- OpenKnowledge@NAU
... uncertain about the cause of climate change. Among abstracts expressing a position on ACC/AGW, 97.1% endorsed the consensus position that humans are causing climate change. Cook et al. (2013) also invited authors to rate their own work. Compared to abstract ratings, a smaller percentage of self-rate ...
... uncertain about the cause of climate change. Among abstracts expressing a position on ACC/AGW, 97.1% endorsed the consensus position that humans are causing climate change. Cook et al. (2013) also invited authors to rate their own work. Compared to abstract ratings, a smaller percentage of self-rate ...
Stand alone and web based decision support systems for climate
... conceptual frameworks developed upon the main policy references may help Integrated assessment frameworks can provide significant contributions to facilitate the process of mainstreaming CCA into European policies at various scales Quantitative assessment requires disciplinary skills and ad hoc tool ...
... conceptual frameworks developed upon the main policy references may help Integrated assessment frameworks can provide significant contributions to facilitate the process of mainstreaming CCA into European policies at various scales Quantitative assessment requires disciplinary skills and ad hoc tool ...
Climate change: The investment perspective
... policy. Installations regulated by the scheme are collectively responsible for close to half of the EU’s emissions of CO2. ...
... policy. Installations regulated by the scheme are collectively responsible for close to half of the EU’s emissions of CO2. ...
14 January 2013
... percent of Obama supporters say there’s warming, and 63 percent point to human activity as the main reason. Pew surveyed 1,511 people in October 2012. Rasmussen Poll More than two-thirds of U.S. voters say they feel climate change is a serious problem but are less certain about its causes than they ...
... percent of Obama supporters say there’s warming, and 63 percent point to human activity as the main reason. Pew surveyed 1,511 people in October 2012. Rasmussen Poll More than two-thirds of U.S. voters say they feel climate change is a serious problem but are less certain about its causes than they ...
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... on the plate, reaching an agreement becomes more difficult (Carraro and Siniscalco, 1993; Barret, 1994). The Kyoto Protocol, a major result of the UNFCCC advocacy, represents a first attempt to achieve a world‐wide agreement on emission reduction paths. Still, its ratification confirms once more ...
... on the plate, reaching an agreement becomes more difficult (Carraro and Siniscalco, 1993; Barret, 1994). The Kyoto Protocol, a major result of the UNFCCC advocacy, represents a first attempt to achieve a world‐wide agreement on emission reduction paths. Still, its ratification confirms once more ...
Plants & Ecology Phenology and climate Tenna Toftegaard
... different species’ (Lieth et al. 1974). Phenology and climate are very tightly linked. It is for example well known how phenology can be directly linked to temperature and precipitation (Cleland et al. 2007; Pau et al. 2011). An example of this is that if spring temperatures are rising, organisms mi ...
... different species’ (Lieth et al. 1974). Phenology and climate are very tightly linked. It is for example well known how phenology can be directly linked to temperature and precipitation (Cleland et al. 2007; Pau et al. 2011). An example of this is that if spring temperatures are rising, organisms mi ...
BIODIVERSITY SECTOR RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE
... • The Indian Ocean Coastal Belt increases under the best case scenario with the warm moist conditions which favour this biome expanding but Indian Ocean Coastal Belt shifts to a Savanna biome under worst case scenarios. • Succulent Karoo largely persist under all the scenarios. This contrasts with p ...
... • The Indian Ocean Coastal Belt increases under the best case scenario with the warm moist conditions which favour this biome expanding but Indian Ocean Coastal Belt shifts to a Savanna biome under worst case scenarios. • Succulent Karoo largely persist under all the scenarios. This contrasts with p ...
Human population as a dynamic factor in environmental degradation
... impacts. But it is also misleading if taken too literally, for it conveys the notion that population is a linear multiplier. In particular, it suggests that if per-capita affluence is held constant, and the technologies and other means used to achieve that level of per-capita affluence are also held ...
... impacts. But it is also misleading if taken too literally, for it conveys the notion that population is a linear multiplier. In particular, it suggests that if per-capita affluence is held constant, and the technologies and other means used to achieve that level of per-capita affluence are also held ...
This business of climate change - The University of the West Indies
... Anticipate and adapt to climate change impacts. (reduced emissions and energy consumption within the tourism industry) Implications of Climate Change to Tourism Business in the Caribbean ...
