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... •Defra is responsible for the majority of non-CO2 Greenhouse Gases. •The Climate Change Act 2008 and the Low Carbon Transition Plan 2009 established the RESTRICTED ...
... •Defra is responsible for the majority of non-CO2 Greenhouse Gases. •The Climate Change Act 2008 and the Low Carbon Transition Plan 2009 established the RESTRICTED ...
PR_INI - European Parliament
... shortages and have specifically put local populations, whose livelihoods are dependent on natural resources such as farming, fishing and herding, under strong pressure, resulting, in some cases, in violence and armed conflict; 6. Recognises that complex crises must be predicted and prevented by appl ...
... shortages and have specifically put local populations, whose livelihoods are dependent on natural resources such as farming, fishing and herding, under strong pressure, resulting, in some cases, in violence and armed conflict; 6. Recognises that complex crises must be predicted and prevented by appl ...
MODERN-DAY DEMOGRAPHIC PROCESSES IN CENTRAL
... including a growing global social consciousness of the effects of humanity’s actions on the environment; higher levels of education in the young generation; and technological progress in energy production. All this can coalesce to give a somewhat brighter picture of the points of contact between hum ...
... including a growing global social consciousness of the effects of humanity’s actions on the environment; higher levels of education in the young generation; and technological progress in energy production. All this can coalesce to give a somewhat brighter picture of the points of contact between hum ...
freshwater ecosystems
... Perturbations of Riparian Zones and Floodplains The riparian zone undergoes a cycle of establishment and destruction owing to patterns of hydrologic disturbance and recruitment characteristics of riparian trees (3, 3 1, 49). Rare catastrophic events such as mass wasting of hillslopes remove soil, de ...
... Perturbations of Riparian Zones and Floodplains The riparian zone undergoes a cycle of establishment and destruction owing to patterns of hydrologic disturbance and recruitment characteristics of riparian trees (3, 3 1, 49). Rare catastrophic events such as mass wasting of hillslopes remove soil, de ...
Zero Deforestation and the future of Brazil
... Because of this, in December 2015, representatives from 196 countries will meet, in Paris, for the 21st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP21). It is a crucial moment for setting up a new agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions starting in ...
... Because of this, in December 2015, representatives from 196 countries will meet, in Paris, for the 21st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP21). It is a crucial moment for setting up a new agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions starting in ...
Biogeophysical versus biogeochemical feedbacks of large
... With respect to the current discussion on afforestation as a means to curb global warming owing to anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions, one may conclude from our study that afforestation of boreal zones is counterproductive, because in the long run, this measure will even exacerbate global warming. ...
... With respect to the current discussion on afforestation as a means to curb global warming owing to anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions, one may conclude from our study that afforestation of boreal zones is counterproductive, because in the long run, this measure will even exacerbate global warming. ...
Current Extreme Weather and Climate Change
... substantially during the 20th century.2 However, flooding is also affected by various other human activities. For example, deforestation may exacerbate flooding, while changes in land use can greatly influence runoff, which can either increase or reduce the risk of flooding. Runoff, or the surface w ...
... substantially during the 20th century.2 However, flooding is also affected by various other human activities. For example, deforestation may exacerbate flooding, while changes in land use can greatly influence runoff, which can either increase or reduce the risk of flooding. Runoff, or the surface w ...
1 CATASTROPHE TRENDS Lloyd’s
... There is clearly a strong correlation between ‘warm’ phases of the cycle and more intense hurricane activity. On this basis, the intense hurricane seasons in 2004 and 2005 can hardly have been a surprise as warned in 2001 by academics. The long-term temperature trend shows an increase of a little ab ...
... There is clearly a strong correlation between ‘warm’ phases of the cycle and more intense hurricane activity. On this basis, the intense hurricane seasons in 2004 and 2005 can hardly have been a surprise as warned in 2001 by academics. The long-term temperature trend shows an increase of a little ab ...
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... Agriculture is among the more climate sensitive human activities; therefore, possible global climatic changes associated with increased atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases are likely to affect the efficiency of agricultural production systems. Economic impact assessments of climate change ...
... Agriculture is among the more climate sensitive human activities; therefore, possible global climatic changes associated with increased atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases are likely to affect the efficiency of agricultural production systems. Economic impact assessments of climate change ...
National Climate Change Policy 2011
... first half of the 1990s, except during 1988, 1989 and 1995. Between 1995 and 2000 the region experienced the highest level of North Atlantic hurricane activity. NOAA however attributes this increased activity to natural occurring cycles in tropical climate patterns near the equator. These cycles, c ...
... first half of the 1990s, except during 1988, 1989 and 1995. Between 1995 and 2000 the region experienced the highest level of North Atlantic hurricane activity. NOAA however attributes this increased activity to natural occurring cycles in tropical climate patterns near the equator. These cycles, c ...
