Introduction
... The sizes of the super-storms depicted in the film are impossible. Further, an ice age could not develop so quickly. Most snow storms are short-lived and restricted to high latitudes. When they descend to lower latitudes it is in association with a polar low pressure cell. These events cause localiz ...
... The sizes of the super-storms depicted in the film are impossible. Further, an ice age could not develop so quickly. Most snow storms are short-lived and restricted to high latitudes. When they descend to lower latitudes it is in association with a polar low pressure cell. These events cause localiz ...
miles020807
... Informed 2 processes at work: national level and global (IPCC). 1st workshop scheduled for October 1989; 2nd will be U.S. workshop for IPCC. U.S. objective to slow down push for policy; focus on research, but UNEP setting up small group with WMO. Norway says they need a lot of basic ideas by Spring ...
... Informed 2 processes at work: national level and global (IPCC). 1st workshop scheduled for October 1989; 2nd will be U.S. workshop for IPCC. U.S. objective to slow down push for policy; focus on research, but UNEP setting up small group with WMO. Norway says they need a lot of basic ideas by Spring ...
Discovering spatio-temporal cascade patterns
... Figure 1: Cascading spatio-temporal patterns from climate science datasets[2] However, discovering STCP from large ST climate science data is challenging for several reasons, including both the lack of computationally efficient, statistically meaningful metrics to quantify interestingness, and the l ...
... Figure 1: Cascading spatio-temporal patterns from climate science datasets[2] However, discovering STCP from large ST climate science data is challenging for several reasons, including both the lack of computationally efficient, statistically meaningful metrics to quantify interestingness, and the l ...
Slide 1
... •Anticipate changes. Accept that the future climate will be substantially different than the past. •Use scenario based planning to evaluate options rather than the historic record. •Expect surprises and plan for flexibility and robustness in the face of uncertain changes rather than counting on one ...
... •Anticipate changes. Accept that the future climate will be substantially different than the past. •Use scenario based planning to evaluate options rather than the historic record. •Expect surprises and plan for flexibility and robustness in the face of uncertain changes rather than counting on one ...
Priem-klima
... Further back in time sediments from the Late Ordovician show that 450 million years ago the atmosphere contained even some 16 times more carbon dioxide than today. Still, this was not accompanied by unusual warm temperatures. On the contrary, at higher latitudes there was widespread glaciation. The ...
... Further back in time sediments from the Late Ordovician show that 450 million years ago the atmosphere contained even some 16 times more carbon dioxide than today. Still, this was not accompanied by unusual warm temperatures. On the contrary, at higher latitudes there was widespread glaciation. The ...
Carbon-nitrogen cycle coupling regulates climate
... Land components of climate-carbon cycle feedback ...
... Land components of climate-carbon cycle feedback ...
Emissions of industrialized countries rose to all time high in
... UNFCCC: Emissions of industrialized countries rose to all time high in 2005 (Bonn, 20 November 2007) – According to data submitted to the secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the total greenhouse gas emissions of 40 industrialized countries rose to a nea ...
... UNFCCC: Emissions of industrialized countries rose to all time high in 2005 (Bonn, 20 November 2007) – According to data submitted to the secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the total greenhouse gas emissions of 40 industrialized countries rose to a nea ...
Theological reflections - Developing a Christian Mind
... temperature increases … and we underestimated the probabilities of temperature increases. … The damage risks are bigger than I would have argued. Things like the damage associated with a 5 degree temperature increase are enormous.” Sir Nicholas Stern, 16 April 2008, The Financial Times, London. ...
... temperature increases … and we underestimated the probabilities of temperature increases. … The damage risks are bigger than I would have argued. Things like the damage associated with a 5 degree temperature increase are enormous.” Sir Nicholas Stern, 16 April 2008, The Financial Times, London. ...
S2 Climate Change Unit - Calderglen High School
... The UN has warned of global environmental disaster if rich countries do not cut back on their fossil fuel consumption. The increase in Carbon Dioxide from burning fossil fuels is mainly responsible for global warming. Industrialised nations such as Britain could have to cut back on their use of oil ...
... The UN has warned of global environmental disaster if rich countries do not cut back on their fossil fuel consumption. The increase in Carbon Dioxide from burning fossil fuels is mainly responsible for global warming. Industrialised nations such as Britain could have to cut back on their use of oil ...
