The nature of climate change report
... elevations where it becomes too cold for the species, and at lower latitudes or elevations beyond which it becomes too warm. Even if a thermal limit is not reached, a species’ range may be bounded by other factors such as moisture availability, habitat suitability, or availability of land. As temper ...
... elevations where it becomes too cold for the species, and at lower latitudes or elevations beyond which it becomes too warm. Even if a thermal limit is not reached, a species’ range may be bounded by other factors such as moisture availability, habitat suitability, or availability of land. As temper ...
Detecting runoff variation in Weihe River basin, China
... Global warming and the increasingly large-scale of human activities (IPCC, 2007) are causing major changes to hydrological cycles of river basins and affecting their physical conditions on a regional scale (Wei, 2007). For example, Barnett et al. (2008) and Szilagyi (2001) highlighted extensive chan ...
... Global warming and the increasingly large-scale of human activities (IPCC, 2007) are causing major changes to hydrological cycles of river basins and affecting their physical conditions on a regional scale (Wei, 2007). For example, Barnett et al. (2008) and Szilagyi (2001) highlighted extensive chan ...
Guidelines for Use of Climate Scenarios Developed from Statistical
... The most straightforward means of obtaining higher spatial resolution scenarios is to apply coarse-scale climate change projections to a high resolution observed climate baseline – the change factor method. This method is often used when RCM output are unavailable, for sensitivity studies, or whenev ...
... The most straightforward means of obtaining higher spatial resolution scenarios is to apply coarse-scale climate change projections to a high resolution observed climate baseline – the change factor method. This method is often used when RCM output are unavailable, for sensitivity studies, or whenev ...
National contributions to observed global warming
... contributions are reasonably well defined by fossil fuel CO2 emissions, many countries have dominant contributions from land-use CO2 and non-CO2 greenhouse gas emissions, emphasizing the importance of both deforestation and agriculture as components of a country’s contribution to climate warming. Fu ...
... contributions are reasonably well defined by fossil fuel CO2 emissions, many countries have dominant contributions from land-use CO2 and non-CO2 greenhouse gas emissions, emphasizing the importance of both deforestation and agriculture as components of a country’s contribution to climate warming. Fu ...
This PDF is a selection from a published volume from... Research Volume Title: The Economics of Climate Change: Adaptations Past and...
... In a recent paper (Pindyck 2009), I have argued that on both theoretical and empirical grounds, the economic impact of warming should be modeled as a relationship between temperature change and the growth rate of GDP as opposed to the level of GDP. This means that warming can have a permanent impact ...
... In a recent paper (Pindyck 2009), I have argued that on both theoretical and empirical grounds, the economic impact of warming should be modeled as a relationship between temperature change and the growth rate of GDP as opposed to the level of GDP. This means that warming can have a permanent impact ...
Working Paper 183 - Averchenkova et al (opens in new window)
... intervention will deliver adaptation to climate change, as efforts cutting across various sectors and timescales will be required. Adding to this complexity is the uncertainty and long-term timescales of climate change impacts, which go beyond normal investment decision cycles in the private sector ...
... intervention will deliver adaptation to climate change, as efforts cutting across various sectors and timescales will be required. Adding to this complexity is the uncertainty and long-term timescales of climate change impacts, which go beyond normal investment decision cycles in the private sector ...
Mechanisms of the African monsoon: new insights from
... It is not just increases in carbon dioxide that affect the regional and global climate; dust and smoke from biomass burning play an important, but poorly quantified role. The Sahara desert is the largest source of mineral dust emissions in the world. Similarly, the burning of agricultural waste duri ...
... It is not just increases in carbon dioxide that affect the regional and global climate; dust and smoke from biomass burning play an important, but poorly quantified role. The Sahara desert is the largest source of mineral dust emissions in the world. Similarly, the burning of agricultural waste duri ...
influence of surface/free-air decoupling on temperature trend patterns
... exposed free‐air locations. On a mean annual basis there are no strong relationships between temperature trend magnitude, elevation, topographic incision, or coupling index. However, in winter, warming is weaker at decoupled locations, especially when snow cover is present. Where snow is absent in w ...
