Sociological Perspectives on Global Climate Change
... and consequences of climate change have become increasingly apparent, social scientists have found themselves called on to contribute to the scientific understanding of the role of humans in global climate change. The opportunities for social science at the international climate change table have te ...
... and consequences of climate change have become increasingly apparent, social scientists have found themselves called on to contribute to the scientific understanding of the role of humans in global climate change. The opportunities for social science at the international climate change table have te ...
SoE 2011 - Atmosphere chapter overview
... About the atmosphere chapter in SoE 2011: What it is: a two part report, the first looking at the state of ...
... About the atmosphere chapter in SoE 2011: What it is: a two part report, the first looking at the state of ...
climate change adaptation and investment statement
... future. Several projects have already been implemented, but the big construction projects are yet to come. The gains will be substantial. As well as avoiding the damage caused by the massive volumes of water and relieving the pressure on the sewer network from everyday rain, most of the projects wil ...
... future. Several projects have already been implemented, but the big construction projects are yet to come. The gains will be substantial. As well as avoiding the damage caused by the massive volumes of water and relieving the pressure on the sewer network from everyday rain, most of the projects wil ...
Coastal Zones and Marine Ecosystems
... (Tsyban et al., 1990; Ittekkot et al., 1996) conclude that global warming will affect the oceans through changes in sea-surface temperature (SST), sea level, ice cover, ocean circulation, and wave climate. A review of the global ocean thermohaline circulation system—for which the term “ocean conveyo ...
... (Tsyban et al., 1990; Ittekkot et al., 1996) conclude that global warming will affect the oceans through changes in sea-surface temperature (SST), sea level, ice cover, ocean circulation, and wave climate. A review of the global ocean thermohaline circulation system—for which the term “ocean conveyo ...
Snowmaking and Climate Change
... higher than 1800–2000 m (Abegg et al 2007). Nevertheless, these projections may be of little consequence; in Austria, for example, 59% of the ski area is covered by snowmaking facilities (FSÖ 2007). Some resorts have already covered most of their slopes (>80%; Figure 1). However, in the case of Tyro ...
... higher than 1800–2000 m (Abegg et al 2007). Nevertheless, these projections may be of little consequence; in Austria, for example, 59% of the ski area is covered by snowmaking facilities (FSÖ 2007). Some resorts have already covered most of their slopes (>80%; Figure 1). However, in the case of Tyro ...
The implications of climate change for biodiversity conservation and
... CSIRO advises that the information contained in this publication comprises general statements based on scientific research. The reader is advised and needs to be aware that such information may be incomplete or unable to be used in any specific situation. No reliance or actions must therefore be mad ...
... CSIRO advises that the information contained in this publication comprises general statements based on scientific research. The reader is advised and needs to be aware that such information may be incomplete or unable to be used in any specific situation. No reliance or actions must therefore be mad ...
Federal Agency Actions Following the Supreme Court’s Climate Change Decision Robert Meltz
... corporate disclosure related to climate change. 75 Fed. Reg. 6290. This interpretive release provides guidance to public companies as to how existing SEC disclosure requirements apply to climate change matters. February 18: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) issues draft guidance under National ...
... corporate disclosure related to climate change. 75 Fed. Reg. 6290. This interpretive release provides guidance to public companies as to how existing SEC disclosure requirements apply to climate change matters. February 18: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) issues draft guidance under National ...
DOC - World bank documents
... guidance on how best to move forward with their respective initiatives. There is recognition among private sector proponents that the national government needs to maintain some control over the process of developing the REDD market. Perhaps a potential solution is to promote a 'fast track' approval ...
... guidance on how best to move forward with their respective initiatives. There is recognition among private sector proponents that the national government needs to maintain some control over the process of developing the REDD market. Perhaps a potential solution is to promote a 'fast track' approval ...
World Heritage and Tourism in a Changing Climate
... Most World Heritage sites are tourist destinations, and some are among the most iconic places on the planet. Tourism is one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing economic sectors, responsible for 9 per cent of gross domestic product globally and providing 1 in 11 jobs. Tourism is heavily relian ...
... Most World Heritage sites are tourist destinations, and some are among the most iconic places on the planet. Tourism is one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing economic sectors, responsible for 9 per cent of gross domestic product globally and providing 1 in 11 jobs. Tourism is heavily relian ...
