Explaining Media and Congressional Attention to Global Climate
... the changing factual indicators surrounding the problem. Problem indicators may come in various shapes, sizes, formats, and from multiple sources. Some indicators may come from direct experience (paying more at the gas station indicates certain conditions within the energy sector), but most indicato ...
... the changing factual indicators surrounding the problem. Problem indicators may come in various shapes, sizes, formats, and from multiple sources. Some indicators may come from direct experience (paying more at the gas station indicates certain conditions within the energy sector), but most indicato ...
Turning points in climate change adaptation
... and Wolf 2010, Dow et al. 2013). If such a situation is conceivable, next to knowing the extent of the threat, at least equally important is to know when and how likely it is that the situation will occur. Reframing climate impacts in terms of potential policy failure and unacceptable change has the ...
... and Wolf 2010, Dow et al. 2013). If such a situation is conceivable, next to knowing the extent of the threat, at least equally important is to know when and how likely it is that the situation will occur. Reframing climate impacts in terms of potential policy failure and unacceptable change has the ...
The biophysical link between climate, water, and vegetation in
... gas impacts of bioenergy agroecosystems that remain due to limitations in the analysis techniques. However, the direct biophysical water and climate impacts of bioenergy expansion and the biophysical interactions with biogeochemical impacts have received far less attention, and large uncertainties o ...
... gas impacts of bioenergy agroecosystems that remain due to limitations in the analysis techniques. However, the direct biophysical water and climate impacts of bioenergy expansion and the biophysical interactions with biogeochemical impacts have received far less attention, and large uncertainties o ...
Earth`s Climate System
... can be added and the front of the glacier retreats upslope. • Scientists studying North Cascade glaciers have recorded a steady decline in volume over the last two decades. • Glaciers are about 1/3 smaller today than they were in the mid-1980's. • Glaciers undercut adjacent mountainsides and scrape ...
... can be added and the front of the glacier retreats upslope. • Scientists studying North Cascade glaciers have recorded a steady decline in volume over the last two decades. • Glaciers are about 1/3 smaller today than they were in the mid-1980's. • Glaciers undercut adjacent mountainsides and scrape ...
Climate Programme for Finnish Agriculture - Maa
... also possible to increase the profitability of production. The objective is to improve energy and material efficiency and reduce emissions per litre or kilo of production. The array of technology solutions we already have available should be taken into full use, while encouraging research and busine ...
... also possible to increase the profitability of production. The objective is to improve energy and material efficiency and reduce emissions per litre or kilo of production. The array of technology solutions we already have available should be taken into full use, while encouraging research and busine ...
Uganda Climate Change Profile General Climate
... of the moon’ glacier has halved between 1987 and 2003. A recent study carried out suggests that all glaciers in the Ruwenzori Mountains could disappear within the next two decades. The melting of the ice cap will have a negative effect on both the water catchments and eco-tourism, as well as on the ...
... of the moon’ glacier has halved between 1987 and 2003. A recent study carried out suggests that all glaciers in the Ruwenzori Mountains could disappear within the next two decades. The melting of the ice cap will have a negative effect on both the water catchments and eco-tourism, as well as on the ...
Impacts of climate change on stratospheric ozone
... climate change caused by projected increases in GHGs will have a large impact on stratospheric O3 recovery, and that the impact will differ substantially between regions. This means that climate change must be considered when examining O3 recovery and that different regions need to be examined separ ...
... climate change caused by projected increases in GHGs will have a large impact on stratospheric O3 recovery, and that the impact will differ substantially between regions. This means that climate change must be considered when examining O3 recovery and that different regions need to be examined separ ...
NBER WORKING PAPER SERIES William D. Nordhaus
... Third, the Review should be viewed as a political document. Its chief author is Sir Nicholas Stern, who has had a distinguished career in academic and government positions. Until 1993, he was a public-finance economist in British universities specializing in taxation and economic development; today, ...
... Third, the Review should be viewed as a political document. Its chief author is Sir Nicholas Stern, who has had a distinguished career in academic and government positions. Until 1993, he was a public-finance economist in British universities specializing in taxation and economic development; today, ...
