Survival and population size of a resident bird species are declining
... Indeed, range-restricted species that are confined near mountaintops, like the South Hills crossbill, have been the most likely to decline and go extinct as the result of recent climate change (Parmesan 2006). Moreover, regional climate change forecasts for the Western United States indicate dramatic ...
... Indeed, range-restricted species that are confined near mountaintops, like the South Hills crossbill, have been the most likely to decline and go extinct as the result of recent climate change (Parmesan 2006). Moreover, regional climate change forecasts for the Western United States indicate dramatic ...
Biotic and Climatic Velocity Identify Contrasting Areas of
... establish in areas with newly suitable climate, or face the prospect of extirpation [1]. Such information also allows us to evaluate whether specific sites, such as existing protected areas, will serve as refugia or face loss of species and consequent changes in ecosystem processes [2]. The most com ...
... establish in areas with newly suitable climate, or face the prospect of extirpation [1]. Such information also allows us to evaluate whether specific sites, such as existing protected areas, will serve as refugia or face loss of species and consequent changes in ecosystem processes [2]. The most com ...
Long-term effects of warming and ocean acidification are modified
... of ecological communities can radically alter ( perceived or realized) species vulnerabilities and ecosystem responses to climatic forcing and, when considered collectively, have the potential to lead to scenarios that differ from those suggested by current projections [35]. Form & Riebesell [29], f ...
... of ecological communities can radically alter ( perceived or realized) species vulnerabilities and ecosystem responses to climatic forcing and, when considered collectively, have the potential to lead to scenarios that differ from those suggested by current projections [35]. Form & Riebesell [29], f ...
Scanning the Conservation Horizon
... various aspects of climate projections and vulnerability assessments, we provide specific guidance on understanding, addressing, and documenting uncertainty. Finally, climate change is not occurring in a vacuum, and assessments must be carried out in the context of existing stresses on our species a ...
... various aspects of climate projections and vulnerability assessments, we provide specific guidance on understanding, addressing, and documenting uncertainty. Finally, climate change is not occurring in a vacuum, and assessments must be carried out in the context of existing stresses on our species a ...
Co-benefits of climate policy
... Global climate policy will reduce outdoor air pollution A stringent global climate policy will lead to considerable improvements in local air quality and consequently improves health. Measures to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases to 50% of 2005 levels, by 2050, can reduce the number of premature ...
... Global climate policy will reduce outdoor air pollution A stringent global climate policy will lead to considerable improvements in local air quality and consequently improves health. Measures to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases to 50% of 2005 levels, by 2050, can reduce the number of premature ...
Scanning the Conservation Horizon
... various aspects of climate projections and vulnerability assessments, we provide specific guidance on understanding, addressing, and documenting uncertainty. Finally, climate change is not occurring in a vacuum, and assessments must be carried out in the context of existing stresses on our species a ...
... various aspects of climate projections and vulnerability assessments, we provide specific guidance on understanding, addressing, and documenting uncertainty. Finally, climate change is not occurring in a vacuum, and assessments must be carried out in the context of existing stresses on our species a ...
Review of climate change adaptation methods and tools
... This review of adaptation methods and tools examines approaches that have been developed and applied around the world, with a particular emphasis on Asia. The scope of the work focuses on reviewing academic as well as literature such as manuals and project documents to identify what has been develop ...
... This review of adaptation methods and tools examines approaches that have been developed and applied around the world, with a particular emphasis on Asia. The scope of the work focuses on reviewing academic as well as literature such as manuals and project documents to identify what has been develop ...
What to include in INDCs - Low Emission Capacity Building
... This presentation report was prepared by NewClimate Institute on behalf of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the United Nations Development Project (UNDP), under the project Experiences and lessons learned in the preparation of INDCs. The contents express the vi ...
... This presentation report was prepared by NewClimate Institute on behalf of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the United Nations Development Project (UNDP), under the project Experiences and lessons learned in the preparation of INDCs. The contents express the vi ...
