GROW RMIT Presentation for Design for Change 110314
... Where is Australia at? What is Oxfam Australia doing? Questions ...
... Where is Australia at? What is Oxfam Australia doing? Questions ...
Management of Risk Due to Climate Change 10 Global Conference of Actuaries
... contributed a lot for the climate change. Human beings have been on earth for long years but their activities (burning fossil fuel and other so called developmental activities) now occur on a scale that has started to interfere with natural systems such as the global climate. 2.02 A relentless melti ...
... contributed a lot for the climate change. Human beings have been on earth for long years but their activities (burning fossil fuel and other so called developmental activities) now occur on a scale that has started to interfere with natural systems such as the global climate. 2.02 A relentless melti ...
Forest Service needs for GHG modeling
... Draft CEQ guidance: federal land management agencies should consider greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and climate change effects as part of their NEPA procedures. Consider GHG emissions resulting from their proposed projects and programs in NEPA documents. Determine whether GHG emissions resulting ...
... Draft CEQ guidance: federal land management agencies should consider greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and climate change effects as part of their NEPA procedures. Consider GHG emissions resulting from their proposed projects and programs in NEPA documents. Determine whether GHG emissions resulting ...
Climate change - is it really happening
... New in IPCC (2007) human influence “very likely” (90%) ...
... New in IPCC (2007) human influence “very likely” (90%) ...
The science behind climate change
... Another popular, but often misunderstood term is the greenhouse effect. This describes how gases in the atmosphere (such as water vapour, carbon dioxide, and methane) trap heat from the sun. These gases allow sunlight to pass through the atmosphere but prevent the heat from escaping back into space. ...
... Another popular, but often misunderstood term is the greenhouse effect. This describes how gases in the atmosphere (such as water vapour, carbon dioxide, and methane) trap heat from the sun. These gases allow sunlight to pass through the atmosphere but prevent the heat from escaping back into space. ...
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... “As you may know, scientists are uncertain how much impact human activities have on the world's climate. Some people say we should not take major action to reduce human impacts on climate until we know more, because of the great economic costs involved. Other people say we should assume the worst an ...
... “As you may know, scientists are uncertain how much impact human activities have on the world's climate. Some people say we should not take major action to reduce human impacts on climate until we know more, because of the great economic costs involved. Other people say we should assume the worst an ...
Slide 1
... 1. While ozone concentrations are “well” modeled, large differences in the budget occur between different models 2. NOy partitioning and HOx budgets 3. Role of heterogeneous processes 4. Parameterized convective transport of species 5. Effect of hydrological cycle on chemistry (Washout, cloud chemis ...
... 1. While ozone concentrations are “well” modeled, large differences in the budget occur between different models 2. NOy partitioning and HOx budgets 3. Role of heterogeneous processes 4. Parameterized convective transport of species 5. Effect of hydrological cycle on chemistry (Washout, cloud chemis ...
10.aos2.global.notes.. - Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences
... likelihood of a connection between anthropogenic increases in greenhouse gas concentrations and the observed warming trend ...
... likelihood of a connection between anthropogenic increases in greenhouse gas concentrations and the observed warming trend ...
Section Theme Activity Three activities introduce the module theme
... a timeline of climate science and policy initiatives and then explore connections between forests and climate. 2. Clearing the Air – After an introduction to the evidence of climate change, students explore common confusions and role-play a community discussion with the goal to reach consensus on st ...
... a timeline of climate science and policy initiatives and then explore connections between forests and climate. 2. Clearing the Air – After an introduction to the evidence of climate change, students explore common confusions and role-play a community discussion with the goal to reach consensus on st ...
Making the case for a revenue-neutral carbon tax
... is not about growing the government. The tax would be collected at the mine, at the well head, or, if we imported the fuels, at the border. The fee would start small (say, $15 per ton) and then gradually increase each year (by, say, $10 per ton). At this rate, after 10 years, the price of gas would ...
... is not about growing the government. The tax would be collected at the mine, at the well head, or, if we imported the fuels, at the border. The fee would start small (say, $15 per ton) and then gradually increase each year (by, say, $10 per ton). At this rate, after 10 years, the price of gas would ...
ClimChInf08_Webmodified
... • Provisions for “flexible” market mechanisms: international trading system, credits, etc. • 176 countries have ratified • Protocol was ratified; took effect Feb 16, 2005. • US withdrew in 2001. In 2004 US emissions were 16% (20%) over 1990 levels for GHG (CO2). ...
... • Provisions for “flexible” market mechanisms: international trading system, credits, etc. • 176 countries have ratified • Protocol was ratified; took effect Feb 16, 2005. • US withdrew in 2001. In 2004 US emissions were 16% (20%) over 1990 levels for GHG (CO2). ...
Obama facing opposition over ambitious Clean
... 5. It is expected that ................................................................................ cars will eventually be replaced by electric vehicles, including ones that are driverless. 6. Many economists argue that ....................................................... to reduce carbon di ...
... 5. It is expected that ................................................................................ cars will eventually be replaced by electric vehicles, including ones that are driverless. 6. Many economists argue that ....................................................... to reduce carbon di ...
Climate Trends Along the St. John River, Presesentation for “Water
... • Provincial leadership on climate change. • Reduce or prevent GHG emissions. • Adaptation strategies to address economic, social & environmental impacts. • Collaboration at provincial, regional, national, and international levels. • Engagement and mainstreaming. ...