PETITION To the Commission on Human Rights
... their efforts to address climate change, one of the greatest human rights challenges of our time. A safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment is indispensable to the full enjoyment of human rights, including rights to life, health, food, water and housing, among many others…. The most recent ...
... their efforts to address climate change, one of the greatest human rights challenges of our time. A safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment is indispensable to the full enjoyment of human rights, including rights to life, health, food, water and housing, among many others…. The most recent ...
LINKS BETWEEN RELIGION, EVOLUTION, AND CLIMATE
... “Not at all likely” to “Very likely.” The second item asked, “As far as the people running these institutions are concerned, how much confidence do you have in? The scientific community.” Possible responses were “Hardly any,” “Some,” or “A great deal.”3 On the face of it there may be concern that sk ...
... “Not at all likely” to “Very likely.” The second item asked, “As far as the people running these institutions are concerned, how much confidence do you have in? The scientific community.” Possible responses were “Hardly any,” “Some,” or “A great deal.”3 On the face of it there may be concern that sk ...
A Review of The Stern Review on the Economics of Climate Change
... feel for the basic issues of global climate change could profitably browse through this report, which covers well its multiple facets in a reader-friendly format. The Review contains much of value and interest aside from its cost–benefit analysis of mitigation policies, although that is naturally th ...
... feel for the basic issues of global climate change could profitably browse through this report, which covers well its multiple facets in a reader-friendly format. The Review contains much of value and interest aside from its cost–benefit analysis of mitigation policies, although that is naturally th ...
Canada`s Marine Coasts in a Changing Climate
... volume likely to be reduced by more than 95% by the end of the 21st century. Sea-ice cover and sea-level rise are key determinants of coastal erosion rates. Increases in coastal erosion have been documented along many coasts in the region during years characterized by mild winters and low ice covera ...
... volume likely to be reduced by more than 95% by the end of the 21st century. Sea-ice cover and sea-level rise are key determinants of coastal erosion rates. Increases in coastal erosion have been documented along many coasts in the region during years characterized by mild winters and low ice covera ...
IOSR Journal of Mathematics (IOSR-JM)
... the environment by emitting the GHGs and discharging other pollutants. Crude oil production, fuel combustion accounts for the high amount of CO2 emission. Most devastating is the burning of gas by flaring that leads to the emission of carbon dioxide, the main greenhouse gas. These gases released dur ...
... the environment by emitting the GHGs and discharging other pollutants. Crude oil production, fuel combustion accounts for the high amount of CO2 emission. Most devastating is the burning of gas by flaring that leads to the emission of carbon dioxide, the main greenhouse gas. These gases released dur ...
Submission by AILAC on ADP workstream 1
... adaptation actions. Adaptation is central to the Convention because we have so far failed to effectively address anthropogenic climate change, and the impacts are already being felt around the world. Future scenarios pose daunting threats to development gains everywhere. Although the CAF was a key s ...
... adaptation actions. Adaptation is central to the Convention because we have so far failed to effectively address anthropogenic climate change, and the impacts are already being felt around the world. Future scenarios pose daunting threats to development gains everywhere. Although the CAF was a key s ...
Dynamic Planet Exam Questions Tectonic Activity: Possible exam
... Outline why an unreliable water supply can cause problems for farmers (2) Using examples describe the impact of an unreliable water supply on people (6) Consequences of human activity on water quality Describe how two human activities can result in a decline in water quality (4) Describe how ...
... Outline why an unreliable water supply can cause problems for farmers (2) Using examples describe the impact of an unreliable water supply on people (6) Consequences of human activity on water quality Describe how two human activities can result in a decline in water quality (4) Describe how ...
Climate Change and International Protocols
... • The IPCC has issued three comprehensive “Assessment Reports” since its establishment which have greatly influenced the evolution of the international climate change regime. ...
... • The IPCC has issued three comprehensive “Assessment Reports” since its establishment which have greatly influenced the evolution of the international climate change regime. ...
Differential climate impacts for policy
... below 2 ◦ C above pre-industrial levels and pursuing efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5 ◦ C”. Despite the prominence of these two temperature limits, a comprehensive overview of the differences in climate impacts at these levels is still missing. Here we provide an assessment of key im ...
