Climate change justice and the global policy mix
... objective of limiting global warming to no more than 2oC over its pre-industrial value (see UNFCCC 2011: 3; Garnaut 2011: 36-8; European Commission 2011: 3). Since the 2oC objective is merely one of several possible methods of concretising the goal of dangerous anthropogenic interference, it can use ...
... objective of limiting global warming to no more than 2oC over its pre-industrial value (see UNFCCC 2011: 3; Garnaut 2011: 36-8; European Commission 2011: 3). Since the 2oC objective is merely one of several possible methods of concretising the goal of dangerous anthropogenic interference, it can use ...
The impact of climate change on the global economy
... that only a fraction of the market economy is vulnerable to global warming, namely agriculture, coastal resources, energy, forestry, tourism, and water. These sectors contribute just 5% of global GDP to which their share is expected to shrink overtime (Mendelsohn, 2013). This can be seen when we tra ...
... that only a fraction of the market economy is vulnerable to global warming, namely agriculture, coastal resources, energy, forestry, tourism, and water. These sectors contribute just 5% of global GDP to which their share is expected to shrink overtime (Mendelsohn, 2013). This can be seen when we tra ...
Preserving a Balanced Ocean - IUCN Academy of Environmental Law
... material in any area of the water column but not to disposal of such material in the seabed. Dumping of waste materials generated by industrial or processing operations into the water column has been prohibited under the London Convention since 1996 unless the particular material appears on a revers ...
... material in any area of the water column but not to disposal of such material in the seabed. Dumping of waste materials generated by industrial or processing operations into the water column has been prohibited under the London Convention since 1996 unless the particular material appears on a revers ...
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... stock through forest sustainable management.4 The REDD+ mechanism has been recognized, within the international debate, as a key target for a future binding agreement on climate change mitigation (UNFCCC, 2009). Within the first commitment period (2008-2012) of the Kyoto Protocol (e.g. the EU-ETS), ...
... stock through forest sustainable management.4 The REDD+ mechanism has been recognized, within the international debate, as a key target for a future binding agreement on climate change mitigation (UNFCCC, 2009). Within the first commitment period (2008-2012) of the Kyoto Protocol (e.g. the EU-ETS), ...
Introduction - San Jose State University
... Controls on Climate Seasonal temperature and precipitation patters are generally attributable to: ...
... Controls on Climate Seasonal temperature and precipitation patters are generally attributable to: ...
Climate Threat to the Planet
... These solar irradiance variations do not have any known relation with the shorter period oscillations of Pacific Ocean temperature. In a few moments I show quantitatively that the effect of the sun is not negligible on longer time scales (the time scale of the 10-12 year solar cycle and longer time ...
... These solar irradiance variations do not have any known relation with the shorter period oscillations of Pacific Ocean temperature. In a few moments I show quantitatively that the effect of the sun is not negligible on longer time scales (the time scale of the 10-12 year solar cycle and longer time ...
Greenhouse Gas Markets as an Economic Driver
... U.S. is outside of the context of Kyoto Protocol ...
... U.S. is outside of the context of Kyoto Protocol ...
Reducing Shorter-Lived Climate Forcers through Dietary Change:
... climate change, including most of Africa, low lying islands and those dependent upon rapidlymelting glaciers for irrigation and drinking water have been calling for a climate change agreement limiting temperature increase to no more than 1.5C or even 1C in order to protect their people and livelihoo ...
... climate change, including most of Africa, low lying islands and those dependent upon rapidlymelting glaciers for irrigation and drinking water have been calling for a climate change agreement limiting temperature increase to no more than 1.5C or even 1C in order to protect their people and livelihoo ...
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... significant increase in the number of people at risk of hunger, although this risk may be mitigated by expansion of trade. (Fischer et al. (2005), Parry, Rosenzweig, and Livermore (2005). For warming of more than 2°C, the marginal effects of additional warming are unambiguously negative in most regi ...
... significant increase in the number of people at risk of hunger, although this risk may be mitigated by expansion of trade. (Fischer et al. (2005), Parry, Rosenzweig, and Livermore (2005). For warming of more than 2°C, the marginal effects of additional warming are unambiguously negative in most regi ...
Synopsis of FEWS NET-related Climate Change and Food Security
... We followed up on this study with a careful study of thousands of eastern African rainfall gauge observations. This analysis suggested that a warming Indian Ocean was likely to produce increasing dryness in extremely vulnerable areas of eastern and southern Africa. These results were presented in an ...
... We followed up on this study with a careful study of thousands of eastern African rainfall gauge observations. This analysis suggested that a warming Indian Ocean was likely to produce increasing dryness in extremely vulnerable areas of eastern and southern Africa. These results were presented in an ...
Wind Energy and Technology Deployment under Climate Change
... indicates the complexity of factors that factor in decision-making in this sector, with climatological, political and social concerns each playing their role. Unlike political and social systems, the climate system can be mathematically modelled to anticipate future change. However, in order to be c ...
... indicates the complexity of factors that factor in decision-making in this sector, with climatological, political and social concerns each playing their role. Unlike political and social systems, the climate system can be mathematically modelled to anticipate future change. However, in order to be c ...
Climate Psychology in Cartoons - Association of Energy Engineers
... can’t predict which parts will break, but you know enough to know the results won’t be good.” There would be plenty of time for questions and planning a group response. Finally, it would help to flood the gym so attendees could sit up to their ankles in water, to really feel what flooding is like. S ...
... can’t predict which parts will break, but you know enough to know the results won’t be good.” There would be plenty of time for questions and planning a group response. Finally, it would help to flood the gym so attendees could sit up to their ankles in water, to really feel what flooding is like. S ...
