Has the ozone hole contributed to increased Antarctic sea ice extent
... M.Sigmond and J. Fyfe It has been suggested that the increase of Southern Hemisphere sea ice extent since the 1970s can be explained by ozone depletion in the Southern Hemisphere stratosphere. In a previous study we have shown, using single forcing time slice simulations with a coupled atmosphere-oc ...
... M.Sigmond and J. Fyfe It has been suggested that the increase of Southern Hemisphere sea ice extent since the 1970s can be explained by ozone depletion in the Southern Hemisphere stratosphere. In a previous study we have shown, using single forcing time slice simulations with a coupled atmosphere-oc ...
Introducing-FCFA-Brochure (opens in new window)
... risks and costs down the line. water availability across most of Southern and West Africa (World Bank, 2013). These threats are high on the political agenda. There is therefore an “Without tackling climate change, urgent need to reduce climate-related risks today, we will not succeed in eradicating ...
... risks and costs down the line. water availability across most of Southern and West Africa (World Bank, 2013). These threats are high on the political agenda. There is therefore an “Without tackling climate change, urgent need to reduce climate-related risks today, we will not succeed in eradicating ...
Effects of 20th Century Climate Change on Mountain Watersheds in
... Figures courtesy of Matt Wiley and Richard Palmer at CEE, UW ...
... Figures courtesy of Matt Wiley and Richard Palmer at CEE, UW ...
Altizer et al. 2013 climate disease
... ing. We mainly focus on changes in temperature, which have been more thoroughly explored both empirically and theoretically, relative to other environmental variables. We consider impacts of climate change on human diseases and on pathogens affecting species of conservation or economic concern, incl ...
... ing. We mainly focus on changes in temperature, which have been more thoroughly explored both empirically and theoretically, relative to other environmental variables. We consider impacts of climate change on human diseases and on pathogens affecting species of conservation or economic concern, incl ...
Global public health and climate change
... healthcare system and traditional public health. Climate change is telling us that no, that’s not good enough. We’re going to have to be more imaginative, more collaborative, and be prepared to look to a more distant future as well as deal with the problems that press on us in the here and now.” “We ...
... healthcare system and traditional public health. Climate change is telling us that no, that’s not good enough. We’re going to have to be more imaginative, more collaborative, and be prepared to look to a more distant future as well as deal with the problems that press on us in the here and now.” “We ...
3. Adaptation of EU agriculture to climatic changes
... – Introducing more heat-tolerant livestock breeds and adapting diet patterns of animals under heat stress conditions. Individually or in combination these solutions have substantial potential to counterbalance adverse climatic changes and to take advantage of positive ones. Many of these adaptation ...
... – Introducing more heat-tolerant livestock breeds and adapting diet patterns of animals under heat stress conditions. Individually or in combination these solutions have substantial potential to counterbalance adverse climatic changes and to take advantage of positive ones. Many of these adaptation ...
PDF
... According to the IPCC (1990), working with records over the last 100 years, have shown that a strong correlation exist between greenhouse gases emission and climate change and between global temperature and sea level rise. Global temperature is expected to rise by between 0.20C to 0.50C per decade. ...
... According to the IPCC (1990), working with records over the last 100 years, have shown that a strong correlation exist between greenhouse gases emission and climate change and between global temperature and sea level rise. Global temperature is expected to rise by between 0.20C to 0.50C per decade. ...
Changing Northern Hemisphere Storm Tracks in an Ensemble of
... and 0.98 (cf. Table 2, last row). In this case, the ensemble mean is marginally worse in meeting the observational data than the best single model (CCCma_t63), but the difference is small. The model combination with the worst agreement of the simulated patterns is again MRI and IAP (r ⫽ 0.52). Clima ...
... and 0.98 (cf. Table 2, last row). In this case, the ensemble mean is marginally worse in meeting the observational data than the best single model (CCCma_t63), but the difference is small. The model combination with the worst agreement of the simulated patterns is again MRI and IAP (r ⫽ 0.52). Clima ...
In Brief: Meaningful and Cost Effective Climate Policy:
... overall compliance costs) is that they do not dictate the use of specific control methods or technologies. Although aggregate emission reductions are achieved, the flexibility provided by market-based instruments can mean that some firms (sources) will reduce emissions more than others. For some obs ...
