IDRISI Selva Brochure
... • Generate global temperature and precipitation climate scenarios using any one, or an ensemble, of 20 atmosphere/ocean general circulation models (AOGCMs) based on user-selectable greenhouse gas and sulfur dioxide emission scenarios. • Derive up to 19 bioclimatic variables (such as maximum temper ...
... • Generate global temperature and precipitation climate scenarios using any one, or an ensemble, of 20 atmosphere/ocean general circulation models (AOGCMs) based on user-selectable greenhouse gas and sulfur dioxide emission scenarios. • Derive up to 19 bioclimatic variables (such as maximum temper ...
After which threshold do anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions
... Such a hypothesis is in line with the fact that global temperature increases have only become a pressing issue in the recent past, which may be linked to the fact that a substantial amount of greenhouse gases has accumulated in the atmosphere. Figure 1, obtained from Marland et al (2016) the Carbon ...
... Such a hypothesis is in line with the fact that global temperature increases have only become a pressing issue in the recent past, which may be linked to the fact that a substantial amount of greenhouse gases has accumulated in the atmosphere. Figure 1, obtained from Marland et al (2016) the Carbon ...
EU cities and regions leading the way against climate change
... An international climate agreement can only be successful if all levels of government work closely together. The over 1,700 member cities of Climate Alliance show in their everyday work that local authorities hold the solutions to global issues. In the European Union, we have been building for more ...
... An international climate agreement can only be successful if all levels of government work closely together. The over 1,700 member cities of Climate Alliance show in their everyday work that local authorities hold the solutions to global issues. In the European Union, we have been building for more ...
Sea level by the end of the 21st century: A review
... sea level trend changes associated with upper ocean heat and ice melt. Whether the recent change is associated with the 60 year variations noted by Jevrejeva et al. (2008) remains unclear. Geologic observations can be used to improve understanding of the natural rate and magnitude of sea-level chan ...
... sea level trend changes associated with upper ocean heat and ice melt. Whether the recent change is associated with the 60 year variations noted by Jevrejeva et al. (2008) remains unclear. Geologic observations can be used to improve understanding of the natural rate and magnitude of sea-level chan ...
Community and ecosystem responses to recent climate change
... of plant and animal species correlate well with mean spring air temperature (Walther et al. 2002; Rosenzweig et al. 2007). A global meta-analysis revealed a mean advance of 2.3 days/decade among 677 species averaged over the last four decades (Parmesan & Yohe 2003), but not every species is equally ...
... of plant and animal species correlate well with mean spring air temperature (Walther et al. 2002; Rosenzweig et al. 2007). A global meta-analysis revealed a mean advance of 2.3 days/decade among 677 species averaged over the last four decades (Parmesan & Yohe 2003), but not every species is equally ...
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... of climate change. In particular, it is not clear at this stage how much change will occur, its precise nature, or the timing of any specific change. Climate models reflect this lack of knowledge because simulations can yield very divergent, even contradictory results. Despite the uncertainty, and l ...
... of climate change. In particular, it is not clear at this stage how much change will occur, its precise nature, or the timing of any specific change. Climate models reflect this lack of knowledge because simulations can yield very divergent, even contradictory results. Despite the uncertainty, and l ...
Quantification of hydrologic impacts of climate change in a
... and temporal (24 h) resolution (Wilby and Wigley, 1997; Maraun et al., 2010; Bardossy and Pegram, 2011). This is especially true for P , which is characterized by high intermittency and strong fluctuations in space and time, also affected by local orographic effects. To reproduce this feature, we us ...
... and temporal (24 h) resolution (Wilby and Wigley, 1997; Maraun et al., 2010; Bardossy and Pegram, 2011). This is especially true for P , which is characterized by high intermittency and strong fluctuations in space and time, also affected by local orographic effects. To reproduce this feature, we us ...
Climate change impacts on coastal fisheries and
... Some broad patterns in species-specific climate responses are possible to infer. Pecl et al. (2014) suggest that fisheries species with high productivity may be less susceptible to longterm change than those with lower productivity. But short-term variability (e.g. marine heatwaves (Pearce and Feng ...
... Some broad patterns in species-specific climate responses are possible to infer. Pecl et al. (2014) suggest that fisheries species with high productivity may be less susceptible to longterm change than those with lower productivity. But short-term variability (e.g. marine heatwaves (Pearce and Feng ...
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... response specifically. Previous research into attitudinal response of UK farmers to climate change has found there to now be a relatively low level of scepticism over the existence of climate change, but higher levels of scepticism over the risk that it poses (Farming Futures 2011; Islam, Barnes, an ...
... response specifically. Previous research into attitudinal response of UK farmers to climate change has found there to now be a relatively low level of scepticism over the existence of climate change, but higher levels of scepticism over the risk that it poses (Farming Futures 2011; Islam, Barnes, an ...
how does the theologizing of physics contribute to - Philsci
... Like most scientific models or theories that are at the center of an active and growing research field worked in by thousands of scientists all over the world, global climate models have been criticized, adjusted, evaluated and refined throughout their 40 year history. While acknowledging both weakn ...
... Like most scientific models or theories that are at the center of an active and growing research field worked in by thousands of scientists all over the world, global climate models have been criticized, adjusted, evaluated and refined throughout their 40 year history. While acknowledging both weakn ...
teacher`s guide - Earth Day Network
... We have seen that CO2 and temperature change together over long periods of time. What would make them change over shorter periods of time? How do the seasons change the amount of CO2 in the air? A sharp increase in atmospheric CO2 would lead to a dramatic increase in temperature. As we overwhelm the ...
... We have seen that CO2 and temperature change together over long periods of time. What would make them change over shorter periods of time? How do the seasons change the amount of CO2 in the air? A sharp increase in atmospheric CO2 would lead to a dramatic increase in temperature. As we overwhelm the ...