Chapter 4: Climate change
... and interior North America with shallow seas. The southerly location of Africa, India, and Australia precluded development of a circumpolar Antarctic current. Instead, open passageways between North and South America and Eurasia and Africa led to the development of a shallow equatorial seaway known ...
... and interior North America with shallow seas. The southerly location of Africa, India, and Australia precluded development of a circumpolar Antarctic current. Instead, open passageways between North and South America and Eurasia and Africa led to the development of a shallow equatorial seaway known ...
Finland is implementing the Kyoto Protocol
... the Environment. • The Ministry of the Environment also participates in international emissions trading on behalf of the State of Finland. In accordance with the Mechanisms Act, it is possible to implement joint implementation projects in the territory or the exclusive economic zone of Finland. The ...
... the Environment. • The Ministry of the Environment also participates in international emissions trading on behalf of the State of Finland. In accordance with the Mechanisms Act, it is possible to implement joint implementation projects in the territory or the exclusive economic zone of Finland. The ...
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... Each of the four climate change scenarios results in a small nationwide increase in total planted acreage compared with baseline levels, though the direction and size of the change varies by region. Changes in the acreage of individual crops exhibit much larger swings across climate change scenario ...
... Each of the four climate change scenarios results in a small nationwide increase in total planted acreage compared with baseline levels, though the direction and size of the change varies by region. Changes in the acreage of individual crops exhibit much larger swings across climate change scenario ...
Advancing agricultural greenhouse gas quantification ∗ PERSPECTIVE
... • Increase understanding of which mitigation practices result in more resilient systems. • Improve understanding of the GHG tradeoffs of expanding fertilizer use. While data sources and methods are improving and research and operational monitoring are increasing, the international community can be s ...
... • Increase understanding of which mitigation practices result in more resilient systems. • Improve understanding of the GHG tradeoffs of expanding fertilizer use. While data sources and methods are improving and research and operational monitoring are increasing, the international community can be s ...
The African Climate Solution Unlocking Africa`s Potential in the
... Several important changes have created this new opportunity to address persistent problems of rural poverty and environmental degradation, which have impeded development in much of Africa, while at the same time addressing the local threat of climate change and the global need for mitigation measure ...
... Several important changes have created this new opportunity to address persistent problems of rural poverty and environmental degradation, which have impeded development in much of Africa, while at the same time addressing the local threat of climate change and the global need for mitigation measure ...
Catholic Response to Global Warming
... cates that we are presently witnessing a disturbing warming of the climatic system. In recent decades this warming has been accompanied by a constant rise in the sea level and, it would appear, by an increase of extreme weather events, even if a scientifically determinable cause cannot be assigned t ...
... cates that we are presently witnessing a disturbing warming of the climatic system. In recent decades this warming has been accompanied by a constant rise in the sea level and, it would appear, by an increase of extreme weather events, even if a scientifically determinable cause cannot be assigned t ...
A Proposed New Metric For Quantifying The Climatic Effects
... • Landscape change and vegetation dynamics both result in a significant global redistribution of heat and water within the global climate system. • This redistribution of heat and water has already had an effect on the global climate system this is at least as large as the IPCC and National Assessme ...
... • Landscape change and vegetation dynamics both result in a significant global redistribution of heat and water within the global climate system. • This redistribution of heat and water has already had an effect on the global climate system this is at least as large as the IPCC and National Assessme ...
Post-1_SYRCL_TechnicalEvlalofClimateChangeData_02-24-14
... The Yuba County General Plan Update EIR (the Update EIR) includes an extensive section on the cumulative development impacts on climate from implementing the General Plan. It discusses the various greenhouse gas (GHG) emission sectors, such as transportation, industry, and residential and commercial ...
... The Yuba County General Plan Update EIR (the Update EIR) includes an extensive section on the cumulative development impacts on climate from implementing the General Plan. It discusses the various greenhouse gas (GHG) emission sectors, such as transportation, industry, and residential and commercial ...
CLIMATE CHANGE and PUBLIC HEALTH
... for heat-related morbidity and mortality in New York State • Educate/empower/engage all New Yorkers to foster a better understanding of the public health consequences of climate change and take actions to reduce/eliminate those ...
... for heat-related morbidity and mortality in New York State • Educate/empower/engage all New Yorkers to foster a better understanding of the public health consequences of climate change and take actions to reduce/eliminate those ...
The Dirty Politics of Climate Change
... Unsurprisingly, other industry groups that would win from policies to reduce greenhouse gases - such as the insurance industry, the gas industry and the tourism council - have been unwilling to take on the greenhouse mafia and its ruthless methods. These industry groups Dr Pearse dubs the MIAs - mis ...
... Unsurprisingly, other industry groups that would win from policies to reduce greenhouse gases - such as the insurance industry, the gas industry and the tourism council - have been unwilling to take on the greenhouse mafia and its ruthless methods. These industry groups Dr Pearse dubs the MIAs - mis ...
Climate Change notes
... The IPCC report: Causes of climate change The IPCC report reflected the predominant view of climate scientists: Human activities (especially fossil fuel use leading to rising greenhouse gas levels) are the main cause of climate change. ...
... The IPCC report: Causes of climate change The IPCC report reflected the predominant view of climate scientists: Human activities (especially fossil fuel use leading to rising greenhouse gas levels) are the main cause of climate change. ...
National Survey of American Public Opinion on Climate Change
... out in early 2010 there were vacillating but upward trending results reported in late 2010 and early 2011, culminating with the most recent findings that show a 10% upward shift in beliefs. The fall 2011 survey results indicate that current views on the existence of global warming are almost perfect ...
... out in early 2010 there were vacillating but upward trending results reported in late 2010 and early 2011, culminating with the most recent findings that show a 10% upward shift in beliefs. The fall 2011 survey results indicate that current views on the existence of global warming are almost perfect ...
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.