Australia`s 21 Century Carbon Budget
... Although there is a considerable amount of support for the notion that preventing dangerous climate change will necessitate limiting the increase in the global average surface temperature to 2°C on pre-industrial levels, a number of atmospheric stabilisation targets have been proposed that are incon ...
... Although there is a considerable amount of support for the notion that preventing dangerous climate change will necessitate limiting the increase in the global average surface temperature to 2°C on pre-industrial levels, a number of atmospheric stabilisation targets have been proposed that are incon ...
Assessment of climate change in Europe from an ensemble of
... the Mediterranean area and to assess the possible magnitude of future climate change under SRES-A1B emission scenario. Regarding the concentrations of equivalent CO2 over the 21st century, the A1B scenario is intermediate for both the SRES scenarios group and the new RCP scenarios. The uncertainty a ...
... the Mediterranean area and to assess the possible magnitude of future climate change under SRES-A1B emission scenario. Regarding the concentrations of equivalent CO2 over the 21st century, the A1B scenario is intermediate for both the SRES scenarios group and the new RCP scenarios. The uncertainty a ...
151725 Public Policy Text - A Convention For Persons Displaced By
... that deep cuts in global emissions are required … with a view to reduce global emissions so as to hold the increase in global temperature below 2 degrees Celsius, and to take action to meet this objective … on the basis of equity (UNFCCC 2009: Article 2) and an agreement on the part of developed sta ...
... that deep cuts in global emissions are required … with a view to reduce global emissions so as to hold the increase in global temperature below 2 degrees Celsius, and to take action to meet this objective … on the basis of equity (UNFCCC 2009: Article 2) and an agreement on the part of developed sta ...
Transportation, Air Pollution, and Climate Change | US EPA
... estimating the social benefits of reducing carbon dioxide emissions. Under Executive Order 12866, agencies are required, to the extent permitted by law, “to assess both the costs and the benefits of the intended regulation and, recognizing that some costs and benefits are difficult to quantify, prop ...
... estimating the social benefits of reducing carbon dioxide emissions. Under Executive Order 12866, agencies are required, to the extent permitted by law, “to assess both the costs and the benefits of the intended regulation and, recognizing that some costs and benefits are difficult to quantify, prop ...
... million (in the B2 scenario, discounted at 4% annually) for Montserrat. These costs are compared to adaptation cost scenarios involving increased direct spending on per capita health care. This comparison reveals a high benefit-cost ratio suggesting that moderate costs will deliver significant benef ...
3B Air Quality - Department of City Planning
... NO2 is a reddish brown gas that is a by-product of combustion processes. Automobiles and industrial operations are the main sources of NO2. Aside from its contribution to ozone formation, nitrogen dioxide can increase the risk of acute and chronic respiratory disease and reduce visibility. NO2 may b ...
... NO2 is a reddish brown gas that is a by-product of combustion processes. Automobiles and industrial operations are the main sources of NO2. Aside from its contribution to ozone formation, nitrogen dioxide can increase the risk of acute and chronic respiratory disease and reduce visibility. NO2 may b ...
Major Impacts and Vulnerabilities for Asia
... including those on tourism (10.6.2), Livelihood assets such as water and food (9.3.3.1, 13.3.1.1, 18.5.3, 19.6.3), Poverty (13.3.2.3), Culture (12.3.2), Flood risks (18.3.1.1, 24.2.1), Health risks (24.4.6.2), Ecosystems (24.4.2.2). ...
... including those on tourism (10.6.2), Livelihood assets such as water and food (9.3.3.1, 13.3.1.1, 18.5.3, 19.6.3), Poverty (13.3.2.3), Culture (12.3.2), Flood risks (18.3.1.1, 24.2.1), Health risks (24.4.6.2), Ecosystems (24.4.2.2). ...
approaching business and the environment with complexity theory
... $140 a barrel. These high prices spurred substantial investment in alternative energy sources, but also provided at least one of the triggers for the severe recession that began in fall 2008. The recession led to sharp cuts in oil prices and clean energy investment, while also reducing greenhouse ga ...
