The growing role of methane in anthropogenic climate change
... 05/27/g7-ise-shima-leaders-declaration) to ‘recognize the importance of mitigating emissions of shortlived climate pollutants’. These opportunities include (i) venting and flaring of methane in coal-mines, while also improving worker safety, (ii) detecting and removing natural gas leaks, from wellpad ...
... 05/27/g7-ise-shima-leaders-declaration) to ‘recognize the importance of mitigating emissions of shortlived climate pollutants’. These opportunities include (i) venting and flaring of methane in coal-mines, while also improving worker safety, (ii) detecting and removing natural gas leaks, from wellpad ...
Autumn, the neglected season in climate change
... This neglect occurs despite the importance of autumn events, including leaf senescence, fruit ripening, bird and insect migration, and induction of hibernation and diapause. Changes in autumn phenology alter the reproductive capacity of individuals, exacerbate invasions, allow pathogen amplification ...
... This neglect occurs despite the importance of autumn events, including leaf senescence, fruit ripening, bird and insect migration, and induction of hibernation and diapause. Changes in autumn phenology alter the reproductive capacity of individuals, exacerbate invasions, allow pathogen amplification ...
Climate change and challenges for conservation
... • Integrated approaches will be necessary to evaluate species’ responses to climate change, which will be more complex and more uncertain than range shifts alone. • This paper recommends applying new perspectives to traditional conservation practices. A global and flexible approach to biodiversity ...
... • Integrated approaches will be necessary to evaluate species’ responses to climate change, which will be more complex and more uncertain than range shifts alone. • This paper recommends applying new perspectives to traditional conservation practices. A global and flexible approach to biodiversity ...
Is Climate Change a Moral Issue? Effects of Egoism and Altruism on
... Hatcher, 2004; Karpiak & Baril, 2008), conceptualized in terms of personal obligations to do the “right thing” for the sake of the environment (Ehrich, 2002; Nordlund & Garvill, 2003; Kaiser, 2006; Kaiser, Schultz, Berenguer, Corral-Verdugo, & Tankha, 2008; Karpiak & Baril, 2008; Scherbaum, Popovich ...
... Hatcher, 2004; Karpiak & Baril, 2008), conceptualized in terms of personal obligations to do the “right thing” for the sake of the environment (Ehrich, 2002; Nordlund & Garvill, 2003; Kaiser, 2006; Kaiser, Schultz, Berenguer, Corral-Verdugo, & Tankha, 2008; Karpiak & Baril, 2008; Scherbaum, Popovich ...
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... change] is controversial and mainly based on research done on developed countries, often extrapolated to developing countries.” It goes on to state that “analysis of economic and social issues related to climate change, especially in developing countries where little work of this nature has been car ...
... change] is controversial and mainly based on research done on developed countries, often extrapolated to developing countries.” It goes on to state that “analysis of economic and social issues related to climate change, especially in developing countries where little work of this nature has been car ...
Economic implications of projected changes to tuna
... • Small household level aquaculture for subsistence consumption is only viable with ongoing government support and subsidy of farm inputs, but is viewed as important by PICTs • Inland aquaculture for livelihoods also contributes to food security • The next challenge is to add a layer of viable SME-s ...
... • Small household level aquaculture for subsistence consumption is only viable with ongoing government support and subsidy of farm inputs, but is viewed as important by PICTs • Inland aquaculture for livelihoods also contributes to food security • The next challenge is to add a layer of viable SME-s ...
OESCHGER, HANS (b. Ottenbach, Zürich, Switzerland, 2 April 1927
... such efforts, paleoclimatology has transformed from a descriptive field into a mature quantitative science in which changes of environmental conditions can be given ...
... such efforts, paleoclimatology has transformed from a descriptive field into a mature quantitative science in which changes of environmental conditions can be given ...
Climate Change Adaptation Discussion Paper MS Word
... 2. Action-shaping principles Action-shaping principles describe how we develop and shape our adaptation actions. a. We will consider all climate hazards when developing adaptation actions. b. We will build in flexibility, reversibility and maintain future options. Climate change presents uncertainti ...
