Climate change impacts on the flow regimes of rivers in
... temperature time series were used as input to hydrological modelling for the period 19812100. Hydrological model results for the water balance and streamflow of 17 catchments in Bhutan and for the entire land surface of Bhutan was considered in this study, with particular emphasis on the control per ...
... temperature time series were used as input to hydrological modelling for the period 19812100. Hydrological model results for the water balance and streamflow of 17 catchments in Bhutan and for the entire land surface of Bhutan was considered in this study, with particular emphasis on the control per ...
Biodiversity and Climate Change in Ireland
... northern hemisphere land areas and at high latitudes (Albritton et al., 2001; Giorgi, 2005). In addition, numerous studies have shown that the most recent observations of changes in surface and free-atmosphere temperatures cannot be explained by (modelestimated) natural climate variability alone (He ...
... northern hemisphere land areas and at high latitudes (Albritton et al., 2001; Giorgi, 2005). In addition, numerous studies have shown that the most recent observations of changes in surface and free-atmosphere temperatures cannot be explained by (modelestimated) natural climate variability alone (He ...
Centennial and Millennial climate- carbon cycle feedback analysis
... (2001 – 3000) data, derived from the Max-Planck-Institute / University of Wisconsin-Madison Earth System Model (MPI/UW ESM). This complex Earth system model was forced by historical emissions of CO2 and by three IPCC SRES scenarios, A2, A1B and B1 till 2100, then for the remainder (2100-3000), an ex ...
... (2001 – 3000) data, derived from the Max-Planck-Institute / University of Wisconsin-Madison Earth System Model (MPI/UW ESM). This complex Earth system model was forced by historical emissions of CO2 and by three IPCC SRES scenarios, A2, A1B and B1 till 2100, then for the remainder (2100-3000), an ex ...
here - Urgenda
... by the oceans and forests. Deforestation and warming oceans however might lead to a lower absorption rate. The remaining 45% of CO2 emissions remains in the atmosphere. Unlike other greenhouse gases, CO2 takes a very long time to break down and disappear from the atmosphere once it is emitted. Durin ...
... by the oceans and forests. Deforestation and warming oceans however might lead to a lower absorption rate. The remaining 45% of CO2 emissions remains in the atmosphere. Unlike other greenhouse gases, CO2 takes a very long time to break down and disappear from the atmosphere once it is emitted. Durin ...
climate change law: the emergence of a new legal discipline
... threats to peace and security in the face of water shortages, and domestic energy retailers drawing on different sources of power generation to supply consumers. In addition, climate change presents enormous challenges for socioeconomic governance systems. (The federal government’s leading climate c ...
... threats to peace and security in the face of water shortages, and domestic energy retailers drawing on different sources of power generation to supply consumers. In addition, climate change presents enormous challenges for socioeconomic governance systems. (The federal government’s leading climate c ...
Climate Finance Study Group
... GHG emissions in the prices of goods and services, thereby providing economic incentives that will influence production, consumption and investment decisions. A rising price over time would provide incentives for immediate emissions reductions where they are cost-effective across the economy, encour ...
... GHG emissions in the prices of goods and services, thereby providing economic incentives that will influence production, consumption and investment decisions. A rising price over time would provide incentives for immediate emissions reductions where they are cost-effective across the economy, encour ...
Building bridges: Supporting adaptation in industry VCCAR think
... Although adaptation presents new risks, it is also an area of innovation, offering new opportunities to Victorian industry and businesses. To capitalise on these opportunities, business and industry will need to adopt innovative approaches to develop and implement new technologies and systems of ope ...
... Although adaptation presents new risks, it is also an area of innovation, offering new opportunities to Victorian industry and businesses. To capitalise on these opportunities, business and industry will need to adopt innovative approaches to develop and implement new technologies and systems of ope ...
Riedy CAGs-AUS-ED_accepted - OPUS at UTS
... An important progression for members of CAGs was to take these private sphere concerns and motivations around climate change into public space. Essentially, the group provided a facilitating mechanism for this move from the private sphere to the public sphere. The CAGs consisted of like-minded peopl ...
