Climate change effects on rangelands and rangeland management
... Inventory, and Monitoring Strategy designed to assess rangeland health at various scales from local to regional (Toevs et al. 2011, Taylor et al. 2012). The USDI National Park Service has developed an ecological monitoring program for its parks, although individual indicators can vary from park to p ...
... Inventory, and Monitoring Strategy designed to assess rangeland health at various scales from local to regional (Toevs et al. 2011, Taylor et al. 2012). The USDI National Park Service has developed an ecological monitoring program for its parks, although individual indicators can vary from park to p ...
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... changes are associated with similar poleward displacements, it still remains to be seen whether the two phenomena are directly connected. As with most aspects of climate change, the circulation changes that occurred over the past are still relatively subtle, making it difficult to distinguish them f ...
... changes are associated with similar poleward displacements, it still remains to be seen whether the two phenomena are directly connected. As with most aspects of climate change, the circulation changes that occurred over the past are still relatively subtle, making it difficult to distinguish them f ...
The Great Global Warming Swindle
... Now human emissions are causing the rise in CO2 levels, and therefore, the resulting warming of the climate. Aside: Climate models predict that the positive feedback effect between temperature and CO2 seen in the distant past could happen again in the future if global temperatures reach high enough ...
... Now human emissions are causing the rise in CO2 levels, and therefore, the resulting warming of the climate. Aside: Climate models predict that the positive feedback effect between temperature and CO2 seen in the distant past could happen again in the future if global temperatures reach high enough ...
Welcome Remarks by Prof. Kyaw Htun, Deputy Director
... REDD has become one of the fast developing issues under the UNFCCC's Climate Change negotiation since the end of 2007 and basic methodology for REDD is scheduled to be agreed at the COP15 in December 2009. At present, REDD+ has been introduced in UNFCCC meetings and there are a number of REDD initia ...
... REDD has become one of the fast developing issues under the UNFCCC's Climate Change negotiation since the end of 2007 and basic methodology for REDD is scheduled to be agreed at the COP15 in December 2009. At present, REDD+ has been introduced in UNFCCC meetings and there are a number of REDD initia ...
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 ...
Mathematics of Climate Change - Library
... possibilities rather than a single magic number. Be that as it may, accurate and reliable prediction of global climate change is a key to policy making. It is clear that policies should be based on predictions that are built on a sound foundation. Mathematical scientists need to get involved, becaus ...
... possibilities rather than a single magic number. Be that as it may, accurate and reliable prediction of global climate change is a key to policy making. It is clear that policies should be based on predictions that are built on a sound foundation. Mathematical scientists need to get involved, becaus ...
Elevation-dependent warming in mountain regions of the world
... It is generally accepted that the observed warming of our climate system is amplified in the Arctic. In contrast, despite model predictions of future amplified warming in high elevation regions, analyses of limited mountain observations available do not always agree. This is partly because of inhere ...
... It is generally accepted that the observed warming of our climate system is amplified in the Arctic. In contrast, despite model predictions of future amplified warming in high elevation regions, analyses of limited mountain observations available do not always agree. This is partly because of inhere ...
on the front line of climate change and displacement
... preventive efforts have been taken. The benefits of prevention may not become visible for years, and may unfavorably compete with other short-term domestic priorities. Donors face strong public pressure to respond rapidly to disasters and often mobilize funds outside their normal budgets for this, w ...
... preventive efforts have been taken. The benefits of prevention may not become visible for years, and may unfavorably compete with other short-term domestic priorities. Donors face strong public pressure to respond rapidly to disasters and often mobilize funds outside their normal budgets for this, w ...
Land use/land cover changes and climate: modeling analysis and observational evidence
... The 19th and the early 20th century were the high point of large agricultural plantations in Latin America. Earlier successes in the Caribbean with sugar and cotton in North America created confidence and finances to look further into the New World. European exploitation of forests in Brazil started ...
