Carbon dioxide emissions
... parts per million to about 380 parts per million today. Scientists have predicted that the carbon dioxide levels will continue to increase for at least the next century. These levels may even reach 1000 parts per million by 2100, unless CO2 emissions are radically reduced. For over two centuries, ab ...
... parts per million to about 380 parts per million today. Scientists have predicted that the carbon dioxide levels will continue to increase for at least the next century. These levels may even reach 1000 parts per million by 2100, unless CO2 emissions are radically reduced. For over two centuries, ab ...
TEDxCC
... The last 10,000 years have been unusually stable – within 1 degree. All of human civilization has developed in this period of relative climate stability. In the alst 100 years, we’ve been digging out carbon, throwing it into atmos, and changed climate in the blink of an eye. We’ve observed a 0.8 °C ...
... The last 10,000 years have been unusually stable – within 1 degree. All of human civilization has developed in this period of relative climate stability. In the alst 100 years, we’ve been digging out carbon, throwing it into atmos, and changed climate in the blink of an eye. We’ve observed a 0.8 °C ...
“Do the Math” on Climate Change
... My Message (350.org too?) • The Way Forward: – There are concrete solutions that will not destroy the economy: We can pay each other to do different things, some new and some not, and even help the economy with new growth. – Major issues are not technical, but political, and driven by entrenched in ...
... My Message (350.org too?) • The Way Forward: – There are concrete solutions that will not destroy the economy: We can pay each other to do different things, some new and some not, and even help the economy with new growth. – Major issues are not technical, but political, and driven by entrenched in ...
talking points - Citizens` Climate Lobby
... I learned how Native Americans lived in relationship with the earth, respecting the Earth’s limits and finding gratitude in the abundance. When I was a teenager, my cousins moved to Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Lancaster is only an hour or so from Baltimore so we would visit them once a month. It was on ...
... I learned how Native Americans lived in relationship with the earth, respecting the Earth’s limits and finding gratitude in the abundance. When I was a teenager, my cousins moved to Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Lancaster is only an hour or so from Baltimore so we would visit them once a month. It was on ...
What does the new President-elect mean for Climate Change? By
... First off, the Paris Agreement is a climate agreement to reduce emissions among 55 countries, representing 55% of global emissions. The United States accounts for 20% of the expected greenhouse gas reductions under the agreement. If they back out, that large section of the agreement unravels. While ...
... First off, the Paris Agreement is a climate agreement to reduce emissions among 55 countries, representing 55% of global emissions. The United States accounts for 20% of the expected greenhouse gas reductions under the agreement. If they back out, that large section of the agreement unravels. While ...
PPT - Harvard University
... Climate engineering – reflecting solar radiation to space, sequestering carbon… … but we need to worry about unintended consequences! ...
... Climate engineering – reflecting solar radiation to space, sequestering carbon… … but we need to worry about unintended consequences! ...
WHAT IS COP 17?
... • The commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol ends in 2012 • A new international framework needs to have been negotiated and ratified that can deliver the stringent emission reductions as recommended by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). • The basis for this is expected to happen ...
... • The commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol ends in 2012 • A new international framework needs to have been negotiated and ratified that can deliver the stringent emission reductions as recommended by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). • The basis for this is expected to happen ...
CO 2 emissions per country from fossil fuel use and cement production
... • Global warming potential (GWP)—based on heat-absorbing ability of each gas relative to that of carbon dioxide; calculated over a specific time interval, commonly 20, 100 or 500 years; the 20 year GWP of methane is 72, which means that if the same mass of methane and carbon dioxide were introduced ...
... • Global warming potential (GWP)—based on heat-absorbing ability of each gas relative to that of carbon dioxide; calculated over a specific time interval, commonly 20, 100 or 500 years; the 20 year GWP of methane is 72, which means that if the same mass of methane and carbon dioxide were introduced ...
Questioning the Science and Politics of Climate Change
... What do the numbers show? The scientific method demonstrates the current theory of CO2 warming of the climate is out of step with reality. The extreme weather events we care about are not increasing in frequency or intensity. Punitive regulatory controls will do essentially nothing to change whatev ...
... What do the numbers show? The scientific method demonstrates the current theory of CO2 warming of the climate is out of step with reality. The extreme weather events we care about are not increasing in frequency or intensity. Punitive regulatory controls will do essentially nothing to change whatev ...
Beyond_IPCC
... Researchers say several references to abrupt climate change included in IPCC AR4 preliminary report written by scientists were removed from the final version after edits by government representatives in the IPCC panel. Arctic sea ice plummets in a sudden dramatic decline in summer of 2007 surpassing ...
... Researchers say several references to abrupt climate change included in IPCC AR4 preliminary report written by scientists were removed from the final version after edits by government representatives in the IPCC panel. Arctic sea ice plummets in a sudden dramatic decline in summer of 2007 surpassing ...
