Consistency between planetary heat balance and ocean
... Clivar RF: Consistency between planetary heat balance and ocean heat storage: General Context ...
... Clivar RF: Consistency between planetary heat balance and ocean heat storage: General Context ...
1. Active engagement
... developing alternative energy sources, such as biomass, a particularly promising technique that already exists in numerous countries. The France-Canada group's visit highlighted the importance of civil society and non-State actors given a key role to play through the “Agenda of Solutions”, which pro ...
... developing alternative energy sources, such as biomass, a particularly promising technique that already exists in numerous countries. The France-Canada group's visit highlighted the importance of civil society and non-State actors given a key role to play through the “Agenda of Solutions”, which pro ...
Global Warming and Climate Change
... U.S. commitment to the Kyoto Protocol. Assume that the United States adopts Lieberman-Warner and that all other industrial nations meet and keep their obligations under the Kyoto Protocol (only two major countries, Germany and the United Kingdom, will do so, but because of political rather than envi ...
... U.S. commitment to the Kyoto Protocol. Assume that the United States adopts Lieberman-Warner and that all other industrial nations meet and keep their obligations under the Kyoto Protocol (only two major countries, Germany and the United Kingdom, will do so, but because of political rather than envi ...
Committee on Climate Change: Review of the fourth carbon budget
... levels, therefore reflecting the cost-effective path. Commit to increase ambition to a 50% cut contingent on an ambitious global agreement, with some of the additional effort to be delivered through possible purchase of offset credits in global carbon markets. We showed above consistency of the fo ...
... levels, therefore reflecting the cost-effective path. Commit to increase ambition to a 50% cut contingent on an ambitious global agreement, with some of the additional effort to be delivered through possible purchase of offset credits in global carbon markets. We showed above consistency of the fo ...
ENABLING SMALL-SCALE FARMERS
... Wula Nafaa. Perspectives were also gathered from two other FTF projects: Yaajeende and the Economic Growth Project (PCE). Our field research showed that FTF investments are contributing to building livelihood assets, particularly through sustainable land use (forest resources preservation and conser ...
... Wula Nafaa. Perspectives were also gathered from two other FTF projects: Yaajeende and the Economic Growth Project (PCE). Our field research showed that FTF investments are contributing to building livelihood assets, particularly through sustainable land use (forest resources preservation and conser ...
5.3 The Climate since the Earth`s formation
... using the models described in section 2.1.2 leads to an averaged surface temperature 30°C below than today’s. During the first 700-800 million years, of Earth’s existence, the ...
... using the models described in section 2.1.2 leads to an averaged surface temperature 30°C below than today’s. During the first 700-800 million years, of Earth’s existence, the ...
The Uses and Misuses of Technology Development as a Component... Abstract Henry D. Jacoby
... A market “failure” occurs when there is some flaw in the way markets are organized, which leads consumers and/or producers to respond to the wrong price signals. That is, the economy is operating in a state like point Z, where there may be so-called “no regrets” opportunities to move to point B, or ...
... A market “failure” occurs when there is some flaw in the way markets are organized, which leads consumers and/or producers to respond to the wrong price signals. That is, the economy is operating in a state like point Z, where there may be so-called “no regrets” opportunities to move to point B, or ...
Draft Resolution X - The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands
... ENCOURAGES Contracting Parties and other organizations to undertake studies of the role of both forested and non-forested wetlands in relation to i) climate change mitigation, including the role of wetlands in carbon storage and sequestration, emissions from degrading wetlands, and avoidance of emis ...
... ENCOURAGES Contracting Parties and other organizations to undertake studies of the role of both forested and non-forested wetlands in relation to i) climate change mitigation, including the role of wetlands in carbon storage and sequestration, emissions from degrading wetlands, and avoidance of emis ...
Global Warming Skeptics` Arguments
... Anti-global warming skeptics say the placement of some weather stations in urban areas may produce inaccurate measurements. According to them, the data are being corrupted by the urban heat island, an effect produced by cities' transportation, large amounts of heat-absorbing asphalt, and high concen ...
... Anti-global warming skeptics say the placement of some weather stations in urban areas may produce inaccurate measurements. According to them, the data are being corrupted by the urban heat island, an effect produced by cities' transportation, large amounts of heat-absorbing asphalt, and high concen ...
The Framing of Climate Change * The View from Alberta and Beyond
... Data gathering process of interpreting texts to make sense of the ways people make sense of the world around them (McKee 2012) “Frames are interpretive storylines that set a specific train of thought in motion” (Nisbet 2009) by specifying the relationship between various elements in a text ...
... Data gathering process of interpreting texts to make sense of the ways people make sense of the world around them (McKee 2012) “Frames are interpretive storylines that set a specific train of thought in motion” (Nisbet 2009) by specifying the relationship between various elements in a text ...
"Biological Impacts of Climate Change". In: Encyclopedia of Life
... is that patterns of climate strongly influence the distribution and abundances of living organisms. Climate describes weather patterns for a given location over an extended period of time (e.g. 10+ years). Climate is not just the average conditions of temperature and precipitation but also the season ...
... is that patterns of climate strongly influence the distribution and abundances of living organisms. Climate describes weather patterns for a given location over an extended period of time (e.g. 10+ years). Climate is not just the average conditions of temperature and precipitation but also the season ...
Life history and spatial traits predict extinction risk due to climate
... without climate change suggests that climate change will cause a pronounced increase in extinction risk for these taxonomic groups over the coming century. Contrary to other studies23 , the relatively small difference in extinction risk that we predict between Policy and Reference scenarios indicate ...
... without climate change suggests that climate change will cause a pronounced increase in extinction risk for these taxonomic groups over the coming century. Contrary to other studies23 , the relatively small difference in extinction risk that we predict between Policy and Reference scenarios indicate ...
