Millions at risk
... equivalent, respectively, to 10 times and 20 times the reduction in emissions assumed in the Kyoto Protocol. The 750 ppmv target delays the damage but does not avoid it. By 2080 it would halve the number at risk from hunger and flooding. reduce the population at risk of malaria by perhaps a third an ...
... equivalent, respectively, to 10 times and 20 times the reduction in emissions assumed in the Kyoto Protocol. The 750 ppmv target delays the damage but does not avoid it. By 2080 it would halve the number at risk from hunger and flooding. reduce the population at risk of malaria by perhaps a third an ...
The global development of policy regimes to combat climate change
... from around 28 billion tonnes of CO2e today, to around 32-33 billion tonnes in 2020 (possibly higher), to 37-38 in 2030 (note ‘budget’ is around 32 for a 2ºC path in 2030). The increase reflects the changing structure of the world economy. • 2ºC (50-50) path simply not possible without strong action ...
... from around 28 billion tonnes of CO2e today, to around 32-33 billion tonnes in 2020 (possibly higher), to 37-38 in 2030 (note ‘budget’ is around 32 for a 2ºC path in 2030). The increase reflects the changing structure of the world economy. • 2ºC (50-50) path simply not possible without strong action ...
Risks and Effects of Sea Level Rise on Coastal People and
... property and human populations. Global sea level rise has increased by approximately 2mm per year for the last century, and is predicted to rise at an increasing rate. The Fourth International Panel on Climate Change predicts a range from 18-38 to 26-58cm in the rise of global average sea level by 2 ...
... property and human populations. Global sea level rise has increased by approximately 2mm per year for the last century, and is predicted to rise at an increasing rate. The Fourth International Panel on Climate Change predicts a range from 18-38 to 26-58cm in the rise of global average sea level by 2 ...
050310 Environment
... • GHGs in the atmosphere affect the whole world. A region or country that emits more GHGs will not experience “worse” global warming. • Different regions, however, will experience different impacts. For example, low-lying land such as New Orleans and the country of Bangladesh face severe impacts fro ...
... • GHGs in the atmosphere affect the whole world. A region or country that emits more GHGs will not experience “worse” global warming. • Different regions, however, will experience different impacts. For example, low-lying land such as New Orleans and the country of Bangladesh face severe impacts fro ...
Media Statement
... Science and Technology Center and the National Space Development Agency of Japan. The agreement concerned the efforts of Japan's Frontier Research System for Global Change at the University of Hawaii." IPCC: "The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is a scientific body set up by the Wor ...
... Science and Technology Center and the National Space Development Agency of Japan. The agreement concerned the efforts of Japan's Frontier Research System for Global Change at the University of Hawaii." IPCC: "The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is a scientific body set up by the Wor ...
The Earth`s climate is different from what it was only 20,000 years
... the Earth's surface warms the lower atmosphere. Gases such as water vapor and CO2 trap a large fraction of this heat near the Earth's surface. The natural greenhouse effect, not aided by human emissions, is responsible for keeping our planet at a livable temperature—around 33C on average at the sur ...
... the Earth's surface warms the lower atmosphere. Gases such as water vapor and CO2 trap a large fraction of this heat near the Earth's surface. The natural greenhouse effect, not aided by human emissions, is responsible for keeping our planet at a livable temperature—around 33C on average at the sur ...
Climate Change and Security Threats, Opportunities and
... Economies and institutions are adapted to certain patterns – such as river flows and monsoons – which will change due to climate variability. ...
... Economies and institutions are adapted to certain patterns – such as river flows and monsoons – which will change due to climate variability. ...
new ipcc report recognizes family planning among social
... ll Providing access to family planning saves women’s lives by reducing the total number of births and reducing births in high-risk groups. Chapter 11, pp. 36, lines 40-44 ll When women have access to family planning, it is the highest risk age groups (youngest and oldest women) who reduce their fert ...
... ll Providing access to family planning saves women’s lives by reducing the total number of births and reducing births in high-risk groups. Chapter 11, pp. 36, lines 40-44 ll When women have access to family planning, it is the highest risk age groups (youngest and oldest women) who reduce their fert ...
Soil quality indicators as affected by different
... Tropical storms and Sea Level Rise –Climate change is projected to decrease frequency but increase intensity of tropical storms, although this is highly uncertain. Sea level is set to rise as a consequence of increasing global temperatures. Both will increase the vulnerability of coastal and low ly ...
... Tropical storms and Sea Level Rise –Climate change is projected to decrease frequency but increase intensity of tropical storms, although this is highly uncertain. Sea level is set to rise as a consequence of increasing global temperatures. Both will increase the vulnerability of coastal and low ly ...
Tennessee - University of Iowa College of Public Health
... the coming decades, UIFchanging climate is likely to reduce crop yields, threaten some aquatic ecosystems, and increase some risks to human health. Floods may be more frequent, and droughts may be longer, which would increase the difficulty of meeting the competing demands for water in the Tennessee ...
... the coming decades, UIFchanging climate is likely to reduce crop yields, threaten some aquatic ecosystems, and increase some risks to human health. Floods may be more frequent, and droughts may be longer, which would increase the difficulty of meeting the competing demands for water in the Tennessee ...
Climate Change and the Colorado River: What We Already Know
... River Basin have much to gain from effective climate change mitigation, as even a modest 10 percent reduction in flow has potential economic impacts in the billions. And there are increasingly reasons to think that global mitigation is possible, including a recent persistent drop in U.S. emissions ...
