Climate Change - National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science
... melting to raise sea level, what is most important for you to understand? A. Sea level rise and erosion can be costly and widespread even if the rise is only 1 meter. B. A catastrophic sea level rise of 225 m can occur in the next century from melting ice caps. C. Sea level rise will mainly affect l ...
... melting to raise sea level, what is most important for you to understand? A. Sea level rise and erosion can be costly and widespread even if the rise is only 1 meter. B. A catastrophic sea level rise of 225 m can occur in the next century from melting ice caps. C. Sea level rise will mainly affect l ...
IUCNBD-Ainun - IUCN
... • Climate change has risen to the top of international policy agenda. • IPCC TAR 2001: The Earth’s Climate system has demonstrably changed on both global and regional scales since the pre-industrial era. The IPCC-FAR(2007), concludes that global warming is unequivocally the result of human activitie ...
... • Climate change has risen to the top of international policy agenda. • IPCC TAR 2001: The Earth’s Climate system has demonstrably changed on both global and regional scales since the pre-industrial era. The IPCC-FAR(2007), concludes that global warming is unequivocally the result of human activitie ...
Lecture slides, Nov. 4 (6.1 MB)
... In a press release in 2001 President G.W. Bush stated that the Kyoto Protocol on cutting carbon dioxide emissions by 5% is “not in the U.S. economic interests.” ...
... In a press release in 2001 President G.W. Bush stated that the Kyoto Protocol on cutting carbon dioxide emissions by 5% is “not in the U.S. economic interests.” ...
massaChusetts` rising eConomiC risk from Climate
... before making landfall, one can expect Category 3 storms to become more frequent, while over the same period, the frequency of the less intense Category 1-2 hurricanes is projected to diminish by 38 percent. These changes are unlikely to be steady trends, since the most intense hurricanes strike New ...
... before making landfall, one can expect Category 3 storms to become more frequent, while over the same period, the frequency of the less intense Category 1-2 hurricanes is projected to diminish by 38 percent. These changes are unlikely to be steady trends, since the most intense hurricanes strike New ...
A Study of Prestige Newspapers from Different Continents
... however, most persuasive: “This is also a time for human ingenuity. Digging coal and drilling for oil and gas is the easy bit; developing new, low-carbon technologies means unleashing precisely the innovative expertise and entrepreneurial spirit that climate-change skeptics believe are often derided ...
... however, most persuasive: “This is also a time for human ingenuity. Digging coal and drilling for oil and gas is the easy bit; developing new, low-carbon technologies means unleashing precisely the innovative expertise and entrepreneurial spirit that climate-change skeptics believe are often derided ...
The Structure of Scientific Opinion on Climate
... professional activities, the questionnaire asked respondents about their source of employment, area of specialization, and level of expertise, as well as one aspect of their exposure to the ‘‘politics’’ of climate change. We distinguished among scientists employed in academia, government, and indust ...
... professional activities, the questionnaire asked respondents about their source of employment, area of specialization, and level of expertise, as well as one aspect of their exposure to the ‘‘politics’’ of climate change. We distinguished among scientists employed in academia, government, and indust ...
Mountain weather and climate: A general overview and a focus on
... factors (Barry, 1994), namely continentality, latitude, altitude, and topography. The relative influences of these factors will be briefly summarized in this section. Geographical controls on mountain climates Continentality refers to the proximity of a particular region to an ocean. The diurnal and a ...
... factors (Barry, 1994), namely continentality, latitude, altitude, and topography. The relative influences of these factors will be briefly summarized in this section. Geographical controls on mountain climates Continentality refers to the proximity of a particular region to an ocean. The diurnal and a ...
The economic crisis and the two great challenges of 21st century (237 kB) (opens in new window)
... separation of elements of investments in physical or human capital which are marked for ‘development’ or ‘adaptation’. Many of the poorest people in the world will be the most exposed and vulnerable to the impacts of climate change that will occur over the next few decades. These are also the people ...
... separation of elements of investments in physical or human capital which are marked for ‘development’ or ‘adaptation’. Many of the poorest people in the world will be the most exposed and vulnerable to the impacts of climate change that will occur over the next few decades. These are also the people ...
