Teaching Notes: Impacts of Global Climate Change on Tribes in
... from an array presented them, and to electronically record their responses. The clicker software allows the instructor to immediate feedback regarding student understanding of the array of questions the instructor poses for the students, or to have students participate in a decision-making process, ...
... from an array presented them, and to electronically record their responses. The clicker software allows the instructor to immediate feedback regarding student understanding of the array of questions the instructor poses for the students, or to have students participate in a decision-making process, ...
Policy Brief: Opportunities and Challenges for - CCAFS
... rotation, integrated crop-livestock management, agroforestry, improved grazing, and improved water management — but also innovative practices such as better weather forecasting, early warning systems and risk insurance. It is about getting existing technologies off the shelf and into the hands of fa ...
... rotation, integrated crop-livestock management, agroforestry, improved grazing, and improved water management — but also innovative practices such as better weather forecasting, early warning systems and risk insurance. It is about getting existing technologies off the shelf and into the hands of fa ...
Introduction to the Symposium: Beyond the Mean
... physiological responses that can have carryover effects leading to increased tolerance of or susceptibility to subsequent exposures to extremes (Williams et al. 2016a, this issue). Williams et al (2016b, this issue) pose the novel hypothesis that, over longer timescales, metabolic compensation (a ma ...
... physiological responses that can have carryover effects leading to increased tolerance of or susceptibility to subsequent exposures to extremes (Williams et al. 2016a, this issue). Williams et al (2016b, this issue) pose the novel hypothesis that, over longer timescales, metabolic compensation (a ma ...
Scientific Consensus Statement on the Executive Summary
... example, the date of peak snowpack has shifted by as much as 40 days earlier in the year. These simulations are supported by studies of observed snowpack, along with observations of stream flow from 1950–2003 which show systematic reductions in April 1 snowpack and June flow, and increases in March ...
... example, the date of peak snowpack has shifted by as much as 40 days earlier in the year. These simulations are supported by studies of observed snowpack, along with observations of stream flow from 1950–2003 which show systematic reductions in April 1 snowpack and June flow, and increases in March ...
Office for Climate Change Global Environment Department Japan
... Seventy percent of Nigeria s total population lives in rural areas, 90% of whom have no access to electricity. Lack of electricity has also accelerated forest destruction due to dependence on firewood as the main source of energy. This study covering four states provides a Master Plan for Photovolta ...
... Seventy percent of Nigeria s total population lives in rural areas, 90% of whom have no access to electricity. Lack of electricity has also accelerated forest destruction due to dependence on firewood as the main source of energy. This study covering four states provides a Master Plan for Photovolta ...
2011 - Northwest Fire Science Consortium
... literature review and assessment of the sensitivity of vegetation, fish, wildlife, and hydrology and roads to climate change; (2) a review of current management practices and constraints; and (3) development of adaptation plans of action through collaborative workshops, involving research scientists ...
... literature review and assessment of the sensitivity of vegetation, fish, wildlife, and hydrology and roads to climate change; (2) a review of current management practices and constraints; and (3) development of adaptation plans of action through collaborative workshops, involving research scientists ...
A. Global Warming Project - University of Wisconsin
... “Despite claims sometimes made by some groups that there is not good evidence that Earth's climate is being affected by human activities, the scientific community is in overwhelming agreement that such evidence is clear and persuasive.” - Oreskes (2004) ...
... “Despite claims sometimes made by some groups that there is not good evidence that Earth's climate is being affected by human activities, the scientific community is in overwhelming agreement that such evidence is clear and persuasive.” - Oreskes (2004) ...
State of Oregon: At Home
... example, the date of peak snowpack has shifted by as much as 40 days earlier in the year. These simulations are supported by studies of observed snowpack, along with observations of stream flow from 1950–2003 which show systematic reductions in April 1 snowpack and June flow, and increases in March ...
... example, the date of peak snowpack has shifted by as much as 40 days earlier in the year. These simulations are supported by studies of observed snowpack, along with observations of stream flow from 1950–2003 which show systematic reductions in April 1 snowpack and June flow, and increases in March ...
Eos
... the atmosphere, ocean, biosphere, and cryosphere are predicted [e.g., Solomon et al., 2007]. Other than terrain, all other components of the climate system are calculated by the model except for human forcings, including greenhouse gas emissions scenarios, which are prescribed. Type 4 dynamic downsc ...
... the atmosphere, ocean, biosphere, and cryosphere are predicted [e.g., Solomon et al., 2007]. Other than terrain, all other components of the climate system are calculated by the model except for human forcings, including greenhouse gas emissions scenarios, which are prescribed. Type 4 dynamic downsc ...
particularly vulnerable
... water is inadequate, and temperatures are high (Rosenzweig and Parry 1994; Reilly and others 1996). A further increase in temperatures will make many agricultural areas less productive—and some completely unsuitable. In these models, no effort is made to examine the impacts of warming on all crops. ...
... water is inadequate, and temperatures are high (Rosenzweig and Parry 1994; Reilly and others 1996). A further increase in temperatures will make many agricultural areas less productive—and some completely unsuitable. In these models, no effort is made to examine the impacts of warming on all crops. ...
M B V C
... A key challenge in the twenty-first century is to enable economic growth and increase both environmental quality and social inclusiveness, while mitigating and adapting to the impacts of climate change. The need for a transition to more sustainable consumption and production patterns is undeniable a ...
... A key challenge in the twenty-first century is to enable economic growth and increase both environmental quality and social inclusiveness, while mitigating and adapting to the impacts of climate change. The need for a transition to more sustainable consumption and production patterns is undeniable a ...
