CSPR Briefing C SP R B
... Afforestation, according to decision under the UNFCCC, is conversion of land that has not been forested for over 50 years into forest land, whereas reforestation is conversion of land that has been forested but converted to non-forested land before 1990 (UNFCCC, 2010a). Both afforestation and refore ...
... Afforestation, according to decision under the UNFCCC, is conversion of land that has not been forested for over 50 years into forest land, whereas reforestation is conversion of land that has been forested but converted to non-forested land before 1990 (UNFCCC, 2010a). Both afforestation and refore ...
halifax harbour extreme water levels in the context of
... especially Tom James, who provided extensive feedback. ...
... especially Tom James, who provided extensive feedback. ...
Climate change and the demise of Minoan civilization
... with a population of about 15 million occupying the area from Mexico’s Yucatán peninsula to Honduras, before they ultimately and rather suddenly disappeared. In addition to hypotheses concerning epidemic disease as the agent, evidence has emerged that a long period of dry climate, punctuated by thr ...
... with a population of about 15 million occupying the area from Mexico’s Yucatán peninsula to Honduras, before they ultimately and rather suddenly disappeared. In addition to hypotheses concerning epidemic disease as the agent, evidence has emerged that a long period of dry climate, punctuated by thr ...
Adapting to Pollution John Copeland Nagle R
... pollution. Zoning law often requires polluting businesses to locate away from residential homes and schools. Zoning personifies Mary Douglas’s suggestion that pollution is avoided by maintaining boundaries. 9 Zoning law separates polluters from those who do not want to be exposed to pollution. Most ...
... pollution. Zoning law often requires polluting businesses to locate away from residential homes and schools. Zoning personifies Mary Douglas’s suggestion that pollution is avoided by maintaining boundaries. 9 Zoning law separates polluters from those who do not want to be exposed to pollution. Most ...
S1501144_en.pdf
... 5. Central America: Regions within the dry corridor .................................................................................... 6. Central America: Aridity index values by department, 1950–2000 average .......................................... 7. Central America: Aridity index values by de ...
... 5. Central America: Regions within the dry corridor .................................................................................... 6. Central America: Aridity index values by department, 1950–2000 average .......................................... 7. Central America: Aridity index values by de ...
Climate Relicts: Past, Present, Future
... 2010). Changes in geographic distributions do not simply result from the simultaneous migration of populations throughout the range. Instead, they are generated by widespread establishment of new populations at the leading edge of a species distribution and extinction of populations at the retreatin ...
... 2010). Changes in geographic distributions do not simply result from the simultaneous migration of populations throughout the range. Instead, they are generated by widespread establishment of new populations at the leading edge of a species distribution and extinction of populations at the retreatin ...
Evaluating the climate and air quality impacts of short
... methane (CH4 ) and black carbon (BC) emissions by about 50 and 80 %, respectively. For CH4 , measures on shale gas production, waste management and coal mines were most important. For non-CH4 SLCPs, elimination of high-emitting vehicles and wick lamps, as well as reducing emissions from gas flaring, ...
... methane (CH4 ) and black carbon (BC) emissions by about 50 and 80 %, respectively. For CH4 , measures on shale gas production, waste management and coal mines were most important. For non-CH4 SLCPs, elimination of high-emitting vehicles and wick lamps, as well as reducing emissions from gas flaring, ...
Predicting population consequences of ocean climate
... Farallon Island colony in central California. Our study projected that the auklet population growth rate will experience an absolute decline of 11–45% by the end of the century, placing this population on a trajectory toward extinction. In addition, future changes in upwelling intensity and timing o ...
... Farallon Island colony in central California. Our study projected that the auklet population growth rate will experience an absolute decline of 11–45% by the end of the century, placing this population on a trajectory toward extinction. In addition, future changes in upwelling intensity and timing o ...
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... Climatology, the study of climate and its variability, analyzes long-term weather patterns over time and space and the controls that produce Earth’s diverse climatic conditions. One type of climatic analysis locates areas of similar weather statistics and groups them into climatic regions. Observed ...
... Climatology, the study of climate and its variability, analyzes long-term weather patterns over time and space and the controls that produce Earth’s diverse climatic conditions. One type of climatic analysis locates areas of similar weather statistics and groups them into climatic regions. Observed ...