Managing the Arctic in times of rapid change for a
... will stretch many arctic systems to their very limits. • Because added pressures of increased human activities will undoubtedly contribute significantly to these pressures. • Because therefore none of these impacts can be handled in isolation when attempting to maintain viable arctic systems. • Beca ...
... will stretch many arctic systems to their very limits. • Because added pressures of increased human activities will undoubtedly contribute significantly to these pressures. • Because therefore none of these impacts can be handled in isolation when attempting to maintain viable arctic systems. • Beca ...
Louisiana Climate Change - Southern Climate Impacts Planning
... subsidence have started planning for future land loss by building sea walls and levees, raising roads, highways and buildings, and retreating from low-lying areas altogether. The state has already raised a portion of LA Highway 1 toward Port Fouchon in response to more frequent flooding (NCA). ...
... subsidence have started planning for future land loss by building sea walls and levees, raising roads, highways and buildings, and retreating from low-lying areas altogether. The state has already raised a portion of LA Highway 1 toward Port Fouchon in response to more frequent flooding (NCA). ...
Oral Testimony Assessment of Costs and Benefits Effective Climate Policy"
... In addition, the 2005 National Research Council Report concluded that a global average surface temperature trend offers little information on regional climate change. In other words, the concept of “global warming”, by itself, does not accurately communicate the regional responses to the diverse ran ...
... In addition, the 2005 National Research Council Report concluded that a global average surface temperature trend offers little information on regional climate change. In other words, the concept of “global warming”, by itself, does not accurately communicate the regional responses to the diverse ran ...
BACC - hvonstorch.de
... • BACC considers it plausible that this warming is at least certain drivers (aerosols, land use change) on regional climate statistics partly related to anthropogenic factors. cannot bynext these models. • Sobe far,described and in the few decades, the signal is limited to Data homogeneity is still ...
... • BACC considers it plausible that this warming is at least certain drivers (aerosols, land use change) on regional climate statistics partly related to anthropogenic factors. cannot bynext these models. • Sobe far,described and in the few decades, the signal is limited to Data homogeneity is still ...
Document
... and erratic (Chandhary et al., 2011). Climate change is a real threat therefore there is a need of publicity to inform public about causes, impacts and mitigation of climate change problem (Ochieng and Koske, 2013).Education is an important to change behavior of individuals to reduce the green house ...
... and erratic (Chandhary et al., 2011). Climate change is a real threat therefore there is a need of publicity to inform public about causes, impacts and mitigation of climate change problem (Ochieng and Koske, 2013).Education is an important to change behavior of individuals to reduce the green house ...
CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION STRATEGY
... Over the last century carbon dioxide emissions have risen, in large part due to the usage of fossil fuels, but also due to other factors that are related to rising populations, increasing consumption, and land-use change. Although there is still debate as to the magnitude, there is solid evidence th ...
... Over the last century carbon dioxide emissions have risen, in large part due to the usage of fossil fuels, but also due to other factors that are related to rising populations, increasing consumption, and land-use change. Although there is still debate as to the magnitude, there is solid evidence th ...
How to Talk About Climate Change and Oceans A FrameWorks
... Compound this problem with the fact that most Americans have very little understanding of oceans and lack a way to conceptualize them, and you have a condition ripe for manipulation and disengagement. In a sample of national news, only 11% of coverage about oceans connected causes and effects of the ...
... Compound this problem with the fact that most Americans have very little understanding of oceans and lack a way to conceptualize them, and you have a condition ripe for manipulation and disengagement. In a sample of national news, only 11% of coverage about oceans connected causes and effects of the ...
Everybody counts when reining in global warming
... evaporation rates—are rising. Changes in precipitation patterns remain mostly unpredictable, although the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) summary released February 2 projects that dry regions in general could get drier. Trees need relatively high moisture levels to survive, so lengt ...
... evaporation rates—are rising. Changes in precipitation patterns remain mostly unpredictable, although the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) summary released February 2 projects that dry regions in general could get drier. Trees need relatively high moisture levels to survive, so lengt ...
Revision through past questions
... changes the amount of solar energy received by Sun. Sunspot activity (1) affects mount of solar energy emitted (1). 2 marks from 2 different natural processes. (2 x 2) The causes of current climate change on a local and global scale Why has the rate of sea level rise increased significantly over the ...
