Communicating climate change – Learning from business
... issue, which the majority of ‘engaged SMEs’ have not yet materially been impacted by, making it difficult for business leaders to construct a link between possible future impacts of climate change and current economic activities; secondly, we will show that personal values of participating business ...
... issue, which the majority of ‘engaged SMEs’ have not yet materially been impacted by, making it difficult for business leaders to construct a link between possible future impacts of climate change and current economic activities; secondly, we will show that personal values of participating business ...
(Impenetrable) Jungle - Villanova University Charles Widger School
... common law environmentalism and calling nuisance actions "the backbone" of such litigation). The distinctions between nuisance and trespass-which are closely related but conceptually different-have blurred over time. See id. at 935-36 (discussing evolution of nuisance and trespass actions). In early ...
... common law environmentalism and calling nuisance actions "the backbone" of such litigation). The distinctions between nuisance and trespass-which are closely related but conceptually different-have blurred over time. See id. at 935-36 (discussing evolution of nuisance and trespass actions). In early ...
Climate change science and Victoria
... In every case trends are provided for the full record (1911– 2014, top row), the last 50 years (1965–2014, middle row) and the last 30 years (1985–2014, bottom row). Statistical significance of trends at the 95% level is indicated with * and at the 99% level with **. Cooling trends are shown in blue ...
... In every case trends are provided for the full record (1911– 2014, top row), the last 50 years (1965–2014, middle row) and the last 30 years (1985–2014, bottom row). Statistical significance of trends at the 95% level is indicated with * and at the 99% level with **. Cooling trends are shown in blue ...
Northeast Regional Hub Vulnerability Assessment Final
... a relatively large portion of total plant production in the Northeast, as are perennial fruits such as apples, pears, blueberries, and cranberries. Farms in the Northeast are on average smaller than in many other parts of the country, and a greater percentage of these are operated by women than in t ...
... a relatively large portion of total plant production in the Northeast, as are perennial fruits such as apples, pears, blueberries, and cranberries. Farms in the Northeast are on average smaller than in many other parts of the country, and a greater percentage of these are operated by women than in t ...
2. The impacts of climate change on the benthos
... there is also evidence of local and regional heterogeneity within biogeographic ranges, with infilling of gaps or loss of site occupancy away from range limits. Living close to their physiological tolerance limits, being sessile or sedentary, having typically short life spans and being from lower t ...
... there is also evidence of local and regional heterogeneity within biogeographic ranges, with infilling of gaps or loss of site occupancy away from range limits. Living close to their physiological tolerance limits, being sessile or sedentary, having typically short life spans and being from lower t ...
“Migration with Dignity”: Towards a New
... I Introduction In its first Assessment Report in 1990, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) first warned that the “gravest effects of climate change may be those on human migration”.1 Successive reports have since then repeatedly confirmed that “the impacts of anthropogenic climate c ...
... I Introduction In its first Assessment Report in 1990, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) first warned that the “gravest effects of climate change may be those on human migration”.1 Successive reports have since then repeatedly confirmed that “the impacts of anthropogenic climate c ...
View/Open
... of its effects on livestock (Reilly et al., 1996; McCarthy et al., 2001). Yet livestock is important. Almost 80% of African agricultural land is grazing land. African farmers depend on livestock for income, food and animal products (Nin et al., 2007), and are known to keep cattle as an insurance pol ...
... of its effects on livestock (Reilly et al., 1996; McCarthy et al., 2001). Yet livestock is important. Almost 80% of African agricultural land is grazing land. African farmers depend on livestock for income, food and animal products (Nin et al., 2007), and are known to keep cattle as an insurance pol ...
Ch4 Pre-release version - Arctic Climate Impact Assessment
... in the B2 scenario), as the air temperature reacts strongly to reduced ice cover and thickness. Average autumn and winter temperatures are projected to rise by 3 to 5 ºC over most arctic land areas by the end of the 21st century. By contrast, summer temperature increases over the Arctic Ocean are pr ...
