America's Climate Choices: Panel on Informing Effective
... makers about climate change and helping them plan and execute effective, integrated responses. We were asked to describe the different types of climate change-related decisions and actions being taken at various levels and in different sectors and regions and to review frameworks and tools for ensur ...
... makers about climate change and helping them plan and execute effective, integrated responses. We were asked to describe the different types of climate change-related decisions and actions being taken at various levels and in different sectors and regions and to review frameworks and tools for ensur ...
Impact of two different types of El Niño events on runoff over the
... et al., 2010; Xu et al., 2010). These climate-induced changes can, sometimes, result in diverse impacts and risks on regional hydrology and water resources (Field et al., 2014). In fact, shifts in runoff patterns have been observed in many regions (Barnett et al., 2005). For example, earlier snowmel ...
... et al., 2010; Xu et al., 2010). These climate-induced changes can, sometimes, result in diverse impacts and risks on regional hydrology and water resources (Field et al., 2014). In fact, shifts in runoff patterns have been observed in many regions (Barnett et al., 2005). For example, earlier snowmel ...
America's Climate Choices: Panel on Advancing the
... for informing decision makers about climate change and helping them plan and execute effective, integrated responses. The panel’s report describes the different types of climate change-related decisions and actions being taken at various levels and in different sectors and regions; it develops a fra ...
... for informing decision makers about climate change and helping them plan and execute effective, integrated responses. The panel’s report describes the different types of climate change-related decisions and actions being taken at various levels and in different sectors and regions; it develops a fra ...
Petition to the Inter-American Commission on Human
... this petition on behalf of herself, 62 other named individuals, and all Inuit of the arctic regions of the United States of America and Canada who have been affected by the impacts of climate change described in this petition. Global warming refers to an average increase in the Earth’s temperature, ...
... this petition on behalf of herself, 62 other named individuals, and all Inuit of the arctic regions of the United States of America and Canada who have been affected by the impacts of climate change described in this petition. Global warming refers to an average increase in the Earth’s temperature, ...
Petition - Center for International Environmental Law
... this petition on behalf of herself, 62 other named individuals, and all Inuit of the arctic regions of the United States of America and Canada who have been affected by the impacts of climate change described in this petition. Global warming refers to an average increase in the Earth’s temperature, ...
... this petition on behalf of herself, 62 other named individuals, and all Inuit of the arctic regions of the United States of America and Canada who have been affected by the impacts of climate change described in this petition. Global warming refers to an average increase in the Earth’s temperature, ...
A new approach to mapping permafrost and change incorporating
... the impact of climate change on permafrost. Permafrost distribution can be mapped at high spatial resolution by interpreting aerial photographs for some regions (Vitt et al., 1994; Reger and Solie, 2008). However, the association between land surface features and permafrost conditions has to be clea ...
... the impact of climate change on permafrost. Permafrost distribution can be mapped at high spatial resolution by interpreting aerial photographs for some regions (Vitt et al., 1994; Reger and Solie, 2008). However, the association between land surface features and permafrost conditions has to be clea ...
Climate Change and Migratory Species
... Changes in storm frequency, wind speeds and wave conditions ................................86 ...
... Changes in storm frequency, wind speeds and wave conditions ................................86 ...
Compendium of Yukon Climate Change Science
... major climatic shifts, including the Medieval Warm Period and the Little Ice Age, and how these changes compare with those most recently experienced during the period of instrumental records. In reference to the latter, details are noted about observed trends in temperature and precipitation that ha ...
... major climatic shifts, including the Medieval Warm Period and the Little Ice Age, and how these changes compare with those most recently experienced during the period of instrumental records. In reference to the latter, details are noted about observed trends in temperature and precipitation that ha ...
Extreme climate events counteract the effects of climate and land
... also impact the provisioning of ecosystem services (Bellard et al. 2012). Land-use changes, be it by conversion of natural habitats into agricultural or urban lands, or by abandonment of managed areas, could aggravate the effects of climate change, as well as contribute to large and sudden changes o ...
... also impact the provisioning of ecosystem services (Bellard et al. 2012). Land-use changes, be it by conversion of natural habitats into agricultural or urban lands, or by abandonment of managed areas, could aggravate the effects of climate change, as well as contribute to large and sudden changes o ...