... changes the amount of solar energy received by Sun. Sunspot activity (1) affects mount of solar energy emitted (1). 2 marks from 2 different natural processes. (2 x 2) The causes of current climate change on a local and global scale Why has the rate of sea level rise increased significantly over the ...
Reframing the Problem of Climate Change
... needed to link knowledge to action. Different contributions convincingly show that it is time – and possible – to reframe the climate debate in a completely new light, perhaps as a system transformative attractor for new green growth, sustainable development, and technological innovation. Reframing ...
... needed to link knowledge to action. Different contributions convincingly show that it is time – and possible – to reframe the climate debate in a completely new light, perhaps as a system transformative attractor for new green growth, sustainable development, and technological innovation. Reframing ...
Climate Change
... change are needed. Cooperation at regional and local levels can provide a significant alternative and the complement to the work at the national and global level. The potential for cooperation is strong in areas such as forestry, tourism, education, energy, and transportation, to name just a few. Is ...
... change are needed. Cooperation at regional and local levels can provide a significant alternative and the complement to the work at the national and global level. The potential for cooperation is strong in areas such as forestry, tourism, education, energy, and transportation, to name just a few. Is ...
3. The Politics of Climate Change
... • Climate Change Levy – A small levy on energy use for businesses; recycled as a tax relief – Likely to be changed to become a tax on emissions ...
... • Climate Change Levy – A small levy on energy use for businesses; recycled as a tax relief – Likely to be changed to become a tax on emissions ...
(natural & `unnatural`) … Past and Future Risks to Health
... Variations in Average Northern Hemisphere Temperature, oC Rel. to 1960-80; Multiple palaeo-climatic sources, averaged ...
... Variations in Average Northern Hemisphere Temperature, oC Rel. to 1960-80; Multiple palaeo-climatic sources, averaged ...
PPT presentation - Upper San Pedro Partnership
... What does global warming have in store for El Niño? • Latest word: Study comparing 20 different climate models • No clear consensus! • Models still do not simulate El Niño well… • “Best” models showed smallest changes ...
... What does global warming have in store for El Niño? • Latest word: Study comparing 20 different climate models • No clear consensus! • Models still do not simulate El Niño well… • “Best” models showed smallest changes ...
Global warming
Global warming and climate change are terms for the observed century-scale rise in the average temperature of the Earth's climate system and its related effects.Multiple lines of scientific evidence show that the climate system is warming. Although the increase of near-surface atmospheric temperature is the measure of global warming often reported in the popular press, most of the additional energy stored in the climate system since 1970 has gone into ocean warming. The remainder has melted ice, and warmed the continents and atmosphere. Many of the observed changes since the 1950s are unprecedented over decades to millennia.Scientific understanding of global warming is increasing. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reported in 2014 that scientists were more than 95% certain that most of global warming is caused by increasing concentrations of greenhouse gases and other human (anthropogenic) activities. Climate model projections summarized in the report indicated that during the 21st century the global surface temperature is likely to rise a further 0.3 to 1.7 °C (0.5 to 3.1 °F) for their lowest emissions scenario using stringent mitigation and 2.6 to 4.8 °C (4.7 to 8.6 °F) for their highest. These findings have been recognized by the national science academies of the major industrialized nations.Future climate change and associated impacts will differ from region to region around the globe. Anticipated effects include warming global temperature, rising sea levels, changing precipitation, and expansion of deserts in the subtropics. Warming is expected to be greatest in the Arctic, with the continuing retreat of glaciers, permafrost and sea ice. Other likely changes include more frequent extreme weather events including heat waves, droughts, heavy rainfall, and heavy snowfall; ocean acidification; and species extinctions due to shifting temperature regimes. Effects significant to humans include the threat to food security from decreasing crop yields and the abandonment of populated areas due to flooding.Possible societal responses to global warming include mitigation by emissions reduction, adaptation to its effects, building systems resilient to its effects, and possible future climate engineering. Most countries are parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC),whose ultimate objective is to prevent dangerous anthropogenic climate change. The UNFCCC have adopted a range of policies designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to assist in adaptation to global warming. Parties to the UNFCCC have agreed that deep cuts in emissions are required, and that future global warming should be limited to below 2.0 °C (3.6 °F) relative to the pre-industrial level.