Climate Change and Social Movements
... (COP) to the UNFCCC in The Hague, when US proposals to include nuclear energy in the Clean Development Mechanism incited anti-nuclear European environmental NGOs such as Friends of the Earth and Greenpeace to take up an issue made more urgent by the failure of the COP to reach an agreement and the s ...
... (COP) to the UNFCCC in The Hague, when US proposals to include nuclear energy in the Clean Development Mechanism incited anti-nuclear European environmental NGOs such as Friends of the Earth and Greenpeace to take up an issue made more urgent by the failure of the COP to reach an agreement and the s ...
Are pattern scaling methods useful to inform about adaptation strategies?
... are well documented [1], the implications these hold for adaptation decision making are not always made clear. The goal of this work is to discuss the errors that are expected a priori and the extent to which pattern scaling is a reliable tool for the quantification of the likely impacts of climate ...
... are well documented [1], the implications these hold for adaptation decision making are not always made clear. The goal of this work is to discuss the errors that are expected a priori and the extent to which pattern scaling is a reliable tool for the quantification of the likely impacts of climate ...
L27-Radiative-Forcing-of-Climate-Change
... • CO2 concentration increased from 280 ppmv (preindustrial) to 360 ppmv (1995) • Resulted in a positive radiative forcing of the climatic system of about 1.5 W/m2. • A further 0.5 W/m2 forcing has resulted from increase in methane concentration (700 ppbv preindustrial to 1700 ppbv in 1995). • The to ...
... • CO2 concentration increased from 280 ppmv (preindustrial) to 360 ppmv (1995) • Resulted in a positive radiative forcing of the climatic system of about 1.5 W/m2. • A further 0.5 W/m2 forcing has resulted from increase in methane concentration (700 ppbv preindustrial to 1700 ppbv in 1995). • The to ...
Forging a More Effective Global Climate Treaty
... Framework Convention on Climate Change (FCCC, 1992) came into force in February, 2005, but without participation by the United States. With Russian ratification late in 2004, requirements for implementation were met, namely ratification by a minimum of 55 nations (127, in fact), including — importan ...
... Framework Convention on Climate Change (FCCC, 1992) came into force in February, 2005, but without participation by the United States. With Russian ratification late in 2004, requirements for implementation were met, namely ratification by a minimum of 55 nations (127, in fact), including — importan ...
The influence of land-use change and landscape dynamics on the
... aerosol deposition (such as nitrogen), on landscape dynamics has also not been adequately considered. For example, Jenkinson et al . (1991) demonstrated a signi cant positive feedback where soils released carbon to the atmosphere under warming conditions. More recently, Lenton (2000), using a simpl ...
... aerosol deposition (such as nitrogen), on landscape dynamics has also not been adequately considered. For example, Jenkinson et al . (1991) demonstrated a signi cant positive feedback where soils released carbon to the atmosphere under warming conditions. More recently, Lenton (2000), using a simpl ...
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... High temperatures inside houses and offices will affect the comfort of occupants, especially those groups deemed to be vulnerable to extremes in temperature (the elderly, infirm and young children), especially when daytime work performance or night-time sleeping is affected. When high temperatures a ...
... High temperatures inside houses and offices will affect the comfort of occupants, especially those groups deemed to be vulnerable to extremes in temperature (the elderly, infirm and young children), especially when daytime work performance or night-time sleeping is affected. When high temperatures a ...
Uncertainty in Climate Predictions
... tural uncertainty is introduced by scientific producing significantly better forecasts by hanchoices of model design and development. There dling the inherent error of models and data in a are sources of variation across model output more consistent way. that cannot be captured by parameter perturba ...
... tural uncertainty is introduced by scientific producing significantly better forecasts by hanchoices of model design and development. There dling the inherent error of models and data in a are sources of variation across model output more consistent way. that cannot be captured by parameter perturba ...
National Climate Change Policy 2011
... since 1993 at 3.1 mm/year, with contributions from thermal expansion, melting glaciers and ice caps, and the polar ice sheets. Satellite data since 1978 show that annual average Arctic sea ice extent has shrunk by 2.7 % per decade, with larger decreases in summer of 7.4 % per decade. Mountain glacie ...
... since 1993 at 3.1 mm/year, with contributions from thermal expansion, melting glaciers and ice caps, and the polar ice sheets. Satellite data since 1978 show that annual average Arctic sea ice extent has shrunk by 2.7 % per decade, with larger decreases in summer of 7.4 % per decade. Mountain glacie ...
Phaeton`s Reins: The Human Hand in Climate Change
... gases bears little resemblance to air as we know it today. It is thought that the early atmosphere consisted mostly of water vapor, carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, chlorine, and nitrogen. There is little evidence that there was much oxygen—until the advent of life. The first life forms helped produc ...
... gases bears little resemblance to air as we know it today. It is thought that the early atmosphere consisted mostly of water vapor, carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, chlorine, and nitrogen. There is little evidence that there was much oxygen—until the advent of life. The first life forms helped produc ...
