health, climate and economic risks of the carmichael coalmine
... Australia from the dangerous impacts of climate change, such as more intense extreme weather events and destruction of our most iconic ecosystems including the Great Barrier Reef. As the strong global trend away from coal to renewable energy and storage gathers even more momentum, Australia’s therma ...
... Australia from the dangerous impacts of climate change, such as more intense extreme weather events and destruction of our most iconic ecosystems including the Great Barrier Reef. As the strong global trend away from coal to renewable energy and storage gathers even more momentum, Australia’s therma ...
Module: Introduction
... Motor Credit Company. More information regarding Ford and our products worldwide is available at corporate.ford.com. We are driving to be both a product company and a mobility company. Our vision is nothing less than to change the way the world moves. At Ford, we view this as the ultimate opportunit ...
... Motor Credit Company. More information regarding Ford and our products worldwide is available at corporate.ford.com. We are driving to be both a product company and a mobility company. Our vision is nothing less than to change the way the world moves. At Ford, we view this as the ultimate opportunit ...
Pattern scaled climate change scenarios: are these useful for adaptation? - Working Paper 71 (699 kB) (opens in new window)
... the climate system, therefore its application to non linear systems should be evaluated, and tests of internal consistency developed. Pattern scaling is currently used to generate projections of climate change and to quantify their impacts. For instance the Australian climate change scenarios [7] an ...
... the climate system, therefore its application to non linear systems should be evaluated, and tests of internal consistency developed. Pattern scaling is currently used to generate projections of climate change and to quantify their impacts. For instance the Australian climate change scenarios [7] an ...
Long-Term Climate Change Commitment and Reversibility: An EMIC Intercomparison Please share
... then gradually cools. The initial warming is due to the fast elimination of the negative radiative forcing associated with aerosols, which have a short atmospheric residence time. Greenhouse gases, on the other hand, have a longer atmospheric lifetime and their concentration and associated radiative ...
... then gradually cools. The initial warming is due to the fast elimination of the negative radiative forcing associated with aerosols, which have a short atmospheric residence time. Greenhouse gases, on the other hand, have a longer atmospheric lifetime and their concentration and associated radiative ...
Global Climate Change and Biodiversity
... be, however, remains poorly known and increasingly contested. On the other hand, due to the inertia of both the climate system and our energy structures, greenhouse gases accumulated and accumulating in the atmosphere since the pre-industrial era will continue to affect global climate long into the ...
... be, however, remains poorly known and increasingly contested. On the other hand, due to the inertia of both the climate system and our energy structures, greenhouse gases accumulated and accumulating in the atmosphere since the pre-industrial era will continue to affect global climate long into the ...
Impacts, Adaptations and Uncertainty in the face of Anthropogenic
... influence and will be influenced by AGW. Extreme weather impacts on the boreal forest are an example of uncertainty. The 1998 Ice storm that hit eastern Canada clearly demonstrated that extreme climate events in the boreal can damage trees comparably to that of the most destructive windstorms and hu ...
... influence and will be influenced by AGW. Extreme weather impacts on the boreal forest are an example of uncertainty. The 1998 Ice storm that hit eastern Canada clearly demonstrated that extreme climate events in the boreal can damage trees comparably to that of the most destructive windstorms and hu ...
Go Green: Ontario`s Action Plan on Climate Change
... businesses and industries that think green. Through Go Green, your government is making green choices. But this plan will also enable everyone to make better, greener choices that will save money and help the economy. It will give Ontario’s businesses the tools they need to go green and thrive – and ...
... businesses and industries that think green. Through Go Green, your government is making green choices. But this plan will also enable everyone to make better, greener choices that will save money and help the economy. It will give Ontario’s businesses the tools they need to go green and thrive – and ...
Climate Regulation of the Electricity Industry: A Comparative View
... Mechanism was introduced by the Labor Party.17 This Mechanism was then repealed in July 2014 following a change in government and the election of the Liberal/National Coalition.18 This meant that Australia was the first country in the world to repeal legislated action on climate change.19 In its pla ...
... Mechanism was introduced by the Labor Party.17 This Mechanism was then repealed in July 2014 following a change in government and the election of the Liberal/National Coalition.18 This meant that Australia was the first country in the world to repeal legislated action on climate change.19 In its pla ...
Climate change and seafood safety: Human health implications
... change; in particular, toxic metals, organic chemicals residues, algal toxins and pathogens of both humans and marine organisms. However, different species respond differently to such stresses. Public health authorities will face new challenges to guarantee seafood safety and to sustain consumers’ c ...
... change; in particular, toxic metals, organic chemicals residues, algal toxins and pathogens of both humans and marine organisms. However, different species respond differently to such stresses. Public health authorities will face new challenges to guarantee seafood safety and to sustain consumers’ c ...
CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENERGY CHAPTER I 2015 ANNUAL REPORT ON THE ENVIRONMENT
... significant role in regional cooperation and influence on major environmental policy and operations like air quality, land use planning and zoning, transportation, forest conservation, solid waste management and recycling and water conservation. Fairfax County leads by example by: adjusting Fairfax ...
... significant role in regional cooperation and influence on major environmental policy and operations like air quality, land use planning and zoning, transportation, forest conservation, solid waste management and recycling and water conservation. Fairfax County leads by example by: adjusting Fairfax ...
climate change adaptation: a collective action
... The buildup of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and the likely growth in future emissions due to increased energy consumption in developing nations have convinced many scientists and policymakers of the need to develop policies that will allow adaptation to minimize the adverse effects of climate ...
... The buildup of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and the likely growth in future emissions due to increased energy consumption in developing nations have convinced many scientists and policymakers of the need to develop policies that will allow adaptation to minimize the adverse effects of climate ...
August 2012 - CREE
... how should the burdens of mitigation (action) be distributed? In the years to come, the world may face large climatic changes such as increased temperatures, sea level rise, changed wind and precipitation patterns, more extreme weather, etc. (IPCC, 2007a). Nevertheless, the damage associated with cl ...
... how should the burdens of mitigation (action) be distributed? In the years to come, the world may face large climatic changes such as increased temperatures, sea level rise, changed wind and precipitation patterns, more extreme weather, etc. (IPCC, 2007a). Nevertheless, the damage associated with cl ...
The Week That Was: 2015-11-28 (November 28, 2015) Brought to
... to limit carbon dioxide emissions, a harmless gas necessary for life on this planet. Further, the issues discussed undermine the foundations for the US EPA’s Endangerment Finding, that carbon dioxide emissions endanger human health and welfare. Also, they undermine the need for subsidies for alterna ...
... to limit carbon dioxide emissions, a harmless gas necessary for life on this planet. Further, the issues discussed undermine the foundations for the US EPA’s Endangerment Finding, that carbon dioxide emissions endanger human health and welfare. Also, they undermine the need for subsidies for alterna ...
Effects of climate change on European ducks: what do we know and
... earlier ice-break-up, which dictates habitat availability and the start of breeding, as found for two early arriving species, mallard and common goldeneye (e.g. Fredga & Dow 1983, Oja & Pöysä 2007). Positive relationships between warmer and drier springs and duck nest success have also been record ...
... earlier ice-break-up, which dictates habitat availability and the start of breeding, as found for two early arriving species, mallard and common goldeneye (e.g. Fredga & Dow 1983, Oja & Pöysä 2007). Positive relationships between warmer and drier springs and duck nest success have also been record ...
Presentation title
... community to respond to weather and climate risks? — What were the main risks (flooding, water use restrictions, overheating or subsidence) for your area following question 1? — What actions are available to deal with these risks? — Which actions do you think could work in your community / area? Con ...
... community to respond to weather and climate risks? — What were the main risks (flooding, water use restrictions, overheating or subsidence) for your area following question 1? — What actions are available to deal with these risks? — Which actions do you think could work in your community / area? Con ...
Climate Change Effects on North American Inland Fish Populations
... events (e.g., <10th or >90th percentile daily means in temperature or precipitation within a season) is predicted to increase across North America (Saha et al. 2006). Lentic habitats are directly impacted by climate-driven changes in precipitation and surface temperature. Consequently, lakes can ser ...
... events (e.g., <10th or >90th percentile daily means in temperature or precipitation within a season) is predicted to increase across North America (Saha et al. 2006). Lentic habitats are directly impacted by climate-driven changes in precipitation and surface temperature. Consequently, lakes can ser ...
IOSR Journal Of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR-JHSS)
... (IPCC), increases in greenhouse gas emissions have been associated with an increase in the mean global temperature of 0.3°C-0.6°C since the late 19th century; by the end of the 21st century, according the IPCC, greenhouse gas emissions could cause the mean global temperature to rise by another 1.4°C ...
... (IPCC), increases in greenhouse gas emissions have been associated with an increase in the mean global temperature of 0.3°C-0.6°C since the late 19th century; by the end of the 21st century, according the IPCC, greenhouse gas emissions could cause the mean global temperature to rise by another 1.4°C ...
The dynamics of vulnerability: why adapting to climate variability climate change
... to revisit the claim that adapting to current variability will automatically lead to reducing vulnerability to climate change. While such actions indeed may be no regrets in terms of addressing well-known vulnerabilities in our current climate, there is no guarantee that these decisions will be suff ...