... in the B2 scenario), as the air temperature reacts strongly to reduced ice cover and thickness. Average autumn and winter temperatures are projected to rise by 3 to 5 ºC over most arctic land areas by the end of the 21st century. By contrast, summer temperature increases over the Arctic Ocean are pr ...
Marine climate change in South East Australia
... The purpose of this meeting report is to provide an informal document that summarises much of the research activity currently occuring within the southeast region of Australia, and provide the contact details of key researchers, to facilitate better networking and communication between relevant rese ...
... The purpose of this meeting report is to provide an informal document that summarises much of the research activity currently occuring within the southeast region of Australia, and provide the contact details of key researchers, to facilitate better networking and communication between relevant rese ...
Book of abstracts for download
... D’Andrea, F. Summer heat and drought in continental midlatitudes: of soil moisture and other things ............................................................................................................................. 3 Dell’Aquila A. Reconstructing the past, projecting the future: a regiona ...
... D’Andrea, F. Summer heat and drought in continental midlatitudes: of soil moisture and other things ............................................................................................................................. 3 Dell’Aquila A. Reconstructing the past, projecting the future: a regiona ...
Hosed vs. unhosed: interruptions of the Atlantic Meridional
... and the Earth’s orbital configuration (obliquity and precession). Terrestrial ice sheets were set to either the “preindustrial” extents or the full Last Glacial Maximum (LGM) reconstruction of the Paleoclimate Model Intercomparison Project 3 (https://pmip3.lsce.ipsl.fr), in which case the ocean bath ...
... and the Earth’s orbital configuration (obliquity and precession). Terrestrial ice sheets were set to either the “preindustrial” extents or the full Last Glacial Maximum (LGM) reconstruction of the Paleoclimate Model Intercomparison Project 3 (https://pmip3.lsce.ipsl.fr), in which case the ocean bath ...
Preparing Low-Emission Climate-Resilient Development
... to erratic and extreme weather events, floods, droughts, and sea-level rise, which could adversely affect food and water supplies, human health, and ecosystems and biodiversity. Developing countries are the most vulnerable to the effects of climate change, and their sustainable development prospects ...
... to erratic and extreme weather events, floods, droughts, and sea-level rise, which could adversely affect food and water supplies, human health, and ecosystems and biodiversity. Developing countries are the most vulnerable to the effects of climate change, and their sustainable development prospects ...
Why Climate Demands Change Michael A. Taylor
... Hurricane Dean storm surge heights and affected communities in Jamaica. Source: Prepared by PIOJ, 2008, based on data provided by Mines and Geology Department, Jamaica. ...
... Hurricane Dean storm surge heights and affected communities in Jamaica. Source: Prepared by PIOJ, 2008, based on data provided by Mines and Geology Department, Jamaica. ...
Rapid Climate Change in the Arctic: Polar Research as a
... a topic just for scientists. The changes in the ocean ice and current conditions of the Arctic are affecting the global climate and Europe in particular. The processes at work are the result of a complex interplay of different subsystems such as land, ocean, biosphere, ice sheets and atmosphere. The ...
... a topic just for scientists. The changes in the ocean ice and current conditions of the Arctic are affecting the global climate and Europe in particular. The processes at work are the result of a complex interplay of different subsystems such as land, ocean, biosphere, ice sheets and atmosphere. The ...
A Climate Risk Management Approach to Disaster Reduction
... localities. The scientific evidence that climate is changing due to greenhouse gas emissions is now incontestable. It is equally well accepted that climate change will alter the severity, frequency and spatial distribution of climate related hazards. However, even while modelling of the linkages bet ...
... localities. The scientific evidence that climate is changing due to greenhouse gas emissions is now incontestable. It is equally well accepted that climate change will alter the severity, frequency and spatial distribution of climate related hazards. However, even while modelling of the linkages bet ...
Report
... change, deforestation and forest degradation activities are the third largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, contributing more than the global transportation sector. The United Nations, along with many ...
... change, deforestation and forest degradation activities are the third largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, contributing more than the global transportation sector. The United Nations, along with many ...
