Climate and Weather Discourse in Anthropology: From Determinism
... uncertainties, and the role of power and inequalities in the effects of and responses to climate change. While prior work with climate and weather emphasized the local nature of meteorological experience,3 recent projects represent a shift in how human-climate interactions are conceptualized, partic ...
... uncertainties, and the role of power and inequalities in the effects of and responses to climate change. While prior work with climate and weather emphasized the local nature of meteorological experience,3 recent projects represent a shift in how human-climate interactions are conceptualized, partic ...
Projecting Climate Change in Hawaii
... for more rainfall on the windward sides of the islands and less rainfall on the leeward sides. The change in annual mean rainfall in the model projections can be roughly characterized as “wet areas get wetter” and “dry areas get drier.” Similar results are apparent in the 1-km simulation over Maui, ...
... for more rainfall on the windward sides of the islands and less rainfall on the leeward sides. The change in annual mean rainfall in the model projections can be roughly characterized as “wet areas get wetter” and “dry areas get drier.” Similar results are apparent in the 1-km simulation over Maui, ...
Towards indicators for resilient architecture and infrastructure
... Vulnerability and resilience of the built environment Applying a hierarchical resilience framework to the built environment, architecture and infrastructure, it becomes apparent that vulnerable systems should either reduce their vulnerability (exposure and sensitivity), or increase their resilience. ...
... Vulnerability and resilience of the built environment Applying a hierarchical resilience framework to the built environment, architecture and infrastructure, it becomes apparent that vulnerable systems should either reduce their vulnerability (exposure and sensitivity), or increase their resilience. ...
Nonstate Actors in the Global Climate Regime
... or poverty focus, vary widely in terms of factors such as the following: membership; policy positions; focus on advocacy, research, or grassroots operation; geographic orientation (global, national, Southern, local); and resource base. Most share a deep dissatisfaction with the current FCCC ...
... or poverty focus, vary widely in terms of factors such as the following: membership; policy positions; focus on advocacy, research, or grassroots operation; geographic orientation (global, national, Southern, local); and resource base. Most share a deep dissatisfaction with the current FCCC ...
The Projected Death of the Fertile Crescent
... all rivers over the Middle East. Kitoh et al. (2008a) show that the annual discharge for the Euphrates River will decrease by 29 % in a moderate climate change and by 73 % in the higher climate change (FM & FH respectively there). In both runs, the decrease is largest during the high-water season. P ...
... all rivers over the Middle East. Kitoh et al. (2008a) show that the annual discharge for the Euphrates River will decrease by 29 % in a moderate climate change and by 73 % in the higher climate change (FM & FH respectively there). In both runs, the decrease is largest during the high-water season. P ...
Climate change and evolutionary adaptation
... shifting their geographical distribution and timing of growth and reproduction, and these changes are, in turn, altering the composition of communities and the nature of species interactions1. However, the responses of many populations are likely to be inadequate to counter the speed and magnitude o ...
... shifting their geographical distribution and timing of growth and reproduction, and these changes are, in turn, altering the composition of communities and the nature of species interactions1. However, the responses of many populations are likely to be inadequate to counter the speed and magnitude o ...
Dangerous Scientific Reticence
... large sea level rise, which also is a central topic in our current paper 2. However, here I address a broader issue of scientific reticence, because, I believe, the affliction is widespread and severe. Unless recognized, it may severely diminish our chances of averting dangerous climate change. It m ...
... large sea level rise, which also is a central topic in our current paper 2. However, here I address a broader issue of scientific reticence, because, I believe, the affliction is widespread and severe. Unless recognized, it may severely diminish our chances of averting dangerous climate change. It m ...
REVIEW Climate change and evolutionary adaptation
... shifting their geographical distribution and timing of growth and reproduction, and these changes are, in turn, altering the composition of communities and the nature of species interactions1. However, the responses of many populations are likely to be inadequate to counter the speed and magnitude o ...
... shifting their geographical distribution and timing of growth and reproduction, and these changes are, in turn, altering the composition of communities and the nature of species interactions1. However, the responses of many populations are likely to be inadequate to counter the speed and magnitude o ...
NEW NORDIC CLIMATE SOLUTIONS – THE NORDIC PAVILION AT COP21 CLIMATE SOLUTIONS
... initiatives (ICI), and the role of ICIs in the international climate regime Nordic Council of Ministers, NOAK ...