World Heritage and Tourism in a Changing Climate
... Most World Heritage sites are tourist destinations, and some are among the most iconic places on the planet. Tourism is one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing economic sectors, responsible for 9 per cent of gross domestic product globally and providing 1 in 11 jobs. Tourism is heavily relian ...
... Most World Heritage sites are tourist destinations, and some are among the most iconic places on the planet. Tourism is one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing economic sectors, responsible for 9 per cent of gross domestic product globally and providing 1 in 11 jobs. Tourism is heavily relian ...
Improving Societal Outcomes of Extreme Weather in a Changing
... and social systems in complex ways that lead to very-high-impact extreme events, often referred to as disasters (11, 35–39). Estimates of the magnitude of extreme weather impacts vary with the types of weather and impacts that are included, the data source, and the choice of temporal and spatial sca ...
... and social systems in complex ways that lead to very-high-impact extreme events, often referred to as disasters (11, 35–39). Estimates of the magnitude of extreme weather impacts vary with the types of weather and impacts that are included, the data source, and the choice of temporal and spatial sca ...
1 Guidance Manual RAPID CLIMATE CHANGE
... make up wetlands needs to be better understood. Climate change vulnerability assessment is a new and inexact science. This is because the components to be evaluated (climate, habitats and species ecology) are very complex and the methods we use to model and assess them bring many uncertainties. For ...
... make up wetlands needs to be better understood. Climate change vulnerability assessment is a new and inexact science. This is because the components to be evaluated (climate, habitats and species ecology) are very complex and the methods we use to model and assess them bring many uncertainties. For ...
World Heritage and Tourism in a Changing Climate
... Most World Heritage sites are tourist destinations, and some are among the most iconic places on the planet. Tourism is one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing economic sectors, responsible for 9 per cent of gross domestic product globally and providing 1 in 11 jobs. Tourism is heavily relian ...
... Most World Heritage sites are tourist destinations, and some are among the most iconic places on the planet. Tourism is one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing economic sectors, responsible for 9 per cent of gross domestic product globally and providing 1 in 11 jobs. Tourism is heavily relian ...
Eco-physiological adaptations that favour freshwater cyanobacteria
... In shallow lakes, microstratification can resist turbulent mixing to reduce the mixing depth to a shallow mixed layer near the water’s surface (Denman and Gargett, 1983). Wilhelm and Adrian (2008) determined the mixing regime of shallow, polymictic Lake Müggelsee (Germany) over a period of four yea ...
... In shallow lakes, microstratification can resist turbulent mixing to reduce the mixing depth to a shallow mixed layer near the water’s surface (Denman and Gargett, 1983). Wilhelm and Adrian (2008) determined the mixing regime of shallow, polymictic Lake Müggelsee (Germany) over a period of four yea ...
FOREWORD Mongolia`s harsh climatic conditions create one of the
... A summary of education and public awareness and international activities, and technical and capacity building needs ...
... A summary of education and public awareness and international activities, and technical and capacity building needs ...
Governance Reform Overview
... The broader Alpine Resort Futures Project will assist the alpine sector adapt to climate change by broadening recreational and tourism opportunities and growing local and regional economies. The Alpine Resorts Governance Reform Project is focused on consolidating sector governance arrangements to im ...
... The broader Alpine Resort Futures Project will assist the alpine sector adapt to climate change by broadening recreational and tourism opportunities and growing local and regional economies. The Alpine Resorts Governance Reform Project is focused on consolidating sector governance arrangements to im ...
Climate Change and Natural Resources Conflicts in Africa
... natural resources on the African continent, leading to conflicts with regard to access to, and ownership and use of these resources. The scarcity of natural resources is known to trigger competition for the meagre resources available among both individuals and communities, and even institutions, thu ...
... natural resources on the African continent, leading to conflicts with regard to access to, and ownership and use of these resources. The scarcity of natural resources is known to trigger competition for the meagre resources available among both individuals and communities, and even institutions, thu ...
Climate Change Issues and Impacts in the Wet Tropics
... Commonwealth does not accept responsibility for any information or advice contained herein. CSIRO advises that the information contained in this publication comprises general statements based on scientific research. The reader is advised and needs to be aware that such information may be incomplete ...