Climate change, growing season water deficit and vegetation activity
... al. (2003) found the largest net primary production (NPP) increase was in tropical forest owing to increased solar radiation. Recently, Zhao and Running (2010) found that frequent regional droughts became the main constraint of plant growth and NPP in the last decade. Consequently, we questioned whe ...
... al. (2003) found the largest net primary production (NPP) increase was in tropical forest owing to increased solar radiation. Recently, Zhao and Running (2010) found that frequent regional droughts became the main constraint of plant growth and NPP in the last decade. Consequently, we questioned whe ...
IOCCG Report 9
... ocean, we want to know if the relevant processes act at the same rate everywhere for the same intensity of forcing. As a specific example, if a given marine autotrophic biomass, expressed as concentration of chlorophyll, is forced with a saturating irradiance, would the photosynthetic response (the ...
... ocean, we want to know if the relevant processes act at the same rate everywhere for the same intensity of forcing. As a specific example, if a given marine autotrophic biomass, expressed as concentration of chlorophyll, is forced with a saturating irradiance, would the photosynthetic response (the ...
Emerging approaches for responding to climate change in African
... It is widely accepted that human activity is increasing the level of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the atmosphere, causing global warming. This is leading to changes in weather patterns, although the actual changes will differ significantly by location. Agricultural lands occupy over 37 percent of the ...
... It is widely accepted that human activity is increasing the level of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the atmosphere, causing global warming. This is leading to changes in weather patterns, although the actual changes will differ significantly by location. Agricultural lands occupy over 37 percent of the ...
Levels of emerging contaminants and influence of
... Based on novel literature (mainly 2012-2014), the main objectives of this report was (I) to give a brief description of the levels of emerging contaminants such as PFASs, novel brominated and chlorinated flame retardants (novel BFRs and CFRs) including chlorinated paraffins (CPs), phosphorous flame ...
... Based on novel literature (mainly 2012-2014), the main objectives of this report was (I) to give a brief description of the levels of emerging contaminants such as PFASs, novel brominated and chlorinated flame retardants (novel BFRs and CFRs) including chlorinated paraffins (CPs), phosphorous flame ...
Atmospheric Moisture Residence Times and Cycling: Implications
... follows that naturally-occurring droughts are likely to be exacerbated by enhanced potential evapotranspiration, both in nature and in models (regardless of whether they are very realistic), e.g., Gregory et al. (1997). But what are the processes by which rainfall is changed? Globally there must be ...
... follows that naturally-occurring droughts are likely to be exacerbated by enhanced potential evapotranspiration, both in nature and in models (regardless of whether they are very realistic), e.g., Gregory et al. (1997). But what are the processes by which rainfall is changed? Globally there must be ...
Understanding the implications of Climate Change for woodland
... functioning, focusing on woodland Priority Habitats, as well as rare and charismatic species. The effects of the arrival and increase of new species in the UK are also examined. Despite an increasing body of work examining these issues there are still major knowledge gaps in this f ...
... functioning, focusing on woodland Priority Habitats, as well as rare and charismatic species. The effects of the arrival and increase of new species in the UK are also examined. Despite an increasing body of work examining these issues there are still major knowledge gaps in this f ...
polar ice sheets and climate change: GLOBAL impActs
... flow, highlighting the potential for future dynamic changes in the ice sheets. In the absence of well validated models, a wide range of heuristic projections for the maximum 21st century sea-level rise have been advanced. Hansen (2007) suggested that 5 m of sea-level rise is not beyond question, alt ...
... flow, highlighting the potential for future dynamic changes in the ice sheets. In the absence of well validated models, a wide range of heuristic projections for the maximum 21st century sea-level rise have been advanced. Hansen (2007) suggested that 5 m of sea-level rise is not beyond question, alt ...
Climate Change Adaptation by Federal Agencies: An Analysis Jane A. Leggett, Coordinator
... by other organizations. Part I of the report provides an introduction to federal adaptation efforts and challenges and a synthesis of these efforts. Part II provides summaries of these efforts at the department and/or agency levels. The report’s focus is the state of climate change knowledge and pla ...