... $140 a barrel. These high prices spurred substantial investment in alternative energy sources, but also provided at least one of the triggers for the severe recession that began in fall 2008. The recession led to sharp cuts in oil prices and clean energy investment, while also reducing greenhouse ga ...
Climate and land use change impacts on global terrestrial
... for ecosystem and hydrological impact studies carried out with models separate from the ESMs and using its meteorological outputs as inputs to their own separate calculations. Since HadGEM2-ES and other ESMs have been used to provide data for the 5th Coupled Model Intercomparison Project (CMIP5), th ...
... for ecosystem and hydrological impact studies carried out with models separate from the ESMs and using its meteorological outputs as inputs to their own separate calculations. Since HadGEM2-ES and other ESMs have been used to provide data for the 5th Coupled Model Intercomparison Project (CMIP5), th ...
Phenology and Climate Change
... After the 1990s phenological research gained momentum in the context of research into global change, and a large number of research findings were published on the impacts of climate change on phenological events. As a result some nature-based organisations shifted their focus and deployed their effo ...
... After the 1990s phenological research gained momentum in the context of research into global change, and a large number of research findings were published on the impacts of climate change on phenological events. As a result some nature-based organisations shifted their focus and deployed their effo ...
NIPCC SPM Published - Australian Environment Foundation
... Many scientists, policymakers, and engaged citizens have become concerned over the possibility that man-made greenhouse gas emissions, in particular carbon dioxide (CO2), may be causing dangerous climate change. A primary reason for this public alarm is a series of reports issued by the United Natio ...
... Many scientists, policymakers, and engaged citizens have become concerned over the possibility that man-made greenhouse gas emissions, in particular carbon dioxide (CO2), may be causing dangerous climate change. A primary reason for this public alarm is a series of reports issued by the United Natio ...
Observed coherent changes in climatic
... number of reasons. Consequently we have defined 10 climatic indicators, which can be calculated locally by data-producing centres. Time series of these indicators can subsequently be exchanged between and used by both modelling groups and climate monitoring centres. Global datasets of unambiguously ...
... number of reasons. Consequently we have defined 10 climatic indicators, which can be calculated locally by data-producing centres. Time series of these indicators can subsequently be exchanged between and used by both modelling groups and climate monitoring centres. Global datasets of unambiguously ...
2015-02-05-Zero-Carbon-Zero-Poverty-the-Climate-Justice-Way
... Threats to the right to developmenti can compromise the ability of persons, communities and nations – especially but not only the poorest – to achieve the overall level of welfare or resources needed to secure and protect other essential human rights. Most directly, the increase in energy costs due ...
... Threats to the right to developmenti can compromise the ability of persons, communities and nations – especially but not only the poorest – to achieve the overall level of welfare or resources needed to secure and protect other essential human rights. Most directly, the increase in energy costs due ...
Questionnaire design effects in climate change surveys
... change.” Specifically, respondents were asked, “If nothing is done to reduce [global warming/climate change/global climate change], how serious of a problem do you think it will be? {Extremely serious, Very serious, Moderately serious, Slightly serious, Not at all serious}.” In addition to the wordi ...
... change.” Specifically, respondents were asked, “If nothing is done to reduce [global warming/climate change/global climate change], how serious of a problem do you think it will be? {Extremely serious, Very serious, Moderately serious, Slightly serious, Not at all serious}.” In addition to the wordi ...
Atlantic Region Adaptation Science Activities Report
... Abstract: On the Atlantic coast of Canada, the predicted effects of climate change, such as sea-level rise and the increased occurrence and intensity of extreme weather events, are compounded in many areas by post-glacial crustal subsidence, leading to increased coastal erosion and flooding. This pl ...
... Abstract: On the Atlantic coast of Canada, the predicted effects of climate change, such as sea-level rise and the increased occurrence and intensity of extreme weather events, are compounded in many areas by post-glacial crustal subsidence, leading to increased coastal erosion and flooding. This pl ...
