Climate Action Plan - City of Emeryville
... carbon dioxide emitted from a power plant or a vehicle’s tailpipe will cause. The Earth’s climate has a number of feedback loops and tipping points that scientists fear will accelerate global warming beyond the rate at which it is currently occurring. For example, as CO2 emissions have increased in ...
... carbon dioxide emitted from a power plant or a vehicle’s tailpipe will cause. The Earth’s climate has a number of feedback loops and tipping points that scientists fear will accelerate global warming beyond the rate at which it is currently occurring. For example, as CO2 emissions have increased in ...
Preparing BC for Climate Migration
... investments. However, within wealthy countries, it is typically the poorest people who have the least capacity to respond to extreme weather — for instance, they have a limited ability to pay higher cooling bills during summer heat waves and the fewest resources to rebuild after storms and floods. D ...
... investments. However, within wealthy countries, it is typically the poorest people who have the least capacity to respond to extreme weather — for instance, they have a limited ability to pay higher cooling bills during summer heat waves and the fewest resources to rebuild after storms and floods. D ...
Nordic action on climate change
... 2011, while total Nordic GDP rose by 55% over the same period. Today a third of the energy used across the region is renewable, and half is fossil-carbon-free. Ambitious emission reduction targets have also been set for future decades, with each country defining ambitious targets and visions for 205 ...
... 2011, while total Nordic GDP rose by 55% over the same period. Today a third of the energy used across the region is renewable, and half is fossil-carbon-free. Ambitious emission reduction targets have also been set for future decades, with each country defining ambitious targets and visions for 205 ...
Global Problems, african Solutions: african Climate Scientists
... Climate change ranks as one of the most important issues facing global environmental policy makers. It is also a crucial issue on the international development agenda, raising important concerns about equity between nations: the carbon emissions that are generated in wealthy parts of the world are h ...
... Climate change ranks as one of the most important issues facing global environmental policy makers. It is also a crucial issue on the international development agenda, raising important concerns about equity between nations: the carbon emissions that are generated in wealthy parts of the world are h ...
What is a Carbon Footprint?
... Emission producing activity within boundary Emission producing activity outside boundary Assessment Boundary ...
... Emission producing activity within boundary Emission producing activity outside boundary Assessment Boundary ...
international public opinion, perception, and understanding of global
... perceptions strongly influence the way people respond to hazards. What the public perceives as a risk, why they perceive it that way, and how they will subsequently behave are thus vital questions for policy makers attempting to address global climate change, in which the effects are delayed, have i ...
... perceptions strongly influence the way people respond to hazards. What the public perceives as a risk, why they perceive it that way, and how they will subsequently behave are thus vital questions for policy makers attempting to address global climate change, in which the effects are delayed, have i ...
Reconstructing mid- to high-latitude marine climate and ocean
... influence climate greatly, the marine environment is substantially under-represented in key climate assessment reports, especially during the last millennium (IPCC, 2007; see Palaeoclimate chapter: 6.6—The last 2000 years). The under-representation of marine records in key climate documents likely re ...
... influence climate greatly, the marine environment is substantially under-represented in key climate assessment reports, especially during the last millennium (IPCC, 2007; see Palaeoclimate chapter: 6.6—The last 2000 years). The under-representation of marine records in key climate documents likely re ...
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... Manifold linkages exist between agriculture and climate change. On the one hand, the agricultural sector worldwide sees itself affected by climate change. With a view to the future, this implies challenges for the sufficient provision of food and biomass for a growing and more prosperous global popu ...
... Manifold linkages exist between agriculture and climate change. On the one hand, the agricultural sector worldwide sees itself affected by climate change. With a view to the future, this implies challenges for the sufficient provision of food and biomass for a growing and more prosperous global popu ...
REQUEST FOR CLIMATE SIMULATION LABORATORY
... or neglected within the CCSM. Recently, CAM has been modified to simulate both tropospheric and stratospheric chemistry. In addition, a new bulk aerosol scheme is now available that is consistent with this chemistry and includes the effects of ammonia, nitrate, and secondary organic aerosols. This l ...
