Chapter 2 Citizens` voices in environmental policy
... importance for policy-makers, since many new policies can only be effective and successful if they are understood and accepted by the majority of affected people. However, there is the complementary danger of ‘populist decision-making’, where expert knowledge is disregarded. For complex environmenta ...
... importance for policy-makers, since many new policies can only be effective and successful if they are understood and accepted by the majority of affected people. However, there is the complementary danger of ‘populist decision-making’, where expert knowledge is disregarded. For complex environmenta ...
Climate Change Negative - St. Louis Urban Debate League
... the human species. Global Warming- the calculation of the rise in the temperature of the Earth’s climate system Green Energy- or renewable energy come from natural sources such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, plants, algae and geothermal heat. Greenhouse Gas (GHG)- a gas that contributes to the gree ...
... the human species. Global Warming- the calculation of the rise in the temperature of the Earth’s climate system Green Energy- or renewable energy come from natural sources such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, plants, algae and geothermal heat. Greenhouse Gas (GHG)- a gas that contributes to the gree ...
Assessment of climate change impact on hydrological extremes in
... immense pressure due to various competitive uses as well as social, political and legislative conditions. Further, previous studies show that many parts of the Nile basin are sensitive to climatic variations (Conway and Hulme, 1996; Yates and Strzepek 1996, 1998a, b; Conway, 2005; Kim et al., 2008; ...
... immense pressure due to various competitive uses as well as social, political and legislative conditions. Further, previous studies show that many parts of the Nile basin are sensitive to climatic variations (Conway and Hulme, 1996; Yates and Strzepek 1996, 1998a, b; Conway, 2005; Kim et al., 2008; ...
BODY PARAGRAPHS
... climate change. But global warming is not only popular or controversial, it is a subject of considerable importance to our nation (and the world) due to the implications of ignoring it, if, as Oreskes argues, human activities are a significant contributing factor. The text is an effective argument b ...
... climate change. But global warming is not only popular or controversial, it is a subject of considerable importance to our nation (and the world) due to the implications of ignoring it, if, as Oreskes argues, human activities are a significant contributing factor. The text is an effective argument b ...
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... struggling to communicate the dangers of complacency, are calling on the arts community to help out. But too prescriptive an application of the arts to climate change is fraught with tension. Artists will not want their work to be propaganda. Climate change cannot be resolved through the celebration ...
... struggling to communicate the dangers of complacency, are calling on the arts community to help out. But too prescriptive an application of the arts to climate change is fraught with tension. Artists will not want their work to be propaganda. Climate change cannot be resolved through the celebration ...
FINAL DRAFT IPCC WGII AR5 Cross
... and F). Although less well documented, benthic invertebrates other than corals are also at risk (Przeslawski et al., 2008). Fish biodiversity is threatened by the permanent degradation of coral reefs, including in a marine reserve (Jones et al., 2004). Future impacts of climate-related drivers (ocea ...
... and F). Although less well documented, benthic invertebrates other than corals are also at risk (Przeslawski et al., 2008). Fish biodiversity is threatened by the permanent degradation of coral reefs, including in a marine reserve (Jones et al., 2004). Future impacts of climate-related drivers (ocea ...
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... market impacts. The analysis has four scenarios, which assumes two future levels of greenhouse gas emissions with the effects of CO2 fertilization and no CO2 fertilization. A 27 country commodity partial equilibrium simulation mathematical programming model (PEATSim) is used for this analysis. Resul ...
... market impacts. The analysis has four scenarios, which assumes two future levels of greenhouse gas emissions with the effects of CO2 fertilization and no CO2 fertilization. A 27 country commodity partial equilibrium simulation mathematical programming model (PEATSim) is used for this analysis. Resul ...
Increasing impacts of climate change upon ecosystems with
... both terrestrial and marine ecosystems across the globe (Fischlin et al. 2007). Search engines were first used to identify references in the peer reviewed literature, and further references were then derived from information provided within these. Existing reviews (Gitay et al. 2001; Thomas et al. 2 ...
... both terrestrial and marine ecosystems across the globe (Fischlin et al. 2007). Search engines were first used to identify references in the peer reviewed literature, and further references were then derived from information provided within these. Existing reviews (Gitay et al. 2001; Thomas et al. 2 ...