Environment in Jeopardy: Consequences of climate change
... most populated country in the world and particularly susceptible to negative environmental consequences of human-induced climate change that would worsen prevalent problems (El-Shahawi, 2004). Projected consequences consist of sea level rise (SLR), water scarcity, agriculture and food insufficiency, ...
... most populated country in the world and particularly susceptible to negative environmental consequences of human-induced climate change that would worsen prevalent problems (El-Shahawi, 2004). Projected consequences consist of sea level rise (SLR), water scarcity, agriculture and food insufficiency, ...
Sea Level Changes and the Texas Coastal Environment
... in sea level could cover a substantial amount of land along the Gulf Coast (Fig. 1). Scientific research concludes that climate change creates problems for coastal environments, drinking water supplies, and air quality in Texas. Although similar temperature changes took place in the past, they occur ...
... in sea level could cover a substantial amount of land along the Gulf Coast (Fig. 1). Scientific research concludes that climate change creates problems for coastal environments, drinking water supplies, and air quality in Texas. Although similar temperature changes took place in the past, they occur ...
FOOD, ENERGY, WATER AND THE CLIMATE: A PERFECT STORM OF
... Whilst food prices have now stabilised we should avoid being complacent (current stocks of major cereals are at a 40 year low, which implies continued uncertainty). The predicted increase in demand for food, energy and water in the next 20 years, driven by the growing population coming out of povert ...
... Whilst food prices have now stabilised we should avoid being complacent (current stocks of major cereals are at a 40 year low, which implies continued uncertainty). The predicted increase in demand for food, energy and water in the next 20 years, driven by the growing population coming out of povert ...
Climate Change and Potatoes
... land suitability, trafficability and workability Changes in soils and agroclimatic conditions will influence cultivar choice, agronomic husbandry practices, and the economics of production. If rainfed production becomes limiting due to excessive droughtiness, then securing access to water for irriga ...
... land suitability, trafficability and workability Changes in soils and agroclimatic conditions will influence cultivar choice, agronomic husbandry practices, and the economics of production. If rainfed production becomes limiting due to excessive droughtiness, then securing access to water for irriga ...
A multi-disciplinary perspective on climate model evaluation for
... ver the twenty-first century, large changes in climate are projected for Antarctica and the Southern Ocean under scenarios of greenhouse gas increase and stratospheric ozone recovery. These changes would potentially have important environmental and societal implications, affecting, for example, s ...
... ver the twenty-first century, large changes in climate are projected for Antarctica and the Southern Ocean under scenarios of greenhouse gas increase and stratospheric ozone recovery. These changes would potentially have important environmental and societal implications, affecting, for example, s ...
Ten Overlooked Issues in the IPCC and US National Assessments of Climate Change
... of anthropogenically forced climate models. For example, a climate model that reproduces the observed change in global air temperature over the last 50 years, but fails to quantitatively reproduce the observed change in ocean heat content, cannot be correct. The PCM has a relatively low sensitivity ...
... of anthropogenically forced climate models. For example, a climate model that reproduces the observed change in global air temperature over the last 50 years, but fails to quantitatively reproduce the observed change in ocean heat content, cannot be correct. The PCM has a relatively low sensitivity ...
Environmental news 6, Feb 09
... King’s College London, Franklin-Wilkins Building, Stamford Street, London The huge social and economic changes that are needed to dramatically reduce carbon emissions are of vital interest to trade unionists, as are the methods by which they can be achieved. This conference is a chance to engage and ...
... King’s College London, Franklin-Wilkins Building, Stamford Street, London The huge social and economic changes that are needed to dramatically reduce carbon emissions are of vital interest to trade unionists, as are the methods by which they can be achieved. This conference is a chance to engage and ...
(Mahangu) crop
... Stink bugs and other insects may require control on developing grain heads. Stink bug feeding causes small and shriveled seed. Corn earworms, webworms, and fall armyworms can also destroy and damage seed. Economic yield loss may occur when 15 percent or more of the grain heads are infested. Chinch b ...
... Stink bugs and other insects may require control on developing grain heads. Stink bug feeding causes small and shriveled seed. Corn earworms, webworms, and fall armyworms can also destroy and damage seed. Economic yield loss may occur when 15 percent or more of the grain heads are infested. Chinch b ...
Climate Change Adaptation in Nova Scotia`s Coastal Zone
... Dolan, A. H., & Walker, I. J. (2006). Understanding vulnerability of coastal communities to climate change related risks. Journal of Coastal Research, 1316-1323. Halifax Regional Municipality. (HRM). (2013). Municipal Climate Change Action Planning; Halifax Regional Municipality. Retrieved from, htt ...
... Dolan, A. H., & Walker, I. J. (2006). Understanding vulnerability of coastal communities to climate change related risks. Journal of Coastal Research, 1316-1323. Halifax Regional Municipality. (HRM). (2013). Municipal Climate Change Action Planning; Halifax Regional Municipality. Retrieved from, htt ...
