Whereas, the scientific basis for global warming is indisputable and
... whereas, more than 8 million deaths worldwide are directly attributable to air pollution, ...
... whereas, more than 8 million deaths worldwide are directly attributable to air pollution, ...
Species and climate change
... than 1ºC above pre-industrial levels has already significantly impacted the Earth’s climate system and the majority of terrestrial, freshwater and marine ecosystems and species. Observed species-level impacts include exposure to rapidly shifting climate zones, increased extreme weather events, risin ...
... than 1ºC above pre-industrial levels has already significantly impacted the Earth’s climate system and the majority of terrestrial, freshwater and marine ecosystems and species. Observed species-level impacts include exposure to rapidly shifting climate zones, increased extreme weather events, risin ...
Climate Change Impacts in Washington State Lara Whitely Binder
... Significant changes in PNW climate are expected These changes are a result of rising greenhouse gas emissions. ...
... Significant changes in PNW climate are expected These changes are a result of rising greenhouse gas emissions. ...
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... been there for years; a change in emissions of 20 or 30 percent for a few years does not have much effect on concentl·ations. In contrast, sulfur compounds last in the annosphere for a matter of days, so emission cutbacks immediately reduce concentrations. Sulfate aerosols also largely affect region ...
... been there for years; a change in emissions of 20 or 30 percent for a few years does not have much effect on concentl·ations. In contrast, sulfur compounds last in the annosphere for a matter of days, so emission cutbacks immediately reduce concentrations. Sulfate aerosols also largely affect region ...
Climate Change Awareness and Education
... “The content, especially in ordinary level, is very shallow.” ...
... “The content, especially in ordinary level, is very shallow.” ...
587_7 - UW Atmospheric Sciences
... Can change albedo in the atmosphere as well! Aerosols (fine particles suspended in air) make a ...
... Can change albedo in the atmosphere as well! Aerosols (fine particles suspended in air) make a ...
health risks of a warmer, wetter wisconsin
... climate change. It can make things worse or better. As noted earlier, sprawling concrete cities with asphalt streets and highways can cause “urban heat islands.” Hurricane Katrina was a disaster because of the size and power of the hurricane, but it was made worse because of the destruction of the M ...
... climate change. It can make things worse or better. As noted earlier, sprawling concrete cities with asphalt streets and highways can cause “urban heat islands.” Hurricane Katrina was a disaster because of the size and power of the hurricane, but it was made worse because of the destruction of the M ...
Topic Five - Science - Miami
... Compare and contrast the different layers of the atmosphere and present information in small groups. Model the layers of the atmosphere. Relate how energy provided by the Sun influences global patterns of atmospheric movement and temperature differences between air, water, and land Different ...
... Compare and contrast the different layers of the atmosphere and present information in small groups. Model the layers of the atmosphere. Relate how energy provided by the Sun influences global patterns of atmospheric movement and temperature differences between air, water, and land Different ...
here - Ontario Water Works Association
... Goyette, S., N.A. McFarlane, and G. Flato.(2000). Application of the Canadian Regional Climate Model to the Laurentian Great Lakes Regions. Implementation of a Lake Model. Atmosphere Oceans,38: 481–503. Hamilton, S., N. Crookshank and D. Lam (2001). Hydrological and Hydraulic Routing and Decision Su ...
... Goyette, S., N.A. McFarlane, and G. Flato.(2000). Application of the Canadian Regional Climate Model to the Laurentian Great Lakes Regions. Implementation of a Lake Model. Atmosphere Oceans,38: 481–503. Hamilton, S., N. Crookshank and D. Lam (2001). Hydrological and Hydraulic Routing and Decision Su ...
FAQ 7.1 | How Do Clouds Affect Climate and Climate Change
... amount. This compensation could be disturbed if there were a systematic shift from thick high cloud to thin cirrus cloud or vice versa; while this possibility cannot be ruled out, it is not currently supported by any evidence. On the other hand, changes in the altitude of high clouds (for a given hi ...
... amount. This compensation could be disturbed if there were a systematic shift from thick high cloud to thin cirrus cloud or vice versa; while this possibility cannot be ruled out, it is not currently supported by any evidence. On the other hand, changes in the altitude of high clouds (for a given hi ...
Mazmanian Presentation
... coverage calling for a multifaceted effort of greenhouse gas reductions by the business and people of California. • It calls for reducing GHG emissions to 1990 levels by 2020 (a 25% reduction in emissions). ...
... coverage calling for a multifaceted effort of greenhouse gas reductions by the business and people of California. • It calls for reducing GHG emissions to 1990 levels by 2020 (a 25% reduction in emissions). ...
Temperature anomaly for the Northeast U.S.
... • There is a large sensitivity to the emissions scenario, but not until mid century • Natural variability is important, particularly for precipitation ...
... • There is a large sensitivity to the emissions scenario, but not until mid century • Natural variability is important, particularly for precipitation ...
Functioning of Siberian mire ecosystems and their response to
... expected significant effects on soil organic matter dynamics and C-balance in peatlands. Western Siberia hosts extensive pristine peatlands (“mires”) which store a significant amount of C as peat. In addition, high latitude locations, where most of peatlands are found, are expected to experience str ...