... or neglected within the CCSM. Recently, CAM has been modified to simulate both tropospheric and stratospheric chemistry. In addition, a new bulk aerosol scheme is now available that is consistent with this chemistry and includes the effects of ammonia, nitrate, and secondary organic aerosols. This l ...
Case study on Dole`s carbon-neutral fruits
... CO2 in the atmosphere began to increase, mainly due to the incineration of fossil fuels. Increased population and economic development have caused global CO2 emissions to rise accordingly. Rising levels ...
... CO2 in the atmosphere began to increase, mainly due to the incineration of fossil fuels. Increased population and economic development have caused global CO2 emissions to rise accordingly. Rising levels ...
The Adaptation Coalition Toolkit
... and Cornelia Flora of Iowa State University. The five country case studies and all project related activities and products were coordinated by Maximillian Ashwill. World Bank task team leaders for this project were Estanislao Gacitua-Mario, Dorte Verner, Pilar Larreamendy and Fabio Pittaluga. Peer r ...
... and Cornelia Flora of Iowa State University. The five country case studies and all project related activities and products were coordinated by Maximillian Ashwill. World Bank task team leaders for this project were Estanislao Gacitua-Mario, Dorte Verner, Pilar Larreamendy and Fabio Pittaluga. Peer r ...
Comparing CO2 emissions to CO2 levels
... To directly compare CO2 emissions to atmospheric CO2 levels, both sets of data can be converted to gigatonnes of CO2. The CO2 emissions data is typically expressed in gigatonnes carbon (GtC). One gigatonne is equal to one billion tonnes. This means they've only included the carbon element of the car ...
... To directly compare CO2 emissions to atmospheric CO2 levels, both sets of data can be converted to gigatonnes of CO2. The CO2 emissions data is typically expressed in gigatonnes carbon (GtC). One gigatonne is equal to one billion tonnes. This means they've only included the carbon element of the car ...
Climate Change and Democratisation
... greater and more urgent than previously appreciated. Global warming has become a major trend in recent times. Another important development on the world stage has been a unique tide of democratization, beginning in southern Europe and Latin America in the 1970s and accelerating around the time of th ...
... greater and more urgent than previously appreciated. Global warming has become a major trend in recent times. Another important development on the world stage has been a unique tide of democratization, beginning in southern Europe and Latin America in the 1970s and accelerating around the time of th ...
Environmental Education Research.
... change. They found that many of these misconceptions could be mapped onto similar misrepresentations of or lack of coverage about those topics within the texts. For example, it was noted that the textbooks failed to distinguish between and relate the types of radiation: incoming solar radiation and ...
... change. They found that many of these misconceptions could be mapped onto similar misrepresentations of or lack of coverage about those topics within the texts. For example, it was noted that the textbooks failed to distinguish between and relate the types of radiation: incoming solar radiation and ...
Evolution in response to climate change
... Some of these emphasize methodological (or technical) issues, whereas others represent real biological phenomena. The distinction between the two classes of explanations is somewhat arbitrary, as methodological concerns may overshadow, and even hide, interesting biological phenomena. There are also ...
... Some of these emphasize methodological (or technical) issues, whereas others represent real biological phenomena. The distinction between the two classes of explanations is somewhat arbitrary, as methodological concerns may overshadow, and even hide, interesting biological phenomena. There are also ...
Climate Change and Social Determinants of Health
... environments will influence their health, positively or negatively. Climate change has been a negative influence on the environment, and human health is being adversely affected by it. Moreover, research conducted by the WHO and other research bodies such as the Lancet1 has shown that climate change ...
... environments will influence their health, positively or negatively. Climate change has been a negative influence on the environment, and human health is being adversely affected by it. Moreover, research conducted by the WHO and other research bodies such as the Lancet1 has shown that climate change ...
Monitoring - Australian Institute of Alpine Studies
... impacts of climate change on natural and managed systems in Australia. The alpine regions of Australia are considered by the IPCC to be highly vulnerable to climate change. The Australian Greenhouse Office is developing a work plan dealing with climate change impacts and adaptation which, among othe ...
