The global development of policy regimes to combat climate change
... • On current plans (Cancún) emissions in the developing world could rise from around 28 billion tonnes of CO2e today, to around 32-33 billion tonnes in 2020 (possibly higher), to 37-38 in 2030 (note ‘budget’ is around 32 for a 2ºC path in 2030). The increase reflects the changing structure of the wo ...
... • On current plans (Cancún) emissions in the developing world could rise from around 28 billion tonnes of CO2e today, to around 32-33 billion tonnes in 2020 (possibly higher), to 37-38 in 2030 (note ‘budget’ is around 32 for a 2ºC path in 2030). The increase reflects the changing structure of the wo ...
Fall07_Exam3
... The amount of carbon dioxide that is stored in the ocean surface waters depends on two things: A. The ocean surface temperature. As the ocean surface temperature goes up, the amount of CO2 dissolved in the oceans at equilibrium goes down. In other words, as the ocean surface temperature warms, some ...
... The amount of carbon dioxide that is stored in the ocean surface waters depends on two things: A. The ocean surface temperature. As the ocean surface temperature goes up, the amount of CO2 dissolved in the oceans at equilibrium goes down. In other words, as the ocean surface temperature warms, some ...
wording - European Parliament
... Sudan and Venezuela) they adopted a blocking attitude in the international negotiations in order to avoid strict and binding commitments, in spite of the high level of political momentum in Copenhagen; 7. Is of the opinion that further discussion of measures such as border tax adjustments or other s ...
... Sudan and Venezuela) they adopted a blocking attitude in the international negotiations in order to avoid strict and binding commitments, in spite of the high level of political momentum in Copenhagen; 7. Is of the opinion that further discussion of measures such as border tax adjustments or other s ...
PPT
... ◦ Natural resources and the “Commons” are subject to “private ownership” and abused for purposes that serve only a few at the expense of the many ◦ Continuous and excessive extraction of resources ◦ Overproduction – supply exceeding demand or needs ...
... ◦ Natural resources and the “Commons” are subject to “private ownership” and abused for purposes that serve only a few at the expense of the many ◦ Continuous and excessive extraction of resources ◦ Overproduction – supply exceeding demand or needs ...
Volume 9, Number 1
... would be like in the moon: about -18°C! Nonetheless, human activities related with burning fossil fuels (oil, natural gas and carbon) have been adding more blankets (GHGs) into the Atmosphere making it warmer each time, especially during the last five decades (see solid black line in Fig. 1, second ...
... would be like in the moon: about -18°C! Nonetheless, human activities related with burning fossil fuels (oil, natural gas and carbon) have been adding more blankets (GHGs) into the Atmosphere making it warmer each time, especially during the last five decades (see solid black line in Fig. 1, second ...
Global Climate Change AND Tropical Forest Ecosystems Andes
... (or soil) surface temperature, the total precipitation and the atmospheric moisture convergence. The McGuffie’s results showed that precipitation always decreases following tropical deforestation. ...
... (or soil) surface temperature, the total precipitation and the atmospheric moisture convergence. The McGuffie’s results showed that precipitation always decreases following tropical deforestation. ...
New report highlights the impacts of climate change across the
... and is developing strategies and action to deliver 3% annual emission reductions per year from 2011 onwards in devolved areas." Other key findings from the report include: ...
... and is developing strategies and action to deliver 3% annual emission reductions per year from 2011 onwards in devolved areas." Other key findings from the report include: ...
Himalayan Ecosystem
... building strategic knowledge on climate change Strategic knowledge system must be able to access and integrate data, information and assessments originating from a large number of inter-connected sources Considerable knowledge resources available with various Government agencies and R&D institut ...
... building strategic knowledge on climate change Strategic knowledge system must be able to access and integrate data, information and assessments originating from a large number of inter-connected sources Considerable knowledge resources available with various Government agencies and R&D institut ...
Urban Planning: How to live under climate change in Bangkok
... Increasing in the Earth’s average temperature by approximately 0.74oC over the past century Shrinking of mountain glaciers Lengthening of mid- to high-latitude growing seasons Changes in precipitation patterns and ocean currents Increasing frequency and intensity of heat waves, storms floo ...
... Increasing in the Earth’s average temperature by approximately 0.74oC over the past century Shrinking of mountain glaciers Lengthening of mid- to high-latitude growing seasons Changes in precipitation patterns and ocean currents Increasing frequency and intensity of heat waves, storms floo ...
CO 2
... emission of greenhouse gases is causing global warming at a rate that is simply unsustainabe in the long-term, and by long-term I do not mean centuries ahead, I mean within the lifetime of my children certainly and possibly my own…and by unsustainable I do not mean a phenonemon causing problems of a ...
... emission of greenhouse gases is causing global warming at a rate that is simply unsustainabe in the long-term, and by long-term I do not mean centuries ahead, I mean within the lifetime of my children certainly and possibly my own…and by unsustainable I do not mean a phenonemon causing problems of a ...
World CO2 Emissions by Fuel Type 1990-2030
... Direct Observation of Recent Climate Change At continental, regional, and ocean basin scales, numerous long-term changes in climate have been observed. These include: – Changes in Arctic temperatures and ice, – Widespread changes in precipitation amounts, ocean salinity, wind patterns – and aspects ...
... Direct Observation of Recent Climate Change At continental, regional, and ocean basin scales, numerous long-term changes in climate have been observed. These include: – Changes in Arctic temperatures and ice, – Widespread changes in precipitation amounts, ocean salinity, wind patterns – and aspects ...
