2A.3 APPLICATION OF DIFFERENT WEATHER PATTERN
... simulated daily values of meteorological variables (mean sea level pressure, temperature, precipitation) were obtained from the regional climate model (RCM) outputs of the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI). DMI used the HIRHAM4 RCM (Christensen et al., 1996) with 50 km horizontal resolution (the ...
... simulated daily values of meteorological variables (mean sea level pressure, temperature, precipitation) were obtained from the regional climate model (RCM) outputs of the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI). DMI used the HIRHAM4 RCM (Christensen et al., 1996) with 50 km horizontal resolution (the ...
Perverse incentives under the CDM: a comment - Working Paper 53 (757 kB) (opens in new window)
... 2. Mitigation of climate change (including the roles of carbon markets and lowcarbon technologies) 3. Impacts of, and adaptation to, climate change, and its effects on development 4. Governance of climate change 5. Management of forests and ecosystems More information about the Grantham Research Ins ...
... 2. Mitigation of climate change (including the roles of carbon markets and lowcarbon technologies) 3. Impacts of, and adaptation to, climate change, and its effects on development 4. Governance of climate change 5. Management of forests and ecosystems More information about the Grantham Research Ins ...
Psychology`s Contributions to Understanding and Addressing
... change, are a result of a full range of cultural, economic, political, and social conditions and processes, depicted as “human systems” in the figure, and of psychological considerations noted in the middle of the figure, which include human understanding of climate change, affective responses to cl ...
... change, are a result of a full range of cultural, economic, political, and social conditions and processes, depicted as “human systems” in the figure, and of psychological considerations noted in the middle of the figure, which include human understanding of climate change, affective responses to cl ...
MAPPING CLIMATE CHANGE AND SECURITY IN NORTH AFRICA
... Executive Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii ...
... Executive Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii ...
Psychology`s Contributions to Understanding and Addressing
... change, are a result of a full range of cultural, economic, political, and social conditions and processes, depicted as “human systems” in the figure, and of psychological considerations noted in the middle of the figure, which include human understanding of climate change, affective responses to cl ...
... change, are a result of a full range of cultural, economic, political, and social conditions and processes, depicted as “human systems” in the figure, and of psychological considerations noted in the middle of the figure, which include human understanding of climate change, affective responses to cl ...
detailed chapter
... Precipitation. At this time, climate scientists have less confidence in climate model projections of regional precipitation than of regional temperature. For the 21 st century, the Canadian model projects the percentage increases in precipitation will be largest in the Southwest and California,while ...
... Precipitation. At this time, climate scientists have less confidence in climate model projections of regional precipitation than of regional temperature. For the 21 st century, the Canadian model projects the percentage increases in precipitation will be largest in the Southwest and California,while ...
The Economics of Climate Adaptation (ECA) Methodology
... frequency of different categories of hurricanes (tropical storm through category 5) based on academic research. • City-level asset and economic activity: The consultants worked closely with City agencies to develop a working model of asset value divided into several categories, including, among othe ...
... frequency of different categories of hurricanes (tropical storm through category 5) based on academic research. • City-level asset and economic activity: The consultants worked closely with City agencies to develop a working model of asset value divided into several categories, including, among othe ...
Global Warming — Scientific Facts, Problems and
... unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. ...
... unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. ...
changes in high flows in Sweden in the past and the future (1911
... occurring in March–June and July–February, respectively. In Sweden, spring peaks occurring in March–June along the south-to-north climate gradient are driven mainly by ...
... occurring in March–June and July–February, respectively. In Sweden, spring peaks occurring in March–June along the south-to-north climate gradient are driven mainly by ...
Climate Change: Law, Policy, and Business
... Partial Draft) are due to me electronically ([email protected]) by 4:30 PM (i.e. right before class) on the days they are due. You may write your term paper on whatever interests you, as long as it has something to do with law, business, and climate change. It should be somewhere in the 5000-60 ...
... Partial Draft) are due to me electronically ([email protected]) by 4:30 PM (i.e. right before class) on the days they are due. You may write your term paper on whatever interests you, as long as it has something to do with law, business, and climate change. It should be somewhere in the 5000-60 ...
Climate Change and Respiratory Health
... threats posed by climate change become more widely acknowledged, public health, medical and disease advocacy officials will need to familiarize themselves on how climate change may affect their patients, clients, and organizational members and supporters. For vulnerable populations, such as those li ...
... threats posed by climate change become more widely acknowledged, public health, medical and disease advocacy officials will need to familiarize themselves on how climate change may affect their patients, clients, and organizational members and supporters. For vulnerable populations, such as those li ...
Climate Change, Natural Hazards and Cities
... delivered from a variety of locations within a region and may not be available on site during emergencies. Although there are many acute impacts of natural hazards on health, attention must also be given to the long-term health effects. Disaster-related health problems may require help from non-medi ...
... delivered from a variety of locations within a region and may not be available on site during emergencies. Although there are many acute impacts of natural hazards on health, attention must also be given to the long-term health effects. Disaster-related health problems may require help from non-medi ...
REPORT CARD Sea-Level Rise 2012
... had fallen to less than 3 mm per year (0.3 m per century). Over the last 2,000 years until the late 19th century, sea level was stable to within about 0.2 m and the rate of change remained substantially below 3 mm per year (Lambeck and Chappell 2001, Lambeck et al 2002, Lambeck 2002, Lambeck et al 2 ...
... had fallen to less than 3 mm per year (0.3 m per century). Over the last 2,000 years until the late 19th century, sea level was stable to within about 0.2 m and the rate of change remained substantially below 3 mm per year (Lambeck and Chappell 2001, Lambeck et al 2002, Lambeck 2002, Lambeck et al 2 ...