... Commonwealth does not accept responsibility for any information or advice contained herein. CSIRO advises that the information contained in this publication comprises general statements based on scientific research. The reader is advised and needs to be aware that such information may be incomplete ...
APPENDIX VII. Thesis and Dissertations authored by GREF Fellows.
... Posy E. Busby, PhD 2012; “Causes and ecological consequences of fungal disease in cottonwoods.” Advisor – Rodolfo Dirzo, Stanford University Christopher B. Busch, PhD 2006: “Technological changes in southeastern Mexico: Implications for land use, deforestation, and climate change policy.” Advisors – ...
... Posy E. Busby, PhD 2012; “Causes and ecological consequences of fungal disease in cottonwoods.” Advisor – Rodolfo Dirzo, Stanford University Christopher B. Busch, PhD 2006: “Technological changes in southeastern Mexico: Implications for land use, deforestation, and climate change policy.” Advisors – ...
report - Berkeley Law - University of California, Berkeley
... The agricultural industry is currently the fifth largest source of greenhouse gases in the U.S., contributing over eight percent of national emissions in 2012. 1 Reducing the industry’s greenhouse gas emissions will therefore be important to avoid significant temperature increases and other climatic ...
... The agricultural industry is currently the fifth largest source of greenhouse gases in the U.S., contributing over eight percent of national emissions in 2012. 1 Reducing the industry’s greenhouse gas emissions will therefore be important to avoid significant temperature increases and other climatic ...
The Anatomy of A Silent Crisis The Anatomy of A Silent Crisis
... This report clearly demonstrates that climate change is already highly dangerous at well below one degree of warming. Two degrees would be catastrophic. Weak political leadership as evident today is all the more alarming then. It is not, however, surprising, since so few people are aware of just how ...
... This report clearly demonstrates that climate change is already highly dangerous at well below one degree of warming. Two degrees would be catastrophic. Weak political leadership as evident today is all the more alarming then. It is not, however, surprising, since so few people are aware of just how ...
Mountain Environment and Climate Change in Nepal Country
... Efforts to improve the economic situation of mountain communities need to consider innovative financing mechanisms and approaches such as payments for environmental services. Supportive and enabling environment for the promotion of high-quality niche products and services from mountain areas would b ...
... Efforts to improve the economic situation of mountain communities need to consider innovative financing mechanisms and approaches such as payments for environmental services. Supportive and enabling environment for the promotion of high-quality niche products and services from mountain areas would b ...
THE IMPACT OF GLOBAL WARMING ON GLACIER MASS BALANCE
... the entire glacier. In both cases this location of maximum thinning is in the accumulation zone (Pelto and Hartzell, 2004). Typically a glacier’s thinning is greatest at the terminus. At some distance above the terminus, usually in the accumulation zone, the glacier no longer thins appreciably even ...
... the entire glacier. In both cases this location of maximum thinning is in the accumulation zone (Pelto and Hartzell, 2004). Typically a glacier’s thinning is greatest at the terminus. At some distance above the terminus, usually in the accumulation zone, the glacier no longer thins appreciably even ...
Future Changes in Drought Characteristics over Southern South
... The impact of climate change on drought main characteristics was assessed over Southern South America. This was done through the precipitation outputs from a multi-model ensemble of 15 climate models of the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 5 (CMIP5). The Standardized Precipitation Index w ...
... The impact of climate change on drought main characteristics was assessed over Southern South America. This was done through the precipitation outputs from a multi-model ensemble of 15 climate models of the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 5 (CMIP5). The Standardized Precipitation Index w ...
Effect of increased fire activity on global warming in the
... Abstract: Forest fires are an important disturbance in the boreal forest. They are influenced by climate, weather, topography, vegetation, surface deposits, and human activities. In return, forest fires affect the climate through emission of gases and aerosols, and changes in surface albedo, soil proce ...
... Abstract: Forest fires are an important disturbance in the boreal forest. They are influenced by climate, weather, topography, vegetation, surface deposits, and human activities. In return, forest fires affect the climate through emission of gases and aerosols, and changes in surface albedo, soil proce ...
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.