Climate policy implications of the hiatus in global warming
... Climate models were used to backcast, or reproduce, temperatures for the past centuries. The 1900–2000 portion of the red line is not a “prediction,” instead it is the outcome of a matching process that goes back and forth between measurements of the climate and development of the climate simulation ...
... Climate models were used to backcast, or reproduce, temperatures for the past centuries. The 1900–2000 portion of the red line is not a “prediction,” instead it is the outcome of a matching process that goes back and forth between measurements of the climate and development of the climate simulation ...
Presentation 16 Apr 2013
... • Assess the limits, possibilities and changes required in nature conservation legislation in the light of adaptation to climate change • Identify and assess the potentiality of policy instruments for promoting biodiversity conservation measures in changing climate (e.g. increased coverage of protec ...
... • Assess the limits, possibilities and changes required in nature conservation legislation in the light of adaptation to climate change • Identify and assess the potentiality of policy instruments for promoting biodiversity conservation measures in changing climate (e.g. increased coverage of protec ...
Strategic Plan - Department of Environmental Affairs
... a fair contribution towards reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This has recently seen the development and submission of South Africa’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). Acting through the DEA, South Africa published the NCCRP in 2011, which identified the ‘Land’ or AFOLU 2 sector as ...
... a fair contribution towards reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This has recently seen the development and submission of South Africa’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). Acting through the DEA, South Africa published the NCCRP in 2011, which identified the ‘Land’ or AFOLU 2 sector as ...
impacts by degree - Division on Earth and Life Studies
... growth—are so vast that they will largely control the future of the Earth’s climate system. This future could bring a relatively mild change in climate, or it could deliver an extreme change from today’s climate to entirely different climate conditions that will last many thousands of years. The eve ...
... growth—are so vast that they will largely control the future of the Earth’s climate system. This future could bring a relatively mild change in climate, or it could deliver an extreme change from today’s climate to entirely different climate conditions that will last many thousands of years. The eve ...
national latino climate leadership forum
... Climate is impacting Latinos on a local level. In Chicago, there is flooding and extreme temperature changes. People can’t afford to pay for heating and air conditioning, and it makes it harder to deal with climate change. Those who are working on climate change and those who are working on Latino i ...
... Climate is impacting Latinos on a local level. In Chicago, there is flooding and extreme temperature changes. People can’t afford to pay for heating and air conditioning, and it makes it harder to deal with climate change. Those who are working on climate change and those who are working on Latino i ...
Planning Horizons no.2 | Future
... world of how planners in both the public and private sectors are responding in practice. Of course, on its own planning can’t resolve the challenges we face – it can have most impact where it is aligned with other policy initiatives and fiscal measures set by governments – but the scale and scope of ...
... world of how planners in both the public and private sectors are responding in practice. Of course, on its own planning can’t resolve the challenges we face – it can have most impact where it is aligned with other policy initiatives and fiscal measures set by governments – but the scale and scope of ...
Parliament of Victoria
... The IPCC has found that since 1750 human activities have led to the emission of higher and higher levels of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases (GHGs) into the atmosphere. Most of the growth in GHG emissions has occurred since 1970. Now the atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide, methane ...
... The IPCC has found that since 1750 human activities have led to the emission of higher and higher levels of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases (GHGs) into the atmosphere. Most of the growth in GHG emissions has occurred since 1970. Now the atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide, methane ...
Lessons from the field: experiences of FAO climate change projects
... includes short-term impacts of increased climate variability, and long-term impacts such as shifts in precipitation and temperature patterns, agro-ecological zones and species distribution. To protect livelihoods and food security of future generations, agricultural communities will have to adapt to ...
... includes short-term impacts of increased climate variability, and long-term impacts such as shifts in precipitation and temperature patterns, agro-ecological zones and species distribution. To protect livelihoods and food security of future generations, agricultural communities will have to adapt to ...
Climate change, Health, and General Practice in
... Table 1. Expected health impacts of climate change in New Zealand Reproduced, with authors’ permission, from: Bennet H, Jones R, Keating G, Woodward A, Hales S, and Metcalfe S. Health and equity impacts of climate change in Aotearoa-New Zealand, and health gains from climate action [special article] ...