After Kyoto: Approaches to Climate Change Mitigation Post-2012
... International Energy Agency (IEA) statistics indicate that world energy-related CO2 emissions in 2002 were 16.4% above their 1990 level. Their increase in 2001 alone was 2%. The IEA forecasts that global emissions of GHGs in 2030, based on existing policies, would be 60% higher than in 20026. Even u ...
... International Energy Agency (IEA) statistics indicate that world energy-related CO2 emissions in 2002 were 16.4% above their 1990 level. Their increase in 2001 alone was 2%. The IEA forecasts that global emissions of GHGs in 2030, based on existing policies, would be 60% higher than in 20026. Even u ...
AdaptHCMC
... Minh City (HCMC) presents urban planning and design strategies related to the city’s main environmental and climate change risks. The guidelines are intended to aid authorities, developers and members of the design professions in the design of new developments and to serve as a policy guide for HCMC ...
... Minh City (HCMC) presents urban planning and design strategies related to the city’s main environmental and climate change risks. The guidelines are intended to aid authorities, developers and members of the design professions in the design of new developments and to serve as a policy guide for HCMC ...
Effects of climate change on inland waters of the Pacific coastal
... along the California coast and throughout most of Oregon, Washington and southern British Columbia. Within the southern interior of California, July temperatures range from 20±308C, while inland in British Columbia and throughout southern Alaska mean July temperatures are 10±158C. Mean January tempe ...
... along the California coast and throughout most of Oregon, Washington and southern British Columbia. Within the southern interior of California, July temperatures range from 20±308C, while inland in British Columbia and throughout southern Alaska mean July temperatures are 10±158C. Mean January tempe ...
ccaf.gc.ca
... climate system. Under the convention, the interim objective was for Annex I parties (mainly developed and Eastern European countries—see Appendix A) to aim to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by the year 2000. The FCCC also obligated Canada to create programs that would support i ...
... climate system. Under the convention, the interim objective was for Annex I parties (mainly developed and Eastern European countries—see Appendix A) to aim to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by the year 2000. The FCCC also obligated Canada to create programs that would support i ...
climate science
... years, I have been exploring these issues as they relate to climate science in a series of blog posts1 and several publications.2 My perspective is summarized below. Science is a process for understanding how nature works. The scientific process can be summarized as: ask a question or pose a hypoth ...
... years, I have been exploring these issues as they relate to climate science in a series of blog posts1 and several publications.2 My perspective is summarized below. Science is a process for understanding how nature works. The scientific process can be summarized as: ask a question or pose a hypoth ...
Full Congressional testimonials
... years, I have been exploring these issues as they relate to climate science in a series of blog posts1 and several publications.2 My perspective is summarized below. Science is a process for understanding how nature works. The scientific process can be summarized as: ask a question or pose a hypoth ...
... years, I have been exploring these issues as they relate to climate science in a series of blog posts1 and several publications.2 My perspective is summarized below. Science is a process for understanding how nature works. The scientific process can be summarized as: ask a question or pose a hypoth ...
Insights from the ocean carbon cycle
... The amplitude, however, is too strong, as was already shown for CCSM4 [Deser et al., 2012]. In conjunction with major volcanic eruptions (years 1258, 1452, and 1815) we find strong La Niña events and a shift of ENSO toward lower frequencies, both also visible in the sea level pressure-based Southern ...
... The amplitude, however, is too strong, as was already shown for CCSM4 [Deser et al., 2012]. In conjunction with major volcanic eruptions (years 1258, 1452, and 1815) we find strong La Niña events and a shift of ENSO toward lower frequencies, both also visible in the sea level pressure-based Southern ...
climate vulnerability assessment – islands of dhidhdhoo and
... groundwater supply systems. By the year 2100, the total annual precipitation is projected to increase by 175 to 225 mm. Conversely, average precipitation in the dry months, is projected to decrease moderately: by 5 mm in January, 5 mm in February, and 10 mm in March. As a result, the dry season will ...
... groundwater supply systems. By the year 2100, the total annual precipitation is projected to increase by 175 to 225 mm. Conversely, average precipitation in the dry months, is projected to decrease moderately: by 5 mm in January, 5 mm in February, and 10 mm in March. As a result, the dry season will ...