The International Climate Change Regime: The Road from Copenhagen
... regime, have already signaled that they are unwilling to do so. Proceeding separately might have been possible if the Copenhagen Accord represented a true meeting of the minds. But support for it by some members of the BASIC group is thin. Far from seeing the open-ended, consensus decision-making pr ...
... regime, have already signaled that they are unwilling to do so. Proceeding separately might have been possible if the Copenhagen Accord represented a true meeting of the minds. But support for it by some members of the BASIC group is thin. Far from seeing the open-ended, consensus decision-making pr ...
Impacts of Climate Change on Physical Characteristics of
... species, ecosystems or lakes and the mechanism of climate response is well understood; and there are no known or suspected antagonistic mechanisms or feedbacks that could mitigate or reverse the impact. Medium confidence – impact has been projected or modelled using several approaches and the mechan ...
... species, ecosystems or lakes and the mechanism of climate response is well understood; and there are no known or suspected antagonistic mechanisms or feedbacks that could mitigate or reverse the impact. Medium confidence – impact has been projected or modelled using several approaches and the mechan ...
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... comparative advantage in broadacre agriculture (Davidson 1981; Wonder and Fisher 1990). However, the land intensity of production makes broadacre agriculture vulnerable to impacts of climate change which may alter the global endowment patterns of arable land. Projections of climate change in Austral ...
... comparative advantage in broadacre agriculture (Davidson 1981; Wonder and Fisher 1990). However, the land intensity of production makes broadacre agriculture vulnerable to impacts of climate change which may alter the global endowment patterns of arable land. Projections of climate change in Austral ...
Global Warming
... agriculture, deforestation, landfills, industrial production, and mining also contribute a significant share of emissions. In 1997, the United States emitted about one-fifth of total global greenhouse gases. Estimating future emissions is difficult, because it depends on demographic, economic, techn ...
... agriculture, deforestation, landfills, industrial production, and mining also contribute a significant share of emissions. In 1997, the United States emitted about one-fifth of total global greenhouse gases. Estimating future emissions is difficult, because it depends on demographic, economic, techn ...
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... Pioneering work concerning impure public goods has been provided by Cornes and Sandler (1984). They develop an approach to analyze this type of public good where the consumers’ utility function is defined over three characteristics. Cornes and Sandler (1994) investigate the comparative static proper ...
... Pioneering work concerning impure public goods has been provided by Cornes and Sandler (1984). They develop an approach to analyze this type of public good where the consumers’ utility function is defined over three characteristics. Cornes and Sandler (1994) investigate the comparative static proper ...
Transitioning to a Low-Carbon Economy
... are expected to rise two times faster than the global average. In northern Canada, this rise is expected to be three times faster. This trend is already evident in New Brunswick. We are seeing temperatures going up, precipitation increasing and sea levels rising. The province can expect an elevated ...
... are expected to rise two times faster than the global average. In northern Canada, this rise is expected to be three times faster. This trend is already evident in New Brunswick. We are seeing temperatures going up, precipitation increasing and sea levels rising. The province can expect an elevated ...
Combating Climate Change – A Role for UK
... assessment of UK forestry and climate change. The independent assessment was commissioned by the Forestry Commission to examine the potential of the UK’s trees and woodlands to mitigate and adapt to our changing climate. It forms part of the UK response to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Chan ...
... assessment of UK forestry and climate change. The independent assessment was commissioned by the Forestry Commission to examine the potential of the UK’s trees and woodlands to mitigate and adapt to our changing climate. It forms part of the UK response to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Chan ...
Estimating Effects of Tidal Power Projects and Climate Change on
... species through climate change and ocean acidification (hereafter grouped under the term climate change) (IPCC 2007; NRC 2010). To meet growing energy needs without increasing carbon emissions, utility companies are turning to renewable energy resources such as solar, wind, tidal, and wave energy. T ...
... species through climate change and ocean acidification (hereafter grouped under the term climate change) (IPCC 2007; NRC 2010). To meet growing energy needs without increasing carbon emissions, utility companies are turning to renewable energy resources such as solar, wind, tidal, and wave energy. T ...
PDF - unu-wider - United Nations University
... and rising global warming, by 2050 developing countries may experience a decline of between 9 and 21 per cent in overall agricultural productivity. In addition to long-term effects, global and regional weather conditions are also expected to become more varied, with increases in the frequency and se ...
... and rising global warming, by 2050 developing countries may experience a decline of between 9 and 21 per cent in overall agricultural productivity. In addition to long-term effects, global and regional weather conditions are also expected to become more varied, with increases in the frequency and se ...
Will environmental changes reinforce the forest border of central North America?
... forest border of central North America? Lee E Frelich* and Peter B Reich Within the next 50–100 years, the warming climate will have major effects on boreal and northern hardwood forests situated near the prairie–forest border of central North America. This biome boundary shifted to the northeast du ...
... forest border of central North America? Lee E Frelich* and Peter B Reich Within the next 50–100 years, the warming climate will have major effects on boreal and northern hardwood forests situated near the prairie–forest border of central North America. This biome boundary shifted to the northeast du ...
Climate ethics and population policy
... over time, due to the Jevons paradox: the counterintuitive result by which aggregate resource consumption increases as efficiency improves.a Because higher efficiency reduces the relative cost of using energy and resources, it often stimulates demand for them, thus offsetting potential savings. More ...
... over time, due to the Jevons paradox: the counterintuitive result by which aggregate resource consumption increases as efficiency improves.a Because higher efficiency reduces the relative cost of using energy and resources, it often stimulates demand for them, thus offsetting potential savings. More ...