NB Climate Change Hub | News Monitoring | April
... WASHINGTON - The Obama administration will press ahead with climate control legislation, despite difficult odds of passage before December's international summit on global warming. U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu told the Reuters Washington Summit that he was putting in long hours on climate issues ...
... WASHINGTON - The Obama administration will press ahead with climate control legislation, despite difficult odds of passage before December's international summit on global warming. U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu told the Reuters Washington Summit that he was putting in long hours on climate issues ...
Impacts of global warming on hydrological Introduction of multi-model ensembles and
... size. In the period, influences of synoptic-scale disturbances are relatively weak. -Spectral nudging has some impacts on the mean bias of surface variables (2mT and P) in JJA but overall, its magnitude was not large. SST should play a significant role (nudging effect) as a boundary condition. *This ...
... size. In the period, influences of synoptic-scale disturbances are relatively weak. -Spectral nudging has some impacts on the mean bias of surface variables (2mT and P) in JJA but overall, its magnitude was not large. SST should play a significant role (nudging effect) as a boundary condition. *This ...
Diapositive 1
... ClimECO2 - Oceans, Marine Ecosystems, and Society facing Climate Change - A multidisciplinary approach Leader: Y-M. Paulet, IUEM, France An international Summer School coorganized by IMBER, IUEM, and Europôle Mer, 23-27 August 2010, Brest, France Objective: To provide participants with an overview o ...
... ClimECO2 - Oceans, Marine Ecosystems, and Society facing Climate Change - A multidisciplinary approach Leader: Y-M. Paulet, IUEM, France An international Summer School coorganized by IMBER, IUEM, and Europôle Mer, 23-27 August 2010, Brest, France Objective: To provide participants with an overview o ...
Changing weather and climate in Northern Ghana
... that local concerns are well aligned with observed or predicted changes coming from climate models, motivating action to respond to climate change will be easier, whereas a mismatch between expert and lay perspectives may inhibit action (Patt and Schröter 2008). Within the social sciences, a wide r ...
... that local concerns are well aligned with observed or predicted changes coming from climate models, motivating action to respond to climate change will be easier, whereas a mismatch between expert and lay perspectives may inhibit action (Patt and Schröter 2008). Within the social sciences, a wide r ...
Journal of Climate (Proof Only)
... Stratospheric sulfate aerosol injection has been proposed to counteract anthropogenic greenhouse gas warming and prevent regional climate emergencies. Global warming is projected to be largest in the polar regions, where consequences to climate change could be emergent, but where the climate respons ...
... Stratospheric sulfate aerosol injection has been proposed to counteract anthropogenic greenhouse gas warming and prevent regional climate emergencies. Global warming is projected to be largest in the polar regions, where consequences to climate change could be emergent, but where the climate respons ...
Stop Global Warming 2015 - Approach to Mitigation and Adaptation
... Warming of the upper and deep ocean temperatures Extreme events are increasing Human activities are contributing to global warming [Column] Could melting of permafrost increase warming? ...
... Warming of the upper and deep ocean temperatures Extreme events are increasing Human activities are contributing to global warming [Column] Could melting of permafrost increase warming? ...
Indonesia Second National Communication Under The United
... organizations, in order to capture their opinion and points of view about what elements of the previous communication should be improved in this second assessment. A public consultation was also held for the same purpose. As requested, Indonesia’s Second National Communication was prepared in accord ...
... organizations, in order to capture their opinion and points of view about what elements of the previous communication should be improved in this second assessment. A public consultation was also held for the same purpose. As requested, Indonesia’s Second National Communication was prepared in accord ...
The Spatial Dimensions of Climate Change at the Mega
... in South-East-Asia. Urban Environmental Planning Strategies for Ho Chi Minh City´s Response to Climate Change. 1 Introduction and Problem Overview Climate change is changing the traditional context of urban development planning and is shaping the priorities of sustainability. The environmental dimen ...