Desert dust and anthropogenic aerosol interactions
... Anthropogenic and natural aerosols represent an additional process that has not yet been fully incorporated into coupled carbon-climate models. Aerosols are solids or liquids suspended in the atmosphere. They interfere with incoming and outgoing radiation, and potentially impact cloud formation (e.g ...
... Anthropogenic and natural aerosols represent an additional process that has not yet been fully incorporated into coupled carbon-climate models. Aerosols are solids or liquids suspended in the atmosphere. They interfere with incoming and outgoing radiation, and potentially impact cloud formation (e.g ...
The Economic Cost of Climate Change in Africa
... Below is a short introduction to this report’s main findings and recommendations. ...
... Below is a short introduction to this report’s main findings and recommendations. ...
An Ounce of Prevention
... with donors covering an average of 86 percent of the amount requested in food aid appeals during the past decade, compared with 44, 46, and 43 percent for emergency agricultural assistance, water and sanitation, and health, respectively. In the context of a changing climate and increasing humanitari ...
... with donors covering an average of 86 percent of the amount requested in food aid appeals during the past decade, compared with 44, 46, and 43 percent for emergency agricultural assistance, water and sanitation, and health, respectively. In the context of a changing climate and increasing humanitari ...
Will climate change increase ozone depletion from low
... However, such effects are still under discussion. Schmidt et al. (2006) found a weakening in the meridional circulation using model simulations, but long-term radar measurements have not yet been able to unambiguously identify a trend (Baumgaertner et al., 2005; Keuer et al., 2007). If climate chang ...
... However, such effects are still under discussion. Schmidt et al. (2006) found a weakening in the meridional circulation using model simulations, but long-term radar measurements have not yet been able to unambiguously identify a trend (Baumgaertner et al., 2005; Keuer et al., 2007). If climate chang ...
Australia and New Zealand
... Australia and New Zealand. It includes their outlying tropical, mid-latitude and sub-Antarctic islands and the waters of their Exclusive Economic Zones. New Zealand’s population was 4.1 million in 2006, growing by 1.6%/yr (Statistics New Zealand, 2006). Australia’s population was 20.1 million in 200 ...
... Australia and New Zealand. It includes their outlying tropical, mid-latitude and sub-Antarctic islands and the waters of their Exclusive Economic Zones. New Zealand’s population was 4.1 million in 2006, growing by 1.6%/yr (Statistics New Zealand, 2006). Australia’s population was 20.1 million in 200 ...
Expert meeting on assessing the risk of loss and damage associated with the adverse effects of climate change (opens in new window)
... risk assessment, ranging from qualitative and participatory methodologies to quantitative modelling approaches taking not solely into account a pure economic damage and loss assessment approach but rather a wide consideration of social, environmental and physical risk factors (e.g. International Fed ...
... risk assessment, ranging from qualitative and participatory methodologies to quantitative modelling approaches taking not solely into account a pure economic damage and loss assessment approach but rather a wide consideration of social, environmental and physical risk factors (e.g. International Fed ...
Author`s personal copy - Hochschule für nachhaltige Entwicklung
... floods or droughts) has been considered more important than coping with long-term changes in average climatic conditions (Adger et al. 2007; Berrang-Ford et al. 2011). However, opinions on whether ‘‘policy windows’’ induced by extreme events constrain or facilitate adaptation diverge (Adger et al. 2 ...
... floods or droughts) has been considered more important than coping with long-term changes in average climatic conditions (Adger et al. 2007; Berrang-Ford et al. 2011). However, opinions on whether ‘‘policy windows’’ induced by extreme events constrain or facilitate adaptation diverge (Adger et al. 2 ...
Interactions between temperature and nutrients across levels of
... Temperature and nutrient availability play key roles in controlling the pathways and rates at which energy and materials move through ecosystems. These factors have also changed dramatically on Earth over the past century as human activities have intensified. Although significant effort has been dev ...
... Temperature and nutrient availability play key roles in controlling the pathways and rates at which energy and materials move through ecosystems. These factors have also changed dramatically on Earth over the past century as human activities have intensified. Although significant effort has been dev ...
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.