AllanRP_DEEPC_Reading_2013
... • Previously highlighted “missing energy” explained by ocean heat content uncertainty combined with inappropriate net radiation satellite products • Heating of Earth continues at rate of ~0.5 Wm-2 – Negative radiative forcing does not appear to contribute strongly ...
... • Previously highlighted “missing energy” explained by ocean heat content uncertainty combined with inappropriate net radiation satellite products • Heating of Earth continues at rate of ~0.5 Wm-2 – Negative radiative forcing does not appear to contribute strongly ...
Avoiding Dangerous Climate Change - EEG, TU-Wien
... shutdown of the Atlantic thermohaline circulation, studies were presented suggesting that a shutdown becomes more likely with increasing temperature. In this context, some felt that it would be useful to agree upon a set of critical thresholds that we should aim not to cross. Others noted it would b ...
... shutdown of the Atlantic thermohaline circulation, studies were presented suggesting that a shutdown becomes more likely with increasing temperature. In this context, some felt that it would be useful to agree upon a set of critical thresholds that we should aim not to cross. Others noted it would b ...
Understanding Our Environment
... Most prevalent in subtropical and tropical areas. Tilt of Earth’s axis changes location where the Sun is most intense over the course of the year. Places where the Sun shines most directly have evaporation and convection currents which bring ...
... Most prevalent in subtropical and tropical areas. Tilt of Earth’s axis changes location where the Sun is most intense over the course of the year. Places where the Sun shines most directly have evaporation and convection currents which bring ...
Presentation of COMBINE (FP7)
... ENV.2008.1.1.4.1. New components in Earth System modelling for better climate projections Future climate predictions necessitate development of models which incorporate more complete range of Earth System parameters in comparison to the existing ones, as well as the Earth System feedbacks on future ...
... ENV.2008.1.1.4.1. New components in Earth System modelling for better climate projections Future climate predictions necessitate development of models which incorporate more complete range of Earth System parameters in comparison to the existing ones, as well as the Earth System feedbacks on future ...
UNECE/CLRTAP Task Force on Hemispheric Transport of Air
... •Changes of the atmosphere including climate change? •Significant feedbacks between air pollution and global change including climate change? ...
... •Changes of the atmosphere including climate change? •Significant feedbacks between air pollution and global change including climate change? ...
Chapter 7 Key Terms
... 10. Explain the significance of the Lithosphere reservoirs of carbon and how the relationship between accumulation rates and release rates affect global climate change. (Not in book) 11. List the 6 major greenhouse gases and give a natural source and an anthropogenic source for each. 12. Which Green ...
... 10. Explain the significance of the Lithosphere reservoirs of carbon and how the relationship between accumulation rates and release rates affect global climate change. (Not in book) 11. List the 6 major greenhouse gases and give a natural source and an anthropogenic source for each. 12. Which Green ...
MSWord
... changes occur in cycles of approximately 19,000-24,000 years, 41,000 years, and 100,000 years. The small but sustained forcings brought on by these cycles result in the glacial-interglacial fluctuations that have dominated Earth’s climate over the last two million years. From peak to trough of these ...
... changes occur in cycles of approximately 19,000-24,000 years, 41,000 years, and 100,000 years. The small but sustained forcings brought on by these cycles result in the glacial-interglacial fluctuations that have dominated Earth’s climate over the last two million years. From peak to trough of these ...
Implications of Climate Change for Recreation in the
... over the same period. An increase in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events (floods, droughts, heat waves, etc.) is also expected (IPCC, 2001). ...
... over the same period. An increase in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events (floods, droughts, heat waves, etc.) is also expected (IPCC, 2001). ...
Climate Change Uncertainties Will Create Unprecedented Challenges
... by region, it is relatively certain that no area will be untouched. Potential climate change impacts on water utilities have been widely reported by the Water Research Foundation and many other organizations. Ultimately, utilities, like other enterprises, will be increasingly pressured (and perhaps ...
... by region, it is relatively certain that no area will be untouched. Potential climate change impacts on water utilities have been widely reported by the Water Research Foundation and many other organizations. Ultimately, utilities, like other enterprises, will be increasingly pressured (and perhaps ...
UNDP report focuses on climate change impacts
... It calls on rich countries to forge an international partnership on poverty reduction. The report also provides evidence of the mechanisms through which the ecological impacts of climate change will be transmitted to the poor. Focusing on the 2.6 billion people surviving on less than US$2 a day, the ...
... It calls on rich countries to forge an international partnership on poverty reduction. The report also provides evidence of the mechanisms through which the ecological impacts of climate change will be transmitted to the poor. Focusing on the 2.6 billion people surviving on less than US$2 a day, the ...
Climate Change - climateknowledge.org
... Starting point: A fundamental conclusion • Based on the scientific foundation of our understanding of the Earth’s climate, we predict with virtual certainty – The average global temperature of the Earth’s surface will continue to rise because due to the continuing addition of gases into the atmosph ...
... Starting point: A fundamental conclusion • Based on the scientific foundation of our understanding of the Earth’s climate, we predict with virtual certainty – The average global temperature of the Earth’s surface will continue to rise because due to the continuing addition of gases into the atmosph ...
Climate Change Q & A
... A: In Taiwan, the government has to fulfill its duty as a member of the global village. People in Taiwan also should help to reduce GHG emissions. We have to conserve energy. By sharing our common responsibility, we can protect the earth's environment together and achieve sustainable development f ...
