A synthesis of the arctic terrestrial and marine carbon cycles under
... terrestrial carbon cycles in numerous interconnected ways. Nonetheless, processes in the ocean and on land have been too often considered in isolation while it has become increasingly clear that the two environments are strongly connected: Sea ice decline is one of the main causes of the rapid warmi ...
... terrestrial carbon cycles in numerous interconnected ways. Nonetheless, processes in the ocean and on land have been too often considered in isolation while it has become increasingly clear that the two environments are strongly connected: Sea ice decline is one of the main causes of the rapid warmi ...
Air pollution and associated human mortality: the role of air pollutant
... and O3 . We use the population (POP), baseline mortality (Mortbase ), and, consistent with the ACS study, the fraction of the population (Frac) ≥ 30 yr of age in each grid cell. Changes in O3 and PM2.5 concentrations (1C) from specific factors (changes in short-lived emissions, climate, and CH4 ) fr ...
... and O3 . We use the population (POP), baseline mortality (Mortbase ), and, consistent with the ACS study, the fraction of the population (Frac) ≥ 30 yr of age in each grid cell. Changes in O3 and PM2.5 concentrations (1C) from specific factors (changes in short-lived emissions, climate, and CH4 ) fr ...
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... of global climate change on the availability and productivity of agriculturally suitable land. Second, it determines the extent to which farmers respond to climate change, such as by adopting alternative production systems and by expanding (or abandoning) agricultural lands. Third, it provides quant ...
... of global climate change on the availability and productivity of agriculturally suitable land. Second, it determines the extent to which farmers respond to climate change, such as by adopting alternative production systems and by expanding (or abandoning) agricultural lands. Third, it provides quant ...
rosenberg_stormwater_cc_jan10 - UW Hydro
... different trend analysis methods were applied to historical rainfall records, beginning in 1949: (1) regional frequency analysis, (2) precipitation event analysis, and (3) exceedance-over-threshold analysis. In the regional frequency analysis, we used a technique adapted from the regional L-moments ...
... different trend analysis methods were applied to historical rainfall records, beginning in 1949: (1) regional frequency analysis, (2) precipitation event analysis, and (3) exceedance-over-threshold analysis. In the regional frequency analysis, we used a technique adapted from the regional L-moments ...
Initial Results Management Framework
... indicators (M.1, M.2 and M.3; see table 2 below) that would be applied to all mitigation interventions. The project proponent would recommend other indicators from the list (3.1, 6.1, 8.1 or 9.1) depending on the particular focus of the intervention. The project and programme information generated t ...
... indicators (M.1, M.2 and M.3; see table 2 below) that would be applied to all mitigation interventions. The project proponent would recommend other indicators from the list (3.1, 6.1, 8.1 or 9.1) depending on the particular focus of the intervention. The project and programme information generated t ...
development and climate change in bangladesh
... resource management as an overarching theme. Insights from the work are therefore expected to have implications for the development assistance community in OECD countries, and national and regional planners in developing countries. This document has been authored by Shardul Agrawala and Tomoko Ota, ...
... resource management as an overarching theme. Insights from the work are therefore expected to have implications for the development assistance community in OECD countries, and national and regional planners in developing countries. This document has been authored by Shardul Agrawala and Tomoko Ota, ...
CDP Climate Change 2015 - Coca
... • Ensuring and overseeing the Group’s communications with stakeholders of its social responsibility and environmental policies, goals and achievements, including the level of compliance with internationally accepted standards; and • Reviewing Company policies on environmental issues, human rights, a ...
... • Ensuring and overseeing the Group’s communications with stakeholders of its social responsibility and environmental policies, goals and achievements, including the level of compliance with internationally accepted standards; and • Reviewing Company policies on environmental issues, human rights, a ...
impacts of climate change on urban development in the uae
... The response to climate change impacts is led by the United Nations and is encouraging world states to take the responsibility of saving their environment and live in peace in their home, the earth. The response is developed through a climate change governance and the implantation responsibility lie ...
... The response to climate change impacts is led by the United Nations and is encouraging world states to take the responsibility of saving their environment and live in peace in their home, the earth. The response is developed through a climate change governance and the implantation responsibility lie ...
South Asia Disaster Report 2010 UNISDR
... It is said that the South Asian sub continent is a hotspot of disasters, with a ‘deadly combination’ of a multitude of hazards, and high levels of vulnerability and exposure - from avalanches and glacial lake outburst floods from the Himalayas in the north, droughts and floods in the plains, and to ...
... It is said that the South Asian sub continent is a hotspot of disasters, with a ‘deadly combination’ of a multitude of hazards, and high levels of vulnerability and exposure - from avalanches and glacial lake outburst floods from the Himalayas in the north, droughts and floods in the plains, and to ...
Connecting on Climate
... mainstream leaders are still grappling with how to help Americans find meaningful, actionable paths forward and overcome the social, political, psychological, and emotional barriers that have hindered progress on climate solutions. To connect with audiences and unlock success in climate change commu ...
... mainstream leaders are still grappling with how to help Americans find meaningful, actionable paths forward and overcome the social, political, psychological, and emotional barriers that have hindered progress on climate solutions. To connect with audiences and unlock success in climate change commu ...
United Nations
... One of the main starting points for developing the set of climate changerelated indicators presented here are the CES Recommendations on Climate Changerelated Statistics (CES Recommendations). Section 0 in this chapter summarises the main issues covered in the CES Recommendations, including the defi ...