Dynamics of the Subarctic Gyre and physical/biological interactions
... NAO and the Atlantic water temperature in the Barents Sea ...
... NAO and the Atlantic water temperature in the Barents Sea ...
A recurring anarchy? The emergence of climate change as a threat
... change of the unit of study (the system, population, region, etc.); the climatic conditions and consequent biophysical changes to which that unit is and is likely to be exposed; and the capacity of the unit to adapt to or cope with the expected changes.25 Vulnerability differs across households, com ...
... change of the unit of study (the system, population, region, etc.); the climatic conditions and consequent biophysical changes to which that unit is and is likely to be exposed; and the capacity of the unit to adapt to or cope with the expected changes.25 Vulnerability differs across households, com ...
Climate Change in Atqasuk, Alaska
... temperatures. Turbidity and habitat change are also concerns as thaw-related bank erosion increases sediment deposits, and beveling as cut banks collapse and fill river beds. Sediments deposited from the banks are transferred downstream, making the river shallower and limiting travel by boat. The s ...
... temperatures. Turbidity and habitat change are also concerns as thaw-related bank erosion increases sediment deposits, and beveling as cut banks collapse and fill river beds. Sediments deposited from the banks are transferred downstream, making the river shallower and limiting travel by boat. The s ...
IFC`s Definitions and Metrics for Climate
... 5 Investments can include loans, equity, guarantees, and client risk-management products. 6 Advisory expenditures are the budgeted cost of advisory services delivered. 7 For example, if IFC is financing an existing industrial project for a total of $100 million including an energy efficiency compone ...
... 5 Investments can include loans, equity, guarantees, and client risk-management products. 6 Advisory expenditures are the budgeted cost of advisory services delivered. 7 For example, if IFC is financing an existing industrial project for a total of $100 million including an energy efficiency compone ...
Yes, He Can: President Obama’s Power to Make an International Climate Commitment
... After a long period of deliberation on how to approach an international agreement, President Obama has finally announced plans to attend part of the Copenhagen conference. He also has offered an emissions reduction target for the United States. His target, however, falls far short of the reductions ...
... After a long period of deliberation on how to approach an international agreement, President Obama has finally announced plans to attend part of the Copenhagen conference. He also has offered an emissions reduction target for the United States. His target, however, falls far short of the reductions ...
concept paper 22 april DD
... Adaptation to climate change can take various forms. It may involve controlling the particular problem (decreasing its probability of occurrence); coping with the problem (reducing sensitivity to the problem); or avoiding the problem (limiting its potential effects) (Few et al 2007). In many cases – ...
... Adaptation to climate change can take various forms. It may involve controlling the particular problem (decreasing its probability of occurrence); coping with the problem (reducing sensitivity to the problem); or avoiding the problem (limiting its potential effects) (Few et al 2007). In many cases – ...
Cities and Climate Change: Adaptation in London, UK - UN
... The number of people and assets in the flood risk areas can be analysed to determine who and what is at risk. This analysis shows that there are 1.25 million people, 481,180 properties, 441 schools, 75 underground stations and 49 railway stations located in areas of tidal and fluvial flood risk.4 A ...
... The number of people and assets in the flood risk areas can be analysed to determine who and what is at risk. This analysis shows that there are 1.25 million people, 481,180 properties, 441 schools, 75 underground stations and 49 railway stations located in areas of tidal and fluvial flood risk.4 A ...
Rapid climate change and no-analog vegetation in lowland Central
... Heinrich stadials or warmings of the deglaciation, are poorly documented. The best predictions of future forest responses to ongoing warming will rely on evaluating the influences of both abrupt and long-term climate changes on past ecosystems. A sedimentary sequence recovered from Lake Petén-Itzá, G ...
... Heinrich stadials or warmings of the deglaciation, are poorly documented. The best predictions of future forest responses to ongoing warming will rely on evaluating the influences of both abrupt and long-term climate changes on past ecosystems. A sedimentary sequence recovered from Lake Petén-Itzá, G ...
Emerging responses to climate change in pastoral systems
... Diversification into cropping, trade etc. These strategies have been used for centuries and have been discussed in detail in the literature since at least decades (e.g. Monod 1975, Galaty et al 1981, Sandford 1983, von Kaufmann et al 1986, Galaty & Johnson 1990, Scoones 1995, Niamir-Fuller 1999). ...
... Diversification into cropping, trade etc. These strategies have been used for centuries and have been discussed in detail in the literature since at least decades (e.g. Monod 1975, Galaty et al 1981, Sandford 1983, von Kaufmann et al 1986, Galaty & Johnson 1990, Scoones 1995, Niamir-Fuller 1999). ...
Foreign Action, Domestic Windfall
... acknowledge that these SCC numbers are almost certainly underestimates of true global damages—perhaps severe underestimates. Using different discount rates; selecting different models; applying different treatments to uncertainty, climate sensitivity, and the potential for catastrophic damages; and ...
... acknowledge that these SCC numbers are almost certainly underestimates of true global damages—perhaps severe underestimates. Using different discount rates; selecting different models; applying different treatments to uncertainty, climate sensitivity, and the potential for catastrophic damages; and ...
Risk communication: climate change as a human
... particular study, adapted to a telephone-survey methodology and adjusted to be more sensitive to the Maltese islands’ scenario. The modification process included continuous peer review and a focus group. The focus group consisted of 10 people, three males and seven females with an age range of 22–60 ...
... particular study, adapted to a telephone-survey methodology and adjusted to be more sensitive to the Maltese islands’ scenario. The modification process included continuous peer review and a focus group. The focus group consisted of 10 people, three males and seven females with an age range of 22–60 ...