... An important progression for members of CAGs was to take these private sphere concerns and motivations around climate change into public space. Essentially, the group provided a facilitating mechanism for this move from the private sphere to the public sphere. The CAGs consisted of like-minded peopl ...
a Climate of Conflict
... funding, it matters even more that it is the right kind of adaptation and that money is spent in the right way. To organise adaptation as top-down programmes will alienate local communities because it will feel like a series of external impositions, decided by government authorities from which they ...
... funding, it matters even more that it is the right kind of adaptation and that money is spent in the right way. To organise adaptation as top-down programmes will alienate local communities because it will feel like a series of external impositions, decided by government authorities from which they ...
institutional capacity and climate actions case studies
... Garibaldi, J.A. / Tudela, F. (forthcoming). 2 With only 1.3% of the world´s land area, Mexico hosts over 10 % of the global biodiversity. ...
... Garibaldi, J.A. / Tudela, F. (forthcoming). 2 With only 1.3% of the world´s land area, Mexico hosts over 10 % of the global biodiversity. ...
The Cost of Adaptation to Climate Change in Africa
... international fora. In particular, questions about how much money needs to be raised for international climate finance and how any such money should be allocated between competing demands continue to be a crucial aspect of the international negotiations. This paper is particularly intended to ensure ...
... international fora. In particular, questions about how much money needs to be raised for international climate finance and how any such money should be allocated between competing demands continue to be a crucial aspect of the international negotiations. This paper is particularly intended to ensure ...
Noosa Climate Action Plan
... economy is built and depends. NBL, in association with SEQ Catchments Ltd and University of Sunshine Coast, hosted each workshop at which panels of expert presenters shared their scientifically based knowledge and expertise, giving the most current information available for participants to make thei ...
... economy is built and depends. NBL, in association with SEQ Catchments Ltd and University of Sunshine Coast, hosted each workshop at which panels of expert presenters shared their scientifically based knowledge and expertise, giving the most current information available for participants to make thei ...
Evans - NERC
... UK temperatures are well documented in recent decades and consistently projected for the future (UK Climate Projections 2009). Increased winter rainfall is consistently projected, but there is much more uncertainty in summer rainfall projections. Despite increased summer rainfall in recent years a t ...
... UK temperatures are well documented in recent decades and consistently projected for the future (UK Climate Projections 2009). Increased winter rainfall is consistently projected, but there is much more uncertainty in summer rainfall projections. Despite increased summer rainfall in recent years a t ...
Theme3_summary_Strong
... ozone is potentially sensitive to climate change and to natural variability, and will not necessarily follow strictly the chlorine loading. There is uncertainty in even the sign of the dynamical feedback to WMGHG changes. … Progress will result from further development of CCMs [chemistry-climate mod ...
... ozone is potentially sensitive to climate change and to natural variability, and will not necessarily follow strictly the chlorine loading. There is uncertainty in even the sign of the dynamical feedback to WMGHG changes. … Progress will result from further development of CCMs [chemistry-climate mod ...
With Speed and Violence Fred Pearce
... director of NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies, New York. Hansen's unimpeachable scientific credentials have preserved his position as President George W. Bush's top climate modeler (as this book goes to press), despite his outspoken warnings that the world is close to dangerous climate chan ...
... director of NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies, New York. Hansen's unimpeachable scientific credentials have preserved his position as President George W. Bush's top climate modeler (as this book goes to press), despite his outspoken warnings that the world is close to dangerous climate chan ...
Jul 16, 2016 - Science and Environmental Policy Project
... measuring global atmospheric temperatures from satellite data. The data goes back to December 1978. Their landmark paper, “Precise Monitoring of Global Temperature Trends from Satellites,” was published by Science in March 1990. The abstract read, in part: “Passive microwave radiometry from satellit ...