... exposed free‐air locations. On a mean annual basis there are no strong relationships between temperature trend magnitude, elevation, topographic incision, or coupling index. However, in winter, warming is weaker at decoupled locations, especially when snow cover is present. Where snow is absent in w ...
Global change: state of the science
... carbon emissions from Annex I nations (OECD plus Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union) declines from 58 to 31%. 2.1.3. Emissions from land-use changes There are approximately 560 GtC in the form of above-ground biomass, and an additional 1200 GtC in soils and detritus. These pools form the pri ...
... carbon emissions from Annex I nations (OECD plus Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union) declines from 58 to 31%. 2.1.3. Emissions from land-use changes There are approximately 560 GtC in the form of above-ground biomass, and an additional 1200 GtC in soils and detritus. These pools form the pri ...
Where Are You From? Why Are You Here? An African Perspective
... “Why do our ideas about the ocean circulation have such a dream-like quality?” is the title of an article Henry Stommel (1995) circulated in 1954, a few years after his pioneering paper that explains how the torque that easterly and westerly winds exert on the oceans—a rapidly rotating spherical she ...
... “Why do our ideas about the ocean circulation have such a dream-like quality?” is the title of an article Henry Stommel (1995) circulated in 1954, a few years after his pioneering paper that explains how the torque that easterly and westerly winds exert on the oceans—a rapidly rotating spherical she ...
Borehole paleoclimatology – the effect of deep lakes and “heat
... 20 m depth. The warming rate of 0.05 C/yr. at the Czech observatory (located in a park within the campus of the Geophysical Institute in Prague) was estimated. This warming rate is two times more than the simulated value (using the surface air temperature as a forcing function). It was assumed that ...
... 20 m depth. The warming rate of 0.05 C/yr. at the Czech observatory (located in a park within the campus of the Geophysical Institute in Prague) was estimated. This warming rate is two times more than the simulated value (using the surface air temperature as a forcing function). It was assumed that ...
climate change adaptation, planning, and the law
... focus for DLA in respect of climate change events. In September, the Queensland Government committed to release a whole-of-government partnership driven climate adaptation strategy to reduce risks to the economy, environment, infrastructure and communities from current and future climate impacts. Th ...
... focus for DLA in respect of climate change events. In September, the Queensland Government committed to release a whole-of-government partnership driven climate adaptation strategy to reduce risks to the economy, environment, infrastructure and communities from current and future climate impacts. Th ...
global warming, climate change and tourism: a review of
... the theme. The Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) declared that ‘warming of the climate system is unequivocal’ (IPCC 2007 a). The global mean temperature has increased by 0.76°C between 1850–1899 and 2001–2005 and the IPCC concluded that most of the observed increase in global average ...
... the theme. The Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) declared that ‘warming of the climate system is unequivocal’ (IPCC 2007 a). The global mean temperature has increased by 0.76°C between 1850–1899 and 2001–2005 and the IPCC concluded that most of the observed increase in global average ...
Air pollution, climate change and ozone loss
... Projecting Future Changes in the Earth's Temperature If the warming continues, we can expect catastrophic consequences : Deaths from global warming will double in just 25 years—to 300,000 people a year. Global sea levels could rise by more than 20 feet with the loss of shelf ice in Greenland an ...
... Projecting Future Changes in the Earth's Temperature If the warming continues, we can expect catastrophic consequences : Deaths from global warming will double in just 25 years—to 300,000 people a year. Global sea levels could rise by more than 20 feet with the loss of shelf ice in Greenland an ...
Utilization of Science-Based Information on Climate Change in
... Technology and Public Policy at Texas A&M University ("Utilization of Science-based Information on Climate Change in Decision Making and the Public Policy Process," NA03OAR4310164) exploring several aspects of this vital link between science and decision making. The overall objective of the first ph ...
... Technology and Public Policy at Texas A&M University ("Utilization of Science-based Information on Climate Change in Decision Making and the Public Policy Process," NA03OAR4310164) exploring several aspects of this vital link between science and decision making. The overall objective of the first ph ...
