase in winter precipitation for Northern Scotland. • There has been a 25% reduction in winter days with snow cover • Sea level at all of Scotland’s ports has been rising over the last century, ...
... • Average annual precipitation in Scotland increased by 21% between 1961 and 2004, with an almost 70% increase in winter precipitation for Northern Scotland. • There has been a 25% reduction in winter days with snow cover • Sea level at all of Scotland’s ports has been rising over the last century, ...
Global Environment Facility (GEF)
... Total GEF Amount = $600 million in Climate Change Adaptation to climate change : projects to adapt agriculture and water management, fight desertification, prevent coastal erosion, cope with drought, flooding and sea level rise Forest and climate change : projects to develop sustainable forest ...
... Total GEF Amount = $600 million in Climate Change Adaptation to climate change : projects to adapt agriculture and water management, fight desertification, prevent coastal erosion, cope with drought, flooding and sea level rise Forest and climate change : projects to develop sustainable forest ...
Referencing guide for physical sciences (e.g., hydrology) This short
... atmospheric CO2 concentrations (Hilbert et al., 2000). Of all wetland types, northern wetlands are predicted to be the most affected by climate change (Roulet et al., 1992), although few models have tried to assess the effects of climate change on wetlands (Moore et al., 1998). It is well establishe ...
... atmospheric CO2 concentrations (Hilbert et al., 2000). Of all wetland types, northern wetlands are predicted to be the most affected by climate change (Roulet et al., 1992), although few models have tried to assess the effects of climate change on wetlands (Moore et al., 1998). It is well establishe ...
CSES Review 2004: Coastal Zone
... among some stakeholders for multidimensional resource management at the watershed level. ...
... among some stakeholders for multidimensional resource management at the watershed level. ...
Energy and Land - Third World Network
... This should not preclude the sustainable use of fossil fuels by developing countries especially by socalled least developed countries. Small island developing states in particular are dependent on fossil fuels for safe and efficient transport. Many OPEC nations have high levels of poverty and sovere ...
... This should not preclude the sustainable use of fossil fuels by developing countries especially by socalled least developed countries. Small island developing states in particular are dependent on fossil fuels for safe and efficient transport. Many OPEC nations have high levels of poverty and sovere ...
A PLANET IN DANGER? Tool 3, Activity 6 Deforestation http://www
... Few things are as important as the air we breathe. Smog kills more Canadians than car accidents, breast cancer, prostate cancer and melanoma. Today, nearly 8% of deaths occurring in Canadian cities that are not caused by trauma can be linked to air pollution derived from fossil fuel combustion. In f ...
... Few things are as important as the air we breathe. Smog kills more Canadians than car accidents, breast cancer, prostate cancer and melanoma. Today, nearly 8% of deaths occurring in Canadian cities that are not caused by trauma can be linked to air pollution derived from fossil fuel combustion. In f ...
Terrorism
... To ensure that any increase in the world’s temperature is limited to between 2ºC and 3ºC above the current level over time To ensure that developed countries use energy much more efficiently and figure out how to make profits from the very problem of global warming Less carbon-intensive fuels for po ...
... To ensure that any increase in the world’s temperature is limited to between 2ºC and 3ºC above the current level over time To ensure that developed countries use energy much more efficiently and figure out how to make profits from the very problem of global warming Less carbon-intensive fuels for po ...
Climate and Health
... communities of color, the elderly, young children, and the poor, will bear the burden of disease and death from climate change” (1); and WHEREAS, “[t]he existing conditions that already cause worse health among these populations – lack of clean air, water and unhealthy living conditions – will be ex ...
... communities of color, the elderly, young children, and the poor, will bear the burden of disease and death from climate change” (1); and WHEREAS, “[t]he existing conditions that already cause worse health among these populations – lack of clean air, water and unhealthy living conditions – will be ex ...
CHAOS THEORY AND BIOSPHERIC “SURPRISES”
... The cause of pH change in the oceans, i.e., anthropogenic carbon dioxide emissions, has a pronounced effect in the Arctic since carbon dioxide is more soluble in cold water. The pH “is likely to reach corrosive levels in less than 10 years. The water will then start to dissolve the shells of mus ...
... The cause of pH change in the oceans, i.e., anthropogenic carbon dioxide emissions, has a pronounced effect in the Arctic since carbon dioxide is more soluble in cold water. The pH “is likely to reach corrosive levels in less than 10 years. The water will then start to dissolve the shells of mus ...