... 2. Action-shaping principles Action-shaping principles describe how we develop and shape our adaptation actions. a. We will consider all climate hazards when developing adaptation actions. b. We will build in flexibility, reversibility and maintain future options. Climate change presents uncertainti ...
6 Vegetation Responses to Climate Change in the Alps: Modeling
... 3 presented a few glimpses of plants and ecosystems' reactions to changing climates in the past. Chapter 5 reviewed the present knowledge about montane ecosystems and hypotheses for their possible responses to climate change in the Alps, based on experiments and field observations. In this chapter, ...
... 3 presented a few glimpses of plants and ecosystems' reactions to changing climates in the past. Chapter 5 reviewed the present knowledge about montane ecosystems and hypotheses for their possible responses to climate change in the Alps, based on experiments and field observations. In this chapter, ...
Adapting to change – forming new habits
... The cross sectoral priorities suggest that coordinated preparation and planning for climate extremes (i.e. whole property management, community scale emergency response planning, climate sensitive design) and continued innovation in water resources management (water efficiency measures, backup power ...
... The cross sectoral priorities suggest that coordinated preparation and planning for climate extremes (i.e. whole property management, community scale emergency response planning, climate sensitive design) and continued innovation in water resources management (water efficiency measures, backup power ...
Chapter 4: Traditional Ricardian Method and
... Another major stumbling block for applying the Ricardian method in developing countries is the absence of reliable measures of farm land value. Many developing countries do not have private property rights for land. Land is held in common in villages or belongs to the state. In these areas, there ar ...
... Another major stumbling block for applying the Ricardian method in developing countries is the absence of reliable measures of farm land value. Many developing countries do not have private property rights for land. Land is held in common in villages or belongs to the state. In these areas, there ar ...
China and South-South Scoping Assessment for
... tensions around resources and borders and can undermine a country’s mitigation efforts. For this reason, adaptation cannot remain a national issue and can be greatly enhanced by international sharing, particularly between developing countries who share similar challenges and contexts. China has an i ...
... tensions around resources and borders and can undermine a country’s mitigation efforts. For this reason, adaptation cannot remain a national issue and can be greatly enhanced by international sharing, particularly between developing countries who share similar challenges and contexts. China has an i ...
Tambora 1815 as a test case for high impact volcanic eruptions
... The eruption of Tambora (Indonesia) in April 1815 had substantial effects on global climate and led to the ‘Year Without a Summer’ of 1816 in Europe and North America. Although a tragic event—tens of thousands of people lost their lives—the eruption also was an ‘experiment of nature’ from which scie ...
... The eruption of Tambora (Indonesia) in April 1815 had substantial effects on global climate and led to the ‘Year Without a Summer’ of 1816 in Europe and North America. Although a tragic event—tens of thousands of people lost their lives—the eruption also was an ‘experiment of nature’ from which scie ...
The Promises and Perils of Geoengineering Simon Nicholson
... worsen, there is a growing sense in influential quarters that political and social strategies aimed at reducing GHG emissions are proving hopelessly ineffective. The stage is set for a shift in focus to dramatic, technology-based climate stabilization measures. The technological strategies under con ...
... worsen, there is a growing sense in influential quarters that political and social strategies aimed at reducing GHG emissions are proving hopelessly ineffective. The stage is set for a shift in focus to dramatic, technology-based climate stabilization measures. The technological strategies under con ...
Malawi has established weather related early warning systems for
... xii) There is lack of practical capacity at the community level on the use of early warning information. For example, often when communities receive early warnings, they do not know the required action to take. In addition, although there exist a lot of indigenous early warning systems, practices an ...
... xii) There is lack of practical capacity at the community level on the use of early warning information. For example, often when communities receive early warnings, they do not know the required action to take. In addition, although there exist a lot of indigenous early warning systems, practices an ...
ieta - ghg market sentiment survey
... One result of the economic downturn has been the collapse of international oil prices which hovered between $110/bbl and $115/bbl during the week of the previous report’s launch before hitting an all time high of $147/bbl on 3 July 2008. By late December 2008 these prices had dipped below $40/bbl an ...
