Climate Change and Agricultural Production
... to 0.7ºC per century from 1900, to 1.3ºC per century since 1950, and to 1.8ºC per century for the last 35 years. The last two decades are among the warmest since temperature recording started. Annual losses in barley, maize, and wheat output due to global warming since 1981 amount to 40 million tons ...
... to 0.7ºC per century from 1900, to 1.3ºC per century since 1950, and to 1.8ºC per century for the last 35 years. The last two decades are among the warmest since temperature recording started. Annual losses in barley, maize, and wheat output due to global warming since 1981 amount to 40 million tons ...
Engineering solutions for coastal infrastructure
... of climate change adaptation practice in the coastal zone. Working together with other professionals, they have been and continue to be responsible for designing and building coastal infrastructure as well as being engaged in coastal planning, design and management. This CoastAdapt information manua ...
... of climate change adaptation practice in the coastal zone. Working together with other professionals, they have been and continue to be responsible for designing and building coastal infrastructure as well as being engaged in coastal planning, design and management. This CoastAdapt information manua ...
The importance of getting the numbers right
... 8 to 51%. This variability creates confusion among policy makers and the public as it suggests that there is a lack of consensus among scientists with regard to the contribution of livestock to global GHG emissions. In reality, estimates of international scientific organizations such as the Internati ...
... 8 to 51%. This variability creates confusion among policy makers and the public as it suggests that there is a lack of consensus among scientists with regard to the contribution of livestock to global GHG emissions. In reality, estimates of international scientific organizations such as the Internati ...
Indicator and data needs - Eionet Forum
... Indicators on past impacts (on economy, human health, ecosystems) of natural hazards, including floods and droughts are included in an EEA report on natural hazards (2011) (16). The report used primarily data from EM-DAT/CRED (17) and Munich Re (18). In a workshop held in May 2011 and in a related p ...
... Indicators on past impacts (on economy, human health, ecosystems) of natural hazards, including floods and droughts are included in an EEA report on natural hazards (2011) (16). The report used primarily data from EM-DAT/CRED (17) and Munich Re (18). In a workshop held in May 2011 and in a related p ...
Uncertainty and Decision Making in Climate Change Economics
... similar dependence on spatial scale. These results concern only predictions of climate variables themselves. If one continues down the ladder of uncertainty to specific localized predictions of variables that directly affect economic and natural systems (e.g., water availability, growing conditions, ...
... similar dependence on spatial scale. These results concern only predictions of climate variables themselves. If one continues down the ladder of uncertainty to specific localized predictions of variables that directly affect economic and natural systems (e.g., water availability, growing conditions, ...
PDF 4MB - Parliament of Australia
... 3. The Political Push for Renewable Energy that Increases Global Pollution We’re told that we must cut the human production of carbon dioxide from gas, coal and oil and that, at a time of exploding debt, we must borrow $400 billion dollars for renewable energy. The federal government estimates Quee ...
... 3. The Political Push for Renewable Energy that Increases Global Pollution We’re told that we must cut the human production of carbon dioxide from gas, coal and oil and that, at a time of exploding debt, we must borrow $400 billion dollars for renewable energy. The federal government estimates Quee ...
Combating Climate Change by Keeping Land in
... another nine million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MTCO2e) emissions annually. The Greener Fields report found that if the rate of farmland conversion was reduced by 80 percent by 2050, it could reduce GHG emissions equivalent to taking one million cars off the road. More information abo ...
... another nine million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MTCO2e) emissions annually. The Greener Fields report found that if the rate of farmland conversion was reduced by 80 percent by 2050, it could reduce GHG emissions equivalent to taking one million cars off the road. More information abo ...
Inuit women and environmental change: examining experiences
... countries that, like the Arctic, are already experiencing the effects of climate change. Work in these regions tends to focus on gender beyond describing it as a factor that influences vulnerability. These studies have a greater tendency to describe a more holistic picture of the impact climate chan ...
... countries that, like the Arctic, are already experiencing the effects of climate change. Work in these regions tends to focus on gender beyond describing it as a factor that influences vulnerability. These studies have a greater tendency to describe a more holistic picture of the impact climate chan ...
Arunanondchai, P., C.C. Fei, A.C. Fisher, B.A. McCarl, W.W. Wang
... Before proceeding, we should note that IPCC projections of future climate change indicators such as emissions, temperature change and sea level rise tend to be conservative, with a history of under-predicting these indicators. We briefly note a couple of problems with the most recent projections. O ...
... Before proceeding, we should note that IPCC projections of future climate change indicators such as emissions, temperature change and sea level rise tend to be conservative, with a history of under-predicting these indicators. We briefly note a couple of problems with the most recent projections. O ...
the response of crop to temperature
... The reduction in crop yield by 3.2-3.6℃ temperature increase during 2080s can be offset by elevated CO2 at 560-720 ppm and other adaptation, but very high costs may need. An increase in investments of 8 ~ 34.8 billion US dollars per year (in 1990 price) is necessary, otherwise the agriculture will l ...
... The reduction in crop yield by 3.2-3.6℃ temperature increase during 2080s can be offset by elevated CO2 at 560-720 ppm and other adaptation, but very high costs may need. An increase in investments of 8 ~ 34.8 billion US dollars per year (in 1990 price) is necessary, otherwise the agriculture will l ...
Aalborg Universitet environmental assessment of spatial plans
... regional and local levels to reduce the adverse impacts of projected climate change and variability, regardless of the scale of mitigation undertaken over the next two to three decades” (Bernstein et al. 2007, p. 56). Climate change is increasingly becoming a concern in spatial planning. As stated ...