How Is Pacific Northwest Climate Projected to Change? (PDF)
... How is Pacific Northwest Climate Projected to Change? Continued increases in average annual and seasonal Pacific Northwest temperatures are projected as a result of global warming, as well as increases in extreme heat. Projected changes in annual precipitation are small, although heavy rainfall eve ...
... How is Pacific Northwest Climate Projected to Change? Continued increases in average annual and seasonal Pacific Northwest temperatures are projected as a result of global warming, as well as increases in extreme heat. Projected changes in annual precipitation are small, although heavy rainfall eve ...
U.S. EPA`s Models-3 : An Integrated “One
... black carbon) could be a viable alternative to CO2 reduction to curb global warming. A key strategy suggested was to focus on air pollution to benefit regional and local air quality and global climate simultaneously (Hansen et al., PNAS, 2000); ...
... black carbon) could be a viable alternative to CO2 reduction to curb global warming. A key strategy suggested was to focus on air pollution to benefit regional and local air quality and global climate simultaneously (Hansen et al., PNAS, 2000); ...
The Oceans, the Atmosphere and Climate Change - EUR
... by the Sun (solar radiation is the term used for its energy). Despite the Earth being very far from the sun (about 150 million kilometers) and only be able to intercept a small fraction of its radiation, it represents the main source of energy for our planet and climate. Only about half of the tota ...
... by the Sun (solar radiation is the term used for its energy). Despite the Earth being very far from the sun (about 150 million kilometers) and only be able to intercept a small fraction of its radiation, it represents the main source of energy for our planet and climate. Only about half of the tota ...
A Global Warming: Correcting the Data Surface temperatures are rising, but probably
... described in the next paragraph) shows land-based warming of an average of 0.27°C (0.49°F) per decade, while overall global warming, because of the prevalence of ocean, is 0.17°C (0.31°F) per decade. Assuming 70 percent of the surface of the earth is ocean, this yields a surface atmospheric warming ...
... described in the next paragraph) shows land-based warming of an average of 0.27°C (0.49°F) per decade, while overall global warming, because of the prevalence of ocean, is 0.17°C (0.31°F) per decade. Assuming 70 percent of the surface of the earth is ocean, this yields a surface atmospheric warming ...
4th National Comunication
... preventing and mitigating greenhouse gas emissions adapting to the effects of climate change and, in general promoting the development of climate change action programs and strategies geared to the fulfillment of the commitments made by Mexico within the UNFCCC and other instruments deriving fro ...
... preventing and mitigating greenhouse gas emissions adapting to the effects of climate change and, in general promoting the development of climate change action programs and strategies geared to the fulfillment of the commitments made by Mexico within the UNFCCC and other instruments deriving fro ...
Slide 1
... This case study is an introduction to the potential impacts of global climate change on some of the Tribal lands in Washington State. It explores specifically the impacts of sea level rise on Tribal lands in coastal regions, or in the Puget sound region. The case is based upon the scientific evidenc ...
... This case study is an introduction to the potential impacts of global climate change on some of the Tribal lands in Washington State. It explores specifically the impacts of sea level rise on Tribal lands in coastal regions, or in the Puget sound region. The case is based upon the scientific evidenc ...
P R I N C E T O N ... P R I N C E T O N ... Wagner_ClimateShock_FINAL.indd 3 12/30/14 8:32 AM
... All that makes our inability to exclude climate sensitivities above 4.5°C (8°F) all the more significant. Any probability of climate sensitivity that high should make for (heat- induced) shudders. The most important question then is: how fast does the chance of hitting any of these higher climate s ...
... All that makes our inability to exclude climate sensitivities above 4.5°C (8°F) all the more significant. Any probability of climate sensitivity that high should make for (heat- induced) shudders. The most important question then is: how fast does the chance of hitting any of these higher climate s ...
Knowledge Helps: Mechanistic Information and Numeric Evidence as Cognitive
... In sum, Study 1 extends the finding that well-considered information, even received online, increases anthropogenic GW acceptance and behaviorally relevant attitudes. Further, the conceptual changes that result from reading even 400 words have notable longevity. These effects have been replicated wi ...
