Course_609_Lecture_1 (Jan 12, 2017)
... • Under “business as usual” (BAU) there is a 0.5 probability of 50C rise. • Assuming emissions peak in 2020, can achieve 550 ppm with annual emission cuts of 1- 3% thereafter. • 10 year delay doubles annual rate of emissions decline required. ...
... • Under “business as usual” (BAU) there is a 0.5 probability of 50C rise. • Assuming emissions peak in 2020, can achieve 550 ppm with annual emission cuts of 1- 3% thereafter. • 10 year delay doubles annual rate of emissions decline required. ...
Module 1
... “Most of warming since mid-20th century from increase in anthropogenic GHG concentrations” “Continued GHG emissions... would induce many changes in the global climate system during the 21st century that would very likely be larger than those observed during the 20th century” “Neither adaptation nor ...
... “Most of warming since mid-20th century from increase in anthropogenic GHG concentrations” “Continued GHG emissions... would induce many changes in the global climate system during the 21st century that would very likely be larger than those observed during the 20th century” “Neither adaptation nor ...
Additional Reading Notes (WORD document)
... 1. Climate changes have happened throughout the history of the Earth, including the last 100 years. Given that global average temperature has increased over the last 100 years, we expect that some of the responses will be things like higher sea levels and decreased sea ice. However, these observed c ...
... 1. Climate changes have happened throughout the history of the Earth, including the last 100 years. Given that global average temperature has increased over the last 100 years, we expect that some of the responses will be things like higher sea levels and decreased sea ice. However, these observed c ...
Addressing some of the arguments against Divest Invest How to
... THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE “The science is clear: global warming is driven by greenhouse-gas emissions which are the result of burning fossil fuels. If we fail to strongly reduce these emissions and to bend the warming curve, we, our neighbours and children will be exposed to intolerable risks…… A ...
... THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE “The science is clear: global warming is driven by greenhouse-gas emissions which are the result of burning fossil fuels. If we fail to strongly reduce these emissions and to bend the warming curve, we, our neighbours and children will be exposed to intolerable risks…… A ...
Shropshire business briefing
... The West Midlands and Shropshire has experienced its own share of these extreme events, many of which have had a major impact on the local business community. In Shropshire, flooding due to heavy rainfall has been the biggest problem, with snowfall and wind damage having the next most significant ef ...
... The West Midlands and Shropshire has experienced its own share of these extreme events, many of which have had a major impact on the local business community. In Shropshire, flooding due to heavy rainfall has been the biggest problem, with snowfall and wind damage having the next most significant ef ...
Harmonization of DRR and CCA_by Z Willison
... “Disaster reduction strategies and means to address loss and damage associated with climate change impacts in developing countries that are particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change” The inclusion of disaster risk reduction reflects: • Recognition that climate change adaptatio ...
... “Disaster reduction strategies and means to address loss and damage associated with climate change impacts in developing countries that are particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change” The inclusion of disaster risk reduction reflects: • Recognition that climate change adaptatio ...
Detectability of Streamflow Timing Trends
... internal climate variability (the internal oscillations of the climate system). We find that estimated 50year trends in CT due to natural internal climate variability often exceed the trends in CT observed over the last 50 years. Thus, although observed trends in CT may be statistically significant, ...
... internal climate variability (the internal oscillations of the climate system). We find that estimated 50year trends in CT due to natural internal climate variability often exceed the trends in CT observed over the last 50 years. Thus, although observed trends in CT may be statistically significant, ...
Climate Access Roundtable Friday, April 11, 2014
... What is new about the Third NCA? • It is a sustained scientific process, rather than a one-time periodic report-writing activity; • The NCA includes climate impacts and projections, but also assesses progress in response activities such as adaptation (preparedness) and mitigation (managing emission ...
... What is new about the Third NCA? • It is a sustained scientific process, rather than a one-time periodic report-writing activity; • The NCA includes climate impacts and projections, but also assesses progress in response activities such as adaptation (preparedness) and mitigation (managing emission ...
Document
... • That this Workshop endorses the Statement as being an outcome of the workshop • Request that WMO sends statement to heads of all NHMS • Request that either WMO or this Workshop release it publicly through a press release • That we (Project TC2) send it to BAMS and request they publish it as an out ...
... • That this Workshop endorses the Statement as being an outcome of the workshop • Request that WMO sends statement to heads of all NHMS • Request that either WMO or this Workshop release it publicly through a press release • That we (Project TC2) send it to BAMS and request they publish it as an out ...
Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies / Geo
... Human responsibility for most of the well-documented increase in global average temperatures over the last half century is well established. Further greenhouse gas emissions, particularly of carbon dioxide from the burning of fossil fuels, will almost certainly contribute to additional widespread ...
... Human responsibility for most of the well-documented increase in global average temperatures over the last half century is well established. Further greenhouse gas emissions, particularly of carbon dioxide from the burning of fossil fuels, will almost certainly contribute to additional widespread ...
Bibliography-on-Expert-Elicitation-and-Climate-Change-Uncertainties
... by the climate change science program and the subcommittee on global change research, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Moss, R. and S. Schneider (2000). Uncertainties in the ipcc tar. recommendations to lead authors for more consistent assessment and reporting. In R. Pachauri, T. Tan ...
... by the climate change science program and the subcommittee on global change research, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Moss, R. and S. Schneider (2000). Uncertainties in the ipcc tar. recommendations to lead authors for more consistent assessment and reporting. In R. Pachauri, T. Tan ...