Presentation
... Avoiding deforestation • Curbing deforestation is highly cost-effective, and significant • Forest management should be shaped and led by nation where the forest stands • Large-scale pilot schemes could help explore alternative approaches to provide effective international support • There should be s ...
... Avoiding deforestation • Curbing deforestation is highly cost-effective, and significant • Forest management should be shaped and led by nation where the forest stands • Large-scale pilot schemes could help explore alternative approaches to provide effective international support • There should be s ...
CO2 skeleton
... Keeling, Charles D. "Industrial production of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels and limestone." Tellus 25.2 (1973): 174-198. ...
... Keeling, Charles D. "Industrial production of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels and limestone." Tellus 25.2 (1973): 174-198. ...
Impacts of climate change - Climate Change Authority
... Climate change poses major risks to Australia’s people, economy and environment. A warmer climate is predicted to increase the frequency and intensity of heat waves, droughts, floods and bushfires. Australia will benefit from global efforts to avoid the worst impacts of climate change and limit glob ...
... Climate change poses major risks to Australia’s people, economy and environment. A warmer climate is predicted to increase the frequency and intensity of heat waves, droughts, floods and bushfires. Australia will benefit from global efforts to avoid the worst impacts of climate change and limit glob ...
as a PDF
... Most models predict an increase in precipitation in high latitudes and a region of minimum warming over the North Atlantic using a scenario of doubling CO2 within the next 70 years. Most models also predict a decrease in the strength of the thermohaline circulation. However, the exact reduction vari ...
... Most models predict an increase in precipitation in high latitudes and a region of minimum warming over the North Atlantic using a scenario of doubling CO2 within the next 70 years. Most models also predict a decrease in the strength of the thermohaline circulation. However, the exact reduction vari ...
Bank Assistance Letter (Word doc)
... Energy Agency) concur with this finding with the bank declaring it will no longer fund any more coal fired power stations in developing countries. These developments are part of the building global momentum for stronger action to limit carbon emissions. This is reflected in the recent agreement from ...
... Energy Agency) concur with this finding with the bank declaring it will no longer fund any more coal fired power stations in developing countries. These developments are part of the building global momentum for stronger action to limit carbon emissions. This is reflected in the recent agreement from ...
Extracts from: Impact of climate change on agriculture in Africa by
... Concerns about climate change are global and real. As all communities try to get adapted to the challenges of their local climate, they are today sensitive to its variations. Third World countries, particularly Africa are threatened by the predicted effects of climate change because of their economi ...
... Concerns about climate change are global and real. As all communities try to get adapted to the challenges of their local climate, they are today sensitive to its variations. Third World countries, particularly Africa are threatened by the predicted effects of climate change because of their economi ...
Climate Change Science: The IPCC Report and More Recent Updates
... rise in global temperature to 2ºC (above pre-industrial levels), in order to avoid the risk of serious economic consequences and irreversible damage to the environment and the climatic system Based on the IPCC AR4 report, to stabilize the average global temperature at this 2ºC level (over pre-indust ...
... rise in global temperature to 2ºC (above pre-industrial levels), in order to avoid the risk of serious economic consequences and irreversible damage to the environment and the climatic system Based on the IPCC AR4 report, to stabilize the average global temperature at this 2ºC level (over pre-indust ...
IPCC slides
... • How will IPCC knowledge impact these interests? • Do you want stronger conclusions or weaker conclusions? • Do you want to talk about Mitigation? Financing adaptation? Developing versus Developed? Carbon Dioxide? Methane? Or other GHGs? ...
... • How will IPCC knowledge impact these interests? • Do you want stronger conclusions or weaker conclusions? • Do you want to talk about Mitigation? Financing adaptation? Developing versus Developed? Carbon Dioxide? Methane? Or other GHGs? ...
7. Global Warming Phenomenon, An Impending Catastrophe?
... Research has shown that the average global temperature has risen by 0.5oC (about 1oF) in the last century (Parker, 2005). Scientific opinion on climate change is that most of the observed increase in global average temperatures since the mid-twentieth century is traceable to the increase in anthropo ...
... Research has shown that the average global temperature has risen by 0.5oC (about 1oF) in the last century (Parker, 2005). Scientific opinion on climate change is that most of the observed increase in global average temperatures since the mid-twentieth century is traceable to the increase in anthropo ...
The Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement linked to the
... A compliance system ensures that Parties are meeting their commitments and helps them to meet their commitments if they have problems doing so. Adaptation The Kyoto Protocol, like the Convention, is also designed to assist countries in adapting to the adverse effects of climate change. It facilitat ...
... A compliance system ensures that Parties are meeting their commitments and helps them to meet their commitments if they have problems doing so. Adaptation The Kyoto Protocol, like the Convention, is also designed to assist countries in adapting to the adverse effects of climate change. It facilitat ...