... regional and local levels to reduce the adverse impacts of projected climate change and variability, regardless of the scale of mitigation undertaken over the next two to three decades” (Bernstein et al. 2007, p. 56). Climate change is increasingly becoming a concern in spatial planning. As stated ...
... robust assessment. Additionally, costs to the agriculture sector due to tropical cyclones were estimated to be $6.9 million and $6.2 million under the A2 and B2 scenarios, respectively. There are a number of possible adaptation strategies that can be employed by the agriculture sector. The most attr ...
Likely Impacts on New Zealand Agriculture
... Global climate models indicate that New Zealand is likely to warm by only about two-thirds of the global mean temperature change that will be experienced in coming decades. This is largely because our climate is controlled by the South Pacific and Antarctic Oceans, which respond only slowly to globa ...
... Global climate models indicate that New Zealand is likely to warm by only about two-thirds of the global mean temperature change that will be experienced in coming decades. This is largely because our climate is controlled by the South Pacific and Antarctic Oceans, which respond only slowly to globa ...
Ethics and Geoengineering: Reviewing the Moral Issues Raised by
... required behavioral changes.35 Technological solutions can often be simpler, quicker, and demand less from people than the large social transformations that might otherwise be required. Without the assistance of technology, combating climate change would demand massive social and behavioral change. ...
... required behavioral changes.35 Technological solutions can often be simpler, quicker, and demand less from people than the large social transformations that might otherwise be required. Without the assistance of technology, combating climate change would demand massive social and behavioral change. ...
full report - Campaign against Climate Change
... During two weeks in May this year the “Climate Jobs Caravan” visited 25 towns and cities around Britain, travelling nearly 3000 miles. Initiated by the Trade Union Group of the Campaign against Climate Change, it was made possible by the support of numerous organisations and their members – climate ...
... During two weeks in May this year the “Climate Jobs Caravan” visited 25 towns and cities around Britain, travelling nearly 3000 miles. Initiated by the Trade Union Group of the Campaign against Climate Change, it was made possible by the support of numerous organisations and their members – climate ...
as Adobe PDF - Edinburgh Research Explorer
... of temperature and humidity, among other things), and solar power, which relies on incoming ...
... of temperature and humidity, among other things), and solar power, which relies on incoming ...
NBER WORKING PAPER SERIES A SUMMARY AND INTERPRETATION
... rebates for home insulation materials. Although many of these policies have other goals, there may be increased use of them as a means of reducing GHG emissions. Note that these policies will reduce GHG emissions at different rates and at different costs. In the presence of the nearly limitless pote ...
... rebates for home insulation materials. Although many of these policies have other goals, there may be increased use of them as a means of reducing GHG emissions. Note that these policies will reduce GHG emissions at different rates and at different costs. In the presence of the nearly limitless pote ...
2013 GHG Inventory
... While climate systems are incredibly complex, the causes of contemporary climate change and many of the potential impacts are now well understood. The atmospheric concentrations of several greenhouse gases (e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide) have increased to unprecedented levels, in ...
... While climate systems are incredibly complex, the causes of contemporary climate change and many of the potential impacts are now well understood. The atmospheric concentrations of several greenhouse gases (e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide) have increased to unprecedented levels, in ...
The International Climate Change Regime: The Road from Copenhagen
... members of the BASIC group is thin. Far from seeing the open-ended, consensus decision-making process under the UNFCCC as a liability, some states appear to view it in positive terms, as a means of relieving pressure on them from developed countries to assume emissions reduction commitments. Proposa ...
... members of the BASIC group is thin. Far from seeing the open-ended, consensus decision-making process under the UNFCCC as a liability, some states appear to view it in positive terms, as a means of relieving pressure on them from developed countries to assume emissions reduction commitments. Proposa ...
Conclusions and recommendations for action
... threats. Thus, the Earth Summit not only gave rise to a plan of action for sustainable development towards the twenty-first century (Agenda 21, which included both well known and newer global threats) but also opened for signature the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Important ...
... threats. Thus, the Earth Summit not only gave rise to a plan of action for sustainable development towards the twenty-first century (Agenda 21, which included both well known and newer global threats) but also opened for signature the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Important ...
Ideas and perspectives: climate-relevant marine biologically driven
... particle shuttles, addresses the impact of the marine biosphere on the atmosphere due to emission of gases and particles. These substances belong to the group of “short-lived climate-relevant air contaminants” (SCCs), a subset of shortlived health- and climate-relevant air contaminants (SHCCs), sens ...
... particle shuttles, addresses the impact of the marine biosphere on the atmosphere due to emission of gases and particles. These substances belong to the group of “short-lived climate-relevant air contaminants” (SCCs), a subset of shortlived health- and climate-relevant air contaminants (SHCCs), sens ...
Climate change
... This activity is designed to provide the facts on climate change science as they are currently understood by the world’s best scientists. Consider the following statement about climate change from the Nautilus Institute on Security and Sustainability: Earth is facing a climate catastrophe caused by ...
... This activity is designed to provide the facts on climate change science as they are currently understood by the world’s best scientists. Consider the following statement about climate change from the Nautilus Institute on Security and Sustainability: Earth is facing a climate catastrophe caused by ...
February 9 NGO Presentations - Task Force on Climate
... Three pillars of climate change disclosure • Impacts - Energy and Emissions impact disclosure as point of departure and basic expectation • Disclosure of financial implications and other risks and opportunities for the organizations activities due to climate change • Disclosure of interrelated issue ...
... Three pillars of climate change disclosure • Impacts - Energy and Emissions impact disclosure as point of departure and basic expectation • Disclosure of financial implications and other risks and opportunities for the organizations activities due to climate change • Disclosure of interrelated issue ...
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.