What caused Glacial-Interglacial CO2 Change?
... • A similar lag between dust flux and foraminiferal δ18O in the Southern Ocean indicates that the δ18O in Vostok ice is a valid proxy for ice volume. • Synchronous changes in CO2 and Southern Hemisphere temperatures preceded melting of Northern Hemisphere ice • Nutrient reorganization in North Atlan ...
... • A similar lag between dust flux and foraminiferal δ18O in the Southern Ocean indicates that the δ18O in Vostok ice is a valid proxy for ice volume. • Synchronous changes in CO2 and Southern Hemisphere temperatures preceded melting of Northern Hemisphere ice • Nutrient reorganization in North Atlan ...
Expert meeting on assessing the risk of loss and damage associated with the adverse effects of climate change (opens in new window)
... The DRR community has developed various frameworks for vulnerability and risk assessment, ranging from qualitative and participatory methodologies to quantitative modelling approaches taking not solely into account a pure economic damage and loss assessment approach but rather a wide consideration o ...
... The DRR community has developed various frameworks for vulnerability and risk assessment, ranging from qualitative and participatory methodologies to quantitative modelling approaches taking not solely into account a pure economic damage and loss assessment approach but rather a wide consideration o ...
The carbon cycle in a changing climate
... arriving earlier in mid to high latitudes for several decades.3 Warmer temperatures can also cause heat stress in plants, contribute to drought, and thereby reduce photosynthesis. Drought and heat stress can additionally lead to tree death, which has long-term impacts on ecosystems and the carbon cy ...
... arriving earlier in mid to high latitudes for several decades.3 Warmer temperatures can also cause heat stress in plants, contribute to drought, and thereby reduce photosynthesis. Drought and heat stress can additionally lead to tree death, which has long-term impacts on ecosystems and the carbon cy ...
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... predicted accurately. Resolute and forward-looking action is needed in order to ensure that the oceans do not overstep critical system boundaries. The way we handle the oceans will be a decisive test of humankind’s ability to steer a sustainable course in the future. ...
... predicted accurately. Resolute and forward-looking action is needed in order to ensure that the oceans do not overstep critical system boundaries. The way we handle the oceans will be a decisive test of humankind’s ability to steer a sustainable course in the future. ...
Postulated Feedbacks of Deciduous Forest Phenology on
... sinusoidal function for solar declination (annual ampli tude of 23.44°) with an assumed seasonally constant solar flux density of 1370 W m-2• Values of either ob served or potential solar radiation were fitted to a si nusoidal function using the same method as that used for temperature [Eq. (1)]. ...
... sinusoidal function for solar declination (annual ampli tude of 23.44°) with an assumed seasonally constant solar flux density of 1370 W m-2• Values of either ob served or potential solar radiation were fitted to a si nusoidal function using the same method as that used for temperature [Eq. (1)]. ...
Chapter 6- Canada in a Changing Climate: Sector Perspectives on
... range shifts will include expansion, contraction and fragmentation in species-specific patterns. In many locations, differential range shifts among species are likely to result in novel ecosystems. Phenological mismatches occur when shifts in the timing of life cycle events differ between dependent ...
... range shifts will include expansion, contraction and fragmentation in species-specific patterns. In many locations, differential range shifts among species are likely to result in novel ecosystems. Phenological mismatches occur when shifts in the timing of life cycle events differ between dependent ...
HEAT IN THE HEARTLAND: Climate Change and Economic Risk in
... with switching from heating demand to cooling demand. For instance, the most southern Midwest state of Missouri will likely see a 4% to 16% jump in energy costs by mid-century, with a 1-in-20 chance this jump will be more than 20% by mid-century. »»Precipitation will likely become more extreme. Whil ...
... with switching from heating demand to cooling demand. For instance, the most southern Midwest state of Missouri will likely see a 4% to 16% jump in energy costs by mid-century, with a 1-in-20 chance this jump will be more than 20% by mid-century. »»Precipitation will likely become more extreme. Whil ...
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... estimates that in recent years around 150 000 lives per year have been lost as a result of temperature and rainfall changes (Campbell-Lendrum et al., 2003) and risk from climate change will be more than double by 2030 (WHO, 2002). Bangladesh is a disaster prone country. A recent study shows that at ...
