Environmental Variability and Climate Change
... gas concentrations are increasing rapidly and are now much higher than they have been for at least 420,000 years. Global average temperatures exceed anything seen in the last thousand years. The evidence is now overwhelming that such changes are a consequence of human activities, but these are super ...
... gas concentrations are increasing rapidly and are now much higher than they have been for at least 420,000 years. Global average temperatures exceed anything seen in the last thousand years. The evidence is now overwhelming that such changes are a consequence of human activities, but these are super ...
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... It is widely agreed that climate variability and future change, combined with socioeconomic issues such as population pressures, are having and will continue to have a significant impact on societies across Africa. A better understanding of present-day climate variability is of course needed, howeve ...
... It is widely agreed that climate variability and future change, combined with socioeconomic issues such as population pressures, are having and will continue to have a significant impact on societies across Africa. A better understanding of present-day climate variability is of course needed, howeve ...
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... the Kaldor-Hicks criterion (Kaldor, 1939; Hicks, 1939), i.e. that distributional issues ought to be separated from questions of economic efficiency. While there is a convincing argument that within one jurisdiction a government that could impose a tax on an externality does also have the necessary m ...
... the Kaldor-Hicks criterion (Kaldor, 1939; Hicks, 1939), i.e. that distributional issues ought to be separated from questions of economic efficiency. While there is a convincing argument that within one jurisdiction a government that could impose a tax on an externality does also have the necessary m ...
- Harvard University
... Climate change is expected to degrade U.S. ozone air quality. The summer average daily max-8h ozone increases by 2-5 ppb over large areas due to 2000-2050 climate change with the IPCC A1B scenario. Largest effect is during pollution episodes, when ozone increases by as much as 10 ppb. Summertime ozo ...
... Climate change is expected to degrade U.S. ozone air quality. The summer average daily max-8h ozone increases by 2-5 ppb over large areas due to 2000-2050 climate change with the IPCC A1B scenario. Largest effect is during pollution episodes, when ozone increases by as much as 10 ppb. Summertime ozo ...
Impacts of global environmental change on future health and health
... mathematical modelling include: model development, calibration and validation; scaling; and dealing with an unusual spectrum of uncertainty8"9. Integrated assessment can incorporate policy-relevant decision analytic capabilities20, in addition to the up-front systems that simulate physical, biologic ...
... mathematical modelling include: model development, calibration and validation; scaling; and dealing with an unusual spectrum of uncertainty8"9. Integrated assessment can incorporate policy-relevant decision analytic capabilities20, in addition to the up-front systems that simulate physical, biologic ...
R eports
... based on current and future (2080) climate derived from MaxEnt models (future minus current, such that positive values indicate increased probability of occurrence under climate warming) were considered continuous fixed effects. The calculation of the thermal accumulation slope was not possible for a ...
... based on current and future (2080) climate derived from MaxEnt models (future minus current, such that positive values indicate increased probability of occurrence under climate warming) were considered continuous fixed effects. The calculation of the thermal accumulation slope was not possible for a ...
Attachment 2
... any policy question having significant technical content, whether it be nuclear power 37,38, genetically modified crops39 or nanotechnology 40. Over the past 40 years, social and decision science research has addressed these challenges across a broad front. This body of research has identified basic ...
... any policy question having significant technical content, whether it be nuclear power 37,38, genetically modified crops39 or nanotechnology 40. Over the past 40 years, social and decision science research has addressed these challenges across a broad front. This body of research has identified basic ...
NBER WORKING PAPER SERIES UNCERTAINTY, CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE GLOBAL ECONOMY
... random draws of the full set of parameters and simulate the entire model for each such draw to derive probability distributions at different points in time for the variables of most interest. Climate sensitivity (the effect on global mean temperature of a doubled GHG concentration) remains the singl ...
... random draws of the full set of parameters and simulate the entire model for each such draw to derive probability distributions at different points in time for the variables of most interest. Climate sensitivity (the effect on global mean temperature of a doubled GHG concentration) remains the singl ...
Final Agenda Climate Finance Workshop CANSA
... New Delhi 19th – 20th August, 2013 India Habitat Centre 14:00-15:30: Session 2: Estimated Cost of Climate Action Chair – Robert Dobias, ADAPT ...
... New Delhi 19th – 20th August, 2013 India Habitat Centre 14:00-15:30: Session 2: Estimated Cost of Climate Action Chair – Robert Dobias, ADAPT ...
ICTs and Climate Change
... Bridge the digital divide Build on broadband Manage the spectrum and geostationary satellite orbit Develop and publish timely global standards Identify relevant areas for future standardization projects 6. Disseminate information and know-how 7. Capacity building 8. Projects to support and assist th ...