... Anticipate and adapt to climate change impacts. (reduced emissions and energy consumption within the tourism industry) Implications of Climate Change to Tourism Business in the Caribbean ...
Bending the Curve - University of California
... human-caused greenhouse gas emissions and consequent global climate change. This executive summary of the full report, Bending the Curve: 10 scalable solutions for carbon neutrality and climate stability, presents pragmatic paths for achieving carbon neutrality and climate stability in California, t ...
... human-caused greenhouse gas emissions and consequent global climate change. This executive summary of the full report, Bending the Curve: 10 scalable solutions for carbon neutrality and climate stability, presents pragmatic paths for achieving carbon neutrality and climate stability in California, t ...
FOR GOD`S SAKE, DO SOMETHING!
... In 1967 the historian of technology Lynn White published a famous article on ‘The Historical Roots of the Ecological Crisis’ in which he argued that Christianity, and to a lesser extent Judaism, were the main culprits responsible for environmental degradation. Taking the story of creation in Genesis ...
... In 1967 the historian of technology Lynn White published a famous article on ‘The Historical Roots of the Ecological Crisis’ in which he argued that Christianity, and to a lesser extent Judaism, were the main culprits responsible for environmental degradation. Taking the story of creation in Genesis ...
Low-Carbon Development for the Least Developed Countries (opens in new window)
... CO2e or similar. Several large-scale modelling exercises have suggested that such a target is both feasible and not much more expensive. But other studies are more sceptical. 3 It seems reasonable to conclude that climate-change mitigation is likely to involve costs overall, but that well-designed p ...
... CO2e or similar. Several large-scale modelling exercises have suggested that such a target is both feasible and not much more expensive. But other studies are more sceptical. 3 It seems reasonable to conclude that climate-change mitigation is likely to involve costs overall, but that well-designed p ...
relevant, immediate, local: guide to communicating climate change
... - There is not a problem (there is nothing to be solved) - If there is a problem there is nothing we can do about it because a) climate change is natural; b) Australia is too small; c) other countries pollute more than Australia; d) it would destroy the economy; d) renewable energy can’t power the ...
... - There is not a problem (there is nothing to be solved) - If there is a problem there is nothing we can do about it because a) climate change is natural; b) Australia is too small; c) other countries pollute more than Australia; d) it would destroy the economy; d) renewable energy can’t power the ...
The Changing Annual Rainfall and Temperature
... ice-caps, rise in sea level, most or all of which have occurred. Some or all of the above have implications for fresh water resources, agriculture and food supply, natural ecosystem and human health among others (Ayres and Walter, 1991; IPCC, 1996, UNFCCC, 2000). The nations of the developing world, ...
... ice-caps, rise in sea level, most or all of which have occurred. Some or all of the above have implications for fresh water resources, agriculture and food supply, natural ecosystem and human health among others (Ayres and Walter, 1991; IPCC, 1996, UNFCCC, 2000). The nations of the developing world, ...
climate change: health impacts and opportunities
... disease and Japanese encephalitis – are considered ‘climate-sensitive’ because changing temperatures and rainfall patterns can create new suitable habitats for the insects which spread them. In the case of malaria, the effects of control interventions and socioeconomic development appear to have pla ...
... disease and Japanese encephalitis – are considered ‘climate-sensitive’ because changing temperatures and rainfall patterns can create new suitable habitats for the insects which spread them. In the case of malaria, the effects of control interventions and socioeconomic development appear to have pla ...
Climate Change and Energy
... We are monitoring GHG emissions associated with transport of our parts and products, supplier activities and employees’ business travel. In 2011, estimated GHG emissions associated with logistics and employees’ business travel were 8.5 million tons CO2. supplier activities were responsible for 4.5 m ...
... We are monitoring GHG emissions associated with transport of our parts and products, supplier activities and employees’ business travel. In 2011, estimated GHG emissions associated with logistics and employees’ business travel were 8.5 million tons CO2. supplier activities were responsible for 4.5 m ...
Environmental problems caused by anthropogenic changes
... The principal greenhouse gas is СО2, and the temporal dynamics of its content is relatively well studied. During the industrial epoch there initially occurred slow, and later, the accelerated increase in the content of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. With the scientific and technological progress ...