... The 19th and the early 20th century were the high point of large agricultural plantations in Latin America. Earlier successes in the Caribbean with sugar and cotton in North America created confidence and finances to look further into the New World. European exploitation of forests in Brazil started ...
DDI CM - Debating the Case Drill
... emissions and global warming. Given the demand for travel, airports are overcrowded and roadways are congested. To make matters worse, transport energy emissions are expected to increase 1.7% per year from 2004-2030. In response to the tremendous amounts of carbon that cars emit into the air every s ...
... emissions and global warming. Given the demand for travel, airports are overcrowded and roadways are congested. To make matters worse, transport energy emissions are expected to increase 1.7% per year from 2004-2030. In response to the tremendous amounts of carbon that cars emit into the air every s ...
Financing climate change - Department of Environmental Affairs
... that the National Climate Change Response Policy will be developed through a participatory, multi-stakeholder, consultative and iterative process and that issues raised during the Climate Change Summit 2009 must be addressed in a transparent manner and fed into the policy development process. During ...
... that the National Climate Change Response Policy will be developed through a participatory, multi-stakeholder, consultative and iterative process and that issues raised during the Climate Change Summit 2009 must be addressed in a transparent manner and fed into the policy development process. During ...
Networks Near and Far - International Studies Association
... the expense of shifting from fossil fuels to sustainable energy first.4 Domestic politicians who prioritize national economic relative gain have blocked ratification of multinational agreements, thus the solution ...
... the expense of shifting from fossil fuels to sustainable energy first.4 Domestic politicians who prioritize national economic relative gain have blocked ratification of multinational agreements, thus the solution ...
Risk Perceptions and public debates on climate change
... terms “assured knowledge” (1992, p. 634; my translation). Its coding is truth/non-truth; every time truth plays a role, science can provide advice. In its findings and publications, the scientific system uses very special language-games (Kabalak et al., 2008; Wittgenstein, 1970, p. 4). Luhmann (1992 ...
... terms “assured knowledge” (1992, p. 634; my translation). Its coding is truth/non-truth; every time truth plays a role, science can provide advice. In its findings and publications, the scientific system uses very special language-games (Kabalak et al., 2008; Wittgenstein, 1970, p. 4). Luhmann (1992 ...
Impact of Climate Change on Biodiversity and Community
... Climate change refers to the change in weather patterns such as temperature, precipitation and wind over a period of time, ranging from months to millions of years. The classical period often referred to in climate change studies is 30 years (Hananh et al., 2005). Climate change is largely attribute ...
... Climate change refers to the change in weather patterns such as temperature, precipitation and wind over a period of time, ranging from months to millions of years. The classical period often referred to in climate change studies is 30 years (Hananh et al., 2005). Climate change is largely attribute ...
Multi-Basin Modelling of Future Hydrological Fluxes in the Indian
... potential to encompass many river basins, cross-regional, and international boundaries and represents a number of different geophysical and climatic zones [33]. In addition, according to [34], large scale modelling can balance “depth with breadth”, enhance process understanding, increase robustness ...
... potential to encompass many river basins, cross-regional, and international boundaries and represents a number of different geophysical and climatic zones [33]. In addition, according to [34], large scale modelling can balance “depth with breadth”, enhance process understanding, increase robustness ...
How California`s Climate Shapes Water Resources
... Extreme precipitation changes in the 21st century ...
... Extreme precipitation changes in the 21st century ...
A Call to Truth, Prudence, and Protection of the Poor 2014: The
... That sets up an unpleasant dilemma for EPA: We are breaking the law by not doing our job. Or we are liars. Or we are imposing lots of pain for no gain. Maybe it’s all three. In addition, implementing the rule would harm most Americans, especially the poor. A study by scholars at the Massachusetts In ...
... That sets up an unpleasant dilemma for EPA: We are breaking the law by not doing our job. Or we are liars. Or we are imposing lots of pain for no gain. Maybe it’s all three. In addition, implementing the rule would harm most Americans, especially the poor. A study by scholars at the Massachusetts In ...