... A: In Taiwan, the government has to fulfill its duty as a member of the global village. People in Taiwan also should help to reduce GHG emissions. We have to conserve energy. By sharing our common responsibility, we can protect the earth's environment together and achieve sustainable development f ...
Climate Change 2007: The Physical Science Basis
... temperatures since the mid-20th century is very likely due to the observed increase in anthropogenic greenhouse gas concentrations. This is an advance since the TAR’s conclusion that “most of the observed warming over the last 50 years is likely to have been due to the increase in greenhouse gas c ...
... temperatures since the mid-20th century is very likely due to the observed increase in anthropogenic greenhouse gas concentrations. This is an advance since the TAR’s conclusion that “most of the observed warming over the last 50 years is likely to have been due to the increase in greenhouse gas c ...
Document
... Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability, http://www.ipcc.ch/. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. IPCC Fourth Assessment Report - Climate Change 2007: ...
... Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability, http://www.ipcc.ch/. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. IPCC Fourth Assessment Report - Climate Change 2007: ...
Slide 1
... • What information is required to make a specific decision? The less important climate is compared to other risk factors, the less precision will be required • A 1°C warming in 2030 (from 1990) is as likely as not. From 2040+, considerable hedging between adaptation and mitigation is required. Witho ...
... • What information is required to make a specific decision? The less important climate is compared to other risk factors, the less precision will be required • A 1°C warming in 2030 (from 1990) is as likely as not. From 2040+, considerable hedging between adaptation and mitigation is required. Witho ...
Workshops
... temperatures were as warm in the east as the west up to 3 Ma. El Niño was in effect perennial up to that time. The appearance of cold surface waters introduced feedbacks associated with tropical ocean-atmosphere interactions, significantly enhancing climate sensitivity to perturbations such as the M ...
... temperatures were as warm in the east as the west up to 3 Ma. El Niño was in effect perennial up to that time. The appearance of cold surface waters introduced feedbacks associated with tropical ocean-atmosphere interactions, significantly enhancing climate sensitivity to perturbations such as the M ...
climate changes, possible impacts and mitigation options
... ¾ Can we separate the natural and anthropogenic impacts ? ¾ Is climate warming in Central Europe positive or not ? ¾ Can we mitigate Climate Change by GHGs emission reduction? ¾ Can we calculate the cost/benefit in case of mitigation ? ¾ How long in advance we need to prepare adapting measures ? ¾ C ...
... ¾ Can we separate the natural and anthropogenic impacts ? ¾ Is climate warming in Central Europe positive or not ? ¾ Can we mitigate Climate Change by GHGs emission reduction? ¾ Can we calculate the cost/benefit in case of mitigation ? ¾ How long in advance we need to prepare adapting measures ? ¾ C ...
IWRM as a Tool for Adaptation to Climate Change - Cap-Net
... Based on combined incremental changes in meteorological variables such as (temperature, precipitation) Can be based on synthetic records created from combining baseline data with temperature changes, e.g. +2oC, and precipitation changes, e.g. 10% Changes in meteorological variables are assumed ...
... Based on combined incremental changes in meteorological variables such as (temperature, precipitation) Can be based on synthetic records created from combining baseline data with temperature changes, e.g. +2oC, and precipitation changes, e.g. 10% Changes in meteorological variables are assumed ...
Lesson 3: Effects of Climate Change on Living Things (Powerpoint)
... Of major concern is the potential loss of alpine and subalpine environments that provide prime habitat for plants such as Jones Columbine and White Mountain Avens, animals like bighorn sheep and mountain goats, and winter hibernation space for bears. ...
... Of major concern is the potential loss of alpine and subalpine environments that provide prime habitat for plants such as Jones Columbine and White Mountain Avens, animals like bighorn sheep and mountain goats, and winter hibernation space for bears. ...
Heartland-Takle-01 - Department of Geological & Atmospheric
... Higher average winter temperatures (high) Fewer extreme cold temperatures in winter (high) Fewer extreme high temperatures in summer in short term but more in long term (medium) Higher nighttime temperatures both summer and winter (high) More freeze-thaw cycles (high) Increased temperature var ...
... Higher average winter temperatures (high) Fewer extreme cold temperatures in winter (high) Fewer extreme high temperatures in summer in short term but more in long term (medium) Higher nighttime temperatures both summer and winter (high) More freeze-thaw cycles (high) Increased temperature var ...
Colour version
... What does this mean? Increased CO2 levels leads to various impacts such as those discussed in the previous section. However, there are certain impacts that can be directly attributed to an increase of CO2 from human activity as opposed to other natural factors that might lead to warming. Because inc ...
... What does this mean? Increased CO2 levels leads to various impacts such as those discussed in the previous section. However, there are certain impacts that can be directly attributed to an increase of CO2 from human activity as opposed to other natural factors that might lead to warming. Because inc ...
Climate Change in the Philippines A Contribution to
... High vulnerability to natural disasters Expect: more frequent occurrence of El Niño and La Niña events The poor at risk: high poverty incidence; most poor in natural hazard prone areas or dependant of natural resources at risk ...
... High vulnerability to natural disasters Expect: more frequent occurrence of El Niño and La Niña events The poor at risk: high poverty incidence; most poor in natural hazard prone areas or dependant of natural resources at risk ...