Research priorities in land use and land
... It should be noted that the results of both the climate and IAM simulations have been made broadly available for analysis by other communities as well. The primary groups to utilize modelled results are those that study climate interactions with ecosystems, water resources, biodiversity, agriculture ...
... It should be noted that the results of both the climate and IAM simulations have been made broadly available for analysis by other communities as well. The primary groups to utilize modelled results are those that study climate interactions with ecosystems, water resources, biodiversity, agriculture ...
(Still) Disagreeing about Climate Change: What Way
... therefore an exemplar case of scientific knowledge, personal experience and the human imagination interacting in multiple, complex and changing social contexts. As Lucien Boia observes in his book Weather in the Imagination, “Global warming and global cooling are physical phenomenon. But the battle ...
... therefore an exemplar case of scientific knowledge, personal experience and the human imagination interacting in multiple, complex and changing social contexts. As Lucien Boia observes in his book Weather in the Imagination, “Global warming and global cooling are physical phenomenon. But the battle ...
Climate, Climate Change Nuclear Power and the Alternatives
... —› raises emission level even further —› raises T even further ...
... —› raises emission level even further —› raises T even further ...
Recklessly slow or a rapid transition to a low-carbon economy? Time to decide (417 kB) (opens in new window)
... sustainable development”, has great potential for promoting collaboration and bridging divides between developed and developing countries. It could enable us to find a way forward where all countries come together and take stronger action. Equitable access to sustainable development recognises the r ...
... sustainable development”, has great potential for promoting collaboration and bridging divides between developed and developing countries. It could enable us to find a way forward where all countries come together and take stronger action. Equitable access to sustainable development recognises the r ...
Lesson Plan—Global Warming: How did we get here and what
... They then implement some personal actions and journal “Energy Efficiency Moments” for two weeks (after choosing three things to change in their lives) and come up with picture and paragraph that describes how it felt to make these changes. ...
... They then implement some personal actions and journal “Energy Efficiency Moments” for two weeks (after choosing three things to change in their lives) and come up with picture and paragraph that describes how it felt to make these changes. ...
Are pattern scaling methods useful to inform about adaptation strategies?
... P(x,y) is obtained using a full GCM run under a particular forcing, as the pattern that minimizes the distance between the simulated change T(x,y,t) and the pattern scaled change T*(x,y,t). Thus P(x,y) is the pattern that minimizes : Pattern scaled changes for other forcings are generated using eq(1 ...
... P(x,y) is obtained using a full GCM run under a particular forcing, as the pattern that minimizes the distance between the simulated change T(x,y,t) and the pattern scaled change T*(x,y,t). Thus P(x,y) is the pattern that minimizes : Pattern scaled changes for other forcings are generated using eq(1 ...
Atmosphere and Climate Change Section 1
... • At a solar maximum, the sun emits an increased amount of ultraviolet (UV) radiation. UV radiation produces more ozone, which warms the stratosphere. • The increased solar radiation can also warm the lower atmosphere and surface of the Earth a little. ...
... • At a solar maximum, the sun emits an increased amount of ultraviolet (UV) radiation. UV radiation produces more ozone, which warms the stratosphere. • The increased solar radiation can also warm the lower atmosphere and surface of the Earth a little. ...
proposed FY13 - Eastern Brook Trout Joint Venture
... June 12th 2013 – EBTJV Meeting – Frostburg, MD ...
... June 12th 2013 – EBTJV Meeting – Frostburg, MD ...
The Climate Change Issue: Beyond the `True` or `Not True`
... Spring in 1962, provides a good starting point in order to discern which paradoxical tropes and calls for action inform ‘green’ political engagement in general. In its incessant compulsion to cover over its own internal contradictions namely, environmentalism has mutated into climate change activism ...
... Spring in 1962, provides a good starting point in order to discern which paradoxical tropes and calls for action inform ‘green’ political engagement in general. In its incessant compulsion to cover over its own internal contradictions namely, environmentalism has mutated into climate change activism ...
- Harvard University
... EPA wildfire project: How will changing forest fire frequency affect future air quality over the United States? Area burned and temperature in Canada over the last century ...
... EPA wildfire project: How will changing forest fire frequency affect future air quality over the United States? Area burned and temperature in Canada over the last century ...
Cambodia - Climate Change Knowledge Portal
... the government as one of the main drivers of poverty. During the 20-year period from 1987 to 2007, a succession of droughts and floods resulted in significant loss of life and considerable economic loss.15 Floods - The southwest monsoons begin in mid-May and last through the end of October, bringing ...
... the government as one of the main drivers of poverty. During the 20-year period from 1987 to 2007, a succession of droughts and floods resulted in significant loss of life and considerable economic loss.15 Floods - The southwest monsoons begin in mid-May and last through the end of October, bringing ...
Regional Experimental Forecasts
... Disconnect between the scientific literature and information for managers: Need for synthesis: Panel of experts to contribute to the Lower Colorado office of Reclamation contribute to EIS(other RISAs participating) Model for use of decadal information: engaging users, information publically availabl ...
... Disconnect between the scientific literature and information for managers: Need for synthesis: Panel of experts to contribute to the Lower Colorado office of Reclamation contribute to EIS(other RISAs participating) Model for use of decadal information: engaging users, information publically availabl ...
Biographies of the
... Charles Adrien Louis is President of Avenir Climatique, a French association that raises young people’s awareness of climate change and energy topics through participative activities. The association measures carbon impact of human activities, finding unexpected subjects to draw their attention. For ...
... Charles Adrien Louis is President of Avenir Climatique, a French association that raises young people’s awareness of climate change and energy topics through participative activities. The association measures carbon impact of human activities, finding unexpected subjects to draw their attention. For ...
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.