MASUD-DISSERTATION-2016
... Saskatchewan and Manitoba using a multi–RCM ensemble from the North American Regional Climate Change Assessment Program (NARCCAP). This region of Canada is characterized by highly variable hydroclimate, with recurrent droughts and floods and localized summer convective storm activity often resulting ...
... Saskatchewan and Manitoba using a multi–RCM ensemble from the North American Regional Climate Change Assessment Program (NARCCAP). This region of Canada is characterized by highly variable hydroclimate, with recurrent droughts and floods and localized summer convective storm activity often resulting ...
Not Under My Backyard: Geographic proximity and public
... technology has the potential to reduce significantly the volume of greenhouse gases now being released into the atmosphere. While CCS technology is proven in the context of enhanced oil recovery and small pilot projects, the feasibility of its use for commercial-scale carbon mitigation at large powe ...
... technology has the potential to reduce significantly the volume of greenhouse gases now being released into the atmosphere. While CCS technology is proven in the context of enhanced oil recovery and small pilot projects, the feasibility of its use for commercial-scale carbon mitigation at large powe ...
WHAT DO WE KNOW? WHAT DO WE NEED TO KNOW?
... sociology, and their established journals. Rather, it originates from new journals, think tanks outside universities, governments, advocacy groups and labour market actors. Specific bibliographies were organized around seven topics: six economic sectors and one overview. The six economic sectors ar ...
... sociology, and their established journals. Rather, it originates from new journals, think tanks outside universities, governments, advocacy groups and labour market actors. Specific bibliographies were organized around seven topics: six economic sectors and one overview. The six economic sectors ar ...
Characterizing the international carbon capture and storage community Jennie C. Stephens ,
... towards the particular technology they are working on (Hultman and Koomey, 2007). More generally, it is recognized that positive biases and overconfidence are often perpetuated by communication within groups who tend to focus on factors promoting success (Buehler et al., 2005), whereas pessimistic sc ...
... towards the particular technology they are working on (Hultman and Koomey, 2007). More generally, it is recognized that positive biases and overconfidence are often perpetuated by communication within groups who tend to focus on factors promoting success (Buehler et al., 2005), whereas pessimistic sc ...
Climate Change and Migration - Institute for Governance and Policy
... likely to be fiercely contested by refugee-receiving states adjacent to conflict- and disaster-prone areas that are already burdened by large refugee populations and would be required to assume even greater obligations. Moreover, not all states in the Asia–Pacific region are signatories to the 1951 ...
... likely to be fiercely contested by refugee-receiving states adjacent to conflict- and disaster-prone areas that are already burdened by large refugee populations and would be required to assume even greater obligations. Moreover, not all states in the Asia–Pacific region are signatories to the 1951 ...
Free version - Derek Lemoine
... Our study integrates all three types of previously modeled tipping points into a single integrated assessment model that combines smooth and reversible changes with irreversible regime shifts. Each tipping point is stochastically triggered at an unknown threshold. We solve for the optimal policy und ...
... Our study integrates all three types of previously modeled tipping points into a single integrated assessment model that combines smooth and reversible changes with irreversible regime shifts. Each tipping point is stochastically triggered at an unknown threshold. We solve for the optimal policy und ...
The Impacts of Climate Change on Human Health
... scientific literature describing the role of adaptive capacity in creating, moderating, or exacerbating vulnerability to health impacts where appropriate. The report also cites analyses that include modeling parameters that make certain assumptions about emissions pathways or adaptive capacity in or ...
... scientific literature describing the role of adaptive capacity in creating, moderating, or exacerbating vulnerability to health impacts where appropriate. The report also cites analyses that include modeling parameters that make certain assumptions about emissions pathways or adaptive capacity in or ...
Full Report (PDF)
... multitude of factors. We must understand how the climate will change, identify the potential vulnerabilities caused by the changing climate, assess the various risks associated with those vulnerabilities and then ultimately develop adaptation strategies to minimize risks (Rosenzweig, 2011, p. 6). Th ...
... multitude of factors. We must understand how the climate will change, identify the potential vulnerabilities caused by the changing climate, assess the various risks associated with those vulnerabilities and then ultimately develop adaptation strategies to minimize risks (Rosenzweig, 2011, p. 6). Th ...
climate change strategy of ajara
... From this territory the most significant are the National Reserve of Kintrishi, founded in the middle of previous century, and the National Park of Mtirala which was opened in 2006. Those oasis of wild nature, which are very close to Kobuleti (25 km) and Batumi (12 km), are great attractions for man ...