... estimates that in recent years around 150 000 lives per year have been lost as a result of temperature and rainfall changes (Campbell-Lendrum et al., 2003) and risk from climate change will be more than double by 2030 (WHO, 2002). Bangladesh is a disaster prone country. A recent study shows that at ...
Climate Change and US Interests
... scientific consensus that climate change is man-made, and pressure from state and regional climate programs,16 the U.S. Supreme Court,17 powerful industry players,18 and the international community.19 For this reason we restrict 12. See, e.g., Daniel A. Farber, Adapting to Climate Change: Who Shoul ...
... scientific consensus that climate change is man-made, and pressure from state and regional climate programs,16 the U.S. Supreme Court,17 powerful industry players,18 and the international community.19 For this reason we restrict 12. See, e.g., Daniel A. Farber, Adapting to Climate Change: Who Shoul ...
Caring for climate a guide to the climate change convention
... The Convention divides countries into three main groups according to differing commitments: ANNEX I Parties include the industrialized countries that were members of the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) in 1992, plus countries with economies in transition (the EIT Partie ...
... The Convention divides countries into three main groups according to differing commitments: ANNEX I Parties include the industrialized countries that were members of the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) in 1992, plus countries with economies in transition (the EIT Partie ...
peltonen
... B1 forcing scenario represents an optimistic scenario of the SRES, anticipating low greenhouse gas and aerosol emissions. GCM refers to global climate model(s). RCM refers to regional climate model(s). 1. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND In the context of global changes, climate change is one of the grea ...
... B1 forcing scenario represents an optimistic scenario of the SRES, anticipating low greenhouse gas and aerosol emissions. GCM refers to global climate model(s). RCM refers to regional climate model(s). 1. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND In the context of global changes, climate change is one of the grea ...
12699 Suffolk Climate Action Plan 2 FINAL
... Suffolk Climate Action Plan 2 Supporting the transition to a green economy ...
... Suffolk Climate Action Plan 2 Supporting the transition to a green economy ...
This PDF is a selection from a published volume from... Research Volume Title: The Economics of Climate Change: Adaptations Past and...
... systems in response to actual or expected climatic stimuli and their effects or impacts. It refers to changes in processes, practices, and structures to moderate potential damages or to benefit from opportunities associated with climate change.” In our study, we examine planned adaptation that involv ...
... systems in response to actual or expected climatic stimuli and their effects or impacts. It refers to changes in processes, practices, and structures to moderate potential damages or to benefit from opportunities associated with climate change.” In our study, we examine planned adaptation that involv ...
Lessons from the field: experiences of FAO climate change projects
... includes short-term impacts of increased climate variability, and long-term impacts such as shifts in precipitation and temperature patterns, agro-ecological zones and species distribution. To protect livelihoods and food security of future generations, agricultural communities will have to adapt to ...
... includes short-term impacts of increased climate variability, and long-term impacts such as shifts in precipitation and temperature patterns, agro-ecological zones and species distribution. To protect livelihoods and food security of future generations, agricultural communities will have to adapt to ...
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... B1 forcing scenario represents an optimistic scenario of the SRES, anticipating low greenhouse gas and aerosol emissions. GCM refers to global climate model(s). RCM refers to regional climate model(s). 1. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND In the context of global changes, climate change is one of the grea ...
... B1 forcing scenario represents an optimistic scenario of the SRES, anticipating low greenhouse gas and aerosol emissions. GCM refers to global climate model(s). RCM refers to regional climate model(s). 1. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND In the context of global changes, climate change is one of the grea ...
Paleoecological evidence for abrupt cold reversals during peak
... 2004). Estimates of climate sensitivity and feedbacks are a major source of uncertainty in projections of future climate change (Knutti et al., 2002; Stainforth et al., 2005; IPCC, 2007). Paleoclimate data provide our only empirical observations of long-term climatic responses to natural forcings, a ...
... 2004). Estimates of climate sensitivity and feedbacks are a major source of uncertainty in projections of future climate change (Knutti et al., 2002; Stainforth et al., 2005; IPCC, 2007). Paleoclimate data provide our only empirical observations of long-term climatic responses to natural forcings, a ...