... Bridge the digital divide Build on broadband Manage the spectrum and geostationary satellite orbit Develop and publish timely global standards Identify relevant areas for future standardization projects 6. Disseminate information and know-how 7. Capacity building 8. Projects to support and assist th ...
Aalborg Universitet Nielsen, Jørgen
... performance requirements approach offers a more systematic way to identify climate related parameters of importance to the design of buildings. The work presented here is based on two initiatives. The Danish Environmental Agency is heading a programme which addresses the effect of climate change on ...
... performance requirements approach offers a more systematic way to identify climate related parameters of importance to the design of buildings. The work presented here is based on two initiatives. The Danish Environmental Agency is heading a programme which addresses the effect of climate change on ...
impact of global warming on biodiversity
... effects, and much concern about its effects on biological diversity (Botkin, 2007). There is very little doubt today among the scientific community that anthropogenic, or human-induced, greenhouse gas pollution has contributed significantly to the global warming experienced since the beginning of th ...
... effects, and much concern about its effects on biological diversity (Botkin, 2007). There is very little doubt today among the scientific community that anthropogenic, or human-induced, greenhouse gas pollution has contributed significantly to the global warming experienced since the beginning of th ...
Greenhouse Gases and Climate in Environmental Impact Assessment
... climate change on the project. Each of the provinces is varied in their guidance. On Thresholds of GHG Emissions There were few statements found in the literature on thresholds related to assessment of GHGs in EIA. There is mention of low, medium, and high in guidance from Canada; however, these are ...
... climate change on the project. Each of the provinces is varied in their guidance. On Thresholds of GHG Emissions There were few statements found in the literature on thresholds related to assessment of GHGs in EIA. There is mention of low, medium, and high in guidance from Canada; however, these are ...
A Critical Evaluation of Post-Normal Science`s role in Climate
... paradigm, post normal science. Decisions increasingly have to be made within this framework. Incomplete or poorly understood information provided by models is, despite modelling uncertainties, increasingly dictating the frontiers and interface of science and politics. Modelling, like any tool, has i ...
... paradigm, post normal science. Decisions increasingly have to be made within this framework. Incomplete or poorly understood information provided by models is, despite modelling uncertainties, increasingly dictating the frontiers and interface of science and politics. Modelling, like any tool, has i ...
Climate Change - University of Technology Sydney
... agencies, and the media ‐ will find the report an related regulations.. is indispensable source of environmental information. The fragmented and does challenge is to put this information to good use.” not have government ...
... agencies, and the media ‐ will find the report an related regulations.. is indispensable source of environmental information. The fragmented and does challenge is to put this information to good use.” not have government ...
BYRON SHIRE COUNCIL
... Three different values have been considered in choosing a possible tide level; The Highest Astronomical Tide (HAT), the Higher High Water Solstice Springs (HHWSS) and the Mean High Water (MHW) mark. Tides run on a 19 year cycle called the EPOCH. The HAT is the theoretical highest tide level that cou ...
... Three different values have been considered in choosing a possible tide level; The Highest Astronomical Tide (HAT), the Higher High Water Solstice Springs (HHWSS) and the Mean High Water (MHW) mark. Tides run on a 19 year cycle called the EPOCH. The HAT is the theoretical highest tide level that cou ...
Creating Futures – Lesson 5: Dealing with climate change
... Children debate the statement ‘James Watt was responsible for Ali missing school’. With an ‘agree’ sign at one end of the classroom and a ‘disagree’ sign at the other, children position themselves between the signs to reflect how they feel about the statement. Children justify their position and can ...
... Children debate the statement ‘James Watt was responsible for Ali missing school’. With an ‘agree’ sign at one end of the classroom and a ‘disagree’ sign at the other, children position themselves between the signs to reflect how they feel about the statement. Children justify their position and can ...
Technical Expert Meetings (TEM)
... potential through TEMs. The technical examination process consists of regular in-session thematic TEMs and follow up work conducted by parties, international organizations and partnerships. • The Technical Examination Process (TEP): the COP in Lima decided to continue the technical examination of op ...
... potential through TEMs. The technical examination process consists of regular in-session thematic TEMs and follow up work conducted by parties, international organizations and partnerships. • The Technical Examination Process (TEP): the COP in Lima decided to continue the technical examination of op ...
Please indicate if Student Paper Future changes in Extreme East
... GCM projections. This study projected a 30% decrease in future ECL frequency, and associated this with a decrease of 8 to 25% in heavy rainfall events on the eastern seaboard. Dowdy et al. (2014) used the same GCM based vorticity measure to also estimate a future decrease in wave heights, with simil ...
... GCM projections. This study projected a 30% decrease in future ECL frequency, and associated this with a decrease of 8 to 25% in heavy rainfall events on the eastern seaboard. Dowdy et al. (2014) used the same GCM based vorticity measure to also estimate a future decrease in wave heights, with simil ...
