State of the Climate: New Jersey 2013
... Gases present in the atmosphere that have the ability to absorb and emit infrared radiation are called greenhouse gases. Greenhouse gases keep the earth’s surface warmer than it would be otherwise by making it harder for the heat energy the earth receives from the sun to escape to outer space. Human ...
... Gases present in the atmosphere that have the ability to absorb and emit infrared radiation are called greenhouse gases. Greenhouse gases keep the earth’s surface warmer than it would be otherwise by making it harder for the heat energy the earth receives from the sun to escape to outer space. Human ...
Hurricanes and Global Warming—Potential Linkages
... globally well-mixed greenhouse gases and the spatially heterogeneous concentrations of sulfate aerosol have already disturbed the atmospheric and oceanic circulation. For instance, it is possible that the AMO, which plays a large role in Atlantic hurricane frequency and tracks (Kerr 2005) as well as ...
... globally well-mixed greenhouse gases and the spatially heterogeneous concentrations of sulfate aerosol have already disturbed the atmospheric and oceanic circulation. For instance, it is possible that the AMO, which plays a large role in Atlantic hurricane frequency and tracks (Kerr 2005) as well as ...
Hurricanes and Global Warming—Potential Linkages
... globally well-mixed greenhouse gases and the spatially heterogeneous concentrations of sulfate aerosol have already disturbed the atmospheric and oceanic circulation. For instance, it is possible that the AMO, which plays a large role in Atlantic hurricane frequency and tracks (Kerr 2005) as well as ...
... globally well-mixed greenhouse gases and the spatially heterogeneous concentrations of sulfate aerosol have already disturbed the atmospheric and oceanic circulation. For instance, it is possible that the AMO, which plays a large role in Atlantic hurricane frequency and tracks (Kerr 2005) as well as ...
Threatened species and their habitat
... all m DeBelleJ: po a un these objects not linked to subject matter of action llut en ity –controlling dust emissions io vir ed n on uc in m ati W en on hy t et all c ...
... all m DeBelleJ: po a un these objects not linked to subject matter of action llut en ity –controlling dust emissions io vir ed n on uc in m ati W en on hy t et all c ...
Daniel Johns presentation
... UK average sea level has risen by 15cm since 1900 UK sea-level index for the period since 1901, using sea-level data from Aberdeen, North Shields, Sheerness, Newlyn and Liverpool ...
... UK average sea level has risen by 15cm since 1900 UK sea-level index for the period since 1901, using sea-level data from Aberdeen, North Shields, Sheerness, Newlyn and Liverpool ...
CALVIN Model - California Water and Environmental Modeling Forum
... "Change has considerable psychological impact …. To the fearful it is threatening because …things may get worse. To the hopeful it is encouraging because things may get better. To the confident it is inspiring because the challenge exists to make things better. … One’s character and frame of mind de ...
... "Change has considerable psychological impact …. To the fearful it is threatening because …things may get worse. To the hopeful it is encouraging because things may get better. To the confident it is inspiring because the challenge exists to make things better. … One’s character and frame of mind de ...
Global Warming and Health Hazards
... The fourth assessment report (AR4) of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) of the United Nations, representing the works of 2,500 scientists from more than 130 countries, published on 2nd February 2007, states that global warming is now unstoppable1, 2 and human activities are to bla ...
... The fourth assessment report (AR4) of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) of the United Nations, representing the works of 2,500 scientists from more than 130 countries, published on 2nd February 2007, states that global warming is now unstoppable1, 2 and human activities are to bla ...
climate change and the greenhouse effect
... Hence, we need to all work together to address climate change! ...
... Hence, we need to all work together to address climate change! ...
Climate Change, Infectious Diseases, and Health of Vulnerable
... those extremes into the design. Well, from a climate change perspective, that’s the equivalent of driving down the road by looking in your rearview mirror.” -Jason Thistlethwaite, University of Waterloo Climate Adaptation Project (http://adaptnowcanada.ca/), quoted in MacLean’s Magazine, March 2012 ...
... those extremes into the design. Well, from a climate change perspective, that’s the equivalent of driving down the road by looking in your rearview mirror.” -Jason Thistlethwaite, University of Waterloo Climate Adaptation Project (http://adaptnowcanada.ca/), quoted in MacLean’s Magazine, March 2012 ...
Financial system, environment and climate: a
... economy) have potentially far-reaching consequences for the economy and the financial system. 6 This issue is already on the agenda of international financial regulators. In September 2015 the Financial Stability Board (FSB) held a public-private sector meeting to consider the implications of climat ...
... economy) have potentially far-reaching consequences for the economy and the financial system. 6 This issue is already on the agenda of international financial regulators. In September 2015 the Financial Stability Board (FSB) held a public-private sector meeting to consider the implications of climat ...
Fine Particulate Matter Air Pollution 101
... matter and its gaseous precursors along with emissions of global warming gases. • Ensure that reductions of emissions are equitably distributed. • Use renewable energy sources and energy conservation extensively in urban areas. • If carbon trading is utilized, carbon credits should be sold and the r ...
... matter and its gaseous precursors along with emissions of global warming gases. • Ensure that reductions of emissions are equitably distributed. • Use renewable energy sources and energy conservation extensively in urban areas. • If carbon trading is utilized, carbon credits should be sold and the r ...