Joint Parliamentary meeting on Climate change and climate change
... on the Bali roadmap with a view to adopting a new climate change agreement by 2009, in accordance with the EU's 2°C objective, V. whereas the leading industrial nations expressed their support at the recent G8 summit in Hokkaido Toyako (Japan) for halving CO2 emissions by 2050, and wish to pursue th ...
... on the Bali roadmap with a view to adopting a new climate change agreement by 2009, in accordance with the EU's 2°C objective, V. whereas the leading industrial nations expressed their support at the recent G8 summit in Hokkaido Toyako (Japan) for halving CO2 emissions by 2050, and wish to pursue th ...
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... Only a few research studies focus on the loss or gain to China's farmers, impacts on crop prices, and especially agricultural trade due to climate change. Wang et al. (2009b) research based on 8405 households indicates that global climate change will likely be harmful to rain fed farms, but benefici ...
... Only a few research studies focus on the loss or gain to China's farmers, impacts on crop prices, and especially agricultural trade due to climate change. Wang et al. (2009b) research based on 8405 households indicates that global climate change will likely be harmful to rain fed farms, but benefici ...
A Sign of Things to Come? Examining four major climate
... in East Africa, and a typhoon in the Philippines – that represent a range of extreme weather. It analyses the impact of these extreme weather events on food security, by considering when and why threats emerge. This involves characterization of the weather events, examination of the vulnerable group ...
... in East Africa, and a typhoon in the Philippines – that represent a range of extreme weather. It analyses the impact of these extreme weather events on food security, by considering when and why threats emerge. This involves characterization of the weather events, examination of the vulnerable group ...
Biodiversity climate change impacts report card technical paper
... Atlantic salmon is generally declining for many reasons and warming will further threaten it. Carp, an extremely damaging fish to conservation interests, is virtually certain to expand its range northwards and breed more effectively, but increased spread will occur anyway because of its popularity a ...
... Atlantic salmon is generally declining for many reasons and warming will further threaten it. Carp, an extremely damaging fish to conservation interests, is virtually certain to expand its range northwards and breed more effectively, but increased spread will occur anyway because of its popularity a ...
ADAPTool - International Institute for Sustainable Development
... The pilot aligns with the B.C. government’s climate adaptation strategy and the Ministry of Agriculture’s 2013–2018 focus on climate change adaptation. The pilot also aligns with B.C. Agrifoods: A strategy for growth, because climate change presents significant risks and opportunities for the indust ...
... The pilot aligns with the B.C. government’s climate adaptation strategy and the Ministry of Agriculture’s 2013–2018 focus on climate change adaptation. The pilot also aligns with B.C. Agrifoods: A strategy for growth, because climate change presents significant risks and opportunities for the indust ...
Climate change: hydrological impact studies
... Water balance models essentially keep track of the components in the water balance equation, thereby describing the storage components in varying degree of complexity. These models calculate the water balance components for consecutive time steps, varying from daily to annual, but mostly monthly. ...
... Water balance models essentially keep track of the components in the water balance equation, thereby describing the storage components in varying degree of complexity. These models calculate the water balance components for consecutive time steps, varying from daily to annual, but mostly monthly. ...
Land Resources - Northern Research Station
... time to adjust to changes in climate. Disturbances such as forest fires, insect outbreaks, ice storms, and hurricanes also change forest productivity, carbon cycling, and species composition. Climate influences the frequency and size of disturbances. Many features of ecosystems can be predicted by f ...
... time to adjust to changes in climate. Disturbances such as forest fires, insect outbreaks, ice storms, and hurricanes also change forest productivity, carbon cycling, and species composition. Climate influences the frequency and size of disturbances. Many features of ecosystems can be predicted by f ...
AFWA 2002 - Nevada Department of Wildlife
... If there are jurisdictional barriers states may want to show how those species are being addressed by other agencies of jurisdiction. ...
... If there are jurisdictional barriers states may want to show how those species are being addressed by other agencies of jurisdiction. ...