Addressing the Leadership Challenge of Climate Change
... into space. The resulting “natural greenhouse effect” keeps the planet some 30oC warmer than it would otherwise be, which is essential for life as we know it. The problem we now face is that since the start of the industrial revolution some 250 years ago our emissions of greenhouse gases have been m ...
... into space. The resulting “natural greenhouse effect” keeps the planet some 30oC warmer than it would otherwise be, which is essential for life as we know it. The problem we now face is that since the start of the industrial revolution some 250 years ago our emissions of greenhouse gases have been m ...
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... From these observations, it is apparent that tropical locations with the same land-cover forcing have different responses, as has been shown in other studies (12, 13). To assess these different regional responses, we evaluated temperature responses in all grid cells that were converted from tropical ...
... From these observations, it is apparent that tropical locations with the same land-cover forcing have different responses, as has been shown in other studies (12, 13). To assess these different regional responses, we evaluated temperature responses in all grid cells that were converted from tropical ...
BCC Syllabus
... • Analyze causes and effects of climate change • Explain the relationship between human activities and climate change, with emphasis on forest ecosystems and conservation • Assess the impacts of human activities on climate and the impacts of climate change on ecosystem services and socio-economic sy ...
... • Analyze causes and effects of climate change • Explain the relationship between human activities and climate change, with emphasis on forest ecosystems and conservation • Assess the impacts of human activities on climate and the impacts of climate change on ecosystem services and socio-economic sy ...
Chapter 6: Agriculture - Oregon Climate Change Research Institute
... reducing the growth and quality of potatoes (Eigenbrode et al., 2013). However, CO2 fertilization may at least partially offset future yield losses at least until the middle of the century (Eigenbrode et al., 2013). Developing and using a later-maturing potato variety may prove to be an effective ad ...
... reducing the growth and quality of potatoes (Eigenbrode et al., 2013). However, CO2 fertilization may at least partially offset future yield losses at least until the middle of the century (Eigenbrode et al., 2013). Developing and using a later-maturing potato variety may prove to be an effective ad ...
Submission PDF Communicating the deadly consequences of
... dangerous HI values increases, with pole-ward expansion particularly evident in the Northern Hemisphere. The frequency of dangerous HI values also increases for those regions that are already impacted. The combined effect of increased area and frequency explains why global heat stress should be expe ...
... dangerous HI values increases, with pole-ward expansion particularly evident in the Northern Hemisphere. The frequency of dangerous HI values also increases for those regions that are already impacted. The combined effect of increased area and frequency explains why global heat stress should be expe ...
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... • Result is increased market demands for high quality grass seeds • Effective marketing of our high quality US-grown seeds requires that we be able to identify all of the areas suitable for using ...
... • Result is increased market demands for high quality grass seeds • Effective marketing of our high quality US-grown seeds requires that we be able to identify all of the areas suitable for using ...
Global warming controversy
The global warming controversy concerns the public debate over whether global warming is occurring, how much has occurred in modern times, what has caused it, what its effects will be, whether any action should be taken to curb it, and if so what that action should be. In the scientific literature, there is a strong consensus that global surface temperatures have increased in recent decades and that the trend is caused primarily by human-induced emissions of greenhouse gases. No scientific body of national or international standing disagrees with this view, though a few organizations with members in extractive industries hold non-committal positions. Disputes over the key scientific facts of global warming are now more prevalent in the popular media than in the scientific literature, where such issues are treated as resolved, and more in the United States than globally.Political and popular debate concerning the existence and cause of climate change includes the reasons for the increase seen in the instrumental temperature record, whether the warming trend exceeds normal climatic variations, and whether human activities have contributed significantly to it. Scientists have resolved many of these questions decisively in favour of the view that the current warming trend exists and is ongoing, that human activity is the primary cause, and that it is without precedent in at least 2000 years. Disputes that also reflect scientific debate include estimates of how responsive the climate system might be to any given level of greenhouse gases (climate sensitivity), and what the consequences of global warming will be.Global warming remains an issue of widespread political debate, often split along party political lines, especially in the United States. Many of the largely settled scientific issues, such as the human responsibility for global warming, remain the subject of politically or economically motivated attempts to downplay, dismiss or deny them – an ideological phenomenon categorised by academics and scientists as climate change denial. The sources of funding for those involved with climate science – both supporting and opposing mainstream scientific positions – have been questioned by both sides. There are debates about the best policy responses to the science, their cost-effectiveness and their urgency. Climate scientists, especially in the United States, have reported official and oil-industry pressure to censor or suppress their work and hide scientific data, with directives not to discuss the subject in public communications. Legal cases regarding global warming, its effects, and measures to reduce it have reached American courts. The fossil fuels lobby and free market think tanks have often been identified as overtly or covertly supporting efforts to undermine or discredit the scientific consensus on global warming.