Beckt_EnviroSci_FinalAssignment - G-Beckt
... greenhouse gases must cause the Earth to warm in response. Ice cores drawn from Greenland, Antarctica, and tropical mountain glaciers show that the Earth’s climate responds to changes in solar output, in the Earth’s orbit, and in greenhouse gas levels. They also show that in the past, large change ...
... greenhouse gases must cause the Earth to warm in response. Ice cores drawn from Greenland, Antarctica, and tropical mountain glaciers show that the Earth’s climate responds to changes in solar output, in the Earth’s orbit, and in greenhouse gas levels. They also show that in the past, large change ...
AMAP Efforts on Short-Lived Climate Forcing Agents
... • Conduct studies on non-carbon dioxide climate forcers to improve understanding of their role in Arctic climate and develop recommendations for national and international follow-up action ...
... • Conduct studies on non-carbon dioxide climate forcers to improve understanding of their role in Arctic climate and develop recommendations for national and international follow-up action ...
Carter AR5 info requ..
... The equilibrium climate sensitivity quantifies the response of the climate system to constant radiative forcing on multicentury time scales. It is defined as the change in global mean surface temperature at equilibrium that is caused by a doubling of the atmospheric CO2 concentration. Equilibrium cl ...
... The equilibrium climate sensitivity quantifies the response of the climate system to constant radiative forcing on multicentury time scales. It is defined as the change in global mean surface temperature at equilibrium that is caused by a doubling of the atmospheric CO2 concentration. Equilibrium cl ...
Spring 2005
... Environmental protection has traditionally addressed specific environmental issues in isolation. A better understanding of the linkages among different issues can help us avoid implementing policies that benefit one environmental issue at the expense of another and rather simultaneously improve a nu ...
... Environmental protection has traditionally addressed specific environmental issues in isolation. A better understanding of the linkages among different issues can help us avoid implementing policies that benefit one environmental issue at the expense of another and rather simultaneously improve a nu ...
10. Economics of Climate Change
... Dr. Blockstein is the Director of Education and Senior Scientist at the National Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE) (http://ncseonline.org/), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the scientific basis for environmental decision-making. He also serves as Executive Secretary ...
... Dr. Blockstein is the Director of Education and Senior Scientist at the National Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE) (http://ncseonline.org/), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the scientific basis for environmental decision-making. He also serves as Executive Secretary ...
“blue skies” research areas to improve global food security
... security of food production. Growing plants that have the ability to fix nitrogen would reduce the need for inorganic fertilizers. “If [the saline tolerance] mechanism could be transferred to food crops, it would make production possible in some marginal areas and keep coastal agriculture viable in ...
... security of food production. Growing plants that have the ability to fix nitrogen would reduce the need for inorganic fertilizers. “If [the saline tolerance] mechanism could be transferred to food crops, it would make production possible in some marginal areas and keep coastal agriculture viable in ...
Climate Change Policy: Mixing Politics and Uncertainty
... outcomes, which leaves policy decision makers to conclude, "If they do not know what they are talking about, we cannot be expected to take action." And many competent researchers conclude that we still are several years, and perhaps several decades, from any reliable predictions about the exact effe ...
... outcomes, which leaves policy decision makers to conclude, "If they do not know what they are talking about, we cannot be expected to take action." And many competent researchers conclude that we still are several years, and perhaps several decades, from any reliable predictions about the exact effe ...
Spring 2003
... of the worlds global environmental success stories. We’ll explore what made it possible and the lessons that can be taken from it to address other global environmental problems. Reading: Protecting the Ozone Layer: The United Nations History by Stephen O Andersen and K Madhava Sarma, United Nations ...
... of the worlds global environmental success stories. We’ll explore what made it possible and the lessons that can be taken from it to address other global environmental problems. Reading: Protecting the Ozone Layer: The United Nations History by Stephen O Andersen and K Madhava Sarma, United Nations ...
Enhancing PDS Performance and Effectiveness in Orissa
... About 700 million Indians living in rural areas directly depend on climate-sensitive sectors like agriculture, forests and fisheries and natural resources such as water, biodiversity, mangroves, coastal zones etc. ...
... About 700 million Indians living in rural areas directly depend on climate-sensitive sectors like agriculture, forests and fisheries and natural resources such as water, biodiversity, mangroves, coastal zones etc. ...
Fig. 2-12, p. 43
... Incoming solar Outgoing infrared T increases until IR balances solar Average T is 255 K • -18 C •0F ...
... Incoming solar Outgoing infrared T increases until IR balances solar Average T is 255 K • -18 C •0F ...
Federal Climate Legislation Good for Maine Business
... group on climate effects on the human and social environment, including a number of public health representatives Specific recommendations on public health A complete Adaptation Plan for Maine due by ...
... group on climate effects on the human and social environment, including a number of public health representatives Specific recommendations on public health A complete Adaptation Plan for Maine due by ...
Nature - MOspace
... – Regional dynamic Integrated model of Climate and Economy (1996) – Dynamic Integrated model of Climate and Economy (1990) – Connects climate change and economic impacts – Economic damages (or opportunities) are calculated as a function of sector composition ...
... – Regional dynamic Integrated model of Climate and Economy (1996) – Dynamic Integrated model of Climate and Economy (1990) – Connects climate change and economic impacts – Economic damages (or opportunities) are calculated as a function of sector composition ...
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).