"Scientists tell policymakers...." (Science, 9 Feb 2007)
... in global warming effects. In a study in press at the Journal of Climate, for example, modeler Gabriele Hegerl of Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, and colleagues reconstructed past Northern Hemisphere temperature from records such as tree rings and then apportioned the warming using a simp ...
... in global warming effects. In a study in press at the Journal of Climate, for example, modeler Gabriele Hegerl of Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, and colleagues reconstructed past Northern Hemisphere temperature from records such as tree rings and then apportioned the warming using a simp ...
The Great Warming THE GREAT WARMING
... unprecedented era of atmospheric warming and climatic events: more drought, wildfires and flooding, polar melting, more powerful storms and more variable weather. Tropical diseases are moving north, childhood respiratory illnesses are skyrocketing, and in the last three decades more than 30 diseases ...
... unprecedented era of atmospheric warming and climatic events: more drought, wildfires and flooding, polar melting, more powerful storms and more variable weather. Tropical diseases are moving north, childhood respiratory illnesses are skyrocketing, and in the last three decades more than 30 diseases ...
Australia`s Changing Climate - Climate Change in Australia
... average. Observations9 (brown) show the substantial variability experienced. The range between 40 climate model results (coloured bands) shows large variability but with a projected decrease simulated by most models. The dark line gives the central estimate of models. Lighter shading indicates year- ...
... average. Observations9 (brown) show the substantial variability experienced. The range between 40 climate model results (coloured bands) shows large variability but with a projected decrease simulated by most models. The dark line gives the central estimate of models. Lighter shading indicates year- ...
EUROPE – A DESERT “NOAH`S ARK”
... vegetation is notable only in short intervals during the year. Specific fauna is somewhat richer, especially the ocean world. Ozone holes and melting ice would change that picture. Predictions that the Arctic could be left without ice in this area by 2040 would result in the formation of a large oce ...
... vegetation is notable only in short intervals during the year. Specific fauna is somewhat richer, especially the ocean world. Ozone holes and melting ice would change that picture. Predictions that the Arctic could be left without ice in this area by 2040 would result in the formation of a large oce ...
Ch. 07
... warmer troposphere can decrease the ability of the ocean to remove and store CO2 by decreasing the nutrient supply for phytoplankton and increasing the acidity of ocean water. Global warming will lead to prolonged heat waves and droughts in some areas and prolonged heavy rains and increased floodi ...
... warmer troposphere can decrease the ability of the ocean to remove and store CO2 by decreasing the nutrient supply for phytoplankton and increasing the acidity of ocean water. Global warming will lead to prolonged heat waves and droughts in some areas and prolonged heavy rains and increased floodi ...
Supporting Decision-Making and National Communication with
... It is important to note that decision makers listen to many other opinions from interested parties, i.e., a climate change policy brief brought forward for their consideration is not considered in isolation and may therefore not carry the desired impact (from the perspective of the researcher). Deci ...
... It is important to note that decision makers listen to many other opinions from interested parties, i.e., a climate change policy brief brought forward for their consideration is not considered in isolation and may therefore not carry the desired impact (from the perspective of the researcher). Deci ...
curriculum in natural environmental science, vol. 2, 2010
... Disturbance of hydrological regimes ...
... Disturbance of hydrological regimes ...
CAN LIZARDS BEAT THE HEAT , OR WILL THEY GO ExTINCT
... but may provide a way forward for predicting the threats. In their paper, Sinervo et al.7 show that a number of populations from several species of Sceloporus lizards have become locally extinct in Mexico. Long-term datasets allow them to make this assessment by comparing lizard absence/presence at ...
... but may provide a way forward for predicting the threats. In their paper, Sinervo et al.7 show that a number of populations from several species of Sceloporus lizards have become locally extinct in Mexico. Long-term datasets allow them to make this assessment by comparing lizard absence/presence at ...
Opening Address: Climate Change - A Global Concern
... a better chance of addressing climate change collectively rather than individually. Together, we can more easily share technology, working together as a regional block to overcome challenges of global warming. I am not an environmental specialist or an expert in climate change. I am a businessman an ...
... a better chance of addressing climate change collectively rather than individually. Together, we can more easily share technology, working together as a regional block to overcome challenges of global warming. I am not an environmental specialist or an expert in climate change. I am a businessman an ...
the effects of climate change
... our own backyards and it affects the kinds of things people care about.” ...
... our own backyards and it affects the kinds of things people care about.” ...
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... Page 3523, line 14 => We did not state that southern African temperature follow Northern Hemisphere insolation but that it seems that our ODP 1078 Podocarpus record follows Tierney et al.’s (2008) Lake Tanganyika TEX86 temperature record which is the one following Northern Hemisphere insolation. Ho ...
... Page 3523, line 14 => We did not state that southern African temperature follow Northern Hemisphere insolation but that it seems that our ODP 1078 Podocarpus record follows Tierney et al.’s (2008) Lake Tanganyika TEX86 temperature record which is the one following Northern Hemisphere insolation. Ho ...
Climate Change Law Seminar - IUCN Academy of Environmental Law
... Adaptation, referred to as “Text” in assignments below. Updates to the Text can be found at http://blogs.law.widener.edu/climatechangelaw/. -West, Selected Environmental Law Statutes (or on-line statutory resources) -There will also be supplementary materials posted on TWEN. Overview Climate change ...
