Climate Action Plan - The Ann Arbor Climate Partnership
... Climate change is not a future problem: it is happening now. Unprecedented disruptions are happening locally and globally, and immediate, impactful action is needed to mitigate emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) contributing to this global challenge. This Climate Action Plan is community focused, ...
... Climate change is not a future problem: it is happening now. Unprecedented disruptions are happening locally and globally, and immediate, impactful action is needed to mitigate emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) contributing to this global challenge. This Climate Action Plan is community focused, ...
Constructing Sea-Level Scenarios for Impact and Adaptation
... Figure 3: The estimated budget of the components of global mean sea level change (A), their sum (B) compared to the observed rate of rise (C). The blue (or upper) bar represents the 90% error range for 1961 to 2003 and the brown (or lower) bar, the 90% error range for 1993 to 2003. The difference be ...
... Figure 3: The estimated budget of the components of global mean sea level change (A), their sum (B) compared to the observed rate of rise (C). The blue (or upper) bar represents the 90% error range for 1961 to 2003 and the brown (or lower) bar, the 90% error range for 1993 to 2003. The difference be ...
Contrasting the direct radiative effect and direct radiative forcing of
... assumed to be 2. SOA is produced from the oxidation of biogenic hydrocarbons following the Chung and Seinfeld (2002) two-product model scheme, with the addition of isoprene SOA (Henze and Seinfeld, 2006) and aromatic SOA (Henze et al., 2008). Of these three categories of SOA, only yields for SOA for ...
... assumed to be 2. SOA is produced from the oxidation of biogenic hydrocarbons following the Chung and Seinfeld (2002) two-product model scheme, with the addition of isoprene SOA (Henze and Seinfeld, 2006) and aromatic SOA (Henze et al., 2008). Of these three categories of SOA, only yields for SOA for ...
Responses to Rapid Environmental Change
... with lateral migration (from left to right) and minimal vertical aggradation, followed by a short phase of incision characterized by degradation of both the channel bed and the floodplain and a subsequent return to equilibrium conditions. This could be the result of either a reduction in bed load re ...
... with lateral migration (from left to right) and minimal vertical aggradation, followed by a short phase of incision characterized by degradation of both the channel bed and the floodplain and a subsequent return to equilibrium conditions. This could be the result of either a reduction in bed load re ...
Climate change on annual runoff dynamics
... because of incapability of impervious area absorbing excess rainfall (O’Driscoll et al., 2010; Milly and Wetherald, 2002; Liu et al., 2012; Huang et al., 2014). Yet, the combined impacts of changes in climate and non-climate factor on river runoff are still less explored due to the difficulties to d ...
... because of incapability of impervious area absorbing excess rainfall (O’Driscoll et al., 2010; Milly and Wetherald, 2002; Liu et al., 2012; Huang et al., 2014). Yet, the combined impacts of changes in climate and non-climate factor on river runoff are still less explored due to the difficulties to d ...
National summary - Northern Ireland
... Northern Ireland’s biodiversity is internationally important with some 20,000 species found in its terrestrial, freshwater, coastal and marine habitats. For its size, Northern Ireland is one of the most geologically diverse areas of the planet and this is an important factor in understanding its ric ...
... Northern Ireland’s biodiversity is internationally important with some 20,000 species found in its terrestrial, freshwater, coastal and marine habitats. For its size, Northern Ireland is one of the most geologically diverse areas of the planet and this is an important factor in understanding its ric ...
download: - IMPRESSIONS project
... 2.1. Existing scenarios and selection of a best set A small set of existing global scenarios was evaluated for their usefulness within IMPRESSIONS. We opted for a small set only, given the strong preference, also expressed in the Description of Work of IMPRESSIONS, for the RCP x SSP scenarios. An ev ...
... 2.1. Existing scenarios and selection of a best set A small set of existing global scenarios was evaluated for their usefulness within IMPRESSIONS. We opted for a small set only, given the strong preference, also expressed in the Description of Work of IMPRESSIONS, for the RCP x SSP scenarios. An ev ...
Climate Vulnerability Monitor
... are largely hidden from our understanding. Inaction on climate change actually takes from us all. Only together can we plot a different course: one of greater prosperity and well-being. Technical barriers no longer hold back our transition to a low-carbon world, and technological solutions exist to ...