... measuring global atmospheric temperatures from satellite data. The data goes back to December 1978. Their landmark paper, “Precise Monitoring of Global Temperature Trends from Satellites,” was published by Science in March 1990. The abstract read, in part: “Passive microwave radiometry from satellit ...
Temporal evolution of the ecological niche of the
... number of agencies and individuals for providing me the data to conduct this research. I would like to thank Travis Logan from Ouranos who did a wonderful work at providing me current and projected climatic conditions, as well as guiding me while choosing proper climatic variables for my research. I ...
... number of agencies and individuals for providing me the data to conduct this research. I would like to thank Travis Logan from Ouranos who did a wonderful work at providing me current and projected climatic conditions, as well as guiding me while choosing proper climatic variables for my research. I ...
Climate Change in Colorado: A Synthesis to Support Water Resources Management and Adaptation.
... • Summer temperatures are projected to warm slightly more than winter temperatures. Typical summer temperatures by 2050 are projected under RCP 4.5 to be similar to the hottest summers that have occurred in past 100 years. • Climate model projections show less agreement regarding future precipitati ...
... • Summer temperatures are projected to warm slightly more than winter temperatures. Typical summer temperatures by 2050 are projected under RCP 4.5 to be similar to the hottest summers that have occurred in past 100 years. • Climate model projections show less agreement regarding future precipitati ...
Studying Climate Change: Proxy Indicators
... fresher water moves along the surface; and colder, saltier water moves deep beneath the surface - Warm surface water carries heat to Europe - North American Deep Water (NADW): the deep portion of the thermohaline circulation, consisting of dense, cool water that sinks - Interrupting the thermohaline ...
... fresher water moves along the surface; and colder, saltier water moves deep beneath the surface - Warm surface water carries heat to Europe - North American Deep Water (NADW): the deep portion of the thermohaline circulation, consisting of dense, cool water that sinks - Interrupting the thermohaline ...
A hydrogeologic framework for characterizing summer streamflow
... Abstract. Summer streamflows in the Pacific Northwest are largely derived from melting snow and groundwater discharge. As the climate warms, diminishing snowpack and earlier snowmelt will cause reductions in summer streamflow. Most regional-scale assessments of climate change impacts on streamflow u ...
... Abstract. Summer streamflows in the Pacific Northwest are largely derived from melting snow and groundwater discharge. As the climate warms, diminishing snowpack and earlier snowmelt will cause reductions in summer streamflow. Most regional-scale assessments of climate change impacts on streamflow u ...
Citizen Climate Lesson Plans Grades 9–12
... These lesson plans recognize that many opinions exist about approaches society should take in response to climate change. This curriculum avoids “advocating” certain positions. Instead, it strives to provide accurate information from well-respected sources. It presents differing opinions on issues a ...
... These lesson plans recognize that many opinions exist about approaches society should take in response to climate change. This curriculum avoids “advocating” certain positions. Instead, it strives to provide accurate information from well-respected sources. It presents differing opinions on issues a ...
Distributions and climate effects of atmospheric aerosols from the
... time series from the preindustrial era to the present day for well-mixed greenhouse gases, tropospheric and stratospheric ozone, and aerosols. They calculated the RF for aerosols using the historical emission inventories provided by Lamarque et al. (2010) and global aerosol distributions from an off ...
... time series from the preindustrial era to the present day for well-mixed greenhouse gases, tropospheric and stratospheric ozone, and aerosols. They calculated the RF for aerosols using the historical emission inventories provided by Lamarque et al. (2010) and global aerosol distributions from an off ...
Trillion Dollar Transformation: Fiduciary Duty, Divestment and Fossil
... litigation risk. These four risks can result in direct financial losses, reduce the values of various asset classes, and even threaten the viability of some common business models. Accordingly, these risks must be seriously evaluated in any long-term investment strategy. Impact risk is the ris ...
... litigation risk. These four risks can result in direct financial losses, reduce the values of various asset classes, and even threaten the viability of some common business models. Accordingly, these risks must be seriously evaluated in any long-term investment strategy. Impact risk is the ris ...