Results compilation 2B - Charles Sturt University
... Differences in the agronomic, biophysical and socio-economic characteristics of the two zones appear to underpin differences in the pattern of responses to climate variability. Kamarooka landholders were also generally more optimistic about their ability to respond to market and climatic conditions, ...
... Differences in the agronomic, biophysical and socio-economic characteristics of the two zones appear to underpin differences in the pattern of responses to climate variability. Kamarooka landholders were also generally more optimistic about their ability to respond to market and climatic conditions, ...
divest riverside! - Riverside Church
... estimated value of those reserves is $27 trillion. If those companies can never develop what they now list as assets, as the divestment movement demands and the health of the planet requires, the value of their assets will plummet. Those assets that must remain in the ground are what scientists, act ...
... estimated value of those reserves is $27 trillion. If those companies can never develop what they now list as assets, as the divestment movement demands and the health of the planet requires, the value of their assets will plummet. Those assets that must remain in the ground are what scientists, act ...
Singapore`s Second National Climate Change Study Climate
... were carried out based on different greenhouse gas Representative Concentration Pathways (RCPs), RCP4.5 and RCP8.5. The different RCPs are labelled by the change in the approximate total radiative forcing in the year 2100 relative to 1750, due to the enhanced greenhouse effect associated with each p ...
... were carried out based on different greenhouse gas Representative Concentration Pathways (RCPs), RCP4.5 and RCP8.5. The different RCPs are labelled by the change in the approximate total radiative forcing in the year 2100 relative to 1750, due to the enhanced greenhouse effect associated with each p ...
A 10-Year Multidisciplinary Program on the Mediterranean Water
... both observation and modeling. Nested observations. The HyMeX observation strategy is based on three-level nested observation periods. The long-term observation period (LOP) began in September 2010 and will continue until 2020. It spans the entire Mediterranean region to collect the long-term time s ...
... both observation and modeling. Nested observations. The HyMeX observation strategy is based on three-level nested observation periods. The long-term observation period (LOP) began in September 2010 and will continue until 2020. It spans the entire Mediterranean region to collect the long-term time s ...
Climate Change: Mastering the Public Health Role
... The evidence is unequivocal; the Earth is warming and our climate is changing. In addition to the warming trend, changes in precipitation and an increase in extreme weather events are further warnings of climate change. Trends in average annual global temperatures show an increase from 2001 – 2007 w ...
... The evidence is unequivocal; the Earth is warming and our climate is changing. In addition to the warming trend, changes in precipitation and an increase in extreme weather events are further warnings of climate change. Trends in average annual global temperatures show an increase from 2001 – 2007 w ...
Climate change and marine plankton Graeme C. Hays , Anthony J. Richardson
... Box 1. What is plankton? The word ‘plankton’ derives from the Greek ‘planktos’ meaning to ‘drift’ or ‘wander’ and is used to describe passively drifting small plants (phytoplankton) and animals (zooplankton) in aquatic systems. Although plankton can change their depth through active swimming and cha ...
... Box 1. What is plankton? The word ‘plankton’ derives from the Greek ‘planktos’ meaning to ‘drift’ or ‘wander’ and is used to describe passively drifting small plants (phytoplankton) and animals (zooplankton) in aquatic systems. Although plankton can change their depth through active swimming and cha ...
The cost of inaction: Recognising the value at risk
... regulators need clarity as to where these long-term risks are borne. For these assessments to be meaningful, regulators need to require companies to disclose their carbon emissions and related risks so that investors can make informed decisions. To avoid sleepwalking into a climate crisis, large-sca ...
... regulators need clarity as to where these long-term risks are borne. For these assessments to be meaningful, regulators need to require companies to disclose their carbon emissions and related risks so that investors can make informed decisions. To avoid sleepwalking into a climate crisis, large-sca ...
Climate change and marine plankton
... Box 1. What is plankton? The word ‘plankton’ derives from the Greek ‘planktos’ meaning to ‘drift’ or ‘wander’ and is used to describe passively drifting small plants (phytoplankton) and animals (zooplankton) in aquatic systems. Although plankton can change their depth through active swimming and cha ...