... are largely hidden from our understanding. Inaction on climate change actually takes from us all. Only together can we plot a different course: one of greater prosperity and well-being. Technical barriers no longer hold back our transition to a low-carbon world, and technological solutions exist to ...
East Midlands Sustainable Development Round Table The Potential
... Overall, we will have to live with some level of climate change and plan accordingly. In order to do this we will have to take climate change into account when planning our water resources, flood defences, industry, agriculture, housing and other developments and biodiversity. However, the priority ...
... Overall, we will have to live with some level of climate change and plan accordingly. In order to do this we will have to take climate change into account when planning our water resources, flood defences, industry, agriculture, housing and other developments and biodiversity. However, the priority ...
Quantifying the cost of climate change impacts on local
... Evans, A – Bureau of Meteorology Climate Division South Australia Acknowledgement This work was carried out with financial support from the Australian Government (Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency) and the National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility. The role of NCCARF is t ...
... Evans, A – Bureau of Meteorology Climate Division South Australia Acknowledgement This work was carried out with financial support from the Australian Government (Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency) and the National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility. The role of NCCARF is t ...
Change - UNDP Climate Change Adaptation
... in representing important features of the general circulation across shorter time scales, and aspects of seasonal and interannual variability. 3. Models ably reproduce features of past climates and climate changes. 4. Over several decades models have consistently provided a robust and unambiguous pi ...
... in representing important features of the general circulation across shorter time scales, and aspects of seasonal and interannual variability. 3. Models ably reproduce features of past climates and climate changes. 4. Over several decades models have consistently provided a robust and unambiguous pi ...
Climate Models: An Assessment of Strengths and Limitations
... Members of Congress: On behalf of the National Science and Technology Council, the U.S. Climate Change Science Program (CCSP) is pleased to transmit to the President and the Congress this Synthesis and Assessment Product (SAP), Climate Models: An Assessment of Strengths and Limitations. This is part ...
... Members of Congress: On behalf of the National Science and Technology Council, the U.S. Climate Change Science Program (CCSP) is pleased to transmit to the President and the Congress this Synthesis and Assessment Product (SAP), Climate Models: An Assessment of Strengths and Limitations. This is part ...
Weather and Climate Extremes in a Changing Climate. Regions of
... Caribbean, and U.S. Pacific Islands. This is part of a series of 21 SAPs produced by the CCSP aimed at providing current assessments of climate change science to inform public debate, policy, and operational decisions. These reports are also intended to help the CCSP develop future program research ...
... Caribbean, and U.S. Pacific Islands. This is part of a series of 21 SAPs produced by the CCSP aimed at providing current assessments of climate change science to inform public debate, policy, and operational decisions. These reports are also intended to help the CCSP develop future program research ...
Did high Neo-Tethys subduction rates contribute to early Cenozoic
... 24/32 (Africa), 24.1/32.9, 15.3/38.9, 23.6/58.6 (Arabia) and 30.5/72, 30.5/82, 23.5/92 (India). Euler rotation parameters were taken from plate circuit A of van Hinsbergen et al. (2011a). Because Cretaceous-Cenozoic intra-Eurasian shortening north of the African-Arabian plate is limited to perhaps 2 ...
... 24/32 (Africa), 24.1/32.9, 15.3/38.9, 23.6/58.6 (Arabia) and 30.5/72, 30.5/82, 23.5/92 (India). Euler rotation parameters were taken from plate circuit A of van Hinsbergen et al. (2011a). Because Cretaceous-Cenozoic intra-Eurasian shortening north of the African-Arabian plate is limited to perhaps 2 ...
- UNDP Climate Change Adaptation
... insecurity due to the loss of their first and second season harvests, and water and sanitation facilities were severely impacted (NEMA, 2008). In Butaleja district in the eastern region of Uganda, in March 2010, floods submerged crop fields and vital infrastructure including some roads, schools and ...
... insecurity due to the loss of their first and second season harvests, and water and sanitation facilities were severely impacted (NEMA, 2008). In Butaleja district in the eastern region of Uganda, in March 2010, floods submerged crop fields and vital infrastructure including some roads, schools and ...
Keywords: climate change, land use, gravel-bed rivers
... Changes in climate and land use both have profound effects on rivers (Palmer et al., 2002, Macklin et al., 1992, Leopold, 1968). Climate changes influence precipitation and temperature, two variables that either directly or indirectly control the supply of water and sediment to stream channels. Land ...