... One of the main starting points for developing the set of climate changerelated indicators presented here are the CES Recommendations on Climate Changerelated Statistics (CES Recommendations). Section 0 in this chapter summarises the main issues covered in the CES Recommendations, including the defi ...
Climate Change 2014: Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability
... on all continents and across the oceans. Evidence of climate-change impacts is strongest and most comprehensive for natural systems. Some impacts on human systems have also been attributed7 to climate change, with a major or minor contribution of climate change distinguishable from other influences. ...
... on all continents and across the oceans. Evidence of climate-change impacts is strongest and most comprehensive for natural systems. Some impacts on human systems have also been attributed7 to climate change, with a major or minor contribution of climate change distinguishable from other influences. ...
Has the grand idea of geoengineering as Plan B
... assertion that the deployment of solar radiation management (SRM) is frightening. Watson, project leader of the British SPICE programme and co-author of the Royal Society’s report, and his colleagues had been expressing similar opinions for five years, but it was not until late autumn 2014 that the ...
... assertion that the deployment of solar radiation management (SRM) is frightening. Watson, project leader of the British SPICE programme and co-author of the Royal Society’s report, and his colleagues had been expressing similar opinions for five years, but it was not until late autumn 2014 that the ...
Estimating Future Costs for Alaska Public Infrastructure - ISER
... To start our analysis, we needed to know what experts see for the future. In 2000, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) issued a Special Report on Emissions Scenarios, which laid out a range of climate scenarios, each with specific assumptions about future levels of greenhouse gas em ...
... To start our analysis, we needed to know what experts see for the future. In 2000, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) issued a Special Report on Emissions Scenarios, which laid out a range of climate scenarios, each with specific assumptions about future levels of greenhouse gas em ...
Rocky Mountain Forests at Risk - Union of Concerned Scientists
... began. Rising regional temperatures have led to reduced spring snowpacks, earlier snowmelt, and earlier peak streamflows. A growing number of studies conclude that these changes in western temperature and hydrology are outside the range of natural variability—driven largely by climate change. An exc ...
... began. Rising regional temperatures have led to reduced spring snowpacks, earlier snowmelt, and earlier peak streamflows. A growing number of studies conclude that these changes in western temperature and hydrology are outside the range of natural variability—driven largely by climate change. An exc ...
‘information barrier’: Comparing perspectives on Unpacking the
... In addition, the 2011 Progress Report of the ICCATF, listed “improving accessibility and coordination of science for decision making” as one of the five key areas where federal adaptation progress has been made (ICCATF, 2011). Given all of these reports of success in the area of providing information ...
... In addition, the 2011 Progress Report of the ICCATF, listed “improving accessibility and coordination of science for decision making” as one of the five key areas where federal adaptation progress has been made (ICCATF, 2011). Given all of these reports of success in the area of providing information ...
Nota di lavoro 2012.013 - Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei
... lead to a decline in fossil fuel prices (ibid., 388). Sinn (2008) warned that if fossil fuel owners expect climate policies to become stricter over time and hence expect prices in the farer future to decline more than in the present and nearer future, they may decide to bring forward the sales of th ...
... lead to a decline in fossil fuel prices (ibid., 388). Sinn (2008) warned that if fossil fuel owners expect climate policies to become stricter over time and hence expect prices in the farer future to decline more than in the present and nearer future, they may decide to bring forward the sales of th ...
Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Green Paper
... held accountable for the costs they impose on us all. The resulting environmental degradation is not currently reflected in the costs of business or the price of goods and services. Because firms face no cost from increasing emissions, the level of emissions is too high. Unless businesses and indivi ...
... held accountable for the costs they impose on us all. The resulting environmental degradation is not currently reflected in the costs of business or the price of goods and services. Because firms face no cost from increasing emissions, the level of emissions is too high. Unless businesses and indivi ...
Durban Climate Change Strategy
... Durban has a thriving sustainable energy sector. Where appropriate, renewable energy supplies a significant proportion of Durban‟s energy needs, and energy is used efficiently by all sectors. All sectors have access to safe and affordable energy sources. Durban has effective air, water, solid waste ...
... Durban has a thriving sustainable energy sector. Where appropriate, renewable energy supplies a significant proportion of Durban‟s energy needs, and energy is used efficiently by all sectors. All sectors have access to safe and affordable energy sources. Durban has effective air, water, solid waste ...
Component:
... of NTP-RCC, has potentially many of the institutes, systems, staff resources and skills needed to fulfil its leadership role, there is a strong need for highest level involvement in order to ensure mainstreaming of climate change into Vietnam’s development. The Prime ...
... of NTP-RCC, has potentially many of the institutes, systems, staff resources and skills needed to fulfil its leadership role, there is a strong need for highest level involvement in order to ensure mainstreaming of climate change into Vietnam’s development. The Prime ...
Climate Change in the Caribbean and the Challenge of Adaptation
... and, by inspiring and informing nations, UNEP enables citizens to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations. In the Caribbean region climate change involves a symbiosis of threats, risks, challenges and opportunities. The Region faces impacts of climate change, a ...
... and, by inspiring and informing nations, UNEP enables citizens to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations. In the Caribbean region climate change involves a symbiosis of threats, risks, challenges and opportunities. The Region faces impacts of climate change, a ...