Climate change and drought policy in Victoria: context and
... the goods and services we have come to take for granted, to a large extent depend on energy use systems which are unsustainable. A 2°C increase in average global temperatures is generally accepted as the threshold beyond which dangerous climate change will occur. To avoid warming of this scale is es ...
... the goods and services we have come to take for granted, to a large extent depend on energy use systems which are unsustainable. A 2°C increase in average global temperatures is generally accepted as the threshold beyond which dangerous climate change will occur. To avoid warming of this scale is es ...
Extreme Weather and Climate Change
... in these losses was due to weather-related events, an increase in severe weather is a possibility that has to be looked at seriously. The likelihood that weather-related disasters are on the rise is also supported by an analysis done by the Geneva Secretariat for the International Decade for Natural ...
... in these losses was due to weather-related events, an increase in severe weather is a possibility that has to be looked at seriously. The likelihood that weather-related disasters are on the rise is also supported by an analysis done by the Geneva Secretariat for the International Decade for Natural ...
Implications of Climate Change for Development
... Exposure: The geography of many developing countries leaves them especially vulnerable to climate change. Geographical exposure plays an important role in determining a country’s growth and development prospects. Many developing countries are located in tropical areas. As a result, they already endu ...
... Exposure: The geography of many developing countries leaves them especially vulnerable to climate change. Geographical exposure plays an important role in determining a country’s growth and development prospects. Many developing countries are located in tropical areas. As a result, they already endu ...
Labor and Climate Change - Labor Network for Sustainability
... task begins with a clear understanding of the complicated dynamic around climate change in the labor movement. While unions are bargaining opponents of their employers over wages and working conditions, they have a long tradition of building alliances with them over public policy issues that affect ...
... task begins with a clear understanding of the complicated dynamic around climate change in the labor movement. While unions are bargaining opponents of their employers over wages and working conditions, they have a long tradition of building alliances with them over public policy issues that affect ...
Yurok Tribe and Climate Change:
... “The term Climate Change is used to refer to changes in the Earth's climate. In the most general sense, it can be taken to mean changes over all timescales and in all of the components of climate, including precipitation and clouds as well as temperature. Climate changes can be caused both by natura ...
... “The term Climate Change is used to refer to changes in the Earth's climate. In the most general sense, it can be taken to mean changes over all timescales and in all of the components of climate, including precipitation and clouds as well as temperature. Climate changes can be caused both by natura ...
Forests and trees for social adaptation to climate variability and
... promoted EBA by stressing its effectiveness in reducing social vulnerability, its cost-efficiency, and its co-benefits for biodiversity conservation, poverty reduction, and climate change mitigation.6–12 However, the evidence on EBA effectiveness needs to be strengthened,13 particularly as pilot pro ...
... promoted EBA by stressing its effectiveness in reducing social vulnerability, its cost-efficiency, and its co-benefits for biodiversity conservation, poverty reduction, and climate change mitigation.6–12 However, the evidence on EBA effectiveness needs to be strengthened,13 particularly as pilot pro ...
a reprint - Integrative Biology
... climates at fine spatiotemporal scales and reveals a geographic/climatic signal that correlates with morphological variation across the range of M. californicus. Ó 2009 Elsevier Ltd and INQUA. All rights reserved. ...
... climates at fine spatiotemporal scales and reveals a geographic/climatic signal that correlates with morphological variation across the range of M. californicus. Ó 2009 Elsevier Ltd and INQUA. All rights reserved. ...
Text S1: Models, Climate Change Scenario Linkages, and
... This section describes in detail the calibration of a monthly hydrological routing model created using the available observed historical series of flows. The approach adopted is similar to that taken by the authors of the Nile-DST [Yao and Georgakakos, 2003]. There are three major differences betwee ...
... This section describes in detail the calibration of a monthly hydrological routing model created using the available observed historical series of flows. The approach adopted is similar to that taken by the authors of the Nile-DST [Yao and Georgakakos, 2003]. There are three major differences betwee ...