Climate and Climate Change - mr.pierces.page
... (such as CO2) in the atmosphere that trap heat. • What we know: – Since the Industrial Revolution (around 1750), human activities have substantially added to the amount of heattrapping greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. – The atmosphere also varies on its own so determining how much of this change ...
... (such as CO2) in the atmosphere that trap heat. • What we know: – Since the Industrial Revolution (around 1750), human activities have substantially added to the amount of heattrapping greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. – The atmosphere also varies on its own so determining how much of this change ...
A Review of Climate Change and Fossil Fuel Consumption
... expensive and could corrode the pipes. One possible carrier is liquid carbon dioxide, from carbon dioxide ‘captured’ from the coal-fired power stations in the region. They also are investigating how they can improve its ability to ‘carry’ the heat energy using certain kinds of nanoparticles (particl ...
... expensive and could corrode the pipes. One possible carrier is liquid carbon dioxide, from carbon dioxide ‘captured’ from the coal-fired power stations in the region. They also are investigating how they can improve its ability to ‘carry’ the heat energy using certain kinds of nanoparticles (particl ...
4. Kenneth G Cassman: Climate change, biofuels, and global food
... approximately 2 HUF/year. Although we found that from 2005 they are increasing more rapidly, by 11 HUF/year, because of the heavy investment in bioethanol production in Hungary. So there has been a dramatic change in price of food grains because of biofuel production. Biofuel production, that is mai ...
... approximately 2 HUF/year. Although we found that from 2005 they are increasing more rapidly, by 11 HUF/year, because of the heavy investment in bioethanol production in Hungary. So there has been a dramatic change in price of food grains because of biofuel production. Biofuel production, that is mai ...
End-century Multi-Hazard Maps for Bangladesh Coast
... The dominant hazards for Bangladesh coast Cyclonic storm surge Fluvio-tidal flood Salinisation River bank erosion • In case of climate change scenario, it is already predicted that the situation will be worsen. • Future hazard conditions (end-century) are assessed to understand the future thread ...
... The dominant hazards for Bangladesh coast Cyclonic storm surge Fluvio-tidal flood Salinisation River bank erosion • In case of climate change scenario, it is already predicted that the situation will be worsen. • Future hazard conditions (end-century) are assessed to understand the future thread ...
Cedar Rapids Data - Climate Science Program
... – Physical understanding of the climate system and the heattrapping properties of greenhouse gases 2. Qualitative analysis evidence – Qualitative agreement between observed climate changes and model predictions of human-caused climate changes (warming of oceans, land surface and troposphere, water v ...
... – Physical understanding of the climate system and the heattrapping properties of greenhouse gases 2. Qualitative analysis evidence – Qualitative agreement between observed climate changes and model predictions of human-caused climate changes (warming of oceans, land surface and troposphere, water v ...
Why forestry is a key sector for Liberia Major climate
... Why forestry is a key sector for Liberia Environmental significance • Sheltering of agricultural crops against drought • Conservation of watersheds and maintenance of water quality (purification) • Protection of humankind against nuisances (noises, fumes, smells , storm) • Flood regulation and recr ...
... Why forestry is a key sector for Liberia Environmental significance • Sheltering of agricultural crops against drought • Conservation of watersheds and maintenance of water quality (purification) • Protection of humankind against nuisances (noises, fumes, smells , storm) • Flood regulation and recr ...
nrm glossary of terms - Climate Change in Australia
... as oil, gas and coal, of burning biomass, of land use changes and of industrial processes (e.g. cement production). It is the principle anthropogenic greenhouse gas that affects the Earth’s radiative balance. ...
... as oil, gas and coal, of burning biomass, of land use changes and of industrial processes (e.g. cement production). It is the principle anthropogenic greenhouse gas that affects the Earth’s radiative balance. ...
Climate Change Impacts in the United States
... adapting to the potential effects of climate change through collaborative action. We seek to enhance the usefulness of climate science for the adaptation community and improve water management decision-making in the face of Name of Meeting climate uncertainty.Date ...
... adapting to the potential effects of climate change through collaborative action. We seek to enhance the usefulness of climate science for the adaptation community and improve water management decision-making in the face of Name of Meeting climate uncertainty.Date ...