What do realists think about climate change?
... it has become one of the main talking points on the international political agenda. From floods in Bangladesh and Brazil, severe drought in Syria and California, and agricultural crises in southern Italy, to dangerously polluted air in Beijing, the oceans’ fishing stocks nearing the brink of collaps ...
... it has become one of the main talking points on the international political agenda. From floods in Bangladesh and Brazil, severe drought in Syria and California, and agricultural crises in southern Italy, to dangerously polluted air in Beijing, the oceans’ fishing stocks nearing the brink of collaps ...
Ealing Borough Climate Change Strategy 2008-2011
... more frequent extreme weather events. With the enormity of this problem, action must also take place at the local level as well as the global and national level. This is not work which we can do in isolation: as well as environmental, there are economic, social and health consequences to climate cha ...
... more frequent extreme weather events. With the enormity of this problem, action must also take place at the local level as well as the global and national level. This is not work which we can do in isolation: as well as environmental, there are economic, social and health consequences to climate cha ...
An Uncertain Future: law enforcement, national security and climate
... including an assumption that climate change will somehow lead to an increase in international terrorism. Though there are some notable exceptions, discussion within think tanks is often little better: focusing on climate change, with ‘security’ simply tagged on the end. And while the analysis from t ...
... including an assumption that climate change will somehow lead to an increase in international terrorism. Though there are some notable exceptions, discussion within think tanks is often little better: focusing on climate change, with ‘security’ simply tagged on the end. And while the analysis from t ...
Nox and Sox Emissions and Climate Changes
... intensify in the northeastern and Midwestern U.S. due to global warming" [14]. He was more forthcoming in a guest column on Real Climate, but still omitted the fact that future pollution emissions will be much lower than today and that this is far more important than climate change for future air po ...
... intensify in the northeastern and Midwestern U.S. due to global warming" [14]. He was more forthcoming in a guest column on Real Climate, but still omitted the fact that future pollution emissions will be much lower than today and that this is far more important than climate change for future air po ...
4 Anthropogenic Changes and the Global Carbon Cycle
... and the atmosphere each year through the biological processes of photosynthesis (uptake) and respiration (release). Similarly, 90 Gt C is emitted and 92 Gt C absorbed by the ocean each year7,11 through a combination of physical exchange and biological activity at the ocean surface. In comparison, on ...
... and the atmosphere each year through the biological processes of photosynthesis (uptake) and respiration (release). Similarly, 90 Gt C is emitted and 92 Gt C absorbed by the ocean each year7,11 through a combination of physical exchange and biological activity at the ocean surface. In comparison, on ...
IFC`s Definitions and Metrics for Climate
... i. Industrial energy efficiency improvements in existing facilities through the installation of more-efficient17 equipment, changes in processes, reduction of heat losses, and greater waste heat recovery18 ii. Installation in existing facilities of co- or tri-generation equipment iii. Implementation ...
... i. Industrial energy efficiency improvements in existing facilities through the installation of more-efficient17 equipment, changes in processes, reduction of heat losses, and greater waste heat recovery18 ii. Installation in existing facilities of co- or tri-generation equipment iii. Implementation ...
Thy Physical Science Perspective of Climate Change Thy Physical
... to achieve, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Convention, stabilization of greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system. Such a level should be achieved within a time-frame sufficient to all ...
... to achieve, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Convention, stabilization of greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system. Such a level should be achieved within a time-frame sufficient to all ...
Visualizing Life Zone Boundary Sensitivities Across Climate Models
... the space in which distances are calculated are abstracted, as well as the distance metric used. Our classification system therefore easily accommodates what was intended by Holdridge life zones by an initial log transformation of targets and coordinate attributes so that distances are calculated on ...
... the space in which distances are calculated are abstracted, as well as the distance metric used. Our classification system therefore easily accommodates what was intended by Holdridge life zones by an initial log transformation of targets and coordinate attributes so that distances are calculated on ...
HEALTH,Climate change _UNFCCC submissionMSVK, RM (1)
... health vulnerability to climate change were likely to occur. By defining areas of increased risk and exposure, the country was able to provide a firm foundation for health officials, planners and decision makers to develop and focus adaptation strategies, highlighting the relationships between clima ...
