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... These scientific imperatives are incompatible with the “realities” of “politics as usual” and “business as usual”. Our conventional mode of politics is short-term, adversarial and incremental, fearful of deep, quick change and simply incapable of managing the transition at the necessary speed. The c ...
... These scientific imperatives are incompatible with the “realities” of “politics as usual” and “business as usual”. Our conventional mode of politics is short-term, adversarial and incremental, fearful of deep, quick change and simply incapable of managing the transition at the necessary speed. The c ...
What shapes perceptions of climate change?
... climate events, coupled with a noticeable volatility in risk perception as the result of recent events (e.g., a hotter or colder than usual season) is consistent with learning from personal experience. The distinction between decisions from personal experience versus from statistical description map ...
... climate events, coupled with a noticeable volatility in risk perception as the result of recent events (e.g., a hotter or colder than usual season) is consistent with learning from personal experience. The distinction between decisions from personal experience versus from statistical description map ...
Rachel Carson`s Legacy for the Citizen Activist
... have a stake in determining their own future. Finally, we recommend, as background reading for teachers, Storms of My Grandchildren. Author James Hansen, who directed the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies for two decades and is considered “the father of climate change research,” imagines a fu ...
... have a stake in determining their own future. Finally, we recommend, as background reading for teachers, Storms of My Grandchildren. Author James Hansen, who directed the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies for two decades and is considered “the father of climate change research,” imagines a fu ...
Perceptions and Adaptation Measures of Crop
... Several empirical studies showed that negative effects of climate change on African agriculture can be signi ficantly reduced through a better knowledge about the change in climate indicators, its impacts and adaptation (Benhin, 2006; Maddison, 2006; Mano and Nhemachena, 2006; Seo and Mendelsohn, 200 ...
... Several empirical studies showed that negative effects of climate change on African agriculture can be signi ficantly reduced through a better knowledge about the change in climate indicators, its impacts and adaptation (Benhin, 2006; Maddison, 2006; Mano and Nhemachena, 2006; Seo and Mendelsohn, 200 ...
The Climate System - MiraCosta College
... • Global climate is affected by human activities that contribute to the atmosphere’s aerosol content. • Produce a cooling effect by reflecting sunlight back to space • The effect on today’s climate is determined by the amount emitted over the course of a few weeks. • By contrast, carbon dioxide rema ...
... • Global climate is affected by human activities that contribute to the atmosphere’s aerosol content. • Produce a cooling effect by reflecting sunlight back to space • The effect on today’s climate is determined by the amount emitted over the course of a few weeks. • By contrast, carbon dioxide rema ...
Geel et al.
... excellent candidate for solar variability influences on climate, not only because solar spectral irradiance fluctuations are proportionally larger at short wavelengths, but also because they carry a significant fraction of the total solar energy variability (about 20% below 300 nm according to Lean ...
... excellent candidate for solar variability influences on climate, not only because solar spectral irradiance fluctuations are proportionally larger at short wavelengths, but also because they carry a significant fraction of the total solar energy variability (about 20% below 300 nm according to Lean ...
Section 115 of the Clean Air Act
... existing power plants, and methane emissions reductions standards for the oil and gas sector and municipal landfills. EPA and the states can readily integrate these existing rules—and any future ones—into a more comprehensive GHG emissions regime established under Section 115 by allowing states to t ...
... existing power plants, and methane emissions reductions standards for the oil and gas sector and municipal landfills. EPA and the states can readily integrate these existing rules—and any future ones—into a more comprehensive GHG emissions regime established under Section 115 by allowing states to t ...
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... 2010); process-based models are often unavailable for important crops (Müller et al., 2011); and models are normally unable to adequately capture the complex and dynamic cropping systems present on most African farms (Hijmans & Graham, 2006; Thuiller et al., 2004; Müller et al., 2010). Of particular ...
