Carbon Emission Accounting – Balancing the books for the UK
... 1990. On the surface this sounds like good news, and indicates that the UK government has achieved the target established under the Kyoto Protocol. But these headline figures do not tell the whole story. ...
... 1990. On the surface this sounds like good news, and indicates that the UK government has achieved the target established under the Kyoto Protocol. But these headline figures do not tell the whole story. ...
Climate Change Science - Stephen Schneider
... questions. Rather, the report largely presents the consensus scientific views and judgments of committee members, based on the accumulated knowledge that these individuals have gained—both through their own scholarly efforts and through formal and informal interactions with the world’s climate chang ...
... questions. Rather, the report largely presents the consensus scientific views and judgments of committee members, based on the accumulated knowledge that these individuals have gained—both through their own scholarly efforts and through formal and informal interactions with the world’s climate chang ...
Consequences of Climate Warming and Altered Precipitation
... drought stress, insect defoliation, and climate-driven vegetation mortality (Carnicer et al., 2011; McDowell et al., 2011). Moreover, temperature and precipitation can interact in complex ways. For example, reduced snow cover arising from both winter drought and warm temperatures can result in root ...
... drought stress, insect defoliation, and climate-driven vegetation mortality (Carnicer et al., 2011; McDowell et al., 2011). Moreover, temperature and precipitation can interact in complex ways. For example, reduced snow cover arising from both winter drought and warm temperatures can result in root ...
Governance Reform Overview
... The broader Alpine Resort Futures Project will assist the alpine sector adapt to climate change by broadening recreational and tourism opportunities and growing local and regional economies. The Alpine Resorts Governance Reform Project is focused on consolidating sector governance arrangements to im ...
... The broader Alpine Resort Futures Project will assist the alpine sector adapt to climate change by broadening recreational and tourism opportunities and growing local and regional economies. The Alpine Resorts Governance Reform Project is focused on consolidating sector governance arrangements to im ...
A look at the Cuban experience of protection against climate change
... Despite Cuba’s different economic, social and political model, Oxfam recognizes its climate change strategy exhibits interesting and relevant elements for reflection. This conclusion is reinforced by Cuba’s cooperation with various countries on these issues, and demonstrated by the fact that civil d ...
... Despite Cuba’s different economic, social and political model, Oxfam recognizes its climate change strategy exhibits interesting and relevant elements for reflection. This conclusion is reinforced by Cuba’s cooperation with various countries on these issues, and demonstrated by the fact that civil d ...
Climate Change: Evidence and Causes February 2014
... understanding of basic physics, comparing observations with models, and fingerprinting the detailed patterns of climate change caused by different human and natural influences. Since the mid-1800s, scientists have known that CO2 is one of the main greenhouse gases of importance to Earth’s energy bal ...
... understanding of basic physics, comparing observations with models, and fingerprinting the detailed patterns of climate change caused by different human and natural influences. Since the mid-1800s, scientists have known that CO2 is one of the main greenhouse gases of importance to Earth’s energy bal ...
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... Research findings from five major areas are consistent with an increase in the rate of annual actual ...
... Research findings from five major areas are consistent with an increase in the rate of annual actual ...
The Implications of Climate Change for the Insurance
... somwhere they could go should there be a prolonged drought in their area. In times of plenty, the aborigines would have great feasts, called “corroborees” where they invited other clans to come and share in their good fortune. In effect “paying a premium” for protection when times were hard. It is p ...
... somwhere they could go should there be a prolonged drought in their area. In times of plenty, the aborigines would have great feasts, called “corroborees” where they invited other clans to come and share in their good fortune. In effect “paying a premium” for protection when times were hard. It is p ...
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... likely a hotter, drier climate overall. The outcomes from the models vary from severe drought with dire consequences to more moderate declines in precipitation that, although serious, may be manageable. Scientists and most water managers agree that global warming will bring higher temperatures to ...
... likely a hotter, drier climate overall. The outcomes from the models vary from severe drought with dire consequences to more moderate declines in precipitation that, although serious, may be manageable. Scientists and most water managers agree that global warming will bring higher temperatures to ...
Greenland
... • Greenland is the world’s largest island, consisting of 80% ice. It contains 10% of the world’s total supply of fresh water. • Arctic temperatures are rising twice as fast as elsewhere in the world. Average temperatures in this area have risen 2.7˚F over the past 30 years and may soon rise by up ...
... • Greenland is the world’s largest island, consisting of 80% ice. It contains 10% of the world’s total supply of fresh water. • Arctic temperatures are rising twice as fast as elsewhere in the world. Average temperatures in this area have risen 2.7˚F over the past 30 years and may soon rise by up ...
A look at the Cuban experience of protection against
... Despite Cuba’s different economic, social and political model, Oxfam recognizes its climate change strategy exhibits interesting and relevant elements for reflection. This conclusion is reinforced by Cuba’s cooperation with various countries on these issues, and demonstrated by the fact that civil d ...
... Despite Cuba’s different economic, social and political model, Oxfam recognizes its climate change strategy exhibits interesting and relevant elements for reflection. This conclusion is reinforced by Cuba’s cooperation with various countries on these issues, and demonstrated by the fact that civil d ...
4_4_Human_health_revised_checked - Eionet Forum
... Data availability — the case of databases for natural disasters Currently, worldwide databases for natural disasters, such as EM-DAT/CRED (6), the Dartmouth Flood Observatory (7) (DFO), or NatCatSERVICE of Munich RE (8) are available for Europe-wide studies. The databases are compiled from various s ...
... Data availability — the case of databases for natural disasters Currently, worldwide databases for natural disasters, such as EM-DAT/CRED (6), the Dartmouth Flood Observatory (7) (DFO), or NatCatSERVICE of Munich RE (8) are available for Europe-wide studies. The databases are compiled from various s ...
