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... demonstrates the importance of social factors over hazard-specific factors as determinants of behavioral outcomes (Tierney, Lindell, & Perry, 2011). However, little is known about the relationships among climate change beliefs, environmental beliefs, and hazard mitigation actions: must individuals ‘b ...
... demonstrates the importance of social factors over hazard-specific factors as determinants of behavioral outcomes (Tierney, Lindell, & Perry, 2011). However, little is known about the relationships among climate change beliefs, environmental beliefs, and hazard mitigation actions: must individuals ‘b ...
P6_TA-PROV(2009)0000 - European Parliament
... supporting system, namely climate change and the overuse and destruction of many of the most important ecosystems; whereas there are many interlinkages between the climate system and ecosystems – in particular the capacity of oceans and terrestrial ecosystems to sequester carbon – and whereas clima ...
... supporting system, namely climate change and the overuse and destruction of many of the most important ecosystems; whereas there are many interlinkages between the climate system and ecosystems – in particular the capacity of oceans and terrestrial ecosystems to sequester carbon – and whereas clima ...
Climate Change and the Environment – Effects of Sea Level Rise on
... Climate Change in relation to sea level rise. Our ability to adapt is still in its embryonic stages with much emphasis being placed on research and understanding the impacts of sea level rise on our infrastructure and environment. What I did observe was that each City we visited was aware of Climate ...
... Climate Change in relation to sea level rise. Our ability to adapt is still in its embryonic stages with much emphasis being placed on research and understanding the impacts of sea level rise on our infrastructure and environment. What I did observe was that each City we visited was aware of Climate ...
1 Top-down and Bottom-up Approaches in Climate Change and
... together the major greenhouse gas (GHG) emitters, irrespective of their GDP. The Kyoto Protocol’s stipulation that only Annex I countries reduce their GHG emissions does not reflect today’s or tomorrow’s climate change reality. Major developing countries that are major GHG emitters should also be as ...
... together the major greenhouse gas (GHG) emitters, irrespective of their GDP. The Kyoto Protocol’s stipulation that only Annex I countries reduce their GHG emissions does not reflect today’s or tomorrow’s climate change reality. Major developing countries that are major GHG emitters should also be as ...
Working Paper - University of Sussex
... Therefore, aggregate indicators are needed to assess whether climate change is, on balance, a good thing or a bad thing, and whether the climate problem is small or large relative to the many other problems that we have. Smith et al. (2001) introduced alternative high-level indicators. I here focus ...
... Therefore, aggregate indicators are needed to assess whether climate change is, on balance, a good thing or a bad thing, and whether the climate problem is small or large relative to the many other problems that we have. Smith et al. (2001) introduced alternative high-level indicators. I here focus ...
Camille Parmesan Education
... Report, and reviewer for Fourth AR (2002-2007); Participant planning process Fifth AR, coauthor guidance paper for Detection and Attribution in the Fifth IPCC Assessment (2009-current). • Member Board of Life Sciences, U.S. National Academy of Sciences (2008-current) ...
... Report, and reviewer for Fourth AR (2002-2007); Participant planning process Fifth AR, coauthor guidance paper for Detection and Attribution in the Fifth IPCC Assessment (2009-current). • Member Board of Life Sciences, U.S. National Academy of Sciences (2008-current) ...
Clare Palmer, “Does Nature Matter? The Place of the Nonhuman in
... responsibilities with respect to animals and nature.”4 John Broome emphasizes that, independently of effects on humans, “damage to nature may well be one of the most harmful consequences of climate change.”5 The White Paper on the Ethical Dimensions of Climate Change, an influential, collaboratively ...
... responsibilities with respect to animals and nature.”4 John Broome emphasizes that, independently of effects on humans, “damage to nature may well be one of the most harmful consequences of climate change.”5 The White Paper on the Ethical Dimensions of Climate Change, an influential, collaboratively ...
Indigenous Peoples and Climate Change
... The Conference on Indigenous Peoples and Climate Change was held in Copenhagen, Denmark 21-22 February 2008. The Conference was organized by the International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA) in preparation for the 7th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues as we ...