... health vulnerability to climate change were likely to occur. By defining areas of increased risk and exposure, the country was able to provide a firm foundation for health officials, planners and decision makers to develop and focus adaptation strategies, highlighting the relationships between clima ...
Industrialized-Country Mitigation Policy and Resource Transfers to
... emissions is central to worldwide progress in reducing the risks of anthropogenic climate change. Industrialized-country governments and publics are increasingly concerned that their emissions reduction commitments are unrequited by action in some of the world’s largest emitters, especially India an ...
... emissions is central to worldwide progress in reducing the risks of anthropogenic climate change. Industrialized-country governments and publics are increasingly concerned that their emissions reduction commitments are unrequited by action in some of the world’s largest emitters, especially India an ...
Climate Trends and Projections for the South Sask. River
... that the instrumental period of the past 100 years may represent fairly well the frequency of oneto two-year droughts, but it does not capture the full range of intensity and duration. The tree rings suggest that the climate of the 20th century was relatively favourable for the settlement of the pra ...
... that the instrumental period of the past 100 years may represent fairly well the frequency of oneto two-year droughts, but it does not capture the full range of intensity and duration. The tree rings suggest that the climate of the 20th century was relatively favourable for the settlement of the pra ...
Slide 1
... • will Reclamation meet it’s current contractual obligations for water storage and delivery? • will Reclamation meet it’s environmental obligations? • will current flood risk management practices be adequate? ...
... • will Reclamation meet it’s current contractual obligations for water storage and delivery? • will Reclamation meet it’s environmental obligations? • will current flood risk management practices be adequate? ...
Waste - Cumbria County Council
... 1.5 Retrofitting The retrofitting of more substantial climate adaptation measures to existing premises is most cost-effective as an integral part of major maintenance or refurbishment programmes. However, there may be instances where risks are such that ad hoc retrofits need to be considered. In eit ...
... 1.5 Retrofitting The retrofitting of more substantial climate adaptation measures to existing premises is most cost-effective as an integral part of major maintenance or refurbishment programmes. However, there may be instances where risks are such that ad hoc retrofits need to be considered. In eit ...
Arunanondchai, P., C.C. Fei, A.C. Fisher, B.A. McCarl, W.W. Wang
... One is that they omit the potential increase in global mean temperature (GMT) due to Arctic permafrost melting and release of carbon dioxide and methane. This omission may be defensible on the grounds that the cumulative release is uncertain at this time, but it is already occurring on a small scale ...
... One is that they omit the potential increase in global mean temperature (GMT) due to Arctic permafrost melting and release of carbon dioxide and methane. This omission may be defensible on the grounds that the cumulative release is uncertain at this time, but it is already occurring on a small scale ...
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
... developing a national Energy Action Plan, there is a comprehensive Mitigation Assessment in the forthcoming Second National Communication. The largest contributor to reducing emissions will be the installation of a geothermal electricity generation facility, which when operational will provide over ...
... developing a national Energy Action Plan, there is a comprehensive Mitigation Assessment in the forthcoming Second National Communication. The largest contributor to reducing emissions will be the installation of a geothermal electricity generation facility, which when operational will provide over ...
uk.dimmock.10Oct07 - Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide
... which is very well supported by research published in respected, peer-reviewed journals and accords with the latest conclusions of the IPCC: (1) global average temperatures have been rising significantly over the past half century and are likely to continue to rise ("climate change"); (2) climate ch ...
... which is very well supported by research published in respected, peer-reviewed journals and accords with the latest conclusions of the IPCC: (1) global average temperatures have been rising significantly over the past half century and are likely to continue to rise ("climate change"); (2) climate ch ...
CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS IN NEW ZEALAND: A CROSS
... increase in the AEP could result in up to a 10-fold increase in the cost of building damage (Smith et al 1998). Even if the high end of these increases in flooding AEPs occur, it may take decades to determine if the AEPs have in fact changed. By this time it will be too late for changes in planning ...
... increase in the AEP could result in up to a 10-fold increase in the cost of building damage (Smith et al 1998). Even if the high end of these increases in flooding AEPs occur, it may take decades to determine if the AEPs have in fact changed. By this time it will be too late for changes in planning ...
