Environmental effects of increased atmospheric carbon dioxide
... exists and it can come from 2 sources. One is the unknown time of day of observation, e.g. in cases where only monthly data have been given (Madden et al. 1993). A second source of temporal sampling error is gaps in records (Stooksbury et al. 1999), which in turn can bias spatial coverage through th ...
... exists and it can come from 2 sources. One is the unknown time of day of observation, e.g. in cases where only monthly data have been given (Madden et al. 1993). A second source of temporal sampling error is gaps in records (Stooksbury et al. 1999), which in turn can bias spatial coverage through th ...
Severe weather and UK food chain resilience
... Severe weather is taken to mean any weather event that can cause significant impact to the UK supply chain. This includes the impacts of severe weather on UK production. It also includes impacts of severe weather outside the UK as it impacts on our food supply chains (via fluctuation in global suppl ...
... Severe weather is taken to mean any weather event that can cause significant impact to the UK supply chain. This includes the impacts of severe weather on UK production. It also includes impacts of severe weather outside the UK as it impacts on our food supply chains (via fluctuation in global suppl ...
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... The contents and conclusions of this report are considered appropriate for the time of its preparation. They may be modified in the light of further knowledge gained at subsequent stages. The designations employed and the presentation of material in this information product do not imply the expressi ...
... The contents and conclusions of this report are considered appropriate for the time of its preparation. They may be modified in the light of further knowledge gained at subsequent stages. The designations employed and the presentation of material in this information product do not imply the expressi ...
Aerosol-induced thermal effects increase modelled terrestrial
... via latent energy release. When midday T leaf rises above the optimum and/or VPD becomes, plants close their stomata causing a shutdown and wilting of the leaf. However, this causes T leaf to rise even further and may encourage a positive feedback that further restricts photosynthesis and transpirat ...
... via latent energy release. When midday T leaf rises above the optimum and/or VPD becomes, plants close their stomata causing a shutdown and wilting of the leaf. However, this causes T leaf to rise even further and may encourage a positive feedback that further restricts photosynthesis and transpirat ...
Science Stories - ComunicaRSE | ComunicaRSE
... “The IPCC is between a rock and a hard place. If they do simplistic stuff they will be criticized for being simplistic. And if they do complex stuff they’re criticized for not communicating simply. And actually what they have got to do, they have got to communicate accurately. If they can do that in a ...
... “The IPCC is between a rock and a hard place. If they do simplistic stuff they will be criticized for being simplistic. And if they do complex stuff they’re criticized for not communicating simply. And actually what they have got to do, they have got to communicate accurately. If they can do that in a ...
Crisis or Adaptation? Migration and Climate Change in
... those most vulnerable to climate change (GECHS, 2008; Piguet, 2008). This is not surprising: As noted, migration is generally perceived as problematic, and most policies try to influence the volume, direction and types of movement rather than accommodate flows and support migrants. Environmental fac ...
... those most vulnerable to climate change (GECHS, 2008; Piguet, 2008). This is not surprising: As noted, migration is generally perceived as problematic, and most policies try to influence the volume, direction and types of movement rather than accommodate flows and support migrants. Environmental fac ...
The Effect of Climate Change on the Vegetation Cover of the Mujib
... Climate change is one of the most important environmental issues that threaten the entire planet. It does not only affect the environment, but it also have economic, social and political aspects. This problem exacerbated day after day to become the main concern of experts and interested parties in t ...
... Climate change is one of the most important environmental issues that threaten the entire planet. It does not only affect the environment, but it also have economic, social and political aspects. This problem exacerbated day after day to become the main concern of experts and interested parties in t ...
Petition to the World Heritage Committee
... outstanding universal values of World Heritage Sites most vulnerable to global warming – high latitude and altitude glaciers and low-elevation sites threatened by sea level rise – by advancing strategies to reduce emissions of the global warming pollutant black carbon. Recent scientific studies iden ...
... outstanding universal values of World Heritage Sites most vulnerable to global warming – high latitude and altitude glaciers and low-elevation sites threatened by sea level rise – by advancing strategies to reduce emissions of the global warming pollutant black carbon. Recent scientific studies iden ...
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... livestock production a vital concern in the world particularly in developing countries where many rural households depend on livestock for their livelihoods. This paper therefore looks at both the direct and indirect effects of climate change to livestock production. Adjustments will be necessary in ...
... livestock production a vital concern in the world particularly in developing countries where many rural households depend on livestock for their livelihoods. This paper therefore looks at both the direct and indirect effects of climate change to livestock production. Adjustments will be necessary in ...
Current and future vulnerabilities to climate change in Ireland Report Series No. 29
... of a matter contained in this publication. All or part of this publication may be reproduced without further permission, provided the source is acknowledged. The EPA Climate Change Research Programme addresses the need for research in Ireland to inform policymakers and other stakeholders on a range ...