General Law on Climate Change Mexico
... IV. Develop and implement their own climate change programs, by promoting public participation, listening, and responding to the public and private sectors, and society in general; V. Establish criteria and procedures for evaluating and overseeing compliance with the state program in this field, as ...
... IV. Develop and implement their own climate change programs, by promoting public participation, listening, and responding to the public and private sectors, and society in general; V. Establish criteria and procedures for evaluating and overseeing compliance with the state program in this field, as ...
00 - Eugene Community Climate and Energy Action Plan
... fossil fuels that our community and country depend on for transportation, food production, and industry are projected to become increasingly expensive.[3] Eugene is joining a growing list of cities around the world that are addressing these climate change and energy concerns with a plan to meet the ...
... fossil fuels that our community and country depend on for transportation, food production, and industry are projected to become increasingly expensive.[3] Eugene is joining a growing list of cities around the world that are addressing these climate change and energy concerns with a plan to meet the ...
policy framework antigua and barbuda
... The Kyoto Protocol to the UNFCCC assigns emission reduction targets that Annex I Parties are required to meet within the period 2008 to 2012; it also specifies the flexibility mechanisms or means by which those targets are to be met. Flexibility Mechanisms - The Kyoto Protocol establishes three mech ...
... The Kyoto Protocol to the UNFCCC assigns emission reduction targets that Annex I Parties are required to meet within the period 2008 to 2012; it also specifies the flexibility mechanisms or means by which those targets are to be met. Flexibility Mechanisms - The Kyoto Protocol establishes three mech ...
Human impact and climate changes—synchronous events and a
... debatable (Barker, 1985; Mannion, 1991; Bell and Walker, 1992; Roberts, 1998). Among archaeologists it is regarded as determinism, which often has a poor reputation. However, it is of considerable interest to explore the pattern of human expansion and its possible relation to climate change. On a gl ...
... debatable (Barker, 1985; Mannion, 1991; Bell and Walker, 1992; Roberts, 1998). Among archaeologists it is regarded as determinism, which often has a poor reputation. However, it is of considerable interest to explore the pattern of human expansion and its possible relation to climate change. On a gl ...
intended nationally determined contribution of mongolia
... Change 2014, the impacts and consequences of climate change are eventually visible in Mongolia through environmental degradation with the change in water resources and regimes, shrinking lakes, ponds and springs in non-permafrost areas, depletion of groundwater tables, pasture and soil degradation d ...
... Change 2014, the impacts and consequences of climate change are eventually visible in Mongolia through environmental degradation with the change in water resources and regimes, shrinking lakes, ponds and springs in non-permafrost areas, depletion of groundwater tables, pasture and soil degradation d ...
Climate change and water resources
... higher than previously thought. GHG emissions are not remaining stable – they are increasing due to increased energy consumption as a result of population growth and industrialisation. From a pre-industrial concentration of 280 ppm, the current stock of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere is 430 ppm, ...
... higher than previously thought. GHG emissions are not remaining stable – they are increasing due to increased energy consumption as a result of population growth and industrialisation. From a pre-industrial concentration of 280 ppm, the current stock of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere is 430 ppm, ...
“Venues for Contestation ” within the United Nations Framework
... perspective ‘fall into the category of reasons for actions which are not the same as causes of actions.’20 The idea of norm specificity commonly equates to the concept of norms as rules rather then reasons. The tension between specificity and flexibility is further enhanced when we bring in Ogley’s ...
... perspective ‘fall into the category of reasons for actions which are not the same as causes of actions.’20 The idea of norm specificity commonly equates to the concept of norms as rules rather then reasons. The tension between specificity and flexibility is further enhanced when we bring in Ogley’s ...
CLIMATE CHANGE RISK PERCEPTION AND POLICY
... Public risk perceptions are critical components of the socio-political context within which policy makers operate. Public risk perceptions can fundamentally compel or constrain political, economic and social action to address particular risks. For example, public support or opposition to climate pol ...
... Public risk perceptions are critical components of the socio-political context within which policy makers operate. Public risk perceptions can fundamentally compel or constrain political, economic and social action to address particular risks. For example, public support or opposition to climate pol ...
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.