... The Conference on Indigenous Peoples and Climate Change was held in Copenhagen, Denmark 21-22 February 2008. The Conference was organized by the International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA) in preparation for the 7th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues as we ...
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... may in turn impact on other places; for example, rural decline can cause migration to urban areas, placing increasing demand on urban services and increasing political pressure on the state, which in itself is an important provider of various entitlements such as education, health care, law and orde ...
... may in turn impact on other places; for example, rural decline can cause migration to urban areas, placing increasing demand on urban services and increasing political pressure on the state, which in itself is an important provider of various entitlements such as education, health care, law and orde ...
On the Importance of Strengthening Moderate Beliefs in Climate
... Thompson [45]. Due to length constraints, only six of the nine original questions were used, with two statements corresponding to each worldview: individualism (e.g., ―Society would be better off if there was much less government regulation of business‖); hierarchy (e.g., ―One of the problems with p ...
... Thompson [45]. Due to length constraints, only six of the nine original questions were used, with two statements corresponding to each worldview: individualism (e.g., ―Society would be better off if there was much less government regulation of business‖); hierarchy (e.g., ―One of the problems with p ...
Evaluating the effects of ideology on public understanding of climate
... new government policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions” (Bord et al., 2000: 205). Furthermore, such proponents argue, mitigation policies require public acceptance for effective implementation and therefore must take public values into account in order to induce highest levels of public particip ...
... new government policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions” (Bord et al., 2000: 205). Furthermore, such proponents argue, mitigation policies require public acceptance for effective implementation and therefore must take public values into account in order to induce highest levels of public particip ...
Climate influences the demography of three dominant sagebrush
... model assumes that recruitment increases linearly with genet area and that the size distribution of recruits is not influenced by maternal genet area (Weiner et al. 1997). We combined the vital rate functions to create the kernel (Eq. 1) and projected the model using a ‘‘kernel selection’’ approach. ...
... model assumes that recruitment increases linearly with genet area and that the size distribution of recruits is not influenced by maternal genet area (Weiner et al. 1997). We combined the vital rate functions to create the kernel (Eq. 1) and projected the model using a ‘‘kernel selection’’ approach. ...
The dynamics of vulnerability: why adapting to climate variability climate change
... regrets in terms of addressing well-known vulnerabilities in our current climate, there is no guarantee that these decisions will be sufficient for reducing vulnerability or building resilience to climate change. It is possible of course that current adaptations may build future resilience, but we s ...
... regrets in terms of addressing well-known vulnerabilities in our current climate, there is no guarantee that these decisions will be sufficient for reducing vulnerability or building resilience to climate change. It is possible of course that current adaptations may build future resilience, but we s ...
After Climategate and Cancun….
... “…models still show significant errors. Although these are generally greater at smaller scales, important large-scale problems also remain. ……The ultimate source of most such errors is that many important small-scale processes cannot be represented explicitly in models, and so must be included in ap ...
... “…models still show significant errors. Although these are generally greater at smaller scales, important large-scale problems also remain. ……The ultimate source of most such errors is that many important small-scale processes cannot be represented explicitly in models, and so must be included in ap ...
Stratospheric Temperature Trends
... • Models have long predicted large stratospheric T changes. • Stratospheric T should remain a priority for climate change detection. • Discrepancies between models and obs need better explanations. • Observations (and reanalyses) for detecting changes are not ideal. • Progress has been slow. • Large ...
... • Models have long predicted large stratospheric T changes. • Stratospheric T should remain a priority for climate change detection. • Discrepancies between models and obs need better explanations. • Observations (and reanalyses) for detecting changes are not ideal. • Progress has been slow. • Large ...
MeetingReport-CC_and_Displacement
... states, to draw-up plans to address displacement-related aspects of climate change. In this context it was noted that human rights law provided a useful framework, given that planning was a key human rights duty provided for under international law. b) Be Wary of the Dangers of Poor Resettlement - ...
... states, to draw-up plans to address displacement-related aspects of climate change. In this context it was noted that human rights law provided a useful framework, given that planning was a key human rights duty provided for under international law. b) Be Wary of the Dangers of Poor Resettlement - ...