... River Basin have much to gain from effective climate change mitigation, as even a modest 10 percent reduction in flow has potential economic impacts in the billions. And there are increasingly reasons to think that global mitigation is possible, including a recent persistent drop in U.S. emissions ...
Climate Risk Management for Thailand
... • Technology Transformation Fund— focus in MICs, support of low carbon economy strategies) • Adaptation Fund ($80-300m)— from 2% tax on CDM deals ...
... • Technology Transformation Fund— focus in MICs, support of low carbon economy strategies) • Adaptation Fund ($80-300m)— from 2% tax on CDM deals ...
Presentation - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
... CBOs oriented on climate change and livelihood issues Necessary arrangements made to sustain CBOs Community Action initiated on climate change adaptation on HU level Learning from the project disseminated at local, national and global level ...
... CBOs oriented on climate change and livelihood issues Necessary arrangements made to sustain CBOs Community Action initiated on climate change adaptation on HU level Learning from the project disseminated at local, national and global level ...
A Cinematic History of Climate Science and War
... groups of scientists came out of the Manhattan Project. Liberals who said, “Wow we can do so much more with nuclear weapons.” Conservatives who said, “This is scary we should leave this alone.” James E. Hansen 1983: Greenhouse effect to change climate and day to day weather because GHG trap in heat ...
... groups of scientists came out of the Manhattan Project. Liberals who said, “Wow we can do so much more with nuclear weapons.” Conservatives who said, “This is scary we should leave this alone.” James E. Hansen 1983: Greenhouse effect to change climate and day to day weather because GHG trap in heat ...
We Can Reduce the Threat of Climate Change (2)
... Climate Change Will Threaten the Health of Many People Deaths from heat waves will increase Deaths from cold weather will decrease Higher temperatures can cause • Increased flooding • Increase in some forms of air pollution, more O3 • More insects, microbes, toxic molds, and fungi ...
... Climate Change Will Threaten the Health of Many People Deaths from heat waves will increase Deaths from cold weather will decrease Higher temperatures can cause • Increased flooding • Increase in some forms of air pollution, more O3 • More insects, microbes, toxic molds, and fungi ...
Document
... – Increased snowfall, rainfall, and other intense events – A good example is the area south and east of the Great Lakes. If the lakes don’t freeze over, there is much more “lake effect” snow. Eastern NC may see snow increases due to warmer ocean. ...
... – Increased snowfall, rainfall, and other intense events – A good example is the area south and east of the Great Lakes. If the lakes don’t freeze over, there is much more “lake effect” snow. Eastern NC may see snow increases due to warmer ocean. ...
Unit 6 Part 3 Power Point
... Computer models are used to predict the effects of greenhouse gas increase on climate for the planet as a whole and also for specific regions. If nothing is done to control greenhouse gas emissions and they continue to increase at current rates, the surface temperature of the Earth can be expect ...
... Computer models are used to predict the effects of greenhouse gas increase on climate for the planet as a whole and also for specific regions. If nothing is done to control greenhouse gas emissions and they continue to increase at current rates, the surface temperature of the Earth can be expect ...
Rising Currents, Moma Project, NY , 2009
... “The global rise in sea levels—which is predicted to reach levels of transformation that will affect not only the contours of continents and islands, but also billions of people in heavily populated areas—is currently underway. There is hardly a day in which we don’t read about aspects of global war ...
... “The global rise in sea levels—which is predicted to reach levels of transformation that will affect not only the contours of continents and islands, but also billions of people in heavily populated areas—is currently underway. There is hardly a day in which we don’t read about aspects of global war ...
Slide 1
... change policies Fiscal stimulus not only to create demand but to promote sustainable development Australian Govt- action on climate change is economically responsible- delaying it will increase the cost by 15% 190 nations seeking to conclude a new UN treaty in Copenhagen next year Serious Implicatio ...
... change policies Fiscal stimulus not only to create demand but to promote sustainable development Australian Govt- action on climate change is economically responsible- delaying it will increase the cost by 15% 190 nations seeking to conclude a new UN treaty in Copenhagen next year Serious Implicatio ...
Studying Climate Change: Proxy Indicators
... – Most of the increase occurred in the last few decades – Number of extremely hot days have increased – The 16 warmest years on record have been since 1990 ...
... – Most of the increase occurred in the last few decades – Number of extremely hot days have increased – The 16 warmest years on record have been since 1990 ...
PowerPoint Presentation - Climate Science & Policy
... Others suggest that it’s a distraction from undertaking the fundamental modifications in world economic practice that will be required. ...
... Others suggest that it’s a distraction from undertaking the fundamental modifications in world economic practice that will be required. ...
the_science - The Global Change Program at the University of
... Concentrations of atmospheric greenhouse gases and their radiative forcing have continued to increase as a result of human activities. Climate Change 2001: The Scientific Basis. Summary for Policymakers; IPCC 2001 ...
... Concentrations of atmospheric greenhouse gases and their radiative forcing have continued to increase as a result of human activities. Climate Change 2001: The Scientific Basis. Summary for Policymakers; IPCC 2001 ...
IAG Presentation
... Researching climate change, reducing IAG’s environmental footprint, driving cultural change ...
... Researching climate change, reducing IAG’s environmental footprint, driving cultural change ...