... One result of the economic downturn has been the collapse of international oil prices which hovered between $110/bbl and $115/bbl during the week of the previous report’s launch before hitting an all time high of $147/bbl on 3 July 2008. By late December 2008 these prices had dipped below $40/bbl an ...
A Teacher`s Guide for the Video Sila Alangotok— Inuit Observations
... Climate change can be defined as “…a change in the average weather that a given region experiences” (Environment Canada, 1995, 11). Average weather includes elements such as temperature, wind patterns, and precipitation. In the media, the terms global warming and climate change are often used interc ...
... Climate change can be defined as “…a change in the average weather that a given region experiences” (Environment Canada, 1995, 11). Average weather includes elements such as temperature, wind patterns, and precipitation. In the media, the terms global warming and climate change are often used interc ...
challenges and expectations in implementing reduce emissions
... - Due to the complex nature of the climate change agenda and the involvement of multiple stakeholders, the Government has taken a whole of government approach in developing its climate change policies and programs. - This approach is in line with best practice at the international level. - Experienc ...
... - Due to the complex nature of the climate change agenda and the involvement of multiple stakeholders, the Government has taken a whole of government approach in developing its climate change policies and programs. - This approach is in line with best practice at the international level. - Experienc ...
Chapter 8: Cross-cutting issues
... settings that could be adversely affected (by climate variability and change). Receptors: are geographic areas, people, livelihoods, species or ecosystems, environmental functions, services, and resources, infrastructure, or economic, social, or cultural assets that are exposed to climate stressors. ...
... settings that could be adversely affected (by climate variability and change). Receptors: are geographic areas, people, livelihoods, species or ecosystems, environmental functions, services, and resources, infrastructure, or economic, social, or cultural assets that are exposed to climate stressors. ...
Climate Change Report for Gulf of the Farallones and
... Population Range Shifts: Forecasting changes in marine communities is limited because of the large number of complex interactions that can result from climate change (see 4.2 Range Shifts). Theory predicts that species will shift their ranges towards the poles in response to warming (Peters and Darl ...
... Population Range Shifts: Forecasting changes in marine communities is limited because of the large number of complex interactions that can result from climate change (see 4.2 Range Shifts). Theory predicts that species will shift their ranges towards the poles in response to warming (Peters and Darl ...
ICES J. Mar. Sci.-2011-McCay-1354-67
... The coupling between human and natural systems is completed by inserting the harvest predicted in the economic model as a shift in the initial conditions of the population model. Therefore, the harvester observes the current population and decides the optimal harvest, and this decision is reflected ...
... The coupling between human and natural systems is completed by inserting the harvest predicted in the economic model as a shift in the initial conditions of the population model. Therefore, the harvester observes the current population and decides the optimal harvest, and this decision is reflected ...
Land Resources - Northern Research Station
... Disturbances such as forest fires, insect outbreaks, ice storms, and hurricanes also change forest productivity, carbon cycling, and species composition. Climate influences the frequency and size of disturbances. Many features of ecosystems can be predicted by forest age, and disturbance regulates f ...
... Disturbances such as forest fires, insect outbreaks, ice storms, and hurricanes also change forest productivity, carbon cycling, and species composition. Climate influences the frequency and size of disturbances. Many features of ecosystems can be predicted by forest age, and disturbance regulates f ...
Central Coast Climate change snapshot
... century the region experienced drier than average conditions. The first decade of the 21st century was characterised by below average rainfall during the Millennium Drought. This dry period ended with two of the wettest years on record for Australia (2010–2011), with 2010 the third wettest year on r ...
... century the region experienced drier than average conditions. The first decade of the 21st century was characterised by below average rainfall during the Millennium Drought. This dry period ended with two of the wettest years on record for Australia (2010–2011), with 2010 the third wettest year on r ...
Entire Report - Center for Climate and Energy
... specific estimates remain. Indeed, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the original international treaty that set out the goal of stabilizing atmospheric concentrations of GHGs, ...
... specific estimates remain. Indeed, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the original international treaty that set out the goal of stabilizing atmospheric concentrations of GHGs, ...