... Table 1. Expected health impacts of climate change in New Zealand Reproduced, with authors’ permission, from: Bennet H, Jones R, Keating G, Woodward A, Hales S, and Metcalfe S. Health and equity impacts of climate change in Aotearoa-New Zealand, and health gains from climate action [special article] ...
Letters to the editor (7/19/10)
... million people. A nuclear power ever teetering on the verge of chaos, Pakistan could be pushed over the edge by a catastrophe like this one. While we can't blame global climate change for any specific weather event, the disasters now unfolding follow a pattern of greater extremes predicted by scient ...
... million people. A nuclear power ever teetering on the verge of chaos, Pakistan could be pushed over the edge by a catastrophe like this one. While we can't blame global climate change for any specific weather event, the disasters now unfolding follow a pattern of greater extremes predicted by scient ...
The Human Condition in the Anthropocene
... supposed to understand them all, to check their statements understandingly as best as he can, to gain an over-all insight and to judge them, in his turn, on an over-all basis.” But “where is this complete man?” asks Jaspers, and answers: “He is e very individual including the lecturing specialist ...
... supposed to understand them all, to check their statements understandingly as best as he can, to gain an over-all insight and to judge them, in his turn, on an over-all basis.” But “where is this complete man?” asks Jaspers, and answers: “He is e very individual including the lecturing specialist ...
K Eʻ P AI
... the overall quality of the video product. The site should not be a high noise area and, where possible, should be away from all motor traffic noise. The OSF uses their judgment and local knowledge to select the initial interview site. It is often desirable to schedule time to meet with, and potentia ...
... the overall quality of the video product. The site should not be a high noise area and, where possible, should be away from all motor traffic noise. The OSF uses their judgment and local knowledge to select the initial interview site. It is often desirable to schedule time to meet with, and potentia ...
Sydney/Central Coast Region
... weather events such as severe thunderstorms which are not adequately captured in the resolution of climate models so that a low level of confidence is associated with any projections of extreme winds. Further research is required to improve projections for changes to flood-producing rainfall events. ...
... weather events such as severe thunderstorms which are not adequately captured in the resolution of climate models so that a low level of confidence is associated with any projections of extreme winds. Further research is required to improve projections for changes to flood-producing rainfall events. ...
- Harvard University
... Policies designed to manage air pollution and land use may be associated with unintended impacts on climate. Increasing evidence of health effects makes it likely that aerosols and ozone will be the targets of stricter regulations in the future. To date, control strategies have not considered the po ...
... Policies designed to manage air pollution and land use may be associated with unintended impacts on climate. Increasing evidence of health effects makes it likely that aerosols and ozone will be the targets of stricter regulations in the future. To date, control strategies have not considered the po ...
Will the Paris agreement save the world?
... way forward to achieve emissions reductions. First, the pre-conference national pledges for climate action are predicated on a goal of 2 degree warming and while the agreement includes a commitment to update pledges and make them more progressive, the text is vague on the overall ambition and it doe ...
... way forward to achieve emissions reductions. First, the pre-conference national pledges for climate action are predicated on a goal of 2 degree warming and while the agreement includes a commitment to update pledges and make them more progressive, the text is vague on the overall ambition and it doe ...
The Partnership of Weather and Air Quality
... It is typically characterized in terms of suitable averages of the climate system over periods of a month or more, taking into consideration the variability in time of these averaged quantities. Climatic classifications include the spatial variation of these time-averaged variables. Beginning with t ...
... It is typically characterized in terms of suitable averages of the climate system over periods of a month or more, taking into consideration the variability in time of these averaged quantities. Climatic classifications include the spatial variation of these time-averaged variables. Beginning with t ...
D7.3.3 Development of PREPARED cities Brand/Marquee and
... and pollution of surface water streams after being discharged into rivers. (7) Taking into account the consequences of climate change for the urban water sector, as previously mentioned, particular attention should be paid to the adaptation measures in general and adaptation of urban water supply, w ...
... and pollution of surface water streams after being discharged into rivers. (7) Taking into account the consequences of climate change for the urban water sector, as previously mentioned, particular attention should be paid to the adaptation measures in general and adaptation of urban water supply, w ...