Final Agenda Climate Finance Workshop CANSA
... New Delhi 19th – 20th August, 2013 India Habitat Centre 14:00-15:30: Session 2: Estimated Cost of Climate Action Chair – Robert Dobias, ADAPT ...
... New Delhi 19th – 20th August, 2013 India Habitat Centre 14:00-15:30: Session 2: Estimated Cost of Climate Action Chair – Robert Dobias, ADAPT ...
Here - Cato Institute
... The only reason to be interested in GHG emissions, outside of CO2’s direct benefit to crops, is over concerns related to climate change caused by global warming. And yet, the DGAC explicitly states that it did not address this topic. In Part B., Chapter1: Introductions, Table B2.1, p.9, under the he ...
... The only reason to be interested in GHG emissions, outside of CO2’s direct benefit to crops, is over concerns related to climate change caused by global warming. And yet, the DGAC explicitly states that it did not address this topic. In Part B., Chapter1: Introductions, Table B2.1, p.9, under the he ...
Trees and climate change
... tropical cyclones. ● Observational evidence from all continents and most ...
... tropical cyclones. ● Observational evidence from all continents and most ...
December 2012 News - South Asian Dialogues on Ecological
... Science is considered science when it is independent, when it has integrity and when it speaks the truth about its search. It was the integrity, independence and sovereignty of science that drew me and propelled me to study physics. Today, independent science is threatened with extinction. While thi ...
... Science is considered science when it is independent, when it has integrity and when it speaks the truth about its search. It was the integrity, independence and sovereignty of science that drew me and propelled me to study physics. Today, independent science is threatened with extinction. While thi ...
communique - CARICOM and German Foreign Ministers meeting
... We undertake to submit in a timely fashion INDCs that are ambitious and fair. These will be presented in a transparent manner so as to facilitate understanding and comparability. In so doing it is our intention to set a good example for other countries, so that they also submit, both in a transpare ...
... We undertake to submit in a timely fashion INDCs that are ambitious and fair. These will be presented in a transparent manner so as to facilitate understanding and comparability. In so doing it is our intention to set a good example for other countries, so that they also submit, both in a transpare ...
Zealand`s New Action on Climate Change
... innovation, improved farm and pasture management, animal genetics and breeding are key for reducing the emissions from this sector. New Zealand is a leading member of 46 countries involved in collaborative global research to grow more food without growing greenhouse gas emissions. As part of the Glo ...
... innovation, improved farm and pasture management, animal genetics and breeding are key for reducing the emissions from this sector. New Zealand is a leading member of 46 countries involved in collaborative global research to grow more food without growing greenhouse gas emissions. As part of the Glo ...
CSI presentation (MoA)
... the food security programmes can learn about climate impacts and be adaptive to how it is changing the context of food security ...
... the food security programmes can learn about climate impacts and be adaptive to how it is changing the context of food security ...
Big Climate Challenges Facing Small Mammals
... is allowing red foxes to move into Arctic fox territory. This encroachment is life-threatening for Arctic foxes. The diminutive Arctic fox weighs in at about seven pounds, while the red fox can be three times as heavy. The red fox can stand 20 inches at the shoulder, towering over the Arctic fox, wh ...
... is allowing red foxes to move into Arctic fox territory. This encroachment is life-threatening for Arctic foxes. The diminutive Arctic fox weighs in at about seven pounds, while the red fox can be three times as heavy. The red fox can stand 20 inches at the shoulder, towering over the Arctic fox, wh ...
English
... livelihoods and food security. Given that they live on one of the most vulnerable islands in the OECS to climate change, Barbudians must find practical strategies to adapt to the changing conditions if they are to remain on their island. As the primary institution training future generations, The Si ...
... livelihoods and food security. Given that they live on one of the most vulnerable islands in the OECS to climate change, Barbudians must find practical strategies to adapt to the changing conditions if they are to remain on their island. As the primary institution training future generations, The Si ...
WCAIfinal - The Weather and Climate Impact Assessment
... 20th Century Climate • Climate models with only “natural” forcings (volcanic and solar) do not reproduce observed late 20th century warming • When increases in anthropogenic greenhouse gases and sulfate aerosols are included, models reproduce observed late 20th century warming ...
... 20th Century Climate • Climate models with only “natural” forcings (volcanic and solar) do not reproduce observed late 20th century warming • When increases in anthropogenic greenhouse gases and sulfate aerosols are included, models reproduce observed late 20th century warming ...
past, present and future climates
... Not unlike the increase GHGs at Paleocene-Eocene causing a significant warming, there appears to be a strong suggestion that this Azolla sequestration of carbon GHGs for a period of about 800,000 years correlates to an ensuing cooling of the globe. ...
... Not unlike the increase GHGs at Paleocene-Eocene causing a significant warming, there appears to be a strong suggestion that this Azolla sequestration of carbon GHGs for a period of about 800,000 years correlates to an ensuing cooling of the globe. ...
Intellectual Climate Change: Could Australia `Blow Apart the Great
... Fielding went to the US to assess the American evidence for global warming at close quarters. As Melbourne's Age reported on June 4: Senator Fielding said he was impressed by some of the data presented at the [US Heartland Institute's] climate change skeptics' conference: namely that, although carbo ...
... Fielding went to the US to assess the American evidence for global warming at close quarters. As Melbourne's Age reported on June 4: Senator Fielding said he was impressed by some of the data presented at the [US Heartland Institute's] climate change skeptics' conference: namely that, although carbo ...
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.