... • Provincial leadership on climate change. • Reduce or prevent GHG emissions. • Adaptation strategies to address economic, social & environmental impacts. • Collaboration at provincial, regional, national, and international levels. • Engagement and mainstreaming. ...
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... And while we did find that partisanship matters on environmental policy (in that Republicans are less likely to support combating global warming than Democrats or Independents) even here there is strong majority support, with 62% saying it is at least somewhat important to address climate change. ...
... And while we did find that partisanship matters on environmental policy (in that Republicans are less likely to support combating global warming than Democrats or Independents) even here there is strong majority support, with 62% saying it is at least somewhat important to address climate change. ...
global climate change - Lakeland Regional High School
... Human activities have boosted atmospheric concentrations from 280 parts per million (ppm) to 383 ppm ...
... Human activities have boosted atmospheric concentrations from 280 parts per million (ppm) to 383 ppm ...
Belanger – Earth climate past present future – week 1
... 3. How much solar radiation does the Earth reflect (albedo) ? How about ice/snow? a. 70 b. 30 c. 10 d. 95 4. Which has the highest albedo? a. Desert sand b. Tropical forest ...
... 3. How much solar radiation does the Earth reflect (albedo) ? How about ice/snow? a. 70 b. 30 c. 10 d. 95 4. Which has the highest albedo? a. Desert sand b. Tropical forest ...
Grantham Briefing Note 2 – September 2013 Climate sensitivity
... cumulative carbon dioxide emissions over time and global mean temperature change to define the Transient Climate Response to Cumulative Carbon Emissions (TCRE). TCRE provides a measure of transient global mean surface temperature change for a fixed level of cumulative human carbon dioxide emissions, ...
... cumulative carbon dioxide emissions over time and global mean temperature change to define the Transient Climate Response to Cumulative Carbon Emissions (TCRE). TCRE provides a measure of transient global mean surface temperature change for a fixed level of cumulative human carbon dioxide emissions, ...
Slide 0
... The poor, often living on marginal land and in poorlyconstructed housing, are disproportionately affected by disasters ...
... The poor, often living on marginal land and in poorlyconstructed housing, are disproportionately affected by disasters ...
What´s happening to the climate?- Ten questions and answers on
... If the average temperature of the Earth rises by 2-4 degrees by the end of this century, which the UN’s IPCC considers likely, sea levels may rise by half a metre. If global warming leads to large areas of land ice in Greenland and Antarctica starting to melt, sea levels may rise much further still. ...
... If the average temperature of the Earth rises by 2-4 degrees by the end of this century, which the UN’s IPCC considers likely, sea levels may rise by half a metre. If global warming leads to large areas of land ice in Greenland and Antarctica starting to melt, sea levels may rise much further still. ...
Concept Note - the United Nations
... II) Given the critical importance of resilience to addressing climate change impact and risk, what type of strategies and actions can be adopted at all levels to make sure that resilience is incorporated and mainstreamed in international and national planning and budgeting processes, as well as inf ...
... II) Given the critical importance of resilience to addressing climate change impact and risk, what type of strategies and actions can be adopted at all levels to make sure that resilience is incorporated and mainstreamed in international and national planning and budgeting processes, as well as inf ...
1.1 Safety in the Science Classroom
... Parts of Canada have had average temperature increases of 0.5ºC to 1.5ºC. Southern and western parts of the country have been most affected. The Arctic regions are losing permafrost and Arctic Ocean ice cover. Growing seasons are getting longer and more precipitation is falling. • There coul ...
... Parts of Canada have had average temperature increases of 0.5ºC to 1.5ºC. Southern and western parts of the country have been most affected. The Arctic regions are losing permafrost and Arctic Ocean ice cover. Growing seasons are getting longer and more precipitation is falling. • There coul ...
Seeing is believing activity
... Fossil fuels, greenhouse gases, CO2, carbon dioxide, emissions, greenhouse effect, global warming, climate change, precautionary principle. ...
... Fossil fuels, greenhouse gases, CO2, carbon dioxide, emissions, greenhouse effect, global warming, climate change, precautionary principle. ...
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... New Latino Decisions Poll Shows an Electoral Price to Pay for Ignoring Latino Community’s Concerns about Climate Change, Air Pollution and Other Public Health Dangers WASHINGTON, DC – According to a new Latino Decisions poll, over 70 percent of Latinos deeply care about the environment and how it im ...
... New Latino Decisions Poll Shows an Electoral Price to Pay for Ignoring Latino Community’s Concerns about Climate Change, Air Pollution and Other Public Health Dangers WASHINGTON, DC – According to a new Latino Decisions poll, over 70 percent of Latinos deeply care about the environment and how it im ...
World Climate Research Programme 33nd Session Joint Scientific
... World Climate Research Programme supports climaterelated decision making and planning adaptation to climate change by coordinating research required to improve: (1) climate predictions and (2) our understanding of human influence on climate “for use in an increasing range of practical applications o ...
... World Climate Research Programme supports climaterelated decision making and planning adaptation to climate change by coordinating research required to improve: (1) climate predictions and (2) our understanding of human influence on climate “for use in an increasing range of practical applications o ...
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.