Simulations show decreasing carbon stocks and potential for carbon
... values of precipitation and temperature from a base period (years 1980–1999) to 2030 (2020–2039), and from the base period to 2080 (2070–2089), were provided by the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) (Table 1) for an area ;5.68 in latitude and longitude over the northern U.S. Rocky Moun ...
... values of precipitation and temperature from a base period (years 1980–1999) to 2030 (2020–2039), and from the base period to 2080 (2070–2089), were provided by the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) (Table 1) for an area ;5.68 in latitude and longitude over the northern U.S. Rocky Moun ...
Sustainable coastal planning for urban growth and climate change
... Since then the Council’s deliberations have been further informed by a ‘National Climate Change Forum’ (Adelaide 18-19 February). This brought together a wide range of stakeholders including local government and provided essential feedback to the Council and the Minister on these critical issues. ...
... Since then the Council’s deliberations have been further informed by a ‘National Climate Change Forum’ (Adelaide 18-19 February). This brought together a wide range of stakeholders including local government and provided essential feedback to the Council and the Minister on these critical issues. ...
Introduction The Public Trust Doctrine, Climate Change and Future Generations Table of Contents
... a view toward providing the macro relief imperative to addressing the climate crisis. A declaratory judgment setting forth the trust framework for atmospheric obligations worldwide will greatly advance society’s task of clarifying the responsibilities of governments worldwide. Declaratory relief sho ...
... a view toward providing the macro relief imperative to addressing the climate crisis. A declaratory judgment setting forth the trust framework for atmospheric obligations worldwide will greatly advance society’s task of clarifying the responsibilities of governments worldwide. Declaratory relief sho ...
Overcoming Behavioral and Institutional Inertia
... breakthrough or additional finance. More important, many of these interventions fall within the realm of national or even local policy—there is no need for a global climate deal to enhance press freedom, for example, or the voice of civil society.4 This chapter discusses the behavioral, organization ...
... breakthrough or additional finance. More important, many of these interventions fall within the realm of national or even local policy—there is no need for a global climate deal to enhance press freedom, for example, or the voice of civil society.4 This chapter discusses the behavioral, organization ...
A. Proposal Cover Page and Summary Project title: Natural
... San Juan Climate Initiative (SJCI), on which this project can build, southwest Colorado provides an ideal arena to advance the knowledge and practice of collaborative adaptation and cross-scale governance in the face of climate change (Neely et al.. 2011; Neely et al.. 2010; Knapp 2011; Nydick, 2008 ...
... San Juan Climate Initiative (SJCI), on which this project can build, southwest Colorado provides an ideal arena to advance the knowledge and practice of collaborative adaptation and cross-scale governance in the face of climate change (Neely et al.. 2011; Neely et al.. 2010; Knapp 2011; Nydick, 2008 ...
The Climate Change Performance Index - Results
... show that there has been an increase in global energyrelated CO2 emissions of nearly 6 Gt in the past ten years, of which four fifths correspond with the amount of China’s emissions surplus during that time. It seems as if global CO2 emissions on average—excluding the emissions surplus of China—are ...
... show that there has been an increase in global energyrelated CO2 emissions of nearly 6 Gt in the past ten years, of which four fifths correspond with the amount of China’s emissions surplus during that time. It seems as if global CO2 emissions on average—excluding the emissions surplus of China—are ...
Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 106
... The authors declare no conflict of interest. This article is a PNAS Direct Submission. 1To ...
... The authors declare no conflict of interest. This article is a PNAS Direct Submission. 1To ...
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... focuses on a number of critical issues for the design and implementation of national and subnational REDD activities, with a focus on the role of performance-based incentive mechanisms and key enabling conditions for their effective implementation. http://pubs.iied.org/pdfs/13555IIED.pdf Effects of ...
... focuses on a number of critical issues for the design and implementation of national and subnational REDD activities, with a focus on the role of performance-based incentive mechanisms and key enabling conditions for their effective implementation. http://pubs.iied.org/pdfs/13555IIED.pdf Effects of ...