... Box 1. What is plankton? The word ‘plankton’ derives from the Greek ‘planktos’ meaning to ‘drift’ or ‘wander’ and is used to describe passively drifting small plants (phytoplankton) and animals (zooplankton) in aquatic systems. Although plankton can change their depth through active swimming and cha ...
GAO-14-74, CLIMATE CHANGE: Energy Infrastructure Risks and
... impact energy infrastructure, according to USGCRP and DOE. For example, warming air temperatures may reduce the efficiency of power plants while increasing the overall demand for electricity, potentially creating supply challenges. In addition, while many climate change impacts are projected to be r ...
... impact energy infrastructure, according to USGCRP and DOE. For example, warming air temperatures may reduce the efficiency of power plants while increasing the overall demand for electricity, potentially creating supply challenges. In addition, while many climate change impacts are projected to be r ...
Climate Change in Nuiqsut, Alaska
... of enormous quantities of carbon dioxide from the earth to the air. But climate change also has local implications and communities seek adaptive strategies that encourage wellness and sustainability. The North Slope of Alaska is characterized by permafrost and ice. The wildlife, vegetation and peopl ...
... of enormous quantities of carbon dioxide from the earth to the air. But climate change also has local implications and communities seek adaptive strategies that encourage wellness and sustainability. The North Slope of Alaska is characterized by permafrost and ice. The wildlife, vegetation and peopl ...
Vulnerability of Infrastructure to Climate Variability: How Does This
... Increases in average (or mean) surface temperature will influence the normal range of weather patterns for major areas of the globe (IPCC 2001a). The normal range of weather patterns will be influenced in two ways. First, there will be gradual changes in weather patterns. Incremental changes in prec ...
... Increases in average (or mean) surface temperature will influence the normal range of weather patterns for major areas of the globe (IPCC 2001a). The normal range of weather patterns will be influenced in two ways. First, there will be gradual changes in weather patterns. Incremental changes in prec ...
Mis - Center for International Environmental Law
... warming of 3° Celsius above preindustrial levels, instead of 2°, could increase economic damages by approximately 0.9 percent of global output . . . approximately $150 billion. The incremental cost of an additional degree of warming beyond 3° Celsius would be even greater. Moreover, these costs ar ...
... warming of 3° Celsius above preindustrial levels, instead of 2°, could increase economic damages by approximately 0.9 percent of global output . . . approximately $150 billion. The incremental cost of an additional degree of warming beyond 3° Celsius would be even greater. Moreover, these costs ar ...
Sea Level Change in Western Australia
... mitigation. IPCC reports should be neutral with respect to policy, although they need to deal objectively with policy relevant scientific, technical and socio economic factors. They should be of high scientific and technical standards, and aim to reflect a range of views, expertise and wide geograph ...
... mitigation. IPCC reports should be neutral with respect to policy, although they need to deal objectively with policy relevant scientific, technical and socio economic factors. They should be of high scientific and technical standards, and aim to reflect a range of views, expertise and wide geograph ...
The Geography of Solving Global Environmental Problems
... In approaching the symposium topic of "solving global environmental problems,"' I faced three dilemmas regarding the problem-climate change-that has occupied much of my time over the past several years. First, I do not regard it as "global." While certainly climate change has global dimensions, whic ...
... In approaching the symposium topic of "solving global environmental problems,"' I faced three dilemmas regarding the problem-climate change-that has occupied much of my time over the past several years. First, I do not regard it as "global." While certainly climate change has global dimensions, whic ...
Review of Current and Planned Adaptation Action: Central America
... In response to a growing awareness of the potentially adverse effects of climate change and the particular vulnerability of developing countries to this process, a significant increase in adaptation action has been witnessed in recent years in Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin America and the Caribbean ...
... In response to a growing awareness of the potentially adverse effects of climate change and the particular vulnerability of developing countries to this process, a significant increase in adaptation action has been witnessed in recent years in Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin America and the Caribbean ...
Sea Level Change in Western Australia
... mitigation. IPCC reports should be neutral with respect to policy, although they need to deal objectively with policy relevant scientific, technical and socio economic factors. They should be of high scientific and technical standards, and aim to reflect a range of views, expertise and wide geograph ...