... overall compliance costs) is that they do not dictate the use of specific control methods or technologies. Although aggregate emission reductions are achieved, the flexibility provided by market-based instruments can mean that some firms (sources) will reduce emissions more than others. For some obs ...
What does it mean to be carbon neutral?
... country of the emission reduction project benefits from the introduction of the technology and from the investment. Thirdly, by creating an offset market, the emission reduction will be achieved where it is most economically feasible. Finally, the offsetting mechanism incentivises all countries, reg ...
... country of the emission reduction project benefits from the introduction of the technology and from the investment. Thirdly, by creating an offset market, the emission reduction will be achieved where it is most economically feasible. Finally, the offsetting mechanism incentivises all countries, reg ...
responding to changes in nature
... We started by assessing the risks that climate change poses to each of our main functions (e.g. flood risk management, industry regulation etc.) and developing plans to address these. This approach is illustrated below, focusing on three of our key areas of work – flooding and coastal erosion, water ...
... We started by assessing the risks that climate change poses to each of our main functions (e.g. flood risk management, industry regulation etc.) and developing plans to address these. This approach is illustrated below, focusing on three of our key areas of work – flooding and coastal erosion, water ...
the PDF - Sustainablecorn.org
... Corn is currently grown on more than 20 percent of total U.S. cropland and is the dominant crop in the Midwest region, most often in rotation with soybean. The highly versatile crop is an economic powerhouse, employing millions and producing food, feed and fuel for use by every citizen. With demand ...
... Corn is currently grown on more than 20 percent of total U.S. cropland and is the dominant crop in the Midwest region, most often in rotation with soybean. The highly versatile crop is an economic powerhouse, employing millions and producing food, feed and fuel for use by every citizen. With demand ...
Concerns On The IPCC Report: The Actual State Of Climate Science
... but it involves a diverse range of firstorder climate forcings, including, but not limited to the human input of greenhouse gases including CO2 ...
... but it involves a diverse range of firstorder climate forcings, including, but not limited to the human input of greenhouse gases including CO2 ...
FFESCsynthesisAppendixIkwedit
... not yet finding its way into decision frameworks used by practitioners and policymakers in their day-to-day work. To deliver flexible, local adaptation actions we need: (1) evidence that change is needed and information about the nature of the change; (2) tools that equip decision-makers/practitione ...
... not yet finding its way into decision frameworks used by practitioners and policymakers in their day-to-day work. To deliver flexible, local adaptation actions we need: (1) evidence that change is needed and information about the nature of the change; (2) tools that equip decision-makers/practitione ...
Storch_bornhom.vs
... temperatures and water vapour content change, or which will win the upper hand in terms of the balance of the Antarctic ice mass – increased precipitation in the heights, or melt-off at the edges. Our knowledge is inadequate not because the scientists are incapable, but rather due to the meagre fact ...
... temperatures and water vapour content change, or which will win the upper hand in terms of the balance of the Antarctic ice mass – increased precipitation in the heights, or melt-off at the edges. Our knowledge is inadequate not because the scientists are incapable, but rather due to the meagre fact ...
1 - QUBES Hub
... the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, 2007.Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, United Kingdom and New York, NY, USA. Used with permission. Earth’s complex systems in a realistic and meaningful way. Researchers therefore rely on computer simulations that mathematically represent the chemi ...
... the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, 2007.Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, United Kingdom and New York, NY, USA. Used with permission. Earth’s complex systems in a realistic and meaningful way. Researchers therefore rely on computer simulations that mathematically represent the chemi ...
Publication - World Vision International
... potential/alternative], messages for risk communication [via billboards, posters, pano…], early warning systems…Outcomes from HVCA exercise (s) will provide suggestions and hints for what types of DRR-CCA activities/supports/strategies should be applied for specific community, target groups, rapid r ...
... potential/alternative], messages for risk communication [via billboards, posters, pano…], early warning systems…Outcomes from HVCA exercise (s) will provide suggestions and hints for what types of DRR-CCA activities/supports/strategies should be applied for specific community, target groups, rapid r ...