... in South-East-Asia. Urban Environmental Planning Strategies for Ho Chi Minh City´s Response to Climate Change. 1 Introduction and Problem Overview Climate change is changing the traditional context of urban development planning and is shaping the priorities of sustainability. The environmental dimen ...
Political Economy of Climate Change Policy
... response to that threat varies enormously across countries. Some adopt politically costly and economically challenging climate change mitigation policies, while others deny that climate change is occurring. Why do some countries adopt effective climate change policies while others do n ...
... response to that threat varies enormously across countries. Some adopt politically costly and economically challenging climate change mitigation policies, while others deny that climate change is occurring. Why do some countries adopt effective climate change policies while others do n ...
GCOS Switzerland
... important. The Global Climate Observing System (GCOS) established in 1992 addresses the entire climate system including physical, chemical and biological properties of atmosphere, ocean and land surface. This paper describes the GCOS implementation in Switzerland and highlights some major achievemen ...
... important. The Global Climate Observing System (GCOS) established in 1992 addresses the entire climate system including physical, chemical and biological properties of atmosphere, ocean and land surface. This paper describes the GCOS implementation in Switzerland and highlights some major achievemen ...
world climate programme
... Framework for Climate Services (GFCS). The GFCS has evolved over recent years as a Framework through which all stakeholders (including UN agencies, research and academic organizations, etc) could work together to address the concerns, amongst people, communities, ...
... Framework for Climate Services (GFCS). The GFCS has evolved over recent years as a Framework through which all stakeholders (including UN agencies, research and academic organizations, etc) could work together to address the concerns, amongst people, communities, ...
Energy Makeovers Pty Ltd - Department of Environment, Land
... Authority considers the recommendations in that ...
... Authority considers the recommendations in that ...
Examining Links Between Religion, Evolution Views, and Climate
... story?” The four potential responses ranged from “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. ...
... story?” The four potential responses ranged from “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. ...
Cost Benefit Analysis of Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation
... (Sources: Lemmen et al., 2008; Warren and Lemmen, 2014; Melillo et al., 2014) ...
... (Sources: Lemmen et al., 2008; Warren and Lemmen, 2014; Melillo et al., 2014) ...
climate change and eu security policy
... Commonwealth Affairs William Hague suggested that climate change is “perhaps the twenty-first century’s biggest foreign policy challenge.”12 At the end of 2011, the UK government committed itself to producing a more political set of climate risk assessments. In the ensuing report, the government att ...
... Commonwealth Affairs William Hague suggested that climate change is “perhaps the twenty-first century’s biggest foreign policy challenge.”12 At the end of 2011, the UK government committed itself to producing a more political set of climate risk assessments. In the ensuing report, the government att ...
Climate Risk and Adaptation Strategy Discussion Paper (DOCX, 6.9
... Section 1 – Research: understanding the effects and impacts in our local context ..................................... 14 What are our climate risks? ........................................................................................................................ 16 Section 2 – Potential: ada ...
... Section 1 – Research: understanding the effects and impacts in our local context ..................................... 14 What are our climate risks? ........................................................................................................................ 16 Section 2 – Potential: ada ...
Climate-induced migration and displacement: closing the policy gap
... Predictions of future numbers should be handled with care. Estimates vary widely, from between 25 million and 300 million people on the move or permanently displaced due to climate risks by 2050, but none of the existing estimates are considered very reliable (Gemenne, 2011). Some of the highest est ...
... Predictions of future numbers should be handled with care. Estimates vary widely, from between 25 million and 300 million people on the move or permanently displaced due to climate risks by 2050, but none of the existing estimates are considered very reliable (Gemenne, 2011). Some of the highest est ...
Investing in a Time of Climate Change
... The Study recommends integrating climate considerations to achieve sustainable growth by following a holistic and thoughtful Beliefs, Policy, Process and Portfolio framework. This report captures which of the study’s recommendations for action have already been addressed by NYSCRF and where, given t ...