Climate Change and Justice: A Non-Welfarist Treaty Negotiation
... they represent, by reference to a reasonable conception of justice that they all can endorse. Such a conception would be the focus of an overlapping consensus.13 This means that a treaty proposal justified in its terms could be offered in the belief that it is not unjust, and with the reasonable exp ...
... they represent, by reference to a reasonable conception of justice that they all can endorse. Such a conception would be the focus of an overlapping consensus.13 This means that a treaty proposal justified in its terms could be offered in the belief that it is not unjust, and with the reasonable exp ...
tackling the double injustice of climate change and gender inequality
... Gender equity and building community resilience. CARE’s work to strengthen community resilience to climate change strikes at the root causes of poverty, including gender inequality. Addressing the uncertainties and risks involved in climate change, while at the same time dealing with deeply entrenc ...
... Gender equity and building community resilience. CARE’s work to strengthen community resilience to climate change strikes at the root causes of poverty, including gender inequality. Addressing the uncertainties and risks involved in climate change, while at the same time dealing with deeply entrenc ...
Mountains for the world_2.indd
... tropical and subtropical zones – in contrast to most mountains in the developed world – populations are generally growing and mountain systems remain centres of livelihoods for hundreds of millions of people (Nogues-Bravo et al. 2006). Climate change in general, and related changes in precipitation ...
... tropical and subtropical zones – in contrast to most mountains in the developed world – populations are generally growing and mountain systems remain centres of livelihoods for hundreds of millions of people (Nogues-Bravo et al. 2006). Climate change in general, and related changes in precipitation ...
tackling the double injustice of climate change and gender inequality
... Gender equity and building community resilience. CARE’s work to strengthen community resilience to climate change strikes at the root causes of poverty, including gender inequality. Addressing the uncertainties and risks involved in climate change, while at the same time dealing with deeply entrenc ...
... Gender equity and building community resilience. CARE’s work to strengthen community resilience to climate change strikes at the root causes of poverty, including gender inequality. Addressing the uncertainties and risks involved in climate change, while at the same time dealing with deeply entrenc ...
`Dynamic Differentiation`: The Principles of CBDR
... exist. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) identifies four categories of inequality: (i) asymmetry in contribution to climate change (past and present); (ii) vulnerability to the impacts of climate change; (iii) capacity to mitigate the problem; and (iv) power to decide on solutions. ...
... exist. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) identifies four categories of inequality: (i) asymmetry in contribution to climate change (past and present); (ii) vulnerability to the impacts of climate change; (iii) capacity to mitigate the problem; and (iv) power to decide on solutions. ...
- The University of Liverpool Repository
... al., 2012). The controversial role of climate in driving 20th century malaria changes was further highlighted by Gething et al. (2010), who point out that societal and economic development have restricted the geographical areas subject to malaria transmission against a backdrop of warming temperatur ...
... al., 2012). The controversial role of climate in driving 20th century malaria changes was further highlighted by Gething et al. (2010), who point out that societal and economic development have restricted the geographical areas subject to malaria transmission against a backdrop of warming temperatur ...
Urban Areas and Climate Change: Review of Current Issues and
... emissions and mitigation, adaptation has many linkages with the way an urban area develops and is planned and managed. The paths of urban development and urban planning might enhance or, on the contrary, constrain the adaptive capacity of a city’s populations, especially of its low-income groups. Ad ...
... emissions and mitigation, adaptation has many linkages with the way an urban area develops and is planned and managed. The paths of urban development and urban planning might enhance or, on the contrary, constrain the adaptive capacity of a city’s populations, especially of its low-income groups. Ad ...
Interactive influences of climate change and agriculture on aquatic
... change to guide management and restoration efforts (Mantua et al. 2010, Lawrence et al. 2014). In addition, with few exceptions (Wenger et al. 2011b, Walters et al. 2013, Lawrence et al. 2014), our knowledge of how climate change will interact with future changes of other stressors is limited. St ...
... change to guide management and restoration efforts (Mantua et al. 2010, Lawrence et al. 2014). In addition, with few exceptions (Wenger et al. 2011b, Walters et al. 2013, Lawrence et al. 2014), our knowledge of how climate change will interact with future changes of other stressors is limited. St ...