Assessing climate risk to improve farm business management
... program that allows analysis of climatic data for the key decision points in an agricultural system is especially valuable (Clewett 2002). White (2000) suggests that models and other decision support systems (DSS) have an important role in identifying those management strategies that are financially ...
... program that allows analysis of climatic data for the key decision points in an agricultural system is especially valuable (Clewett 2002). White (2000) suggests that models and other decision support systems (DSS) have an important role in identifying those management strategies that are financially ...
Ancient Risks, Current Challenges in the Himalayas
... North America). In this survey we, (i) examine the weaknesses in the existing DRM and climate change adaptation (CCA) frameworks and their implementation; and (ii) propose a set of modifications to current frameworks that could create incentives for integration of DRM and CCA into Himalayan developm ...
... North America). In this survey we, (i) examine the weaknesses in the existing DRM and climate change adaptation (CCA) frameworks and their implementation; and (ii) propose a set of modifications to current frameworks that could create incentives for integration of DRM and CCA into Himalayan developm ...
TeCHnOLOGICAL PROGReSS WILL nOT
... to 1.5C – below the 2C which most accept would be disastrous for the planet [Ref: Guardian]. However despite this, debate still rages about whether this is enough to combat climate change, and if, reductions, caps and restrictions are the path that we should be following at all. Indeed, there are so ...
... to 1.5C – below the 2C which most accept would be disastrous for the planet [Ref: Guardian]. However despite this, debate still rages about whether this is enough to combat climate change, and if, reductions, caps and restrictions are the path that we should be following at all. Indeed, there are so ...
Altizer et al. 2013 climate disease
... and Climate Change Host-pathogen interactions are embedded in diverse communities, with climate change likely leading to the loss of some hostpathogen interactions and the gain of novel species pairings. In some cases, pathogen extinction and the loss of endemic parasites could follow from climate c ...
... and Climate Change Host-pathogen interactions are embedded in diverse communities, with climate change likely leading to the loss of some hostpathogen interactions and the gain of novel species pairings. In some cases, pathogen extinction and the loss of endemic parasites could follow from climate c ...
Legislative and Policy Initiatives Concerning Global
... however has made climate change legislation a high priority. Additionally, some states in the United States have decided not to wait on the federal government and have begun the process of implementing their own emission reduction programs, including developing regional emission trading programs. Th ...
... however has made climate change legislation a high priority. Additionally, some states in the United States have decided not to wait on the federal government and have begun the process of implementing their own emission reduction programs, including developing regional emission trading programs. Th ...
On the Catallactics of Global Warming and Environmental Futurism
... Upon its magical coming-into-being within this simulated paradigm, three important tasks remain for the Global Carbon Authority: (1) to decide the maximum, target stock of atmospheric carbon dioxide, (2) to amortize this stock as carbon dioxide emissions per year throughout the twenty first century, ...
... Upon its magical coming-into-being within this simulated paradigm, three important tasks remain for the Global Carbon Authority: (1) to decide the maximum, target stock of atmospheric carbon dioxide, (2) to amortize this stock as carbon dioxide emissions per year throughout the twenty first century, ...
Climate Change in Central and Eastern Europe
... Measurements provide information on the past and recent climate. To estimate possible changes of climate parameters, perspective climate models can be applied. These models can be divided into two main approaches- dynamical and statistical climate models. Dynamical climate models can be grouped into ...
... Measurements provide information on the past and recent climate. To estimate possible changes of climate parameters, perspective climate models can be applied. These models can be divided into two main approaches- dynamical and statistical climate models. Dynamical climate models can be grouped into ...
GENERAL Climate Change, Water and Policy-making in
... Global climate change related to natural and anthropogenic processes has been the topic of concern and interest world-wide. One of the most significant impacts of the ‘greenhouse effect’ is anticipated to be on water resources. Thus, the impact of climate change appears to be an additional component ...
... Global climate change related to natural and anthropogenic processes has been the topic of concern and interest world-wide. One of the most significant impacts of the ‘greenhouse effect’ is anticipated to be on water resources. Thus, the impact of climate change appears to be an additional component ...
Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on
... which the People's Republic of China is or becomes a party shall be decided by the Central People's Government, in accordance with the circumstances and needs of the Region, and after seeking the views of the government of the Region…" The full text of the Chinese government's communication to the S ...
... which the People's Republic of China is or becomes a party shall be decided by the Central People's Government, in accordance with the circumstances and needs of the Region, and after seeking the views of the government of the Region…" The full text of the Chinese government's communication to the S ...
Word - Nature Works Everywhere
... In order for students to fully grasp climate change they must first understand the difference between climate and weather. It is this basic understanding that helps to demystify statements we hear like “We had record snowfall this year! How can there be global warming?” Essentially, weather is short ...
... In order for students to fully grasp climate change they must first understand the difference between climate and weather. It is this basic understanding that helps to demystify statements we hear like “We had record snowfall this year! How can there be global warming?” Essentially, weather is short ...
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... • Model soil too dry, so longer tail in daily temperatures than observed. This tail does not change much under climate change because still dry • Observed soil not too dry, but if climate change causes soil to dry below threshold, there will be a big increase in the upper tail of daily temperatures ...
... • Model soil too dry, so longer tail in daily temperatures than observed. This tail does not change much under climate change because still dry • Observed soil not too dry, but if climate change causes soil to dry below threshold, there will be a big increase in the upper tail of daily temperatures ...
Support for climate policy and societal action are linked to
... relationships cannot be definitely established with cross-sectional data. Although the pattern of associations we documented is consistent with our proposed model, and we controlled for important known correlates of climate change policy support (political orientation, cultural worldviews and demogr ...
... relationships cannot be definitely established with cross-sectional data. Although the pattern of associations we documented is consistent with our proposed model, and we controlled for important known correlates of climate change policy support (political orientation, cultural worldviews and demogr ...
Resources: - Real Science
... By tackling this exercise and those that follow – which are known collectively as directed activities related to texts (DARTs) – pupils can engage with a piece of writing, and learn a great deal from it, even when many of its ideas and words are unfamiliar to them. ...
... By tackling this exercise and those that follow – which are known collectively as directed activities related to texts (DARTs) – pupils can engage with a piece of writing, and learn a great deal from it, even when many of its ideas and words are unfamiliar to them. ...
The atmosphere surrounding the earth consists of a complex
... sustainable, connected and healthy community. An integrated transport network that is efficient and integrated is critical if we are to move to a more sustainable region. Shaping Our Sustainable Future strategy seeks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and play our part in mitigating climate change b ...
... sustainable, connected and healthy community. An integrated transport network that is efficient and integrated is critical if we are to move to a more sustainable region. Shaping Our Sustainable Future strategy seeks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and play our part in mitigating climate change b ...
Emissions - CARBOOCEAN
... Moxnes, Erling and Saysel, Ali Kerem, 2009. Misperceptions of global climate change: information policies. Climatic Change, 93(1-2), 15-37. Sterman, J. D., 2008. Economics - Risk communication on climate: Mental models and mass balance. Science, 322(5901), 532-533. Sterman, J. D. and Booth Sweeney, ...
... Moxnes, Erling and Saysel, Ali Kerem, 2009. Misperceptions of global climate change: information policies. Climatic Change, 93(1-2), 15-37. Sterman, J. D., 2008. Economics - Risk communication on climate: Mental models and mass balance. Science, 322(5901), 532-533. Sterman, J. D. and Booth Sweeney, ...
climate change: health impacts and opportunities
... end of this century – are projected to have negative effects on yields for the major crops (wheat, rice and maize) in both It is also projected that the production of coarse grains in Africa may be reduced by 17-22% due to climate change in the near-term future. Climate change is also affecting the ...
... end of this century – are projected to have negative effects on yields for the major crops (wheat, rice and maize) in both It is also projected that the production of coarse grains in Africa may be reduced by 17-22% due to climate change in the near-term future. Climate change is also affecting the ...
GWP and Carbon Dioxide Equivalents
... CH4 is 310 tons x 21 = 6,510 tons CO2E. Emitting 310 tons of CH4 would thus be considered to result in the same cumulative warming over the next 100 years as emitting 6,510 tons of CO2. While the 100-year time horizon GWPs shown in Table 1 are the most commonly used, GWPs based on cumulative warming ...