Climate change: tackling the greatest human rights
... and other vulnerable populations. It is also important to note that developed countries have responsibilities to assist poorer developing countries in their efforts to respect human rights, which complement developed country obligations under the UNFCCC. In addition to preventing or minimizing harm, ...
... and other vulnerable populations. It is also important to note that developed countries have responsibilities to assist poorer developing countries in their efforts to respect human rights, which complement developed country obligations under the UNFCCC. In addition to preventing or minimizing harm, ...
PLATE TECTONICS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
... responsible for 65% of the total absorbed solar radiation and for transferring energy to the atmosphere through longwave radiation, and fluxes of sensible and latent heat. Consequently, variations in surface albedo have important effects on atmospheric dynamics and climate. This is particularly tru ...
... responsible for 65% of the total absorbed solar radiation and for transferring energy to the atmosphere through longwave radiation, and fluxes of sensible and latent heat. Consequently, variations in surface albedo have important effects on atmospheric dynamics and climate. This is particularly tru ...
Linking Indigenous and Scientific Knowledge of Climate Change
... can in turn perhaps contribute tools and methods that will allow indigenous communities to make informed decisions about their current situations and future prospects. Faithfully representing the people, voices, and history that hold much of the richness of indigenous knowledge is difficult, but by ...
... can in turn perhaps contribute tools and methods that will allow indigenous communities to make informed decisions about their current situations and future prospects. Faithfully representing the people, voices, and history that hold much of the richness of indigenous knowledge is difficult, but by ...
Impacts of Climate Change for the State of Indiana
... We have analyzed the potential “no-action” impacts of climate change on the State of Indiana, as well as the potential opportunities and consequences of climate change mitigation in the State. Most of our analyses of no-action impacts assume future greenhouse gas concentrations at the high end of th ...
... We have analyzed the potential “no-action” impacts of climate change on the State of Indiana, as well as the potential opportunities and consequences of climate change mitigation in the State. Most of our analyses of no-action impacts assume future greenhouse gas concentrations at the high end of th ...
Policy Brief Series - IOM Online Bookstore
... of Mauritius (2013d) at Rivière des Gallets, which is in the south-west of the island and highly sensitive to sea-level rise and storm surges, have revealed that while young citizens have expressed willingness to be relocated elsewhere, the elderly opposed the idea largely because of their ancestral ...
... of Mauritius (2013d) at Rivière des Gallets, which is in the south-west of the island and highly sensitive to sea-level rise and storm surges, have revealed that while young citizens have expressed willingness to be relocated elsewhere, the elderly opposed the idea largely because of their ancestral ...
Climate Change Mitigation in Los Angeles, US - UN
... Agreement and the Bali World Mayors and Local Governments Climate Protection Agreement) and major, global and mega-cities in climate change policy (e.g. through the networks Metropolis and C40). This shift has been accompanied by the growing recognition of cities as dominant locations of energy cons ...
... Agreement and the Bali World Mayors and Local Governments Climate Protection Agreement) and major, global and mega-cities in climate change policy (e.g. through the networks Metropolis and C40). This shift has been accompanied by the growing recognition of cities as dominant locations of energy cons ...
Climate change: tackling the greatest human rights challenge of our
... and other vulnerable populations. It is also important to note that developed countries have responsibilities to assist poorer developing countries in their efforts to respect human rights, which complement developed country obligations under the UNFCCC. In addition to preventing or minimizing harm, ...
... and other vulnerable populations. It is also important to note that developed countries have responsibilities to assist poorer developing countries in their efforts to respect human rights, which complement developed country obligations under the UNFCCC. In addition to preventing or minimizing harm, ...
Confronting Climate Change in California
... You may go one step further. Explain to students the concept of carbon sequestration (uptake of carbon from the atmosphere and long-term storage in trees, soils, oceans, or underground). (See Additional Resources.) Then ask students to calculate how many trees would need to be planted to absorb this ...
... You may go one step further. Explain to students the concept of carbon sequestration (uptake of carbon from the atmosphere and long-term storage in trees, soils, oceans, or underground). (See Additional Resources.) Then ask students to calculate how many trees would need to be planted to absorb this ...
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.