ICTs and Climate Change in Ghana
... Hence, there is no one recipe for using ICTs in climate change adaptation. What’s needed: Primary research in Ghana to consider the role for ICTs in climate change adaptation, using existing adaptation framework(s). Review which elements can be delivered with Ghana’s current ICT assets and c ...
... Hence, there is no one recipe for using ICTs in climate change adaptation. What’s needed: Primary research in Ghana to consider the role for ICTs in climate change adaptation, using existing adaptation framework(s). Review which elements can be delivered with Ghana’s current ICT assets and c ...
A geophysiologist`s thoughts on geoengineering
... Second, it makes predictions that are more in accord with the Earth’s history. It suggests that attempts at amelioration should take place before the critical point is reached. Unfortunately, when the large effect of unintentional cooling by Phil. Trans. R. Soc. A (2008) ...
... Second, it makes predictions that are more in accord with the Earth’s history. It suggests that attempts at amelioration should take place before the critical point is reached. Unfortunately, when the large effect of unintentional cooling by Phil. Trans. R. Soc. A (2008) ...
PowerPoint Slideshow
... Because of their concerns about global warming, many industrialized countries have recently made commitments to limit or reduce their amount of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels released into the air. The Bush administration believes that scientific predictions of global warming are too uncertain and ...
... Because of their concerns about global warming, many industrialized countries have recently made commitments to limit or reduce their amount of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels released into the air. The Bush administration believes that scientific predictions of global warming are too uncertain and ...
Reviews of Books
... humans have not really overrun their environments, historically. Mostly, the environment has overrun them. Nature is not always monstrous in Brooke’s book, but his humans are batted, buffeted, and pushed by climate forces throughout. We learn how a cooling earth turned apes into humans and perhaps e ...
... humans have not really overrun their environments, historically. Mostly, the environment has overrun them. Nature is not always monstrous in Brooke’s book, but his humans are batted, buffeted, and pushed by climate forces throughout. We learn how a cooling earth turned apes into humans and perhaps e ...
Ice Ages and Climate Change
... country, we're seeing longer fire seasons, and we're seeing snowpacks that, on average, are disappearing a little earlier every spring," - As a result, fire seasons have lengthened by more than 30 days, on average. • He also cited devastating droughts • "Our scientists believe this is due to a chang ...
... country, we're seeing longer fire seasons, and we're seeing snowpacks that, on average, are disappearing a little earlier every spring," - As a result, fire seasons have lengthened by more than 30 days, on average. • He also cited devastating droughts • "Our scientists believe this is due to a chang ...
poster - Cecilia
... participating countries as covered by the WP2 10 km simulation. Determination of suitable percentiles of precipitation and extremes indices (WMO, STARDEX) for the validation of the present-day experiments and assessment of climate-change simulations. Validation of present-day climate simulations wit ...
... participating countries as covered by the WP2 10 km simulation. Determination of suitable percentiles of precipitation and extremes indices (WMO, STARDEX) for the validation of the present-day experiments and assessment of climate-change simulations. Validation of present-day climate simulations wit ...
Very likely
... • Global GHG emission will continue to grow over the next few decades with current policies and practices. (high agreement and much evidence) • Further warming during the 21st century would be larger than those observed during the 20th century. (very likely) For the next two decades: • 0.2 °C per de ...
... • Global GHG emission will continue to grow over the next few decades with current policies and practices. (high agreement and much evidence) • Further warming during the 21st century would be larger than those observed during the 20th century. (very likely) For the next two decades: • 0.2 °C per de ...
Paleoclimatology- Window to the Future? David J. Nicosia Warning Coordination Meteorologist
... – Less ice in NH, more stable climate. • Variations in solar forcing leads to shorter-term millennial climate changes. • Concern is that recent increase in greenhouse gases may be pushing the climate system into “unknown” territory. • Climate models suggest 2 to 6 C warmer with a doubling of CO2 mai ...
... – Less ice in NH, more stable climate. • Variations in solar forcing leads to shorter-term millennial climate changes. • Concern is that recent increase in greenhouse gases may be pushing the climate system into “unknown” territory. • Climate models suggest 2 to 6 C warmer with a doubling of CO2 mai ...
A Guide for Letters to the Editor and Op-‐Eds
... 3. Find the directions for submitting an op-‐ed to your paper. You’ll find the directions by searching online for “How to submit op-‐ed at Paper’s Name.” 4. Follow the instructions. If you email the p ...
... 3. Find the directions for submitting an op-‐ed to your paper. You’ll find the directions by searching online for “How to submit op-‐ed at Paper’s Name.” 4. Follow the instructions. If you email the p ...
Sub-regional Climate Change related Centre
... vulnerability and adaptation to climate change, which strives to assist countries in the improvement of their understanding and assessment of impacts, vulnerability and adaptation, and to enable informed decisions on practical adaptation actions and measures to respond to climate change on a sound, ...
... vulnerability and adaptation to climate change, which strives to assist countries in the improvement of their understanding and assessment of impacts, vulnerability and adaptation, and to enable informed decisions on practical adaptation actions and measures to respond to climate change on a sound, ...
5.0 long term impacts - California State University Channel Islands
... Guidelines Section 15144, Office of Planning Research commentary, citing the California Supreme Court decision in Laurel Heights Improvement Association v. Regents of the University of California [1988] 47 Cal. 3d 376). CEQA does not require an agency to evaluate an impact that is “too speculative” ...
... Guidelines Section 15144, Office of Planning Research commentary, citing the California Supreme Court decision in Laurel Heights Improvement Association v. Regents of the University of California [1988] 47 Cal. 3d 376). CEQA does not require an agency to evaluate an impact that is “too speculative” ...