... mitigation. IPCC reports should be neutral with respect to policy, although they need to deal objectively with policy relevant scientific, technical and socio economic factors. They should be of high scientific and technical standards, and aim to reflect a range of views, expertise and wide geograph ...
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... The case studies were expected to contribute to a greater effort of TerrAfrica to identify potential SLWM practices for upscaling as well as the conditions under which they are most likely to be successful. These could then be promoted through the TerrAfrica knowledge management vehicle and through ...
... The case studies were expected to contribute to a greater effort of TerrAfrica to identify potential SLWM practices for upscaling as well as the conditions under which they are most likely to be successful. These could then be promoted through the TerrAfrica knowledge management vehicle and through ...
Non-Economic Loss and Damage Caused by Climatic
... Advanced Studies (BCAS) and made possible by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). This report feeds into ADB’s projects to support the implementation of the Bangladesh Climate Change Strategy Action Plan (BCCSAP) and in particular, items related to loss and damage. It is now widely accepted that mitiga ...
... Advanced Studies (BCAS) and made possible by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). This report feeds into ADB’s projects to support the implementation of the Bangladesh Climate Change Strategy Action Plan (BCCSAP) and in particular, items related to loss and damage. It is now widely accepted that mitiga ...
Streamflow timing of mountain rivers in spain: Recent changes and
... and Lettenmaier 2007, Kalra et al. 2008) thanks to the extensive monitoring systems on ...
... and Lettenmaier 2007, Kalra et al. 2008) thanks to the extensive monitoring systems on ...
Climate Change in Japanese History and Prehistory
... variability, rather than increased temperature per se, was the key factor. ...
... variability, rather than increased temperature per se, was the key factor. ...
Earth`s Climate
... reflective than ocean water, so larger ice sheets reflect more sunlight into space, cooling the Earth even more. In turn, this cooling would lead to even more ice than before. This vicious cycle between colder temperatures, ice growth, and sunlight reflection is an example of a feedback loop. Feedba ...
... reflective than ocean water, so larger ice sheets reflect more sunlight into space, cooling the Earth even more. In turn, this cooling would lead to even more ice than before. This vicious cycle between colder temperatures, ice growth, and sunlight reflection is an example of a feedback loop. Feedba ...
Item 9 Climate and Greenhouse Gases Baseline Report
... Climate is the statistical average and variability of meteorological phenomena in a region over an extended period of time. Climate is an important variable in the atmospheric environment for many reasons, including its impact on the atmospheric fate and transport of constituents such as air contami ...
... Climate is the statistical average and variability of meteorological phenomena in a region over an extended period of time. Climate is an important variable in the atmospheric environment for many reasons, including its impact on the atmospheric fate and transport of constituents such as air contami ...
Polisdigitocracy
... job growth and inward investment. The tech industry is one of the fastest growing sectors globally and appeared resilient to the most recent recession across western economies. City governments have a role to play. They can be the key catalyst in complex digital ecosystems, help to unleash the poten ...
... job growth and inward investment. The tech industry is one of the fastest growing sectors globally and appeared resilient to the most recent recession across western economies. City governments have a role to play. They can be the key catalyst in complex digital ecosystems, help to unleash the poten ...
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... Although inland water transportation has a small share for overall tonnage movements, it plays a significant role as a major route to export market accounting for about 48 percent of all grain tonnages for export over the same period (Marathon and Denicoff 2011). Mississippi River and its tributarie ...
... Although inland water transportation has a small share for overall tonnage movements, it plays a significant role as a major route to export market accounting for about 48 percent of all grain tonnages for export over the same period (Marathon and Denicoff 2011). Mississippi River and its tributarie ...
Japanese Perceptions of Climate Change and their Behavioral
... more awareness and worry regarding global warming might be attributed by the nearness to nature and environment that people had in their daily lives. Previous studies found that people identified global warming from observing local phenomenon such as decrease of snow or change in flower timing (Vedw ...
... more awareness and worry regarding global warming might be attributed by the nearness to nature and environment that people had in their daily lives. Previous studies found that people identified global warming from observing local phenomenon such as decrease of snow or change in flower timing (Vedw ...