... to revisit the claim that adapting to current variability will automatically lead to reducing vulnerability to climate change. While such actions indeed may be no regrets in terms of addressing well-known vulnerabilities in our current climate, there is no guarantee that these decisions will be suff ...
Usable Science? The UK Climate Projections 2009
... undertakers’’ (e.g., utility companies and harbor authorities) to report on the risks and benefits posed by changes in climate and how they plan to adapt to them (Defra 2011a). In addition, the Act requires the Government to undertake a U.K.-wide Climate Change Risk Assessment every five years (the ...
... undertakers’’ (e.g., utility companies and harbor authorities) to report on the risks and benefits posed by changes in climate and how they plan to adapt to them (Defra 2011a). In addition, the Act requires the Government to undertake a U.K.-wide Climate Change Risk Assessment every five years (the ...
China`s Policies and Actions for Addressing Climate Change
... as well as some key fields such as waste recovery and processing and utilizing of reusable resources. In 2008, China recycled and reused 72 million tons of waste steel, 5.2 million tons of non-ferrous metal, and more than 16 million tons of plastics, ranking first in the world. Organizing the Implem ...
... as well as some key fields such as waste recovery and processing and utilizing of reusable resources. In 2008, China recycled and reused 72 million tons of waste steel, 5.2 million tons of non-ferrous metal, and more than 16 million tons of plastics, ranking first in the world. Organizing the Implem ...
Global Climate Risk Index 2016
... and losses of more than USD 2.97 trillion (in PPP) were incurred as a direct result of over 15 000 extreme weather events. The 2014 New Climate Economy Report forewarns of similar disasters that will occur if no action towards limiting global warming to 2°C (compared to pre-industrial times) is take ...
... and losses of more than USD 2.97 trillion (in PPP) were incurred as a direct result of over 15 000 extreme weather events. The 2014 New Climate Economy Report forewarns of similar disasters that will occur if no action towards limiting global warming to 2°C (compared to pre-industrial times) is take ...
How Environmental And Climate Risks Factor Into Global Corporate
... have found that companies' liquidity management, insurance protection, natural disaster risk management, and post-event recovery measures have been adequate to mitigate the impact of natural catastrophes on their rating profiles during the period. Looking ahead, however, the picture is less certain. ...
... have found that companies' liquidity management, insurance protection, natural disaster risk management, and post-event recovery measures have been adequate to mitigate the impact of natural catastrophes on their rating profiles during the period. Looking ahead, however, the picture is less certain. ...
Chapter 3: Climate observations and projections
... are presented as well as potential impacts and consequences of the climate risk factors. Figure 3.5 summarizes the process of translating global climate information into localized risk factors. Sources of uncertainty Climate change projections are characterized by large uncertainties. At the global ...
... are presented as well as potential impacts and consequences of the climate risk factors. Figure 3.5 summarizes the process of translating global climate information into localized risk factors. Sources of uncertainty Climate change projections are characterized by large uncertainties. At the global ...
Ensemble modeling, uncertainty and robust predictions
... climate models rather than a set carefully designed to probe this uncertainty. Both perturbed-physics and multimodel studies often include a limited investigation of the impacts of initial condition uncertainty as well: each model or model version is run more than once under a chosen emission scenar ...
... climate models rather than a set carefully designed to probe this uncertainty. Both perturbed-physics and multimodel studies often include a limited investigation of the impacts of initial condition uncertainty as well: each model or model version is run more than once under a chosen emission scenar ...
Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme
The Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (or CPRS) was a proposed cap-and-trade system of emissions trading for anthropogenic greenhouse gases, due to be introduced in Australia in 2010 by the Rudd government, as part of its climate change policy. It marked a major change in the energy policy of Australia. The policy began when the Australian Labor Party was in opposition and the six Labor-controlled states commissioned an independent review on energy policy, the Garnaut Climate Change Review, which published a number of reports. Labor, after winning the federal election and forming a government, published a Green paper for discussion and comment. The Federal Treasury then modelled some of the financial and economic impacts of the proposed scheme.The Rudd Government published a final white paper on 15 December 2008. The Government announced that the legislation was intended to take effect in July 2010; but the legislation for the CPRS (aka ETS) failed to gain adequate support and was twice rejected creating a double dissolution election trigger. After a bitter political debate which saw former opposition leader Malcolm Turnbull lose his leadership of the opposition to the anti-CPRS Tony Abbott. The Rudd government did not call an election and the CPRS lost public support. In April 2010, Labor then deferred the CPRS. A successor to the CPRS, the Carbon Pricing Mechanism (CPM) was passed into law as part of the Clean Energy Futures Package (CEF) in 2011, but was repealed in July 2014 following a change in government.