... initiatives (ICI), and the role of ICIs in the international climate regime Nordic Council of Ministers, NOAK ...
The Effects of Climate Change on the Full Enjoyment of Human Rights
... major, and predominantly negative, effects on ecosystems across the globe, on the goods and services they provide,” with concomitant effects on the full enjoyment of a wide range of human rights.5 Many of these sources do not focus explicitly on the incremental effect of an additional 0.5° C increas ...
... major, and predominantly negative, effects on ecosystems across the globe, on the goods and services they provide,” with concomitant effects on the full enjoyment of a wide range of human rights.5 Many of these sources do not focus explicitly on the incremental effect of an additional 0.5° C increas ...
Climate Hype Exposed
... insisted. Wildfires and extreme weather events “have become more frequent and intense.” This is happening because “carbon pollution in our atmosphere has increased dramatically.” Furthermore, “97% of scientists” agree with these dire assessments. The President also made it clear that, “If Congress w ...
... insisted. Wildfires and extreme weather events “have become more frequent and intense.” This is happening because “carbon pollution in our atmosphere has increased dramatically.” Furthermore, “97% of scientists” agree with these dire assessments. The President also made it clear that, “If Congress w ...
Mission Report Downscalling - Global Climate Change Alliance
... the resources available per capita, particularly in developing countries. Bearing these two factors in mind, environmental degradation in mountains can be driven by numerous factors that include deforestation, over-grazing by livestock and cultivation of marginal soils. Mountain ecosystems are susce ...
... the resources available per capita, particularly in developing countries. Bearing these two factors in mind, environmental degradation in mountains can be driven by numerous factors that include deforestation, over-grazing by livestock and cultivation of marginal soils. Mountain ecosystems are susce ...
Marine boundary layer clouds at the heart of tropical cloud feedback
... feedbacks among climate models has been considered a major source of uncertainty for climate sensitivity estimates [Cess et al., 1990; Houghton et al., 2001; Colman, 2003; Stephens, 2005]. The representation of convective and boundary-layer processes, in addition to the parameterization of cloud pro ...
... feedbacks among climate models has been considered a major source of uncertainty for climate sensitivity estimates [Cess et al., 1990; Houghton et al., 2001; Colman, 2003; Stephens, 2005]. The representation of convective and boundary-layer processes, in addition to the parameterization of cloud pro ...
Climate Change and Poverty in Mozambique
... The RCCI is a comparative index designed to identify those regions which will be most affected by climate change. The identification of these ‘hot-spots’ is based on regional mean precipitation change, mean surface air temperature change, and change in precipitation and temperature interannual varia ...
... The RCCI is a comparative index designed to identify those regions which will be most affected by climate change. The identification of these ‘hot-spots’ is based on regional mean precipitation change, mean surface air temperature change, and change in precipitation and temperature interannual varia ...
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... Climate change is expected to cause global average surface temperature to increase some 1 to 2.5 °C by 2030 and it is predicted that during this period, billions of people – particularly those in developing countries – will face changes in rainfall patterns and extreme events, such as severe water s ...
... Climate change is expected to cause global average surface temperature to increase some 1 to 2.5 °C by 2030 and it is predicted that during this period, billions of people – particularly those in developing countries – will face changes in rainfall patterns and extreme events, such as severe water s ...
NAFTA and Climate Change - Peterson Institute for International
... made at the 2009 UN climate change conference in Copenhagen and elsewhere were conditioned upon substantial financial assistance from developed countries. This expectation may well be unrealistic, as Mexico has a relatively high income compared with other countries that have also asked for climate-r ...
... made at the 2009 UN climate change conference in Copenhagen and elsewhere were conditioned upon substantial financial assistance from developed countries. This expectation may well be unrealistic, as Mexico has a relatively high income compared with other countries that have also asked for climate-r ...
INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL FOR SCIENCE
... and PAGES needed to be further developed. Nevertheless, some activities were under way. For instance, PAGES had launched the project of Predicting Greenhouse Gases back to 700kyrs; endorsed (jointly with CLIVAR and others) the PMIIP Workshop in 2005 and prepared for a C/P poster session at the 2nd P ...