An Analysis of Knowledge Gaps in Climate Change Research
... warming and climate change. Pakistan, in pursuit of solutions regarding climate change, has also given a serious attention by making an apex body “The Task Force on Climate Change”. The said has been established by the Prime Minister, which assembles quarterly and semi-annually to discuss the issues ...
... warming and climate change. Pakistan, in pursuit of solutions regarding climate change, has also given a serious attention by making an apex body “The Task Force on Climate Change”. The said has been established by the Prime Minister, which assembles quarterly and semi-annually to discuss the issues ...
From efficiency to justice: utility as the informational basis of climate change strategies, and some alternatives: Working Paper 13 (418 kB) (opens in new window)
... recommended more aggressive action to mitigate climate change in the short and long run (although even Stern’s study does not firmly advocate a commitment to avoiding 2°C warming). There are several other studies that could be cited here. ...
... recommended more aggressive action to mitigate climate change in the short and long run (although even Stern’s study does not firmly advocate a commitment to avoiding 2°C warming). There are several other studies that could be cited here. ...
Emissions - CARBOOCEAN
... Moxnes, Erling and Saysel, Ali Kerem, 2009. Misperceptions of global climate change: information policies. Climatic Change, 93(1-2), 15-37. Sterman, J. D., 2008. Economics - Risk communication on climate: Mental models and mass balance. Science, 322(5901), 532-533. Sterman, J. D. and Booth Sweeney, ...
... Moxnes, Erling and Saysel, Ali Kerem, 2009. Misperceptions of global climate change: information policies. Climatic Change, 93(1-2), 15-37. Sterman, J. D., 2008. Economics - Risk communication on climate: Mental models and mass balance. Science, 322(5901), 532-533. Sterman, J. D. and Booth Sweeney, ...
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... industrialised countries’ emissions, EU responsible for 24% GHGs • “Burden-sharing” agreement aimed at ensuring EU meets overall 8% reduction under Kyoto • Expressed as legally binding percentage changes for each country ...
... industrialised countries’ emissions, EU responsible for 24% GHGs • “Burden-sharing” agreement aimed at ensuring EU meets overall 8% reduction under Kyoto • Expressed as legally binding percentage changes for each country ...
Climate Change Case Law Update
... statutes in 2008, the Planning Act 2008 and the Climate Change Act 2008. The White Paper discussed two issues, which bear directly on the matters raised by the parties in this case: first, the increasing importance of climate change as a factor directing planning policies, and secondly, the need for ...
... statutes in 2008, the Planning Act 2008 and the Climate Change Act 2008. The White Paper discussed two issues, which bear directly on the matters raised by the parties in this case: first, the increasing importance of climate change as a factor directing planning policies, and secondly, the need for ...
Legislative and Policy Initiatives Concerning Global
... implementing their own emission reduction programs, including developing regional emission trading programs. The result is an emerging regulatory framework, both complex and chaotic, for reducing greenhouse gas emissions around the world. Businesses across the world economy are being impacted by glo ...
... implementing their own emission reduction programs, including developing regional emission trading programs. The result is an emerging regulatory framework, both complex and chaotic, for reducing greenhouse gas emissions around the world. Businesses across the world economy are being impacted by glo ...
Response to consultation on Climate Change Bill Scotland
... Such a plan must include details of initiatives to reduce energy demand, improve energy efficiency and increase the proportion of electricity generated by renewable sources. The detailed actions in the ERIP will need to be regularly revised to reflect emerging technologies and climate change science ...
... Such a plan must include details of initiatives to reduce energy demand, improve energy efficiency and increase the proportion of electricity generated by renewable sources. The detailed actions in the ERIP will need to be regularly revised to reflect emerging technologies and climate change science ...
Are Scientists Underestimating Climate Change
... quality, inadequate understanding of the climate system and its representation in climate models, and uncertainties about future emissions of greenhouse gases resulting from socio-economic and technical developments. Policies therefore must be based on risk management, that is, on consideration of t ...
... quality, inadequate understanding of the climate system and its representation in climate models, and uncertainties about future emissions of greenhouse gases resulting from socio-economic and technical developments. Policies therefore must be based on risk management, that is, on consideration of t ...
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.