... of a matter contained in this publication. All or part of this publication may be reproduced without further permission, provided the source is acknowledged. The EPA Climate Change Research Programme addresses the need for research in Ireland to inform policymakers and other stakeholders on a range ...
Visualizing Future Climate in Latin America
... of all species in the region; the collapse of these reefs may have widespread impacts on the ecology of the ocean; and c) corals are also a tourism attraction and as these bleach and disintegrate, they lose any esthetic value. The first near real-time satellite monitoring of global bleaching and ear ...
... of all species in the region; the collapse of these reefs may have widespread impacts on the ecology of the ocean; and c) corals are also a tourism attraction and as these bleach and disintegrate, they lose any esthetic value. The first near real-time satellite monitoring of global bleaching and ear ...
Guide to Climate Change Risk Assessment for NSW
... Climate changes will increase the magnitude of risks faced by local councils, sometimes even challenging their ability to maintain infrastructure and provide essential services to their communities. While many councils have been actively pursuing strategies to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, ...
... Climate changes will increase the magnitude of risks faced by local councils, sometimes even challenging their ability to maintain infrastructure and provide essential services to their communities. While many councils have been actively pursuing strategies to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, ...
Final Background paper UNFCCC Latin American workshop on a…
... reports a possible warming of about 0.7°C over most of the Latin America and the Caribbean during the 20th century. The exact nature of the changes in temperature, precipitation, and extreme events are not known, but there is a general agreement that extreme events may happen more frequently. By the ...
... reports a possible warming of about 0.7°C over most of the Latin America and the Caribbean during the 20th century. The exact nature of the changes in temperature, precipitation, and extreme events are not known, but there is a general agreement that extreme events may happen more frequently. By the ...
TSRA Climate Change Strategy-2014-2018
... livelihoods, wellbeing, culture and identity are all threatened by the many impacts of climate change. Our low-lying island communities are already experiencing the direct impacts of sea level rise. Every year during Spring tides these islands suffer inundation from the seas that surround them, a ti ...
... livelihoods, wellbeing, culture and identity are all threatened by the many impacts of climate change. Our low-lying island communities are already experiencing the direct impacts of sea level rise. Every year during Spring tides these islands suffer inundation from the seas that surround them, a ti ...
Identifying adaptation options - South Florida Regional Planning
... important as many adaptation measures (eg. land use adaptation measures) can bring both benefits and losses depending on one’s perspective. Ensuring that a broad range of perspectives are considered within the assessment and subsequent decision-making processes will further increase the likely accep ...
... important as many adaptation measures (eg. land use adaptation measures) can bring both benefits and losses depending on one’s perspective. Ensuring that a broad range of perspectives are considered within the assessment and subsequent decision-making processes will further increase the likely accep ...
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... the Climate Investment Funds, a pair of international investment instruments designed by the World Bank to provide interim, scaled-up funding to help developing countries in their e¤orts to mitigate increases in greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change (World Bank Press Release No:2009/0 ...
... the Climate Investment Funds, a pair of international investment instruments designed by the World Bank to provide interim, scaled-up funding to help developing countries in their e¤orts to mitigate increases in greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change (World Bank Press Release No:2009/0 ...
1 Changes in Hurricane Climatology in Recent Decades Anais Orsi
... hurricanes affecting the United States and the damage caused by them, which as led to much speculation in both the print and broadcast media that there has been an increase in hurricane occurrence due to global warming. However, it is debatable whether such a trend exists. For example, Figure 3 is a ...
... hurricanes affecting the United States and the damage caused by them, which as led to much speculation in both the print and broadcast media that there has been an increase in hurricane occurrence due to global warming. However, it is debatable whether such a trend exists. For example, Figure 3 is a ...
Climate change adaptation in water management for food security
... Programme. Mahinda Chinthana has recognized the development of agriculture sector to be commercially viable and maximized the water use through modern irrigation techniques as critical aspects of development. “Water for all and always by 2012” and strengthening implementation of integrated water res ...
... Programme. Mahinda Chinthana has recognized the development of agriculture sector to be commercially viable and maximized the water use through modern irrigation techniques as critical aspects of development. “Water for all and always by 2012” and strengthening implementation of integrated water res ...
Fishermen`s Views of a Changing Ocean
... When we think about climate change, we tend to think of it in terms of future impact. The commonly accepted target among scientists and climate activists is that society must keep global temperatures from rising more than 2 degrees Celsius by 2100. The U.S.-China Joint Announcement on Climate Change ...
... When we think about climate change, we tend to think of it in terms of future impact. The commonly accepted target among scientists and climate activists is that society must keep global temperatures from rising more than 2 degrees Celsius by 2100. The U.S.-China Joint Announcement on Climate Change ...
10 Years of Advancing Knowledge on the Global Carbon Cycle and
... underwater continental slopes. Their high potential as a fossil fuel energy source coupled with their high potential to be destabilized by climate change and, in turn, to destabilize the climate, puts them high on the priority list for future research. A GCP workshop in March 2008 explored the risks ...
