Australian climate change policy: a chronology
... First meeting of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC): The IPCC is an international working group of experts tasked with reviewing and synthesising peer-reviewed research publications on climate change. First Australian greenhouse gas emissions reduction proposal submitted to Cabinet ...
... First meeting of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC): The IPCC is an international working group of experts tasked with reviewing and synthesising peer-reviewed research publications on climate change. First Australian greenhouse gas emissions reduction proposal submitted to Cabinet ...
- UNDP Climate Change Adaptation
... United Nations Human Development Index (ranked 167 out of 187 countries)1. These countries are particularly vulnerable to climate-related shocks (either to the economy or to unprotected populations), which threaten to undo years of development assistance and asset accumulation, especially within poo ...
... United Nations Human Development Index (ranked 167 out of 187 countries)1. These countries are particularly vulnerable to climate-related shocks (either to the economy or to unprotected populations), which threaten to undo years of development assistance and asset accumulation, especially within poo ...
Entire Report - Center for Climate and Energy
... have shifted their distributions in the past in response to changing climates; however, estimates of the rate of warming suggest that it may occur relatively quickly, some 10 times faster than the warming at the end of the recent glacial maximum, for example. It is not known whether species will be ...
... have shifted their distributions in the past in response to changing climates; however, estimates of the rate of warming suggest that it may occur relatively quickly, some 10 times faster than the warming at the end of the recent glacial maximum, for example. It is not known whether species will be ...
svcrproc
... oceans divided into a surface mixed layer and an intermediate layer, which extends down to about the 1000 meters. Carbon cycle between atmosphere and terrestrial ecosystem is also reproduced by simple model which was validated by dynamic vegetation simulations. Global averaged surface temperature ch ...
... oceans divided into a surface mixed layer and an intermediate layer, which extends down to about the 1000 meters. Carbon cycle between atmosphere and terrestrial ecosystem is also reproduced by simple model which was validated by dynamic vegetation simulations. Global averaged surface temperature ch ...
When Science and Ideology Collide: Explaining
... Carsey 2002; Zaller 2013). That individual-level stability also surely contributes to the impressive aggregate stability in evolution beliefs observed over the last two decades. All of these factors that have made evolution beliefs so stable also make it less likely that reception of elite political ...
... Carsey 2002; Zaller 2013). That individual-level stability also surely contributes to the impressive aggregate stability in evolution beliefs observed over the last two decades. All of these factors that have made evolution beliefs so stable also make it less likely that reception of elite political ...
Climate Change - EPA
... caused by greenhouse gas emissions. The projected effects of this warming include changing rainfall patterns, rising sea levels and increased evaporation. These effects are already being observed. The average annual temperature in New South Wales is increasing at an accelerating rate. While global t ...
... caused by greenhouse gas emissions. The projected effects of this warming include changing rainfall patterns, rising sea levels and increased evaporation. These effects are already being observed. The average annual temperature in New South Wales is increasing at an accelerating rate. While global t ...
View/Open - Dora.dmu.ac.uk
... number of climate scientists have used blogs to communicate a variety of aspects of knowledge which have been less evident in formal scientific publications for a number of years 55. ...
... number of climate scientists have used blogs to communicate a variety of aspects of knowledge which have been less evident in formal scientific publications for a number of years 55. ...
Changes in climate and changing climate regions in Slovakia
... average temperature in January (TJan) as another criterion for the sub-division of sub-regions. Another important criterion is altitude, which plays an important role in the regime of climatic variables. The last characteristic, dividing sub-regions in the cold climate region, is again average tempe ...
... average temperature in January (TJan) as another criterion for the sub-division of sub-regions. Another important criterion is altitude, which plays an important role in the regime of climatic variables. The last characteristic, dividing sub-regions in the cold climate region, is again average tempe ...
Assessment of technological innovation for climate - unu
... Climate change has obvious and direct effects on agricultural production. Climate change is considered to have a substantial effect on the living condition of the rural poor, especially in developing countries. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in its fourth assessment report cited th ...
... Climate change has obvious and direct effects on agricultural production. Climate change is considered to have a substantial effect on the living condition of the rural poor, especially in developing countries. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in its fourth assessment report cited th ...
Want to Hunt Polar Bears
... In small Inuit communities, hunters kill bears that wander too close to human settlements and, in this particular region, they are licensed to kill six polar bears a year. Polar bear experts said that numbers had increased not because of climate change but due to the efforts of conservationists. The ...
... In small Inuit communities, hunters kill bears that wander too close to human settlements and, in this particular region, they are licensed to kill six polar bears a year. Polar bear experts said that numbers had increased not because of climate change but due to the efforts of conservationists. The ...