Annual Average Temperature Rise: Global Average
... Climate Change 2007: The Physical Science Basis. Contribution of Working Group I to the Fourth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (Cambridge, U.K.: Cambridge University Press, 2007), pgs. 243 and 248. http://goo.gl/ZDMF1W In table 3.2 on pg. 243 (see the rows marked “ ...
... Climate Change 2007: The Physical Science Basis. Contribution of Working Group I to the Fourth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (Cambridge, U.K.: Cambridge University Press, 2007), pgs. 243 and 248. http://goo.gl/ZDMF1W In table 3.2 on pg. 243 (see the rows marked “ ...
The climatic impacts of land surface change and carbon
... on carbon it does acknowledge the concern over rising greenhouse gas concentrations from all sources and that land surface change plays a role. This second alternative has the very important distinction that it is consistent with the UNFCCC, a treaty that has come into force with ratification now by ...
... on carbon it does acknowledge the concern over rising greenhouse gas concentrations from all sources and that land surface change plays a role. This second alternative has the very important distinction that it is consistent with the UNFCCC, a treaty that has come into force with ratification now by ...
Module 1 - Background and Overview
... o NAMAS = nationally appropriate mitigation actions These voluntary mitigation measures are consistent with a country’s development strategy, and are meant to put it on a more sustainable development path ...
... o NAMAS = nationally appropriate mitigation actions These voluntary mitigation measures are consistent with a country’s development strategy, and are meant to put it on a more sustainable development path ...
Climate dangers and atoll countries
... countries of the Pacific and small island states in general are increasingly integrated into the world economy primarily through commercial exploitation of their extensive Exclusive Economic Zones and through international tourism. Forces of globalisation, regional integration and national policy c ...
... countries of the Pacific and small island states in general are increasingly integrated into the world economy primarily through commercial exploitation of their extensive Exclusive Economic Zones and through international tourism. Forces of globalisation, regional integration and national policy c ...
AKEBE LEONARD AKOH INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SUS- TAINABILITY.
... The impact of human activities on the environment and on climate change in particular are issues of growing concern confronting life on Earth and also Information and Communications Technology (ICT). Information Technology is one of the widest field of studies that exist, it ranges from creating sof ...
... The impact of human activities on the environment and on climate change in particular are issues of growing concern confronting life on Earth and also Information and Communications Technology (ICT). Information Technology is one of the widest field of studies that exist, it ranges from creating sof ...
A balance of bottom-up and top-down in linking climate policies
... face higher prices. Whether this tips the scales in support of or in opposition to linkage will depend on the relative power of various affected groups. Much like with trade liberalization, the fundamental economic logic is often at odds with specific effects on powerful industries and other competi ...
... face higher prices. Whether this tips the scales in support of or in opposition to linkage will depend on the relative power of various affected groups. Much like with trade liberalization, the fundamental economic logic is often at odds with specific effects on powerful industries and other competi ...
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 ...
External Copyright permission (if applicable)
... warming’ to ‘climate change’. There have been many reasons for this shift in terminology, not least regulations which restrict media organisations from acting any other way. However it doesn’t stop me being worried that in our pursuit of politically correct terms we are minimising both the impact of ...
... warming’ to ‘climate change’. There have been many reasons for this shift in terminology, not least regulations which restrict media organisations from acting any other way. However it doesn’t stop me being worried that in our pursuit of politically correct terms we are minimising both the impact of ...
Bluie West
... The peer reviewed research findings tell this story far better than any other source available, but very few can or are willing to interpret the literature. A few climate scientists have written a few books that come close, but in general, all other sources are created by advocates and not scientist ...
... The peer reviewed research findings tell this story far better than any other source available, but very few can or are willing to interpret the literature. A few climate scientists have written a few books that come close, but in general, all other sources are created by advocates and not scientist ...
Climate Change
... saturated with water vapour a lot of IR still gets through. CO2 and CH4 absorb IR wavelengths that H2O doesn’t. (Many “sceptics” don’t seem to understand that!) ...
... saturated with water vapour a lot of IR still gets through. CO2 and CH4 absorb IR wavelengths that H2O doesn’t. (Many “sceptics” don’t seem to understand that!) ...
A decade of weather extremes - Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact
... or the United States, 2011 was a year of extreme weather, with 14 events that caused losses in excess of US$1 billion each1. The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration spoke of “a year seemingly full of weather extremes” after July had set new monthly heat records for Texas, Oklahoma an ...
... or the United States, 2011 was a year of extreme weather, with 14 events that caused losses in excess of US$1 billion each1. The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration spoke of “a year seemingly full of weather extremes” after July had set new monthly heat records for Texas, Oklahoma an ...
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... The threat of uncontrolled, large-scale international migration is an important part of the global impacts of climate change. Acute shocks of displacement could likely occur from sea level rise that submerges small islands including Maldives and Mauritius, and large tracts of low-lying areas of coun ...
... The threat of uncontrolled, large-scale international migration is an important part of the global impacts of climate change. Acute shocks of displacement could likely occur from sea level rise that submerges small islands including Maldives and Mauritius, and large tracts of low-lying areas of coun ...
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.