... expected significant effects on soil organic matter dynamics and C-balance in peatlands. Western Siberia hosts extensive pristine peatlands (“mires”) which store a significant amount of C as peat. In addition, high latitude locations, where most of peatlands are found, are expected to experience str ...
Massive surge in disappearance of Arctic sea ice sparks global
... +3.4°: Rainforest turns to desert The Amazonian rainforest burns in a firestorm of catastrophic ferocity, covering South America with ash and smoke. Once the smoke clears, the interior of Brazil has become desert, and huge amounts of extra carbon have entered the atmosphere, further boosting global ...
... +3.4°: Rainforest turns to desert The Amazonian rainforest burns in a firestorm of catastrophic ferocity, covering South America with ash and smoke. Once the smoke clears, the interior of Brazil has become desert, and huge amounts of extra carbon have entered the atmosphere, further boosting global ...
Climate Change leCtUReS
... Environmental Protection Agency has decided to host a further series as part of the Road to Copenhagen 2009. The Agency plans to host further lectures in 2010. The occasional lectures are aimed at providing updates from the science of climate change as well as the policy and political response to th ...
... Environmental Protection Agency has decided to host a further series as part of the Road to Copenhagen 2009. The Agency plans to host further lectures in 2010. The occasional lectures are aimed at providing updates from the science of climate change as well as the policy and political response to th ...
The PICCC`s Hawaiian Islands Terrestrial Adaptation Initiative
... The PICCC’s Hawaiian Islands Terrestrial Adaptation Initiative It is clear that climate change will result in cascading impacts to ecosystems, species, and ecosystem services, which will exacerbate current resource challenges for the Hawaiian Islands. Resource managers and conservation planners must ...
... The PICCC’s Hawaiian Islands Terrestrial Adaptation Initiative It is clear that climate change will result in cascading impacts to ecosystems, species, and ecosystem services, which will exacerbate current resource challenges for the Hawaiian Islands. Resource managers and conservation planners must ...
Climate Change and Variability over India : Observations, Modelling
... Skill depends on the level of our understanding of the physical, geophysical, chemical and biological processes that govern the climate system Substantial improvements over the last two decades Sub-models : atmosphere, ocean, land surface, cryosphere, biosphere Typical Resolution of global models (a ...
... Skill depends on the level of our understanding of the physical, geophysical, chemical and biological processes that govern the climate system Substantial improvements over the last two decades Sub-models : atmosphere, ocean, land surface, cryosphere, biosphere Typical Resolution of global models (a ...
Activity Sheep Burps Key Learning Students will investigate the
... After watching the BtN Sheep Burps story, working in pairs, ask students to discuss and record what they already know about climate change. What questions were raised in the discussion (what are the gaps in their knowledge)? The following K-W-L-H organiser provides students with a framework to explo ...
... After watching the BtN Sheep Burps story, working in pairs, ask students to discuss and record what they already know about climate change. What questions were raised in the discussion (what are the gaps in their knowledge)? The following K-W-L-H organiser provides students with a framework to explo ...
AOSS_480_L09_Model_Predictions_20080131
... • Changes in greenhouse gases due to burning of fuel • Aerosols from “industrial” emissions • Changes in gases due to changes in what is growing • Change in absorption and reflection due to land use change ...
... • Changes in greenhouse gases due to burning of fuel • Aerosols from “industrial” emissions • Changes in gases due to changes in what is growing • Change in absorption and reflection due to land use change ...
: Ready to Share Center Stage with the Public and Private
... Rules related to accounting AAUs will be further developed; A group of developed countries have declared that they will not purchase AAUs during the second commitment period ...
... Rules related to accounting AAUs will be further developed; A group of developed countries have declared that they will not purchase AAUs during the second commitment period ...
GROW RMIT Presentation for Design for Change 110314
... How does climate change effect the global food system? • Shorter growing periods • Falling crop yields • Shocks to food production and prices • Permanent damage to land and water sources • More use of chemicals to sustain harvests and • More costs and risk to poor farmers. ...
... How does climate change effect the global food system? • Shorter growing periods • Falling crop yields • Shocks to food production and prices • Permanent damage to land and water sources • More use of chemicals to sustain harvests and • More costs and risk to poor farmers. ...
SNC2D BHS Grade 10 Applied Science course
... and space science, and physics, and to apply their knowledge of science in real-world situations. Students are given opportunities to develop further practical skills in scientific investigation. Students will plan and conduct investigations into everyday problems and issues related to human cells a ...
... and space science, and physics, and to apply their knowledge of science in real-world situations. Students are given opportunities to develop further practical skills in scientific investigation. Students will plan and conduct investigations into everyday problems and issues related to human cells a ...
Targeting Black Carbon and Short-Lived GHGs to
... global warming, including the potential for an abrupt acceleration, … the risk appears to be increasing that a tipping point leading to ‘dangerous,’ or perhaps even catastrophic change could surprise us in the years ahead.” ...
... global warming, including the potential for an abrupt acceleration, … the risk appears to be increasing that a tipping point leading to ‘dangerous,’ or perhaps even catastrophic change could surprise us in the years ahead.” ...
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).