... impacts of climate change on natural and managed systems in Australia. The alpine regions of Australia are considered by the IPCC to be highly vulnerable to climate change. The Australian Greenhouse Office is developing a work plan dealing with climate change impacts and adaptation which, among othe ...
04 Morlot.P65
... especially since the risks of accelerated climate change will play out over decades or even centuries. There is also a disconnect between the location of mitigation action and the location of where policy benefits occur. As impacts are a function of changes in physical climate and socio-economic con ...
... especially since the risks of accelerated climate change will play out over decades or even centuries. There is also a disconnect between the location of mitigation action and the location of where policy benefits occur. As impacts are a function of changes in physical climate and socio-economic con ...
Climate change, food, water and population health in China
... officially approved its 13th five-year plan, the blueprint for China’s economic and social development between 2016 and 2020.4 The aims of this plan, which was the first to highlight environmental protection as a key priority, include 23%, 15%, and 18% reductions in water consumption, energy consump ...
... officially approved its 13th five-year plan, the blueprint for China’s economic and social development between 2016 and 2020.4 The aims of this plan, which was the first to highlight environmental protection as a key priority, include 23%, 15%, and 18% reductions in water consumption, energy consump ...
decoding intended nationally determined contributions (indcs)
... specific policy instruments–sometimes through new legislation, regulation or executive order–so as to encourage changes in technologies, processes and practices that drive GHG mitigation and adaptation. The more clearly governments can articulate how their INDC goals will support policy intervention ...
... specific policy instruments–sometimes through new legislation, regulation or executive order–so as to encourage changes in technologies, processes and practices that drive GHG mitigation and adaptation. The more clearly governments can articulate how their INDC goals will support policy intervention ...
Adaptation for Climate Change in the Coastal Sector of Saint Lucia
... recognizes a number of fundamental principles12 and strategies to guide implementation 13. “Recent observations confirm that, given high rates of observed emissions, the worstcase IPCC scenario trajectories (or even worse) are being realised. For many key parameters, the climate system is already mo ...
... recognizes a number of fundamental principles12 and strategies to guide implementation 13. “Recent observations confirm that, given high rates of observed emissions, the worstcase IPCC scenario trajectories (or even worse) are being realised. For many key parameters, the climate system is already mo ...
National Programme for Spatial Adaptation to Climate Change (ARK)
... There is no doubt that the climate is changing on a global scale and therefore also in the Netherlands. The effects can already be felt and predicted. Scientific research has shown that climate change cannot be prevented, even with all the good intentions in the world and strict mitigating measures. ...
... There is no doubt that the climate is changing on a global scale and therefore also in the Netherlands. The effects can already be felt and predicted. Scientific research has shown that climate change cannot be prevented, even with all the good intentions in the world and strict mitigating measures. ...
The Meaning of Uncertainty: Debating Climate Change in the Gilded
... The writings produced over the course of the climate debate are rife with paradox and uncertainty. The scientists, boosters, and surveyors who argued about climate change in the late nineteenth century struggled with, embraced, and used uncertainty in myriad ways. Sometimes proponents of modern scie ...
... The writings produced over the course of the climate debate are rife with paradox and uncertainty. The scientists, boosters, and surveyors who argued about climate change in the late nineteenth century struggled with, embraced, and used uncertainty in myriad ways. Sometimes proponents of modern scie ...
case study: weyerhaeuser - Center for Climate and Energy Solutions
... cycle of its timberlands—from planting to final harvest— against losses from storms, pest infestation, wildfires, and drought. The company regularly updates its forest timber inventories, growth projections, harvest schedules, and planting activities to account for potential and actual annual losses ...
... cycle of its timberlands—from planting to final harvest— against losses from storms, pest infestation, wildfires, and drought. The company regularly updates its forest timber inventories, growth projections, harvest schedules, and planting activities to account for potential and actual annual losses ...
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.