... The Study recommends integrating climate considerations to achieve sustainable growth by following a holistic and thoughtful Beliefs, Policy, Process and Portfolio framework. This report captures which of the study’s recommendations for action have already been addressed by NYSCRF and where, given t ...
BODY PARAGRAPHS
... climate change. But global warming is not only popular or controversial, it is a subject of considerable importance to our nation (and the world) due to the implications of ignoring it, if, as Oreskes argues, human activities are a significant contributing factor. The text is an effective argument b ...
... climate change. But global warming is not only popular or controversial, it is a subject of considerable importance to our nation (and the world) due to the implications of ignoring it, if, as Oreskes argues, human activities are a significant contributing factor. The text is an effective argument b ...
Petition - Center for Biological Diversity
... questions of which fossil fuels can be burned and by whom, are inherently political and ethical questions. But, as demonstrated below, under any formulation, the majority of United States fossil fuels, particularly federal fossil fuels, must stay in the ground. The Fifth Assessment Report of the Int ...
... questions of which fossil fuels can be burned and by whom, are inherently political and ethical questions. But, as demonstrated below, under any formulation, the majority of United States fossil fuels, particularly federal fossil fuels, must stay in the ground. The Fifth Assessment Report of the Int ...
PDF - ECC Platform Library
... New climate strategies will need to be evolved. These should cover areas such as disaster risk reduction and resource allocation and will need to be supported by investments in climate-proof infrastructure and agriculture which lift people from poverty. Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan have no credib ...
... New climate strategies will need to be evolved. These should cover areas such as disaster risk reduction and resource allocation and will need to be supported by investments in climate-proof infrastructure and agriculture which lift people from poverty. Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan have no credib ...
Communicating climate change: conduits, content
... Since 2010, country specific and comparative studies of media coverage have flourished,29 with one international study showing that political advocates for climate policy have been far more visible in media articles than skeptical voices.30 Another study found that while in most UK newspapers climate ...
... Since 2010, country specific and comparative studies of media coverage have flourished,29 with one international study showing that political advocates for climate policy have been far more visible in media articles than skeptical voices.30 Another study found that while in most UK newspapers climate ...
Arctic Climate System Study (ACSYS)/ Climate and Cryosphere
... WCRP COPES – how does CliC contribute? Interactions with other groups – carbon, water, weather ICSI – Commission on the Cryospheric Sciences CliC/IGS/ICSI Symposium on Cryo as Indicator of Climate Change ...
... WCRP COPES – how does CliC contribute? Interactions with other groups – carbon, water, weather ICSI – Commission on the Cryospheric Sciences CliC/IGS/ICSI Symposium on Cryo as Indicator of Climate Change ...
Warm climates of the past—a lesson for the future?
... line is an approximation to the pre-industrial value. The colours are a qualitative indication of temperature, going from colder (blue) to warmer (red). (b) Early Eocene annual mean continental temperatures relative to pre-industrial from the EoMIP model ensemble mean [2]. (c) Benthic δ18 O record o ...
... line is an approximation to the pre-industrial value. The colours are a qualitative indication of temperature, going from colder (blue) to warmer (red). (b) Early Eocene annual mean continental temperatures relative to pre-industrial from the EoMIP model ensemble mean [2]. (c) Benthic δ18 O record o ...
UNEP Topic A: New Perspectives on the Kyoto Protocol FEMUN V III
... The Kyoto Protocol, although vital to climate change fight, has weak spots that need urgent attention. One of this is the principle of “common but differentiated responsibilities”. This principle seems just and fair, however it is based upon the fact that developing countries are not required to mak ...
... The Kyoto Protocol, although vital to climate change fight, has weak spots that need urgent attention. One of this is the principle of “common but differentiated responsibilities”. This principle seems just and fair, however it is based upon the fact that developing countries are not required to mak ...
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.