... 2010); process-based models are often unavailable for important crops (Müller et al., 2011); and models are normally unable to adequately capture the complex and dynamic cropping systems present on most African farms (Hijmans & Graham, 2006; Thuiller et al., 2004; Müller et al., 2010). Of particular ...
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... Concerns regarding climate changes due to human activities have largely increased in the past few years. Many scientists believe that atmospheric build-up of greenhouse gas1 (GHG) concentrations is causing the climate to change (IPCC, 2007a,b). Furthermore, a large number of scientists assert that c ...
... Concerns regarding climate changes due to human activities have largely increased in the past few years. Many scientists believe that atmospheric build-up of greenhouse gas1 (GHG) concentrations is causing the climate to change (IPCC, 2007a,b). Furthermore, a large number of scientists assert that c ...
Carbon Footprint Tips for Arkansas Producers
... • Extreme temperatures and/or precipitation could damage crops or reduce yields. • Drought could become a challenge in areas where summer temperatures are projected to increase and precipitation is projected to decrease. As water supplies are reduced, it may be more difficult to meet water demand ...
... • Extreme temperatures and/or precipitation could damage crops or reduce yields. • Drought could become a challenge in areas where summer temperatures are projected to increase and precipitation is projected to decrease. As water supplies are reduced, it may be more difficult to meet water demand ...
This PDF is a selection from a published volume from... Research Volume Title: The Economics of Climate Change: Adaptations Past and...
... significant difference in the evaluation of future scenarios involving both high temperatures and high consumption. There are a great many structural uncertainties about climate change extremes other than the specification of damages, which represents just one part of the economic- welfare side. To r ...
... significant difference in the evaluation of future scenarios involving both high temperatures and high consumption. There are a great many structural uncertainties about climate change extremes other than the specification of damages, which represents just one part of the economic- welfare side. To r ...
The Urgent State of the Earth - Department of Politics and
... has become the number one ‘tragedy of the commons,’ where anthropogenic release of greenhouse gases, specifically in conjunction with the energy industry and the combustion of fossil fuels, affects everyone. On September 21, 2014, New York City, alongside cities in 162 different countries, witnessed ...
... has become the number one ‘tragedy of the commons,’ where anthropogenic release of greenhouse gases, specifically in conjunction with the energy industry and the combustion of fossil fuels, affects everyone. On September 21, 2014, New York City, alongside cities in 162 different countries, witnessed ...
Architecture, Energy and Climate - Nordic Journal of Architectural
... provides a number of strategies to ensure thermal comfort by passive means. ...
... provides a number of strategies to ensure thermal comfort by passive means. ...
Major Impacts and Vulnerabilities for Asia
... Changes in plant phenology and growth in many parts of Asia (earlier greening), particularly in the north and east (MC, Major C from CC) Distribution shifts of many plant and animal species upwards in elevation or polewards, particularly in the north of Asia (MC, Major C from CC) Invasion of S ...
... Changes in plant phenology and growth in many parts of Asia (earlier greening), particularly in the north and east (MC, Major C from CC) Distribution shifts of many plant and animal species upwards in elevation or polewards, particularly in the north of Asia (MC, Major C from CC) Invasion of S ...
Climatic classification and future global
... ABSTRACT. Future global carbon (C) cycle dynamics under climates altered by increased concentrations of greenhouse gases (GHGs) will be defined in part by processes which control terrestrial bios p h e r ~ cC stocks and fluxes. Current research and modeling activities which involve terrestrial C hav ...
... ABSTRACT. Future global carbon (C) cycle dynamics under climates altered by increased concentrations of greenhouse gases (GHGs) will be defined in part by processes which control terrestrial bios p h e r ~ cC stocks and fluxes. Current research and modeling activities which involve terrestrial C hav ...
Toward Extreme Weather and Climate Resilience in the Region of
... The intent of this project was to provide case study examples of vulnerability and risk analysis methods being used to develop actionable strategies for increasing resilience to priority impacts of climate ...
... The intent of this project was to provide case study examples of vulnerability and risk analysis methods being used to develop actionable strategies for increasing resilience to priority impacts of climate ...