... From this territory the most significant are the National Reserve of Kintrishi, founded in the middle of previous century, and the National Park of Mtirala which was opened in 2006. Those oasis of wild nature, which are very close to Kobuleti (25 km) and Batumi (12 km), are great attractions for man ...
‑ ‑ GEF Secretariat Global Environment Facility 1818 H Street, NW
... covering more than 634 million hectares – an area equivalent to Greenland, Mongolia and Kazakhstan combined. The GEF has also provided more than $1.89 billion to fund protected areas, leveraging an additional $4.5 billion in co-financing from project partners. This investment will be further strengt ...
... covering more than 634 million hectares – an area equivalent to Greenland, Mongolia and Kazakhstan combined. The GEF has also provided more than $1.89 billion to fund protected areas, leveraging an additional $4.5 billion in co-financing from project partners. This investment will be further strengt ...
Nuestro Mundo A Martiano Exploration of the
... I don’t need to start with threatening predictions about climate change. We have all heard plenty of them. I write for those who have taken these numbers to heart as more than numbers. Scientists measure sea level rise in meters and feet, but we will feel the rise in homes, lives, and places. As a p ...
... I don’t need to start with threatening predictions about climate change. We have all heard plenty of them. I write for those who have taken these numbers to heart as more than numbers. Scientists measure sea level rise in meters and feet, but we will feel the rise in homes, lives, and places. As a p ...
spatial variability of plant functional types of trees along northeast
... work well for specific ecosystems but that the groups often have characteristics unique to the ecosystem under consideration [28]. The classification of PFTs is case specific, and there is no classification of plant function types which can meet criterion for all different researches [19]. The assum ...
... work well for specific ecosystems but that the groups often have characteristics unique to the ecosystem under consideration [28]. The classification of PFTs is case specific, and there is no classification of plant function types which can meet criterion for all different researches [19]. The assum ...
“Fakery 2: Fake science, fakexperts, funny finances
... financial reports should avoid those sections, especially §A, §H, §K.1, as their eyes will glaze quickly. It is very hard to make those simple. Skim Front Matter for background, mostly to see the Topics for later reference. Readers unused to non-profits and may spend some time learning about 501(c ...
... financial reports should avoid those sections, especially §A, §H, §K.1, as their eyes will glaze quickly. It is very hard to make those simple. Skim Front Matter for background, mostly to see the Topics for later reference. Readers unused to non-profits and may spend some time learning about 501(c ...
Decreased Streamflow in the Yellow River Basin, China: Climate
... throughout its vast river basin are rapidly becoming a serious concern [14]. Largely as a result of climatic change and intensifying human activities, particularly the ever-increasing level of withdrawal for agricultural irrigation, the streamflow in the lower Yellow River has decreased markedly sin ...
... throughout its vast river basin are rapidly becoming a serious concern [14]. Largely as a result of climatic change and intensifying human activities, particularly the ever-increasing level of withdrawal for agricultural irrigation, the streamflow in the lower Yellow River has decreased markedly sin ...
A new approach to mapping permafrost and change incorporating
... substance. The impact of climate change on permafrost distribution was recognized a long time ago (Wild, 1882) and is now an important issue for northern land use planning, infrastructure development, and global climate projections (ACIA, 2005). Woo et al. (1992) estimated the shift in boundaries of ...
... substance. The impact of climate change on permafrost distribution was recognized a long time ago (Wild, 1882) and is now an important issue for northern land use planning, infrastructure development, and global climate projections (ACIA, 2005). Woo et al. (1992) estimated the shift in boundaries of ...
Effects of a changing climate on peatlands in permafrost
... Sustainability in a Changing Climate: An Overview of MNR’s Climate Change Strategy (2011-2014) Climate change will affect all MNR programs and the natural resources for which it has responsibility. This strategy confirms MNR’s commitment to the Ontario government’s climate change initiatives such a ...
... Sustainability in a Changing Climate: An Overview of MNR’s Climate Change Strategy (2011-2014) Climate change will affect all MNR programs and the natural resources for which it has responsibility. This strategy confirms MNR’s commitment to the Ontario government’s climate change initiatives such a ...
Impact of two different types of El Niño events on runoff over the
... et al., 2010; Xu et al., 2010). These climate-induced changes can, sometimes, result in diverse impacts and risks on regional hydrology and water resources (Field et al., 2014). In fact, shifts in runoff patterns have been observed in many regions (Barnett et al., 2005). For example, earlier snowmel ...