... underwater continental slopes. Their high potential as a fossil fuel energy source coupled with their high potential to be destabilized by climate change and, in turn, to destabilize the climate, puts them high on the priority list for future research. A GCP workshop in March 2008 explored the risks ...
Word - Council of Europe
... A recent report by Brian Huntley to the ‘Group of Experts on Biodiversity and Climate Change’ of the Bern Convention provided background to the past, current, and future projected impacts of climate change on biodiversity in Europe (T-PVS/Inf 2007-3). More detailed reports for plant and invertebrate ...
... A recent report by Brian Huntley to the ‘Group of Experts on Biodiversity and Climate Change’ of the Bern Convention provided background to the past, current, and future projected impacts of climate change on biodiversity in Europe (T-PVS/Inf 2007-3). More detailed reports for plant and invertebrate ...
A Breath of Fresh Air - UK Health Alliance on Climate Change
... climate resilience and low-carbon emissions development, in a manner that does not threaten food production; ...
... climate resilience and low-carbon emissions development, in a manner that does not threaten food production; ...
Working Paper 183 - Averchenkova et al (opens in new window)
... 5. Future generations and social justice 6. Growth and the economy 7. International environmental negotiations 8. Modelling and decision making 9. Private sector adaptation, risk and insurance More information about the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment can be found a ...
... 5. Future generations and social justice 6. Growth and the economy 7. International environmental negotiations 8. Modelling and decision making 9. Private sector adaptation, risk and insurance More information about the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment can be found a ...
Impacts of changes in land use and land cover on atmospheric
... gas concentrations and the resulting climate change may have large impacts on global land cover (Bachelet et al., 2001, 2003; Cox et al, 2000, 2004; Cramer et al., 2001, 2004). For example, increasing atmospheric CO2 concentrations may enhance vegetation growth through CO2 fertilization (Cramer et a ...
... gas concentrations and the resulting climate change may have large impacts on global land cover (Bachelet et al., 2001, 2003; Cox et al, 2000, 2004; Cramer et al., 2001, 2004). For example, increasing atmospheric CO2 concentrations may enhance vegetation growth through CO2 fertilization (Cramer et a ...
Climate change and food safety: A review
... of human salmonellosis and elevated temperature during the week preceding the onset of the disease, suggesting, that inappropriate storage temperature and food handling may be important factors in the transmission (Kovats et al., 2004). This is in accordance with modeling results of the WHO/FAO micr ...
... of human salmonellosis and elevated temperature during the week preceding the onset of the disease, suggesting, that inappropriate storage temperature and food handling may be important factors in the transmission (Kovats et al., 2004). This is in accordance with modeling results of the WHO/FAO micr ...
Climate engineering
Climate engineering, also referred to as geoengineering or climate intervention, is the deliberate and large-scale intervention in the Earth’s climatic system with the aim of limiting adverse climate change. Climate engineering is an umbrella term for two types of measures: carbon dioxide removal and solar radiation management. Carbon dioxide removal addresses the cause of climate change by removing one of the greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide) from the atmosphere. Solar radiation management attempts to offset effects of greenhouse gases by causing the Earth to absorb less solar radiation.Climate engineering approaches are sometimes viewed as additional potential options for limiting climate change, alongside mitigation and adaptation. There is substantial agreement among scientists that climate engineering cannot substitute climate change mitigation. Some approaches might be used as accompanying measures to sharp cuts in greenhouse gas emissions. Given that all types of measures addressing climate change have economic, political or physical limitations a some climate engineering approaches might eventually be used as part of an ensemble of measures. Research on costs, benefits, and various types of risks of most climate engineering approaches is at an early stage and their understanding needs to improve to judge their adequacy and feasibility.No known large-scale climate engineering projects have taken place to date. Almost all research into solar geoengineering has consisted of computer modelling or laboratory tests, and attempts to move to real-world experimentation have proved controversial for many types of climate engineering. Some practices, such as planting of trees and whitening of surfaces as well as bio-energy with carbon capture and storage projects are underway, their scalability to effectively affect global climate is however debated. Ocean iron fertilization has been given small-scale research trials, sparking substantial controversy.Most experts and major reports advise against relying on geoengineering techniques as a simple solution to climate change, in part due to the large uncertainties over effectiveness and side effects. However, most experts also argue that the risks of such interventions must be seen in the context of risks of dangerous climate change. Interventions at large scale may run a greater risk disrupting natural systems resulting in a dilemma that those approaches that could prove highly (cost-) effective in addressing extreme climate risk, might themselves cause substantial risk. Some have suggested that the concept of geoengineering the climate presents a moral hazard because it could reduce political and public pressure for emissions reduction, which could exacerbate overall climate risks.Groups such as ETC Group and some climate researchers (such as Raymond Pierrehumbert) are in favour of a moratorium on out-of-doors testing and deployment of SRM.