US Climate Engagement - Skoll Global Threats Fund
... Table of Contents Q1. What does the climate engagement landscape look like? 4 Q2. What motivators do NGOs use to engage people on climate and energy issues? 6 Q3. How are climate impacts framed in communication efforts? 8 Q4. What should the climate engagement community do to build politica ...
... Table of Contents Q1. What does the climate engagement landscape look like? 4 Q2. What motivators do NGOs use to engage people on climate and energy issues? 6 Q3. How are climate impacts framed in communication efforts? 8 Q4. What should the climate engagement community do to build politica ...
CHAPTER 13
... Northwest exhibited large gains in yields for most crops in the 2030 and 2090 timeframes for both of the two major climate scenarios used in this Assessment, Hadley and Canadian. Crop production changes in other regions varied, some positive and some negative, depending on the climate scenario and t ...
... Northwest exhibited large gains in yields for most crops in the 2030 and 2090 timeframes for both of the two major climate scenarios used in this Assessment, Hadley and Canadian. Crop production changes in other regions varied, some positive and some negative, depending on the climate scenario and t ...
impact of climate change on precipitation
... Table 6.1: Correlation & Ansari-Bradley test at Lat-Long : 250N – 900E (CASE1) Table 6.2: Correlation & Ansari-Bradley test at Lat-Long : 250N – 93.750E (CASE 2) Table 6.3 : Correlation & Ansari-Bradley test at Lat-Long : 27.50 N – 900E (CASE3) Table 6.4: Correlation & Ansari-Bradley test at Lat-Lon ...
... Table 6.1: Correlation & Ansari-Bradley test at Lat-Long : 250N – 900E (CASE1) Table 6.2: Correlation & Ansari-Bradley test at Lat-Long : 250N – 93.750E (CASE 2) Table 6.3 : Correlation & Ansari-Bradley test at Lat-Long : 27.50 N – 900E (CASE3) Table 6.4: Correlation & Ansari-Bradley test at Lat-Lon ...
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... information on HPAI and previous studies; Section 4 presents the statistical models and describes the data; Section 5 interprets estimation results, predicts the risk of HPAI outbreaks under past and future climate change and evaluates associated economic losses and section 6 presents conclusions. B ...
... information on HPAI and previous studies; Section 4 presents the statistical models and describes the data; Section 5 interprets estimation results, predicts the risk of HPAI outbreaks under past and future climate change and evaluates associated economic losses and section 6 presents conclusions. B ...
Impact of climate change on photochemical air pollution in Southern
... studies report ozone decreases in remote areas as destruction of ozone by water vapor increases with higher temperatures. The global models do not provide a consistent picture of the response of urban ozone levels to climate change. Regional air quality models have been used to assess local air qual ...
... studies report ozone decreases in remote areas as destruction of ozone by water vapor increases with higher temperatures. The global models do not provide a consistent picture of the response of urban ozone levels to climate change. Regional air quality models have been used to assess local air qual ...
`Future` climate and impacts - Climatic Research Unit
... (Giannakopoulos et al., 2009). It showed that mean air temperature exhibits a tendency towards warmer years, with significantly warmer summer maximum temperatures of about 1.8 °C since the late 19th century. The number of hot days/nights shows a ‘virtually certain’ increasing trend, especially in th ...
... (Giannakopoulos et al., 2009). It showed that mean air temperature exhibits a tendency towards warmer years, with significantly warmer summer maximum temperatures of about 1.8 °C since the late 19th century. The number of hot days/nights shows a ‘virtually certain’ increasing trend, especially in th ...
drive-thru-presentation-coc-for-viewing-version
... thread". The collapsing shelf suggests that climate change could be forcing change much more quickly than scientists had predicted. Six other ice shelves have already been lost entirely — the Prince Gustav Channel, Larsen Inlet, Larsen B, Wordie, Muller and Jones shelves. Climate change is too vital ...
... thread". The collapsing shelf suggests that climate change could be forcing change much more quickly than scientists had predicted. Six other ice shelves have already been lost entirely — the Prince Gustav Channel, Larsen Inlet, Larsen B, Wordie, Muller and Jones shelves. Climate change is too vital ...
challenges in quantifying changes in the global water cycle
... shows latitudes where all observed datasets show positive trends and orange trends in the interhemishading shows where all show negative trends. Interpolated data in the CRU spheric temperature gradataset are masked out. (bottom) Trends based on global coverage from clidient (e.g., Chang et al. mate ...
... shows latitudes where all observed datasets show positive trends and orange trends in the interhemishading shows where all show negative trends. Interpolated data in the CRU spheric temperature gradataset are masked out. (bottom) Trends based on global coverage from clidient (e.g., Chang et al. mate ...