Global Warming in Nepal: Challenges and Policy Imperatives
... obscured by sophisticated jargon and complicated mathematical models. As a result, information about the causes and consequences of climate change is not understood by the general public. The problem is particularly acute in developing countries such as Nepal where literature on climate change is ...
... obscured by sophisticated jargon and complicated mathematical models. As a result, information about the causes and consequences of climate change is not understood by the general public. The problem is particularly acute in developing countries such as Nepal where literature on climate change is ...
Climate modeling at various spatial and temporal scales: where can
... levels. Examples of resilience include the acidity of lakes in Northern Ontario, Canada, which returned to their natural levels following significant abatement of sulfur-based pollution from major smelting plants (Gunn and Keller, 1990). In other instances, environmental damage appears to be irrever ...
... levels. Examples of resilience include the acidity of lakes in Northern Ontario, Canada, which returned to their natural levels following significant abatement of sulfur-based pollution from major smelting plants (Gunn and Keller, 1990). In other instances, environmental damage appears to be irrever ...
The Use of New Economic Decision- Support Tools for - circle-2
... Summarise key trade-offs among promising strategies e.g. suggest one strategy over another as long as future precipitation likely to remain above threshold ...
... Summarise key trade-offs among promising strategies e.g. suggest one strategy over another as long as future precipitation likely to remain above threshold ...
greenhouse gases - the National Sea Grant Library
... greenhouse gases are carbon dioxide, methane, chlorofluorocarbons, nitrous oxide, water vapor, and ozone. Much of the high-energy, shortwavelength radiation from the sun passes through the Earth’s atmosphere and hits the surface of the Earth. The energy that is not reflected off the surface is absor ...
... greenhouse gases are carbon dioxide, methane, chlorofluorocarbons, nitrous oxide, water vapor, and ozone. Much of the high-energy, shortwavelength radiation from the sun passes through the Earth’s atmosphere and hits the surface of the Earth. The energy that is not reflected off the surface is absor ...
Important Concepts for chemical cycling
... Melting of land ice will contribute to Sea Rise • Why will only melting of land ice contribute to sea ...
... Melting of land ice will contribute to Sea Rise • Why will only melting of land ice contribute to sea ...
CSIRO_CCAM Model_Methodology_FNL
... This section describes the methods used to provide high-resolution climate projection information for the Philippines. GCMs provide the best available tools for simulating large-scale future climates based on various greenhouse gas and aerosol emission scenarios, since they are able to couple atmosp ...
... This section describes the methods used to provide high-resolution climate projection information for the Philippines. GCMs provide the best available tools for simulating large-scale future climates based on various greenhouse gas and aerosol emission scenarios, since they are able to couple atmosp ...
Climate Ready Stirling
... average temperatures since the mid-20th century is due to this increase in greenhouse gas concentrations1. There is significant evidence to show that, even with current emissions reduction policies and commitments in place, global greenhouse gas levels will continue to rise over the next few decades ...
... average temperatures since the mid-20th century is due to this increase in greenhouse gas concentrations1. There is significant evidence to show that, even with current emissions reduction policies and commitments in place, global greenhouse gas levels will continue to rise over the next few decades ...
Atmospheric circulation as a source of uncertainty in climate change
... year time horizon, the precipitation changes lie within the natural variability (indicated by hatching). For shorter time horizons the regions of hatching increase, covering practically the entire globe for 30- ...
... year time horizon, the precipitation changes lie within the natural variability (indicated by hatching). For shorter time horizons the regions of hatching increase, covering practically the entire globe for 30- ...
(SPARC) (Thomas Peter, ETH Zurich)
... gives the wrong sign to politicians, it has unbearable political/social/ legal consequences (winners/losers), it can’t be done “right” anyway. ...
... gives the wrong sign to politicians, it has unbearable political/social/ legal consequences (winners/losers), it can’t be done “right” anyway. ...
High impact, low probability? An empirical analysis of risk in the economics of climate change: Working Paper 9 (505 kB) (opens in new window)
... peak of the last ice age, the Last Glacial Maximum).5 The general problem in specifying β is that we have almost no evidence on which to base it. While the belief is widely shared that impacts will become disproportionately more severe with rising temperatures, and while there are numerous partial e ...
... peak of the last ice age, the Last Glacial Maximum).5 The general problem in specifying β is that we have almost no evidence on which to base it. While the belief is widely shared that impacts will become disproportionately more severe with rising temperatures, and while there are numerous partial e ...
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... rainfall variability depend on the operation of climate for the world as a whole; however, their impacts are very distinct regionally and among economic sectors (Stern, 2008). The agricultural sector, by direct dependence on temperature and rainfall, is one of the most vulnerable to climate change ( ...
... rainfall variability depend on the operation of climate for the world as a whole; however, their impacts are very distinct regionally and among economic sectors (Stern, 2008). The agricultural sector, by direct dependence on temperature and rainfall, is one of the most vulnerable to climate change ( ...
Economic Impacts of Climate Change on North Dakota
... emissions and to help us adapt to the impending impacts triggered by past emissions. The debate to date has primarily focused on the perceived costs of alternative solutions, yet there can also be significant costs of inaction. Climate change will affect our water, energy, transportation, and public ...
... emissions and to help us adapt to the impending impacts triggered by past emissions. The debate to date has primarily focused on the perceived costs of alternative solutions, yet there can also be significant costs of inaction. Climate change will affect our water, energy, transportation, and public ...
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.