Reducing Climate Change Induced Vulnerability
... ToR for Best Practice Documentation of “Reducing Climate Change Induced Vulnerability through Integrated Adaptation and Mitigation Measure" project. ...
... ToR for Best Practice Documentation of “Reducing Climate Change Induced Vulnerability through Integrated Adaptation and Mitigation Measure" project. ...
Supplement to Expression of Interest in Joining the FCPF
... Almost all the nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions are caused by the Agriculture sector, particularly on the soils used for livestock and crops, where there is build-up of manure of grazing animals and production of both direct and indirect emissions from synthetic fertilizers and crops, with the ensuing ...
... Almost all the nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions are caused by the Agriculture sector, particularly on the soils used for livestock and crops, where there is build-up of manure of grazing animals and production of both direct and indirect emissions from synthetic fertilizers and crops, with the ensuing ...
Spring Forward - Dan Grossman Media
... chrony between disparate species, it is no surprise that climate change creates mismatches. Some species are influenced by average temperatures, whereas others respond only to extremes, such as cold snaps. Tits, oaks and moths, for instance, all seem to respond to temperature in some fashion, though ...
... chrony between disparate species, it is no surprise that climate change creates mismatches. Some species are influenced by average temperatures, whereas others respond only to extremes, such as cold snaps. Tits, oaks and moths, for instance, all seem to respond to temperature in some fashion, though ...
Carbon Budgets - National Assembly for Wales
... The Climate Change (Scotland) Act 200930 was introduced on 4 August 2009 to set out the Scottish Government’s commitments to tackling climate change. The Act sets the target of reducing emissions by 2050 by 80% compared to 1990 levels, with an interim 42% reduction target for 202031. Additional targ ...
... The Climate Change (Scotland) Act 200930 was introduced on 4 August 2009 to set out the Scottish Government’s commitments to tackling climate change. The Act sets the target of reducing emissions by 2050 by 80% compared to 1990 levels, with an interim 42% reduction target for 202031. Additional targ ...
South criticises North for not fulfilling climate commitments
... Australia made a statement at the opening on behalf of the Umbrella Group (which also includes Canada, Iceland, Japan, Kazakhstan, New Zealand, Norway, Russia, and Ukraine). It quoted the recent Commonwealth communique, calling for a comprehensive post-2012 agreement that includes a long-term global ...
... Australia made a statement at the opening on behalf of the Umbrella Group (which also includes Canada, Iceland, Japan, Kazakhstan, New Zealand, Norway, Russia, and Ukraine). It quoted the recent Commonwealth communique, calling for a comprehensive post-2012 agreement that includes a long-term global ...
pices xv - North Pacific Marine Science Organization
... It has been recognized through modeling efforts that climate – carbon cycle interactions may form a positive feedback loop for the global warming. The actual extent of the feedback is, however, strongly model dependent. This situation necessitates an organized activity to compare results from variou ...
... It has been recognized through modeling efforts that climate – carbon cycle interactions may form a positive feedback loop for the global warming. The actual extent of the feedback is, however, strongly model dependent. This situation necessitates an organized activity to compare results from variou ...
Why have Scientists succumbed to Political Correctness?
... The Population Institute of Washington, D.C. reports that: The Mayor of London and a two time Pulitzer Prize winning editorial cartoonist are among the 11 recipients of The Population Institute’s 2008 Global Media Awards for Excellence in Population Reporting. The awards will be presented November 1 ...
... The Population Institute of Washington, D.C. reports that: The Mayor of London and a two time Pulitzer Prize winning editorial cartoonist are among the 11 recipients of The Population Institute’s 2008 Global Media Awards for Excellence in Population Reporting. The awards will be presented November 1 ...
Climate change in the United States
Because of global warming, there has been concern in the United States and internationally, that the country should reduce total greenhouse gas which is relatively high per capita.In 2012, the United States experienced its warmest year on record. As of 2012, the thirteen warmest years for the entire planet have all occurred since 1998, transcending those from 1880.From 1950 to 2009, the American government's surface temperature record shows an increase by 1 °F (0.56 °C), approximately. Global warming has caused many changes in the U.S. According to a 2009 statement by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), trends include lake and river ice melting earlier in the spring, plants blooming earlier, multiple animal species shifting their habitat ranges northward, and reductions in the size of glaciers.Predicting future climate changes are fraught with difficultly. Some research has warned against possible problems due to American climate changes such as the spread of invasive species and possibilities of floods as well as droughts. Changes in climate in the regions of the United States appear significant. Drought conditions appear to be worsening in the southwest while improving in the northeast for example.President Barack Obama committed in the December 2009 Copenhagen Climate Change Summit to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the range of 17% below 2005 levels by 2020, 42% below 2005 levels by 2030, and 83% below 2005 levels by 2050. In an address towards the U.S. Congress in June 2013, Obama detailed a specific action plan to achieve the 17% carbon emissions cut from 2005 by 2020. He included such measures as shifting from coal-based power generation to solar and natural gas production.