... and PAGES needed to be further developed. Nevertheless, some activities were under way. For instance, PAGES had launched the project of Predicting Greenhouse Gases back to 700kyrs; endorsed (jointly with CLIVAR and others) the PMIIP Workshop in 2005 and prepared for a C/P poster session at the 2nd P ...
REACT Ferruginous Hawk Climate Change Study Summary
... organization. The primary goal of the ABMI is to provide relevant scientific information on the state of Alberta’s biodiversity to support natural resource and land-use decision making in the province. In the course of monitoring terrestrial and wetland ecosystems across the province, the ABMI has a ...
... organization. The primary goal of the ABMI is to provide relevant scientific information on the state of Alberta’s biodiversity to support natural resource and land-use decision making in the province. In the course of monitoring terrestrial and wetland ecosystems across the province, the ABMI has a ...
Communiqué G7 Toyama Environment Ministers` Meeting (Toyama
... 10. For the purpose of promoting implementation globally, we will collaborate with each other on relevant actions. Through this collaboration, we will demonstrate our strong commitment to environmental issues in and beyond G7 members. 11. When designing voluntary collaborative activities, we recogni ...
... 10. For the purpose of promoting implementation globally, we will collaborate with each other on relevant actions. Through this collaboration, we will demonstrate our strong commitment to environmental issues in and beyond G7 members. 11. When designing voluntary collaborative activities, we recogni ...
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... Montreal Protocol was ‘a useful mechanism for providing the necessary economic incentive to develop and market suitable alternatives,’ which DuPont was already preparing. From a public choice perspective, it was a plain enough case of ‘predation through regulation.’28 According to John Baert Wiener ...
... Montreal Protocol was ‘a useful mechanism for providing the necessary economic incentive to develop and market suitable alternatives,’ which DuPont was already preparing. From a public choice perspective, it was a plain enough case of ‘predation through regulation.’28 According to John Baert Wiener ...
Double exposure: assessing the impacts of climate change within
... and exports for individual countries (Fischer et al., 1994; Reilly et al., 1994). Neither of these studies, however, considered agricultural interactions with other economic sectors, or structural economic changes that might in#uence agricultural production, even in the absence of climate change. Re ...
... and exports for individual countries (Fischer et al., 1994; Reilly et al., 1994). Neither of these studies, however, considered agricultural interactions with other economic sectors, or structural economic changes that might in#uence agricultural production, even in the absence of climate change. Re ...
Assessing the Relative Roles of Initial and Boundary Conditions in
... measure of the change in some climate variable over a fixed time interval, t, as observed in the ith member of the jth ensemble forecast. Absolute values could be considered as well as changes, but persistence then introduces additional complications. From here on we take the time dependence, t, as ...
... measure of the change in some climate variable over a fixed time interval, t, as observed in the ith member of the jth ensemble forecast. Absolute values could be considered as well as changes, but persistence then introduces additional complications. From here on we take the time dependence, t, as ...
- carbonn Climate Registry
... With such vision and plans, the city has vigorously implemented activities not only to mitigate GHG emissions, but also to adapt changed environment by climate change. Expanding bike road and operating [Nubija], public bike system being used by around 4,400 citizens in a day are the good examples of ...
... With such vision and plans, the city has vigorously implemented activities not only to mitigate GHG emissions, but also to adapt changed environment by climate change. Expanding bike road and operating [Nubija], public bike system being used by around 4,400 citizens in a day are the good examples of ...
Sensor Workbook Ver2.0 - Triple Helix
... Although species have adapted to environmental change for millions of years, a quickly changing climate could require adaptation on larger and faster scales than in the past. Those species that cannot adapt are at risk of extinction. Even the loss of a single species can have cascading effects becau ...
... Although species have adapted to environmental change for millions of years, a quickly changing climate could require adaptation on larger and faster scales than in the past. Those species that cannot adapt are at risk of extinction. Even the loss of a single species can have cascading effects becau ...
The Cost of Climate Change: What We`ll Pay if
... The business-as-usual case forecasts less rainfall in much of the United States—or, in some states, less rain at the times of year when it is needed most. By 2100, providing the water we need throughout the country will cost an estimated $950 billion more per year as a result of climate change. Drou ...
... The business-as-usual case forecasts less rainfall in much of the United States—or, in some states, less rain at the times of year when it is needed most. By 2100, providing the water we need throughout the country will cost an estimated $950 billion more per year as a result of climate change. Drou ...