... In sum, Study 1 extends the finding that well-considered information, even received online, increases anthropogenic GW acceptance and behaviorally relevant attitudes. Further, the conceptual changes that result from reading even 400 words have notable longevity. These effects have been replicated wi ...
Geography of the impacts of climate change
... The IPCC forecasts that the average temperature rise will be comprised between 1.8°C and 4.0°C by the end of the century. Most scientists agree however that we are set for a temperature rise of 4°C. Current pledges of emission reductions would result in a rise of 3.5°C. These are average temperature ...
... The IPCC forecasts that the average temperature rise will be comprised between 1.8°C and 4.0°C by the end of the century. Most scientists agree however that we are set for a temperature rise of 4°C. Current pledges of emission reductions would result in a rise of 3.5°C. These are average temperature ...
gwnord_chap1_072810 - Yale Economics
... the world. Because I am an American living in an urban environment, I will use that as an example, but it could equally well involve an Iowa farmer, a German automotive worker, a Chinese mechanic, an Indian farmer, or an Indonesian weaver. The story starts with my decision to drive to a talk I am gi ...
... the world. Because I am an American living in an urban environment, I will use that as an example, but it could equally well involve an Iowa farmer, a German automotive worker, a Chinese mechanic, an Indian farmer, or an Indonesian weaver. The story starts with my decision to drive to a talk I am gi ...
What range of future scenarios should climate change policy be based on? -Modal falsificationism and its limitations
... 3a, it is not fully clear how this likelihood has been assessed and how exactly the range was set up. Does it represent the simulation results climate experts judge as realistic? Or are more sophisticated methods used to set up this interval? These questions will only be answered once the full repor ...
... 3a, it is not fully clear how this likelihood has been assessed and how exactly the range was set up. Does it represent the simulation results climate experts judge as realistic? Or are more sophisticated methods used to set up this interval? These questions will only be answered once the full repor ...
Free PDF
... Spend $2611 now to save $253500 in 30 years time (i.e. total loss of house). 16.5% pa Spend $3520 now to save $8,938 in year 30, 40, 50 and 60 (replacement of linings and wall insulation at 10 yr intervals). ...
... Spend $2611 now to save $253500 in 30 years time (i.e. total loss of house). 16.5% pa Spend $3520 now to save $8,938 in year 30, 40, 50 and 60 (replacement of linings and wall insulation at 10 yr intervals). ...
Avoiding dangerous climate change: Emissions pathways
... Sectors and impacts indicators WATER water resources ...
... Sectors and impacts indicators WATER water resources ...
Radiative forcing - measured at Earth`s surface - corroborate
... average surface temperature increase of +0.82 (0.4) C is found between 1995 and 2002 at the eight stations, with an absolute humidity increase of +0.21 (0.1) g m3 or 4.4%. [6] During these eight years, longwave downward radiation (LDR) measurements show increases (Figure 2a) of about 5 to 8 Wm2 f ...
... average surface temperature increase of +0.82 (0.4) C is found between 1995 and 2002 at the eight stations, with an absolute humidity increase of +0.21 (0.1) g m3 or 4.4%. [6] During these eight years, longwave downward radiation (LDR) measurements show increases (Figure 2a) of about 5 to 8 Wm2 f ...
Ice Age Coming Now
... much of the remaining water vapor to precipitate, thus enhancing the snow/ice albedo to further diminish the absorbed solar radiation. Such a condition would inevitably lead to runaway glaciation, producing an ice ball Earth. Claims that removing all CO2 from the atmosphere “would lead to a 1°C decr ...
... much of the remaining water vapor to precipitate, thus enhancing the snow/ice albedo to further diminish the absorbed solar radiation. Such a condition would inevitably lead to runaway glaciation, producing an ice ball Earth. Claims that removing all CO2 from the atmosphere “would lead to a 1°C decr ...
AHGA paper McEvilly v5
... multiple factors that are believed to affect the Earth’s climate. This section is included for those readers who are concerned about the veracity of claims that the climate is undergoing change and/or that it is related to human activities. It is included only to provide some context about the way i ...
... multiple factors that are believed to affect the Earth’s climate. This section is included for those readers who are concerned about the veracity of claims that the climate is undergoing change and/or that it is related to human activities. It is included only to provide some context about the way i ...