... The principal greenhouse gas is СО2, and the temporal dynamics of its content is relatively well studied. During the industrial epoch there initially occurred slow, and later, the accelerated increase in the content of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. With the scientific and technological progress ...
Chapter 4 The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate
... Reaching consensus on the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) was a remarkable achievement, given the vastly different positions that various countries held with respect to climate change. Undoubtedly, the consensus was supported by the desire to complete the agreement for the Earth S ...
... Reaching consensus on the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) was a remarkable achievement, given the vastly different positions that various countries held with respect to climate change. Undoubtedly, the consensus was supported by the desire to complete the agreement for the Earth S ...
Bending the Curve - UC Carbon Neutrality Summit
... were fully implemented by 2030, projected warming could be reduced by as much as 0.6 degrees Celsius within two to four decades, keeping the mid-century warming well below 2 degrees Celsius relative to the pre-industrial average. This could give the world additional time to achieve net-zero emission ...
... were fully implemented by 2030, projected warming could be reduced by as much as 0.6 degrees Celsius within two to four decades, keeping the mid-century warming well below 2 degrees Celsius relative to the pre-industrial average. This could give the world additional time to achieve net-zero emission ...
Cracks on the Wall: Why States Should be Allowed to Lead on
... emissions limits (be they international, national or state) is that they allow governments to set up a climate budget and allocate that budget between countries of the world.5 Avoiding the worst effects of climate change will require limiting temperature rise to two degrees Celsius.6 In order to ach ...
... emissions limits (be they international, national or state) is that they allow governments to set up a climate budget and allocate that budget between countries of the world.5 Avoiding the worst effects of climate change will require limiting temperature rise to two degrees Celsius.6 In order to ach ...
Climate Change - Division on Earth and Life Studies
... over years, decades, or even centuries. Enormous progress has been made in increasing our understanding of climate change and its causes, and a clearer picture of current and future impacts is emerging. Research is also shedding light on actions that might be taken to limit the magnitude of climate ...
... over years, decades, or even centuries. Enormous progress has been made in increasing our understanding of climate change and its causes, and a clearer picture of current and future impacts is emerging. Research is also shedding light on actions that might be taken to limit the magnitude of climate ...
How do the effects of SAE and CO 2 reduction
... Sulfate aerosol particles are not the only option. For non electrically conducting particles, need particles of a few tenths of a micron, 0.1μm is likely optimum. Aerosol size distribution has to be managed against coagulation. Conducting particles or resonant scatterers may have potential to deflec ...
... Sulfate aerosol particles are not the only option. For non electrically conducting particles, need particles of a few tenths of a micron, 0.1μm is likely optimum. Aerosol size distribution has to be managed against coagulation. Conducting particles or resonant scatterers may have potential to deflec ...
A Review of Carbon Dioxide (CO ) in Malaysia: Current status and Challenges.
... national development plans to fulfill the country’s aspiration for sustainable development. Conservation of environmental and natural resources – Strengthen implementation of climate change actions that contribute to environmental conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. Coordinated Im ...
... national development plans to fulfill the country’s aspiration for sustainable development. Conservation of environmental and natural resources – Strengthen implementation of climate change actions that contribute to environmental conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. Coordinated Im ...
Mountain weather and climate: A general overview and a focus on
... (ecotones) in vegetation sequences, and equally rapid changes from vegetation and soil to snow and ice. In addition, mountains ecosystems are often endemic, because many species remain isolated at high elevations compared to lowland vegetation communities that can occupy climatic niches spread over ...
... (ecotones) in vegetation sequences, and equally rapid changes from vegetation and soil to snow and ice. In addition, mountains ecosystems are often endemic, because many species remain isolated at high elevations compared to lowland vegetation communities that can occupy climatic niches spread over ...
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... production vary across different emission scenarios, general consensus has been reached that while certain areas within specific sectors may gain benefits, food production in most of the region will be negatively affected, especially in South Asia. The effect of climate change will also go beyond fo ...
... production vary across different emission scenarios, general consensus has been reached that while certain areas within specific sectors may gain benefits, food production in most of the region will be negatively affected, especially in South Asia. The effect of climate change will also go beyond fo ...
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.