Climate Change and Urban Greenspace. PhD thesis, The University
... Table 1.1. General alterations in climate created by cities ……………………………... 29 Chapter 2. Climate Change Table 2.1. A brief description of the IPCC storylines used for calculating future greenhouse gas and other pollutant emissions for the UKCIP02 climate change scenarios, also showing linkages to th ...
... Table 1.1. General alterations in climate created by cities ……………………………... 29 Chapter 2. Climate Change Table 2.1. A brief description of the IPCC storylines used for calculating future greenhouse gas and other pollutant emissions for the UKCIP02 climate change scenarios, also showing linkages to th ...
H1. Epistemic community influence on policymaking is probable if
... employed. Scientific expertise and normative values, embodied in epistemic communities, are assumed to play a significant role in the development of global climate deals. The epistemic community approach sheds light on the changeability of state preferences through scientific expertise. Haas and oth ...
... employed. Scientific expertise and normative values, embodied in epistemic communities, are assumed to play a significant role in the development of global climate deals. The epistemic community approach sheds light on the changeability of state preferences through scientific expertise. Haas and oth ...
Ch7 Pre-Release - Arctic Climate Impact Assessment
... turn affect plant communities and animal distribution. Topographic differences become more important as latitude increases. Disturbances of ecosystems are characteristic of the Arctic. Mechanical disturbances include thermokarst induced by permafrost thaw (section 6.6.1); freeze–thaw processes; wind ...
... turn affect plant communities and animal distribution. Topographic differences become more important as latitude increases. Disturbances of ecosystems are characteristic of the Arctic. Mechanical disturbances include thermokarst induced by permafrost thaw (section 6.6.1); freeze–thaw processes; wind ...
Mirrored at GFMC Archive - The Global Fire Monitoring Center
... al., 2010; Pechony and Shindell, 2010). e principal driver of this increase generally appears to be a combination of reduced rainfall and/or higher temperatures (which lead to drier fuels through increased evaporation). is is supported by a recent review of the future extent and severity of drough ...
... al., 2010; Pechony and Shindell, 2010). e principal driver of this increase generally appears to be a combination of reduced rainfall and/or higher temperatures (which lead to drier fuels through increased evaporation). is is supported by a recent review of the future extent and severity of drough ...
Adaptation of Forests and People to Climate Change – A global
... = tonne (103) = mega (106) = giga (109) = peta (1015) = hectare (100 ha = 1 km2) = year ...
... = tonne (103) = mega (106) = giga (109) = peta (1015) = hectare (100 ha = 1 km2) = year ...
Impacts of Climate Change and Variability on Transportation
... information that led up to the final report. Special thanks go to Greg Smith, Director, and the staff of the USGS National Wetlands Research Center (NWRC) for hosting the research team, and for providing technical and staff support to the research effort. We are deeply indebted to Connie Herndon and ...
... information that led up to the final report. Special thanks go to Greg Smith, Director, and the staff of the USGS National Wetlands Research Center (NWRC) for hosting the research team, and for providing technical and staff support to the research effort. We are deeply indebted to Connie Herndon and ...
UNEP Regional Office for Africa
... (UNEP) Emission Gap Report confirms that the current mitigation pledges – unless strengthened – will set the world on course for global warming of between 2.5 to 5°C. Further to this, there is indication that temperature rises are likely to be progressively higher in Africa with other climate relate ...
... (UNEP) Emission Gap Report confirms that the current mitigation pledges – unless strengthened – will set the world on course for global warming of between 2.5 to 5°C. Further to this, there is indication that temperature rises are likely to be progressively higher in Africa with other climate relate ...
a study of public understanding of and response to climate
... Attention is drawn to the fact that copyright of this thesis rests with its author. This copy of the thesis has been supplied on condition that anyone who consults it is understood to recognise that its copyright rests with its author and that no quotation from the thesis and no information derived ...
... Attention is drawn to the fact that copyright of this thesis rests with its author. This copy of the thesis has been supplied on condition that anyone who consults it is understood to recognise that its copyright rests with its author and that no quotation from the thesis and no information derived ...