Polish National Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change
... phenomena, taking place in the last few decades, tend to deepen and therefore they have become a matter of interest to governments and the international community. The results of scientific research clearly indicate that phenomena caused by climate change are a threat to the social and economic deve ...
... phenomena, taking place in the last few decades, tend to deepen and therefore they have become a matter of interest to governments and the international community. The results of scientific research clearly indicate that phenomena caused by climate change are a threat to the social and economic deve ...
feeding the planet in a warming world
... temperature ranges, decreasing yields by reducing individual plant size, the number of grains produced per plant, and the overall quality of food crops.28 Higher average surface temperatures will also increase levels of evaporation and transpiration, creating a greater need for irrigation and placin ...
... temperature ranges, decreasing yields by reducing individual plant size, the number of grains produced per plant, and the overall quality of food crops.28 Higher average surface temperatures will also increase levels of evaporation and transpiration, creating a greater need for irrigation and placin ...
Changing Global Warming Beliefs with Scientific Information
... were heavily suppressed by political or economic powers— such as heliocentrism and the links between tobacco smoke and severe illnesses. Likewise, we predict that a mechanistic warming explanation may help many people appreciate the soundness of climate change’s science––driving greater acceptance, ...
... were heavily suppressed by political or economic powers— such as heliocentrism and the links between tobacco smoke and severe illnesses. Likewise, we predict that a mechanistic warming explanation may help many people appreciate the soundness of climate change’s science––driving greater acceptance, ...
Production and release of a V0
... In its October 2010 annual meeting, the United Nations Committee on World Food Security (CFS) requested its high level panel of experts (HLPE) to conduct a study on climate change and food security, to “review existing assessments and initiatives on the effects of climate change on food security and ...
... In its October 2010 annual meeting, the United Nations Committee on World Food Security (CFS) requested its high level panel of experts (HLPE) to conduct a study on climate change and food security, to “review existing assessments and initiatives on the effects of climate change on food security and ...
Introducing the Transnational Climate Impacts Index
... Climate Change 2011; PwC 2013; London Assembly 2015). A Foresight report by the UK Government Office for Science states that “the consequences for the UK of climate change occurring in other parts of the world could be as important as climate change directly affecting these shores” (Foresight Intern ...
... Climate Change 2011; PwC 2013; London Assembly 2015). A Foresight report by the UK Government Office for Science states that “the consequences for the UK of climate change occurring in other parts of the world could be as important as climate change directly affecting these shores” (Foresight Intern ...
Climate Change - European Commission
... http://ec.europa.eu/clima/policies/roadmap/index_en.htm http://ec.europa.eu/public_opinion/archives/ebs/ebs_372_en.pdf http://ec.europa.eu/public_opinion/archives/ebs/ebs_322_en.pdf http://ec.europa.eu/public_opinion/archives/ebs/ebs_300_full_en.pdf http://ec.europa.eu/public_opinion/index_en.htm Th ...
... http://ec.europa.eu/clima/policies/roadmap/index_en.htm http://ec.europa.eu/public_opinion/archives/ebs/ebs_372_en.pdf http://ec.europa.eu/public_opinion/archives/ebs/ebs_322_en.pdf http://ec.europa.eu/public_opinion/archives/ebs/ebs_300_full_en.pdf http://ec.europa.eu/public_opinion/index_en.htm Th ...
Final Report Climate change and Wetlands.doc
... rising temperatures and declining rainfall since 1950, culminating in severe and prolonged drought since 1997. This report assesses the impacts of climate change on wetlands in Victoria and identifies critical areas where further research is required. It also discusses policy implications. Wetlands ...
... rising temperatures and declining rainfall since 1950, culminating in severe and prolonged drought since 1997. This report assesses the impacts of climate change on wetlands in Victoria and identifies critical areas where further research is required. It also discusses policy implications. Wetlands ...
Biodiversity and Climate Change in Ireland
... • and complying with environmental legislation and agreements (EPA, 2008). Therefore the commissioning of a briefing paper on the impacts of climate change on biodiversity in Ireland is timely, not least since the Biodiversity Forum concludes that climate change is having and will continue to have a ...
... • and complying with environmental legislation and agreements (EPA, 2008). Therefore the commissioning of a briefing paper on the impacts of climate change on biodiversity in Ireland is timely, not least since the Biodiversity Forum concludes that climate change is having and will continue to have a ...