... Adaptation, referred to as “Text” in assignments below. Updates to the Text can be found at http://blogs.law.widener.edu/climatechangelaw/. -West, Selected Environmental Law Statutes (or on-line statutory resources) -There will also be supplementary materials posted on TWEN. Overview Climate change ...
Climate and Cropping Systems - Crop and Soil Science
... have seen much less in the way of warming and in some cases no change or even reductions in temperature. ...
... have seen much less in the way of warming and in some cases no change or even reductions in temperature. ...
Climate change: Vulnerability, Impacts Adaptation
... Course instructor: Dr Chubamenla Jamir Contact details: Course type: Elective Course offered in: Semester 2 Course Description This course is an introduction to the vulnerability of climate change, potential adaptation and resilience options for natural as well as social systems with particular refe ...
... Course instructor: Dr Chubamenla Jamir Contact details: Course type: Elective Course offered in: Semester 2 Course Description This course is an introduction to the vulnerability of climate change, potential adaptation and resilience options for natural as well as social systems with particular refe ...
Climate change
... climate that can be identified (e.g., by using statistical tests) by changes in the mean or variability of its properties, and that persists for an extended period, typically decades or longer. Climate variability refers to variations beyond individual weather events in the mean state and other stat ...
... climate that can be identified (e.g., by using statistical tests) by changes in the mean or variability of its properties, and that persists for an extended period, typically decades or longer. Climate variability refers to variations beyond individual weather events in the mean state and other stat ...
Slide 1
... Scientific evidence supporting arguments for climate change is strengthening and it is looking more and more likely that today’s young people will have to make major lifestyle changes in the future. The young people of today are also the policy-makers of tomorrow and as such, it is vital that they a ...
... Scientific evidence supporting arguments for climate change is strengthening and it is looking more and more likely that today’s young people will have to make major lifestyle changes in the future. The young people of today are also the policy-makers of tomorrow and as such, it is vital that they a ...
PDF
... Globally, GHG emissions have risen from 27 billion metric tons of CO2 equivalents (GtCO2-eq) in 1970 to 49 GtCO2-eq today (in 2010). Future GHG emissions are uncertain and depend on population and economic growth, energy markets, technology, and climate policy. Scenarios of potential futures without ...
... Globally, GHG emissions have risen from 27 billion metric tons of CO2 equivalents (GtCO2-eq) in 1970 to 49 GtCO2-eq today (in 2010). Future GHG emissions are uncertain and depend on population and economic growth, energy markets, technology, and climate policy. Scenarios of potential futures without ...
new zealand`s framework for adapting to climate change
... climate change are already being felt in New Zealand, we still have time to adjust our approach. We need to adapt our thinking to address the projected changes in our climate. Individuals, communities, businesses, central government and local councils have a shared responsibility to consider adaptin ...
... climate change are already being felt in New Zealand, we still have time to adjust our approach. We need to adapt our thinking to address the projected changes in our climate. Individuals, communities, businesses, central government and local councils have a shared responsibility to consider adaptin ...
Scientific Heresy - Watts Up With That?
... Greenland is losing ice at the rate of about 150 gigatonnes a year, which is 0.6% per century. There has been no significant warming in Antarctica, with the exception of the peninsula. Methane has largely stopped increasing. Tropical storm intensity and frequency have gone down, not up, in the last ...
... Greenland is losing ice at the rate of about 150 gigatonnes a year, which is 0.6% per century. There has been no significant warming in Antarctica, with the exception of the peninsula. Methane has largely stopped increasing. Tropical storm intensity and frequency have gone down, not up, in the last ...
impacts of present and future climate variability and change
... RAINFALL TRENDS - AFRICA Rainfall is one of the most important natural resources for many of mainland Africa's 48 nations African rainfall changed substantially over the last 60 years. In the semiarid and subhumid zones of West Africa, 15% to 40% lower rainfall during last 30 years (1968-97) than d ...
... RAINFALL TRENDS - AFRICA Rainfall is one of the most important natural resources for many of mainland Africa's 48 nations African rainfall changed substantially over the last 60 years. In the semiarid and subhumid zones of West Africa, 15% to 40% lower rainfall during last 30 years (1968-97) than d ...
Chapter 20
... Carbon stored by the plants would be returned to the atmosphere as CO2 when the plants die. Increased PS decreases the amount of carbon stored in the soil. ...
... Carbon stored by the plants would be returned to the atmosphere as CO2 when the plants die. Increased PS decreases the amount of carbon stored in the soil. ...
The SUSCOD project - Gyrite Brandt, Local
... This case study will focus on the sea level rise along the coast line of western Odsherred and its impact on the tourism industry in the area. Different scenarios with and without coastal zone protection will be developed along side with socio-economic evaluations of the different scenarios. The the ...
... This case study will focus on the sea level rise along the coast line of western Odsherred and its impact on the tourism industry in the area. Different scenarios with and without coastal zone protection will be developed along side with socio-economic evaluations of the different scenarios. The the ...
Lesson Plans - Scotland County Schools
... Video Clip on El Nino We need to look at the 3 Today students will be Today, students will be types of severe storms. introduced to climates and introduced to El Nino and These did not get covered the Koppen climate La Nina. The importance earlier so we need to make identification system. of these t ...
... Video Clip on El Nino We need to look at the 3 Today students will be Today, students will be types of severe storms. introduced to climates and introduced to El Nino and These did not get covered the Koppen climate La Nina. The importance earlier so we need to make identification system. of these t ...
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.