... Changes in climate and land use both have profound effects on rivers (Palmer et al., 2002, Macklin et al., 1992, Leopold, 1968). Climate changes influence precipitation and temperature, two variables that either directly or indirectly control the supply of water and sediment to stream channels. Land ...
Climate Change: An Australian Guide to the Science and Potential
... and could have significant regional impacts on climate. Conditions setting up such changes may be initiated in the 21st century, but the effects may not become evident until centuries later. The same may be true for melting of the Greenland ice cap and disintegration of the WAIS, both of which could ...
... and could have significant regional impacts on climate. Conditions setting up such changes may be initiated in the 21st century, but the effects may not become evident until centuries later. The same may be true for melting of the Greenland ice cap and disintegration of the WAIS, both of which could ...
Adaptation to climate change in desert contexts
... scale; and uncertainty in measurement. In addition, there is uncertainty in predicting future adaptive capacity by using the current indicators. Moreover, the indicators do not discriminate between climate elements (such as temperature, rainfall, evaporation and wind) which have different individual ...
... scale; and uncertainty in measurement. In addition, there is uncertainty in predicting future adaptive capacity by using the current indicators. Moreover, the indicators do not discriminate between climate elements (such as temperature, rainfall, evaporation and wind) which have different individual ...
Climate Proofing: A Risk-based Approach to Adaptation
... climate variability and change (including extreme events), and exploit any positive consequences. Adaptive capacity – The potential for adjustments, processes (both natural and human), practices, or structures to moderate or offset the potential for damage, or take advantage of opportunities, create ...
... climate variability and change (including extreme events), and exploit any positive consequences. Adaptive capacity – The potential for adjustments, processes (both natural and human), practices, or structures to moderate or offset the potential for damage, or take advantage of opportunities, create ...
6 Assessing Transformation Pathways
... sectors contributing to mitigation, the nature of international coordination, and mitigation policies? Second, what are the key characteristics of different transformation pathways, including the rates of emissions reductions and deployment of low-carbon energy, the magnitude and timing of aggregate ...
... sectors contributing to mitigation, the nature of international coordination, and mitigation policies? Second, what are the key characteristics of different transformation pathways, including the rates of emissions reductions and deployment of low-carbon energy, the magnitude and timing of aggregate ...
sea level rise in the caribbean - M
... The nations of CARICOM3 (the Caribbean Community) exemplify many of these characteristics, and even though they contribute less than 1% to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions4, these countries are expected to be among the earliest and most impacted by climate change in the coming decades. Caribbea ...
... The nations of CARICOM3 (the Caribbean Community) exemplify many of these characteristics, and even though they contribute less than 1% to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions4, these countries are expected to be among the earliest and most impacted by climate change in the coming decades. Caribbea ...
Climate Time Series Analysis
... from making overstatements, they guide us on our way to enhance the knowledge about the climate. Estimates without error bars are useless. The complexity of the climate system and the nature of the measurement or modelling act may introduce (1) non-normal distributional shape, (2) serial dependence, ...
... from making overstatements, they guide us on our way to enhance the knowledge about the climate. Estimates without error bars are useless. The complexity of the climate system and the nature of the measurement or modelling act may introduce (1) non-normal distributional shape, (2) serial dependence, ...
Floating Houses and Mosquito Nets: Emerging Climate
... 2 degrees Celsius as compared to pre-industrial levels. This goal can only be achieved if all stakeholders implement far-reaching measures. This means that all opportunities for climate protection should be taken, both at the national and at the international level. However, it is clear today that c ...
... 2 degrees Celsius as compared to pre-industrial levels. This goal can only be achieved if all stakeholders implement far-reaching measures. This means that all opportunities for climate protection should be taken, both at the national and at the international level. However, it is clear today that c ...
impacts on forests from Climate Change
... million acres of forest land in northern Wisconsin. These northern forests contribute significantly to the local economy, generating billions of dollars in recreation- and timber-related revenue every year. The forests of northern Wisconsin are likely to experience dramatic changes during this centu ...
... million acres of forest land in northern Wisconsin. These northern forests contribute significantly to the local economy, generating billions of dollars in recreation- and timber-related revenue every year. The forests of northern Wisconsin are likely to experience dramatic changes during this centu ...