... CH4 is 310 tons x 21 = 6,510 tons CO2E. Emitting 310 tons of CH4 would thus be considered to result in the same cumulative warming over the next 100 years as emitting 6,510 tons of CO2. While the 100-year time horizon GWPs shown in Table 1 are the most commonly used, GWPs based on cumulative warming ...
CARE brief on the post-2015 framework for disaster risk reduction
... their regulating or buffer function. Upstream practice will have an effect on the disaster risk downstream in a watershed, and as such wider geographical scales need to be considered. Climate change exacerbates disaster risk. Climate smart risk reduction allows more focus on both past, present and f ...
... their regulating or buffer function. Upstream practice will have an effect on the disaster risk downstream in a watershed, and as such wider geographical scales need to be considered. Climate change exacerbates disaster risk. Climate smart risk reduction allows more focus on both past, present and f ...
Will the Paris agreement save the world?
... empirically-based insights into global efforts on key topics including climate change, energy, poverty reduction, food production and global health. The workshop on which this volume is based involved presentations by researchers working at the cutting edge of climate governance issues, as well as g ...
... empirically-based insights into global efforts on key topics including climate change, energy, poverty reduction, food production and global health. The workshop on which this volume is based involved presentations by researchers working at the cutting edge of climate governance issues, as well as g ...
Chapter 2 - UCLA: Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences
... thermals; dry convection). Evaporation more effective means of cooling the surface; stores energy as latent heat. Latent heat subsequently released when water vapor condenses into clouds. Wherever there is precipitation, latent heat remains in atmosphere. Cloud formation is most often associ ...
... thermals; dry convection). Evaporation more effective means of cooling the surface; stores energy as latent heat. Latent heat subsequently released when water vapor condenses into clouds. Wherever there is precipitation, latent heat remains in atmosphere. Cloud formation is most often associ ...
The Noose of Equity Survival
... mooted at Rio on the back of this further global economic growth. Far more conclusive at this stage, would be an unconditional commitment to eco-restructuring in the industrial countries. At the heart of this must be the overall restructuring of their system of global economic exploitation. Since in ...
... mooted at Rio on the back of this further global economic growth. Far more conclusive at this stage, would be an unconditional commitment to eco-restructuring in the industrial countries. At the heart of this must be the overall restructuring of their system of global economic exploitation. Since in ...
WSCC Community Awareness Survey
... for me, she said she was up in her bedroom window having a conversation with a friend of hers and said “My god, the bank’s gone, the river has gone!” and within 5 minutes her friend’s house was up to the ceiling in water.” “it gets flooded and it’s got worse over the time I’ve been here” “I’ve had w ...
... for me, she said she was up in her bedroom window having a conversation with a friend of hers and said “My god, the bank’s gone, the river has gone!” and within 5 minutes her friend’s house was up to the ceiling in water.” “it gets flooded and it’s got worse over the time I’ve been here” “I’ve had w ...
Climate change, biodiversity conservation, deforestation and its
... emissions avoidance. After several consultation workshops, it was considered that there was only a very remote possibility to establish a carbon market, given the lack of suitable role models. However, in June 2005, Supreme Decree 28218 was enacted, declaring the implementation of projects and activ ...
... emissions avoidance. After several consultation workshops, it was considered that there was only a very remote possibility to establish a carbon market, given the lack of suitable role models. However, in June 2005, Supreme Decree 28218 was enacted, declaring the implementation of projects and activ ...
China’s growth, China’s cities, and the new global low-carbon industrial revolution: November 2010 (347 kB) (opens in new window)
... and greenhouse gas emissions. The choices that are made about transport, infrastructure, building, and industry in cities, as they grow rapidly in the next two decades, will determine, via the technology and ways of life they lock-in, whether mankind can both manage climate change and draw the benef ...
... and greenhouse gas emissions. The choices that are made about transport, infrastructure, building, and industry in cities, as they grow rapidly in the next two decades, will determine, via the technology and ways of life they lock-in, whether mankind can both manage climate change and draw the benef ...
climate and land degradation - The World AgroMeteorological
... including climatic variations and human activities ...
... including climatic variations and human activities ...