Sposito et al. 2012. Austr Decision
... studies. There are nevertheless important limitations on our ability to accurately and precisely predict future climate conditions (or, more generally, future behaviour of any complex system). These include widening uncertainties (a ‘cascade’ or ‘explosion’ of uncertainty), lack of objective constra ...
... studies. There are nevertheless important limitations on our ability to accurately and precisely predict future climate conditions (or, more generally, future behaviour of any complex system). These include widening uncertainties (a ‘cascade’ or ‘explosion’ of uncertainty), lack of objective constra ...
Biodiversity baselines, thresholds and resilience: testing predictions
... suggest that global temperatures may increase by up to 48C and atmospheric CO2 concentrations may rise from today’s 380 ppmv to >1000 ppmv [19,20]. Furthermore, the rate of these changes will be rapid with some models predicting a rise of 0.418C/decade (IPCC A2 scenario) in tropical regions [21]. A ...
... suggest that global temperatures may increase by up to 48C and atmospheric CO2 concentrations may rise from today’s 380 ppmv to >1000 ppmv [19,20]. Furthermore, the rate of these changes will be rapid with some models predicting a rise of 0.418C/decade (IPCC A2 scenario) in tropical regions [21]. A ...
assessment report on climate change and its consequences
... development of climate policy at national and international levels. An overview of such information at the international level is undertaken periodically by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which was jointly established by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the Unit ...
... development of climate policy at national and international levels. An overview of such information at the international level is undertaken periodically by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which was jointly established by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the Unit ...
Climate Change Support Booklet 2016
... Some __________ believe one of the main causes of global warming is the ____. They argue that the rise in temperatures is due to an increase in the energy given off by the sun ...
... Some __________ believe one of the main causes of global warming is the ____. They argue that the rise in temperatures is due to an increase in the energy given off by the sun ...
Lecture 1.1 - The Natural Edge Project
... been shown by the IPCC to result in global warming, which has the potential to significantly alter the Earth’s climate long term. The main anthropogenic greenhouse gases being added to the atmosphere are carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), perfluoroc ...
... been shown by the IPCC to result in global warming, which has the potential to significantly alter the Earth’s climate long term. The main anthropogenic greenhouse gases being added to the atmosphere are carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), perfluoroc ...
Agenda Setting and Issue Definition at the Micro Level: Giving
... (Takahashi & Meisner, 2012). In March 2009, and more recently in August 2010, the committee was formally modified to incorporate most of the organizations and sectors involved in the issue. Finally, in December 2010, the Ministry of the Environment presented the Mitigation and Adaptation Action Plan ...
... (Takahashi & Meisner, 2012). In March 2009, and more recently in August 2010, the committee was formally modified to incorporate most of the organizations and sectors involved in the issue. Finally, in December 2010, the Ministry of the Environment presented the Mitigation and Adaptation Action Plan ...
SENSING AND RESPONDING TO A CLIMATE CHANGE
... is the first attempt to examine the relationship between the sensing and the responding ability to a climate change among the employees of farmers' associations. 2.2. Sensing and responding to a climate change. The sensing and responding capabilities are the main components of one organization's agi ...
... is the first attempt to examine the relationship between the sensing and the responding ability to a climate change among the employees of farmers' associations. 2.2. Sensing and responding to a climate change. The sensing and responding capabilities are the main components of one organization's agi ...
Making climate hot - Center for Science and Technology Policy
... humans have a limited attention span to devote to nonimmediate problems.19 Combined with the difficult character of climate change, it is no surprise that global warming does not rank highly on most individuals’ lists of concerns.20 While more than 90 percent of Americans have now heard of global wa ...
... humans have a limited attention span to devote to nonimmediate problems.19 Combined with the difficult character of climate change, it is no surprise that global warming does not rank highly on most individuals’ lists of concerns.20 While more than 90 percent of Americans have now heard of global wa ...
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.