Australian Carbon Price - Fighting Climate Change by Taxing Emissions Brochure
... - The report provides a brief review of the Australian Carbon Price as a tool to fight emissions. - The report discusses in short the carbon price and its stages, the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) Framework, fuel tax credits, government aided assistance package for the coal industr ...
... - The report provides a brief review of the Australian Carbon Price as a tool to fight emissions. - The report discusses in short the carbon price and its stages, the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) Framework, fuel tax credits, government aided assistance package for the coal industr ...
Emissions Reductions Needed to Stabilize Climate. Presidential
... 450 ppm and stabilize in the long-term at around today’s levels. There is not one precise number because the sensitivity of the climate system to greenhouse gases is not known precisely; different models show slightly different outcomes within this range. At the same time, concentrations of the othe ...
... 450 ppm and stabilize in the long-term at around today’s levels. There is not one precise number because the sensitivity of the climate system to greenhouse gases is not known precisely; different models show slightly different outcomes within this range. At the same time, concentrations of the othe ...
The Relation Between Agriculture and Climate Change: Reducing
... To balance agricultural expansion and ecosystems services (especially forests providing climate stabilization services) To create possitive incentives for private land owners, especially ranchers and soy growers to preserve forest (In Paraguay the Enviromental Services Law 3001/06 is active from 200 ...
... To balance agricultural expansion and ecosystems services (especially forests providing climate stabilization services) To create possitive incentives for private land owners, especially ranchers and soy growers to preserve forest (In Paraguay the Enviromental Services Law 3001/06 is active from 200 ...
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... WHEREAS, Mr. Gore's documentary film "An Inconvenient Truth," ...
... WHEREAS, Mr. Gore's documentary film "An Inconvenient Truth," ...
Topic 1 – An Introduction to the Climate System and Climate Change
... Scientists and engineers use models for a wide variety of applications. Some of them are so accurate that we don’t even think of them as models. For example, we can send space probes to rendezvous with the moons of Saturn because we have a highly accurate and highly sophisticated model of the gravi ...
... Scientists and engineers use models for a wide variety of applications. Some of them are so accurate that we don’t even think of them as models. For example, we can send space probes to rendezvous with the moons of Saturn because we have a highly accurate and highly sophisticated model of the gravi ...
Financial Institutions: Preparing the Market for adapting to Climate
... Project description: Background EU communication papers and IPCC reports have highlighted the adverse impact that climate change will have on several economic sectors. It will also, however, create new market opportunities. Piraeus Bank S.A. is a commercial bank with a large clientele from all econo ...
... Project description: Background EU communication papers and IPCC reports have highlighted the adverse impact that climate change will have on several economic sectors. It will also, however, create new market opportunities. Piraeus Bank S.A. is a commercial bank with a large clientele from all econo ...
Slide 1
... before mid century and then weaken or even reverse, thus amplifying climate change. Approximately 20-30% of plant and animal species assessed so far are likely to be at increased risk of extinction if increases in global average temperature exceed [preindustrial levels by] 1.5-2.5 C [2.7-4.5 F]” ...
... before mid century and then weaken or even reverse, thus amplifying climate change. Approximately 20-30% of plant and animal species assessed so far are likely to be at increased risk of extinction if increases in global average temperature exceed [preindustrial levels by] 1.5-2.5 C [2.7-4.5 F]” ...
Antarctic Research Centre Brochure - Victoria University of Wellington
... records of the past. Our research is motivated by a need to understand past climate processes (palaeoclimate), particularly the role of Antarctic ice sheets in the global climate system during ‘warmer-than-present’ times, as a basis for more accurate assessment of future climate and sea-level change ...
... records of the past. Our research is motivated by a need to understand past climate processes (palaeoclimate), particularly the role of Antarctic ice sheets in the global climate system during ‘warmer-than-present’ times, as a basis for more accurate assessment of future climate and sea-level change ...
CPVO cursinho que mais aprova na FGV
... Global warming is a “modern” problem — complicated, involving the entire world, tangled up with difficult issues such as poverty, economic development, and population growth. Since major effects from climate change now appear inevitable, it is vital for countries and communities to take practical st ...
... Global warming is a “modern” problem — complicated, involving the entire world, tangled up with difficult issues such as poverty, economic development, and population growth. Since major effects from climate change now appear inevitable, it is vital for countries and communities to take practical st ...
Fall 2012
... our ability to stabilize and decrease CO2 concentrations. Estimate allowable future ...
... our ability to stabilize and decrease CO2 concentrations. Estimate allowable future ...
press_release_havannah_tourism_climate_waste_campaign
... Tourism is highly vulnerability to a range of risks including natural hazards, economic downturns, health epidemics, market fluctuations, and so on. Due to it’s highly climate sensitive nature, Pacific tourism is identified as a hotspot for major impacts of climate change that will affect tourism de ...
... Tourism is highly vulnerability to a range of risks including natural hazards, economic downturns, health epidemics, market fluctuations, and so on. Due to it’s highly climate sensitive nature, Pacific tourism is identified as a hotspot for major impacts of climate change that will affect tourism de ...
Zurich`s emerging markets unit provides political risk insurance for
... credit insurance in emerging markets, today announced it is providing political risk insurance (PRI) for carbon credit projects. This is the first time Zurich has offered coverage for these types of “green” projects in emerging markets, reflecting the Group’s recently launched global climate initiat ...
... credit insurance in emerging markets, today announced it is providing political risk insurance (PRI) for carbon credit projects. This is the first time Zurich has offered coverage for these types of “green” projects in emerging markets, reflecting the Group’s recently launched global climate initiat ...
... Considering the climatic indicators of Central Hungarian grape growing region we can state that in middle or even in long term with the increasing values of the temperature indices (effective degree days, Huglin Index) besides early and medium ripening varieties some late varieties can be introduced ...
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.