Curriculum Vitae - Center for Research on Environmental
... Time Horizons and Climate Change. Weather, Climate, and Society 2(1): 5-7. Ben Orlove and Steven C. Caton. Water sustainability: anthropological approaches and prospects. Annual Review of Anthropology 39: 401–415. Nicole D. Peterson, Kenneth Broad, Ben Orlove, Carla Roncoli, Renzo Taddei and Maria-A ...
... Time Horizons and Climate Change. Weather, Climate, and Society 2(1): 5-7. Ben Orlove and Steven C. Caton. Water sustainability: anthropological approaches and prospects. Annual Review of Anthropology 39: 401–415. Nicole D. Peterson, Kenneth Broad, Ben Orlove, Carla Roncoli, Renzo Taddei and Maria-A ...
Protected areas, climate change and disaster mitigation
... and attendant desert formation36. Fire: Protected areas can protect against fire by limiting encroachment into the most fireprone areas; maintaining traditional cultural management systems that have controlled fire; and protecting intact natural systems that are better able to withstand fire. It sho ...
... and attendant desert formation36. Fire: Protected areas can protect against fire by limiting encroachment into the most fireprone areas; maintaining traditional cultural management systems that have controlled fire; and protecting intact natural systems that are better able to withstand fire. It sho ...
Climate Change - Division on Earth and Life Studies
... 5 What do changes in the vertical structure of atmospheric temperature—from the surface up to the stratosphere—tell us about the causes of recent climate change? ......................... 8 6 Climate is always changing. Why is climate change of concern now? ........................................ ...
... 5 What do changes in the vertical structure of atmospheric temperature—from the surface up to the stratosphere—tell us about the causes of recent climate change? ......................... 8 6 Climate is always changing. Why is climate change of concern now? ........................................ ...
MHCJCDivestmentProposal
... “The average temperature in the United States during the past decade was 0.8° Celsius (1.5° Fahrenheit) warmer than the 1901-1960 average, and the last decade was the warmest on record both in the United States and globally. Global sea levels are currently rising at approximately 1.25 inches per dec ...
... “The average temperature in the United States during the past decade was 0.8° Celsius (1.5° Fahrenheit) warmer than the 1901-1960 average, and the last decade was the warmest on record both in the United States and globally. Global sea levels are currently rising at approximately 1.25 inches per dec ...
POLICY ISSUES RELATED TO CLIMATE CHANGE IN SPAIN
... unavoidable impacts on natural and human systems, presenting the challenge of a second response to climate change - adaptation - to prepare for and cope with these impacts. ...
... unavoidable impacts on natural and human systems, presenting the challenge of a second response to climate change - adaptation - to prepare for and cope with these impacts. ...
Climate change and respiratory disease: European Respiratory Society position statement ERS POSITION STATEMENT
... winter months has not been investigated. Recent experimental work confirms that the redox activity of particles is amplified by ozone [35], raising the possibility of a three-way interaction between particles, ozone and temperature in the future. Adaptation Actions taken towards adaptation to climat ...
... winter months has not been investigated. Recent experimental work confirms that the redox activity of particles is amplified by ozone [35], raising the possibility of a three-way interaction between particles, ozone and temperature in the future. Adaptation Actions taken towards adaptation to climat ...
Understanding Long-Term Climate Changes for Kansas City, Missouri
... Weather conditions in Kansas City, Missouri will change as greenhouse gas concentration continues to increase. This report will assist the planning efforts of city officials and staff or other individuals considering the potential impact of climate change on the area. It contains summary information ...
... Weather conditions in Kansas City, Missouri will change as greenhouse gas concentration continues to increase. This report will assist the planning efforts of city officials and staff or other individuals considering the potential impact of climate change on the area. It contains summary information ...
2006 IPCC Guidelines on National Greenhouse Gas - ipcc
... This approach is consistent with the IPCC Special Report on CCS No “Tier 1” Methods available for storage – this must be based on site specific evaluation There are demonstration projects but no wide scale use of CCS. Some technologies are well known Use of CO2 pipelines and associated equip ...
... This approach is consistent with the IPCC Special Report on CCS No “Tier 1” Methods available for storage – this must be based on site specific evaluation There are demonstration projects but no wide scale use of CCS. Some technologies are well known Use of CO2 pipelines and associated equip ...
Climate change and seafood safety: Human health implications
... Worldwide, anthropogenic climate change is now a reality and is already affecting the biology and ecology of some organisms, as well as several chemical pathways. Little is known about the consequences of climate change for the food system, particularly seafood, comprising all stages from ‘‘farm to ...
... Worldwide, anthropogenic climate change is now a reality and is already affecting the biology and ecology of some organisms, as well as several chemical pathways. Little is known about the consequences of climate change for the food system, particularly seafood, comprising all stages from ‘‘farm to ...
Climate change and respiratory diseases
... Outdoor and indoor air pollution effects on respiratory health Air pollution is closely associated with climate change, and an individual’s response to air pollution depends on the source and components of air pollutants, as well as on climatic agents. Epidemiological studies attribute most severe r ...
... Outdoor and indoor air pollution effects on respiratory health Air pollution is closely associated with climate change, and an individual’s response to air pollution depends on the source and components of air pollutants, as well as on climatic agents. Epidemiological studies attribute most severe r ...
Communicating climate change: conduits, content
... Since 2010, country specific and comparative studies of media coverage have flourished,29 with one international study showing that political advocates for climate policy have been far more visible in media articles than skeptical voices.30 Another study found that while in most UK newspapers climate ...
... Since 2010, country specific and comparative studies of media coverage have flourished,29 with one international study showing that political advocates for climate policy have been far more visible in media articles than skeptical voices.30 Another study found that while in most UK newspapers climate ...