PPT - Atmospheric Chemistry Modeling Group
... Understanding the effects of air pollutants (ozone, aerosols) on climate, the related feedbacks, and the effects of climate change on air quality Need better characterization of aerosol forcing, new generation of GCMs including aerosols/chemistry/biosphere and global/regional coupling Climatic effe ...
... Understanding the effects of air pollutants (ozone, aerosols) on climate, the related feedbacks, and the effects of climate change on air quality Need better characterization of aerosol forcing, new generation of GCMs including aerosols/chemistry/biosphere and global/regional coupling Climatic effe ...
Climate Change Position
... threats to global stability,2 which affects Biogen’s ability to make the advanced therapies we offer accessible to more people around the world. As a science-based company, Biogen supports the conclusions of the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) that, based on overwhelming scientific evid ...
... threats to global stability,2 which affects Biogen’s ability to make the advanced therapies we offer accessible to more people around the world. As a science-based company, Biogen supports the conclusions of the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) that, based on overwhelming scientific evid ...
PPT - unece
... UNFCCC – defines climate change • Article 1: “…a change of climate which is attributed directly or indirectly to human activity that alters the composition of the global atmosphere and which is in addition to natural climate variability observed over comparable time periods. ...
... UNFCCC – defines climate change • Article 1: “…a change of climate which is attributed directly or indirectly to human activity that alters the composition of the global atmosphere and which is in addition to natural climate variability observed over comparable time periods. ...
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... No one was too shocked by the latest climate projections released in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) fifth report on Friday. The United Nations-created group is responsible for a sort of climate change “master doc,” collating studies from around the globe into a general consen ...
... No one was too shocked by the latest climate projections released in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) fifth report on Friday. The United Nations-created group is responsible for a sort of climate change “master doc,” collating studies from around the globe into a general consen ...
Climate Change and Climate Modeling
... Global environment issues involving climate change due to human activities or natural climate variations are presented for students with a background in the sciences. This course provides a quantitative introduction to the new science of climate modeling, which attempts to understand and predict the ...
... Global environment issues involving climate change due to human activities or natural climate variations are presented for students with a background in the sciences. This course provides a quantitative introduction to the new science of climate modeling, which attempts to understand and predict the ...
Impacts of Climate Change in the Pacific
... Resettlement – the beginning of climate refugees in the Pacific • The Carteret Islands (Papua New Guinea) and Tuvalu are likely to be the first nations to be evacuated due to climate change, but Kiribati, the Marshall Islands and many other parts of the Pacific may also have to face this catastroph ...
... Resettlement – the beginning of climate refugees in the Pacific • The Carteret Islands (Papua New Guinea) and Tuvalu are likely to be the first nations to be evacuated due to climate change, but Kiribati, the Marshall Islands and many other parts of the Pacific may also have to face this catastroph ...
Introduction - San Jose State University
... Are not useful for predicting the temperature changes observed during the 20th century. Show that volcanic eruptions and changes in sunlight are responsible for most of the changes observed over the 20th century. Can predict the 20th century observed temperature changes with natural factors only. Ca ...
... Are not useful for predicting the temperature changes observed during the 20th century. Show that volcanic eruptions and changes in sunlight are responsible for most of the changes observed over the 20th century. Can predict the 20th century observed temperature changes with natural factors only. Ca ...
LOCAL GOOD PRACTICES FROM AFRICA Presented by
... with sustainable development, equity and justice for all. Mission: To develop and promote pro-poor development and equity based positions relevant for Africa in the international climate change dialogue and related processes Aims and Objectives: PACJA aims to be an effective African CSO’s platform t ...
... with sustainable development, equity and justice for all. Mission: To develop and promote pro-poor development and equity based positions relevant for Africa in the international climate change dialogue and related processes Aims and Objectives: PACJA aims to be an effective African CSO’s platform t ...
Chapter 15 - Atmospheric Science Group
... Warming • Greenhouse gases include carbon dioxide, water vapor, methane, CFCs and others • Concentrations of carbon dioxide have increased by 25% since the 19th century, and increase by 0.5% per year • More energy is trapped in Earth’s atmosphere • Feedbacks are very important • Scientists rely on c ...
... Warming • Greenhouse gases include carbon dioxide, water vapor, methane, CFCs and others • Concentrations of carbon dioxide have increased by 25% since the 19th century, and increase by 0.5% per year • More energy is trapped in Earth’s atmosphere • Feedbacks are very important • Scientists rely on c ...
Photo Album - California Municipal Utilities Association
... warming climate involve the same adaptations. South of the Delta: • Increased storage south-of-Delta to take advantage of diversions when available. • Stabilize groundwater levels in the San Joaquin Valley so conjunctive use opportunities are available in dry years for multiple uses. • Broader utili ...
... warming climate involve the same adaptations. South of the Delta: • Increased storage south-of-Delta to take advantage of diversions when available. • Stabilize groundwater levels in the San Joaquin Valley so conjunctive use opportunities are available in dry years for multiple uses. • Broader utili ...
Slide 1
... Effective Adaptation Policy Strategies Must go beyond good development policy to explicitly target the impacts of climate change, particularly on the poor Requires spatially targeted adaptation Market signals essential factor in determining the responses to a changing environment but invo ...
... Effective Adaptation Policy Strategies Must go beyond good development policy to explicitly target the impacts of climate change, particularly on the poor Requires spatially targeted adaptation Market signals essential factor in determining the responses to a changing environment but invo ...
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).