... below 2 ◦ C above pre-industrial levels and pursuing efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5 ◦ C”. Despite the prominence of these two temperature limits, a comprehensive overview of the differences in climate impacts at these levels is still missing. Here we provide an assessment of key im ...
Downloadable Full Text - DSpace@MIT
... NOAA 2012) are less than extreme precipitation 1957–2010, the Northeast region trend is also statisti(2% decade–1 in the top 1% of events; Kunkel et al. cally significant. An analysis of another metric, the 2008), this apparently reflects a change in the tails total amount of precipitation accumulat ...
... NOAA 2012) are less than extreme precipitation 1957–2010, the Northeast region trend is also statisti(2% decade–1 in the top 1% of events; Kunkel et al. cally significant. An analysis of another metric, the 2008), this apparently reflects a change in the tails total amount of precipitation accumulat ...
Frequently asked questions about fossil fuels
... Fossil fuel companies have put millions of dollars into undermining climate change science and stalling the progress of climate change policy for many years. Profiting from the exploitation of fossil fuels is their core business and they have shown that they are prepared to continue to do so even t ...
... Fossil fuel companies have put millions of dollars into undermining climate change science and stalling the progress of climate change policy for many years. Profiting from the exploitation of fossil fuels is their core business and they have shown that they are prepared to continue to do so even t ...
2014, a climate emergency
... stretching back well over a century. This approach, rooted in experience, observation and comparison, generated some notable findings for 2001-10: * it was the warmest decade on record for both land and sea surface temperatures and for both northern and southern hemispheres * it saw sea levels risin ...
... stretching back well over a century. This approach, rooted in experience, observation and comparison, generated some notable findings for 2001-10: * it was the warmest decade on record for both land and sea surface temperatures and for both northern and southern hemispheres * it saw sea levels risin ...
Climate change and coral reefs – key issues and risks for the
... acidity of the oceans. As carbon dioxide increases in air, more is dissolved into the oceans, where it reacts with water molecules to create carbonic acid and lower pH (increase acidity). Already, so ...
... acidity of the oceans. As carbon dioxide increases in air, more is dissolved into the oceans, where it reacts with water molecules to create carbonic acid and lower pH (increase acidity). Already, so ...
Implications of Climate Change for Development
... those migrating to cities live in poor conditions – often on marginal land – and are particularly vulnerable because of their limited access clean water, sanitation, and location in flood-prone areas.19 In Latin America, for example, where urbanisation has gone far further than in Africa or Asia, mo ...
... those migrating to cities live in poor conditions – often on marginal land – and are particularly vulnerable because of their limited access clean water, sanitation, and location in flood-prone areas.19 In Latin America, for example, where urbanisation has gone far further than in Africa or Asia, mo ...
Adaptation Planning – What U.S. States and Localities are Doing
... projections by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) indicate the continental United States can expect temperature increases of between 5.4ºF and 12.6ºF by the year 2100.1 This warming will have significant consequences, causing a rise in sea-level and the gradual inundation of coasta ...
... projections by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) indicate the continental United States can expect temperature increases of between 5.4ºF and 12.6ºF by the year 2100.1 This warming will have significant consequences, causing a rise in sea-level and the gradual inundation of coasta ...
Earth System Model Installation at TERI HPC: Norway – India
... The need to understand climate variability and change are gaining high priorities than anticipated. Many significant impacts have been highlighted which substantiates the influence of climate variability and change on different spatial and temporal scales. More precisely it was found that the unders ...
... The need to understand climate variability and change are gaining high priorities than anticipated. Many significant impacts have been highlighted which substantiates the influence of climate variability and change on different spatial and temporal scales. More precisely it was found that the unders ...
Nunavut`s Natural Environment - Nunavut Climate Change Centre
... distribution, and land use planning.3 Climate change adaptation is about taking action and changing behaviour to reduce the negative impacts of climate change and take advantage of new opportunities. In the context of a changing climate and its effects on the natural environment, climate change adap ...
... distribution, and land use planning.3 Climate change adaptation is about taking action and changing behaviour to reduce the negative impacts of climate change and take advantage of new opportunities. In the context of a changing climate and its effects on the natural environment, climate change adap ...
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.