CLIMATE ACTION: WHY IT MATTERS
... not in terms of how expensive it will be, but how much it will cost if we don’t take action. Investments are made every day —shifting these investments to address climate change make sense. In total, public- and private sector investment in clean energy needs to reach at least US$1 trillion per ...
... not in terms of how expensive it will be, but how much it will cost if we don’t take action. Investments are made every day —shifting these investments to address climate change make sense. In total, public- and private sector investment in clean energy needs to reach at least US$1 trillion per ...
Download the full speech of the National Sustainability Conference
... diplomacy. He was previously Singapore’s Ambassador to France, Spain and Portugal from 2004 to 2007, and Ambassador to Japan from 1998 to 2004. From 1991 to 1995, he was High Commissioner to Canada and Ambassador to Mexico. His previous major postings include being Singapore’s Permanent Representati ...
... diplomacy. He was previously Singapore’s Ambassador to France, Spain and Portugal from 2004 to 2007, and Ambassador to Japan from 1998 to 2004. From 1991 to 1995, he was High Commissioner to Canada and Ambassador to Mexico. His previous major postings include being Singapore’s Permanent Representati ...
Politics of global warming
The politics of global warming are complex due to numerous factors that arise from the global economy's interdependence on carbon dioxide emitting hydrocarbon energy sources and because carbon dioxide is directly implicated in global warming - making global warming a non-traditional environmental challenge:Implications to all aspects of a nation-state's economy - The vast majority of the world economy relies on energy sources or manufacturing techniques that release greenhouse gases at almost every stage of production, transportation, storage, delivery & disposal while a consensus of the world's scientists attribute global warming to the release of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. This intimate linkage between global warming and economic vitality implicates almost every aspect of a nation-state's economy; Perceived lack of adequate advanced energy technologies - Fossil fuel abundance and low prices continue to put pressure on the development of adequate advanced energy technologies that can realistically replace the role of fossil fuels - as of 2010, over 91% of the worlds energy is derived from fossil fuels and non carbon-neutral technologies. Developing countries do not have cost effective access to the advanced energy technologies that they need for development (most advanced technologies has been developed by and exist in the developed world). Without adequate and cost effective post-hydrocarbon energy sources, it is unlikely the countries of the developed or developing world would accept policies that would materially affect their economic vitality or economic development prospects;Industrialization of the developing world - As developing nations industrialize their energy needs increase and since conventional energy sources produce carbon dioxide, the carbon dioxide emissions of developing countries are beginning to rise at a time when the scientific community, global governance institutions and advocacy groups are telling the world that carbon dioxide emissions should be decreasing. Without access to cost effective and abundant energy sources many developing countries see climate change as a hindrance to their unfettered economic development;Metric selection (transparency) and perceived responsibility / ability to respond - Among the countries of the world, disagreements exist over which greenhouse gas emission metrics should be used like total emissions per year, per capita emissions per year, CO2 emissions only, deforestation emissions, livestock emissions or even total historical emissions. Historically, the release of carbon dioxide has not been historically even among all nation-states and nation-states have challenges with determining who should restrict emissions and at what point of their industrial development they should be subject to such commitments;Vulnerable developing countries and developed country legacy emissions - Some developing nations blame the developed world for having created the global warming crisis because it was the developed countries that emitted most of the carbon dioxide over the twentieth century and vulnerable countries perceive that it should be the developed countries that should pay to address the challenge;Consensus-driven global governance models - The global governance institutions that evolved during the 20th century are all consensus driven deliberative forums where agreement is difficult to achieve and even when agreement is achieved it is almost impossible to enforce;Well organized and funded special-interest lobbying bodies - Special interest lobbying by well organized groups distort and amplify aspects of the challenge (environmental lobbying, energy industry lobbying, other special interest lobbying);Politicization of climate science - Although there is a consensus on the science of global warming and its likely effects - some special interests groups work to suppress the consensus while others work to amplify the alarm of global warming. All parties that engage in such acts add to the politicization of the science of global warming. The result is a clouding of the reality of the global warming problem.The focus areas for global warming politics are Adaptation, Mitigation, Finance, Technology and Losses which are well quantified and studied but the urgency of the global warming challenge combined with the implication to almost every facet of a nation-state's economic interests places significant burdens on the established largely-voluntary global institutions that have developed over the last century; institutions that have been unable to effectively reshape themselves and move fast enough to deal with this unique challenge. Rapidly developing countries who see traditional energy sources as a means to fuel their development, well funded aggressive environmental lobbying groups and an established fossil fuel energy paradigm boasting a mature and sophisticated political lobbying infrastructure all combine to make global warming politics extremely polarized. Distrust between developed and developing countries at most international conferences that seek to address the topic add to the challenges. Further adding to the complexity is the advent of the Internet and the development of media technologies like blogs and other mechanisms for disseminating information that enable the exponential growth in production and dissemination of competing points of view which make it nearly impossible for the development and dissemination of an objective view into the enormity of the subject matter and its politics.