Climate-Smart Conservation - National Wildlife Federation
... Engineers, U.S. Forest Service, Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, Wildlife Conservation Society Climate Adaptation Fund, Kresge Foundation, and Faucett Catalyst Fund. Note: Financial support does not imply endorsement of this document; use of trade, product, or firm names is for descriptive purposes ...
... Engineers, U.S. Forest Service, Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, Wildlife Conservation Society Climate Adaptation Fund, Kresge Foundation, and Faucett Catalyst Fund. Note: Financial support does not imply endorsement of this document; use of trade, product, or firm names is for descriptive purposes ...
Climatic variation alters supply-side ecology
... critical ecological factors makes prediction of mechanistic pathways and scope for ecological changes difficult. Using 14–18 year time series of phytoplankton abundance and mussel recruitment at up to 10 sites along 320 km of coast in a rocky intertidal ecosystem, we examined the influence of climatic ...
... critical ecological factors makes prediction of mechanistic pathways and scope for ecological changes difficult. Using 14–18 year time series of phytoplankton abundance and mussel recruitment at up to 10 sites along 320 km of coast in a rocky intertidal ecosystem, we examined the influence of climatic ...
Climate Change Vulnerability of Migratory Species Species
... A PROJECT REPORT FOR CMS SCIENTIFIC COUNCIL 16, BONN, 28‐30 JUNE, 2010 ...
... A PROJECT REPORT FOR CMS SCIENTIFIC COUNCIL 16, BONN, 28‐30 JUNE, 2010 ...
Modelling Climate Variability and Climate Change and Their
... Climate extremes associated with climate variability and change are on the rise both in time and space. These extremes have far reaching impacts on socio-economic sectors particularly for countries like Uganda that rely heavily on rain-fed agriculture. The highland cooking banana (Musa genome group ...
... Climate extremes associated with climate variability and change are on the rise both in time and space. These extremes have far reaching impacts on socio-economic sectors particularly for countries like Uganda that rely heavily on rain-fed agriculture. The highland cooking banana (Musa genome group ...
Tracking phenological shifts and evolutionary impacts related to
... Current levels of concern about the long-term impacts of climate change may be a contemporary phenomenon made possible by sophisticated technologies, but such concerns are not unique to our times. In the past, as now, an intimate knowledge of the timing of seasonal events was of great cultural and e ...
... Current levels of concern about the long-term impacts of climate change may be a contemporary phenomenon made possible by sophisticated technologies, but such concerns are not unique to our times. In the past, as now, an intimate knowledge of the timing of seasonal events was of great cultural and e ...
A stochastic reconstruction framework for analysis of water resource
... simulation models to determine the system response. There are, however, several criticisms of this stereotypical pathway. There is widespread recognition that global climate model ...
... simulation models to determine the system response. There are, however, several criticisms of this stereotypical pathway. There is widespread recognition that global climate model ...
Decreased Streamflow in the Yellow River Basin, China: Climate
... decreased streamflow by applying streamflow data for the period 1960 to 2014 to both the Budyko framework and the hydrological modelling techniques. The results indicate that (1) streamflow decreased 21% during the period 1980–2000, and decreased 19% during the period 2000–2014 when compared to 1960 ...
... decreased streamflow by applying streamflow data for the period 1960 to 2014 to both the Budyko framework and the hydrological modelling techniques. The results indicate that (1) streamflow decreased 21% during the period 1980–2000, and decreased 19% during the period 2000–2014 when compared to 1960 ...
Effects of global warming
The effects of global warming are the environmental and social changes caused (directly or indirectly) by human emissions of greenhouse gases. There is a scientific consensus that climate change is occurring, and that human activities are the primary driver. Many impacts of climate change have already been observed, including glacier retreat, changes in the timing of seasonal events (e.g., earlier flowering of plants), and changes in agricultural productivity.Future effects of climate change will vary depending on climate change policies and social development. The two main policies to address climate change are reducing human greenhouse gas emissions (climate change mitigation) and adapting to the impacts of climate change. Geoengineering is another policy option.Near-term climate change policies could significantly affect long-term climate change impacts. Stringent mitigation policies might be able to limit global warming (in 2100) to around 2 °C or below, relative to pre-industrial levels. Without mitigation, increased energy demand and extensive use of fossil fuels might lead to global warming of around 4 °C. Higher magnitudes of global warming would be more difficult to adapt to, and would increase the risk of negative impacts.