... et al., 2010; Xu et al., 2010). These climate-induced changes can, sometimes, result in diverse impacts and risks on regional hydrology and water resources (Field et al., 2014). In fact, shifts in runoff patterns have been observed in many regions (Barnett et al., 2005). For example, earlier snowmel ...
Examining the decision-relevance of climate model information for the insurance industry
... investigated to further understand what is meant by climate under climate change. The thesis questions the conventional paradigm in which long-term climate prediction is treated purely as a boundary value problem (predictability of the second kind). Using simple climate-like models to draw analogies ...
... investigated to further understand what is meant by climate under climate change. The thesis questions the conventional paradigm in which long-term climate prediction is treated purely as a boundary value problem (predictability of the second kind). Using simple climate-like models to draw analogies ...
Averchenkova and Bassi 2016.pdf (opens in new window)
... contributions’ (INDCs), for action on climate mitigation and, in some cases, adaptation they will undertake by 2030. Overall, 156 INDCs were submitted, covering 184 Parties to the Convention (12 are still pending) and representing over 98 per cent of global terrestrial GHG emissions (Carbon Brief, 2 ...
... contributions’ (INDCs), for action on climate mitigation and, in some cases, adaptation they will undertake by 2030. Overall, 156 INDCs were submitted, covering 184 Parties to the Convention (12 are still pending) and representing over 98 per cent of global terrestrial GHG emissions (Carbon Brief, 2 ...
Behaviour of the monsoon-ENSO system in current and future
... Indo-Pacific regions on the coupled simulation of the Asian summer monsoon in HadCM3. Limited-area ocean surface heat flux adjustments are used in the tropical band to reduce these biases. The result is a better teleconnection between the monsoon and ENSO, especially in lag-lead relationships which ...
... Indo-Pacific regions on the coupled simulation of the Asian summer monsoon in HadCM3. Limited-area ocean surface heat flux adjustments are used in the tropical band to reduce these biases. The result is a better teleconnection between the monsoon and ENSO, especially in lag-lead relationships which ...
Streamlined and consolidated text
... [The objective of this agreement is to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions in line with the ultimate objective of the Convention and to maintain and increase resilience to the adverse effects of climate change.] [This agreement aims to [achieve universal participation and is to] further enhanc ...
... [The objective of this agreement is to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions in line with the ultimate objective of the Convention and to maintain and increase resilience to the adverse effects of climate change.] [This agreement aims to [achieve universal participation and is to] further enhanc ...
A Changing Arctic Climate Science and Policy in the
... both global and explicitly political, not least in connection with the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro in 1992. Critiques of western science from Third World thinkers brought me many new perspectives and reinforced my interests in the politics of science. E ...
... both global and explicitly political, not least in connection with the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro in 1992. Critiques of western science from Third World thinkers brought me many new perspectives and reinforced my interests in the politics of science. E ...
NSW Climate Impact Profile - Adapt NSW Home
... Director General’s foreword Climate change is one of the most serious challenges we face. It has the potential to affect all aspects of our lives and the environment we live in. While many impacts may not be felt for decades, we need to start planning for climate change now to ensure we can cope w ...
... Director General’s foreword Climate change is one of the most serious challenges we face. It has the potential to affect all aspects of our lives and the environment we live in. While many impacts may not be felt for decades, we need to start planning for climate change now to ensure we can cope w ...
Science Plan for COAT: Climate-Ecological Observatory for Arctic
... specific set of outreach activities that aim at local, national and international audiences. The COAT task force that has developed the present science plan consists of 23 scientists from four Fram Centre institutions and two external institutions. The task force encompasses a diverse and high level ...
... specific set of outreach activities that aim at local, national and international audiences. The COAT task force that has developed the present science plan consists of 23 scientists from four Fram Centre institutions and two external institutions. The task force encompasses a diverse and high level ...
Modelling Climate Variability and Climate Change and Their
... and space. These extremes have far reaching impacts on socio-economic sectors particularly for countries like Uganda that rely heavily on rain-fed agriculture. The highland cooking banana (Musa genome group AAA-EA) is a major food crop in Uganda. Its continuous cycles of harvests makes it an importa ...
... and space. These extremes have far reaching impacts on socio-economic sectors particularly for countries like Uganda that rely heavily on rain-fed agriculture. The highland cooking banana (Musa genome group AAA-EA) is a major food crop in Uganda. Its continuous cycles of harvests makes it an importa ...