... by other organizations. Part I of the report provides an introduction to federal adaptation efforts and challenges and a synthesis of these efforts. Part II provides summaries of these efforts at the department and/or agency levels. The report’s focus is the state of climate change knowledge and pla ...
Simulating Transient Climate Evolution of the Last
... Through the late Quaternary period of past one million years, the Earth has experienced rather regular ice age cycles once every 100,000 years [Hays et al., 1976]. Various natural archives of the Earth have preserved rich climatic information for these ice age cycles. Scientists take advantage of th ...
... Through the late Quaternary period of past one million years, the Earth has experienced rather regular ice age cycles once every 100,000 years [Hays et al., 1976]. Various natural archives of the Earth have preserved rich climatic information for these ice age cycles. Scientists take advantage of th ...
Changing Communities: Changing Climate,
... This guide offers a five milestone methodology that local governments have become familiar with through the Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) program. The purpose of the guide is to convey a straightforward approach for how municipalities can investigate climate change impacts at a general level ...
... This guide offers a five milestone methodology that local governments have become familiar with through the Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) program. The purpose of the guide is to convey a straightforward approach for how municipalities can investigate climate change impacts at a general level ...
Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation
... coastal areas and the rupture of water infrastructure in the North as a result of permafrost degradation. As water supplies diminish, at least seasonally, and water quality problems increase, there would be less high-quality water available for human use. At the same time, agricultural, domestic and ...
... coastal areas and the rupture of water infrastructure in the North as a result of permafrost degradation. As water supplies diminish, at least seasonally, and water quality problems increase, there would be less high-quality water available for human use. At the same time, agricultural, domestic and ...
Adaptation to climate change in desert contexts
... Findings show that both towns have been affected by climate change, especially the impacts of climate change on water resources. The adaptive capacity of the town of Mildura can be considered high compared to that of Broken Hill. Furthermore, this research identifies several problems associated with ...
... Findings show that both towns have been affected by climate change, especially the impacts of climate change on water resources. The adaptive capacity of the town of Mildura can be considered high compared to that of Broken Hill. Furthermore, this research identifies several problems associated with ...
ENSO Effects on Land Skin Temperature Variations: A Global Study
... Two major features are reported for the ENSO impacts on North America. One is cooler winter conditions in the Gulf States including Florida [35,36], due to a stronger influence of the subtropical jet stream. Although overall temperatures are slightly cooler because of more cloudy and rainy days resu ...
... Two major features are reported for the ENSO impacts on North America. One is cooler winter conditions in the Gulf States including Florida [35,36], due to a stronger influence of the subtropical jet stream. Although overall temperatures are slightly cooler because of more cloudy and rainy days resu ...
Variations in the Wave Climate and Sediment Transport Due to
... change-driven variations of atmospheric circulation, are of particular relevance for coastal zone management and planning. Changes in alongshore gradients in longshore sediment transport (even small gradients) could result in chronic impacts such as coastline recession [4–8], inlet migration and/or ...
... change-driven variations of atmospheric circulation, are of particular relevance for coastal zone management and planning. Changes in alongshore gradients in longshore sediment transport (even small gradients) could result in chronic impacts such as coastline recession [4–8], inlet migration and/or ...
Compact of Mayors
... officials to demonstrate their commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and preparing for the impacts of climate change. The development of the Compact of Mayors was led by C40, ICLEI, and UCLG, in close collaboration with the UN Secretary General’s Special Envoy for Cities and Climate Change ...
... officials to demonstrate their commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and preparing for the impacts of climate change. The development of the Compact of Mayors was led by C40, ICLEI, and UCLG, in close collaboration with the UN Secretary General’s Special Envoy for Cities and Climate Change ...
Amplification and dampening of soil respiration by changes in
... et al., 2010). 3) Long-term incubation experiments at constant temperatures will result in lower respiration rates than experiments in which temperature is allowed to vary but without changing the average value. Previous work on this subject has been focused on producing unbiased estimates of annual ...
... et al., 2010). 3) Long-term incubation experiments at constant temperatures will result in lower respiration rates than experiments in which temperature is allowed to vary but without changing the average value. Previous work on this subject has been focused on producing unbiased estimates of annual ...