An evaluation of the level of ambition and implications of the Bush
... countries (Philibert and Pershing, 2001). In principle, intensity targets can be used not only to limit the growth of emissions, but—if sufficiently stringent—also to realise emission reductions.7 It has been argued that intensity targets have a number of merits when compared to fixed targets (see P ...
... countries (Philibert and Pershing, 2001). In principle, intensity targets can be used not only to limit the growth of emissions, but—if sufficiently stringent—also to realise emission reductions.7 It has been argued that intensity targets have a number of merits when compared to fixed targets (see P ...
UNDP`s role in promoting democratic governance
... Welcome to the simulation of UNDP at DAVMUN 2012. We hope that by now your research is well on its way and you have gained a fair idea about the agenda at hand. Kindly go through this study guide and make note of the pointer questions and research links provided as they shall be of utmost importance ...
... Welcome to the simulation of UNDP at DAVMUN 2012. We hope that by now your research is well on its way and you have gained a fair idea about the agenda at hand. Kindly go through this study guide and make note of the pointer questions and research links provided as they shall be of utmost importance ...
Usable Science? The UK Climate Projections 2009
... undertakers’’ (e.g., utility companies and harbor authorities) to report on the risks and benefits posed by changes in climate and how they plan to adapt to them (Defra 2011a). In addition, the Act requires the Government to undertake a U.K.-wide Climate Change Risk Assessment every five years (the ...
... undertakers’’ (e.g., utility companies and harbor authorities) to report on the risks and benefits posed by changes in climate and how they plan to adapt to them (Defra 2011a). In addition, the Act requires the Government to undertake a U.K.-wide Climate Change Risk Assessment every five years (the ...
Climate change and agriculture - NSW Department of Primary
... future economics of dairy production. These impacts will arise both through direct effects on the biology of forage species, through the availability of irrigation water on which the industry is critically dependent in most areas, and on the availability and price of grain which has now become an in ...
... future economics of dairy production. These impacts will arise both through direct effects on the biology of forage species, through the availability of irrigation water on which the industry is critically dependent in most areas, and on the availability and price of grain which has now become an in ...
An analysis of climate trends in the Susquehanna River basin
... (water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and ground level ozone) exist naturally within the atmosphere (IPCC 2007; Miller 2008). These gases trap outgoing terrestrial radiation, which in turn warms the surface of the Earth through reradiation (Miller 2008). Long term climate analyses sh ...
... (water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and ground level ozone) exist naturally within the atmosphere (IPCC 2007; Miller 2008). These gases trap outgoing terrestrial radiation, which in turn warms the surface of the Earth through reradiation (Miller 2008). Long term climate analyses sh ...
climate change - the National Sea Grant Library
... while the thermohaline conveyer will “very likely” slow down over the next 90 years, it is “very unlikely” that it will undergo an abrupt change; thus, the climatic forecast for Europe remains “warmer.” A scenario proposed by some scientists is that a rapid rise in ocean temperatures and Arctic melt ...
... while the thermohaline conveyer will “very likely” slow down over the next 90 years, it is “very unlikely” that it will undergo an abrupt change; thus, the climatic forecast for Europe remains “warmer.” A scenario proposed by some scientists is that a rapid rise in ocean temperatures and Arctic melt ...
Attribution of recent climate change
Attribution of recent climate change is the effort to scientifically ascertain mechanisms responsible for recent changes observed in the Earth's climate, commonly known as 'global warming'. The effort has focused on changes observed during the period of instrumental temperature record, when records are most reliable; particularly in the last 50 years, when human activity has grown fastest and observations of the troposphere have become available. The dominant mechanisms (to which recent climate change has been attributed) are anthropogenic, i.e., the result of human activity. They are: increasing atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases global changes to land surface, such as deforestation increasing atmospheric concentrations of aerosols.There are also natural mechanisms for variation including climate oscillations, changes in solar activity, and volcanic activity.According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), it is ""extremely likely"" that human influence was the dominant cause of global warming between 1951 and 2010. The IPCC defines ""extremely likely"" as indicating a probability of 95 to 100%, based on an expert assessment of all the available evidence.Multiple lines of evidence support attribution of recent climate change to human activities: A basic physical understanding of the climate system: greenhouse gas concentrations have increased and their warming properties are well-established. Historical estimates of past climate changes suggest that the recent changes in global surface temperature are unusual. Computer-based climate models are unable to replicate the observed warming unless human greenhouse gas emissions are included. Natural forces alone (such as solar and volcanic activity) cannot explain the observed warming.The IPCC's attribution of recent global warming to human activities is a view shared by most scientists, and is also supported by 196 other scientific organizations worldwide (see also: scientific opinion on climate change).