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... Economic growth, as expected, results in increases in both production and consumption of goods and services, and also generation of different types of pollution, waste, and by-products over a wide range of scales. Two important dimensions of the interaction between natural environmental resources an ...
... Economic growth, as expected, results in increases in both production and consumption of goods and services, and also generation of different types of pollution, waste, and by-products over a wide range of scales. Two important dimensions of the interaction between natural environmental resources an ...
Building resilience to climate-related shocks: farmers` vulnerability to
... widespread. However, it is not easy to attribute any extreme weather event and climate shock to a change in the climate, as a wide range of extreme events and climate shocks are expected in most region of the world, even under unchanging climate (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) 2007 ...
... widespread. However, it is not easy to attribute any extreme weather event and climate shock to a change in the climate, as a wide range of extreme events and climate shocks are expected in most region of the world, even under unchanging climate (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) 2007 ...
Modelling the effects of climate and land cover change on
... and timber plantations are all at risk of reduced viability from a changed climate in the region. As groundwater is the primary source of domestic drinking water, reduction in recharge to coastal source aquifers is a serious immediate threat that may be exacerbated by a growing future population and ...
... and timber plantations are all at risk of reduced viability from a changed climate in the region. As groundwater is the primary source of domestic drinking water, reduction in recharge to coastal source aquifers is a serious immediate threat that may be exacerbated by a growing future population and ...
A Preliminary Assessment of Ecosystem Vulnerability to Climate
... Ecosystems have evolved to fit specific temperatures and precipitation regimes over millennia. Some ecosystems exist in regions where there are naturally large variations in climate within and between years. Each ecosystem can thus be said to be adapted to fit a climatic “space” that accounts both f ...
... Ecosystems have evolved to fit specific temperatures and precipitation regimes over millennia. Some ecosystems exist in regions where there are naturally large variations in climate within and between years. Each ecosystem can thus be said to be adapted to fit a climatic “space” that accounts both f ...
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... weighting in these indexes, where the large amount of companies in the MSCI World absorbs higher concentration of carbon exposure. In the lead up to COP 21 in December 2015 Paris, several companies and investors are looking for ways to internalize the costs of carbon into their business practices. S ...
... weighting in these indexes, where the large amount of companies in the MSCI World absorbs higher concentration of carbon exposure. In the lead up to COP 21 in December 2015 Paris, several companies and investors are looking for ways to internalize the costs of carbon into their business practices. S ...
TAMK - University of Applied Sciences Tampere, Finland
... increase of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere from 280ppm in pre-industrial times to 379ppm in 2005 (IPCC 2007: 37). Carbon dioxide, which is the most important anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHG), represents the major reason for increasing atmospheric GHG concentrations, and (therewith linked) the in ...
... increase of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere from 280ppm in pre-industrial times to 379ppm in 2005 (IPCC 2007: 37). Carbon dioxide, which is the most important anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHG), represents the major reason for increasing atmospheric GHG concentrations, and (therewith linked) the in ...
Australia and New Zealand
... and agriculture, changed natural ecosystems, reduced seasonal snow cover, and glacier shrinkage [11.2.1, 11.2.3]. ...
... and agriculture, changed natural ecosystems, reduced seasonal snow cover, and glacier shrinkage [11.2.1, 11.2.3]. ...
Climate change and land suitability for potato production in England
... needs were predicted to increase by 14–30% under the ‘most likely’ low and high emissions scenario, respectively. However, these simulations were for specific locations and ignored future spatial changes in land suitability and the viability of rainfed production. Internationally, many studies have ...
... needs were predicted to increase by 14–30% under the ‘most likely’ low and high emissions scenario, respectively. However, these simulations were for specific locations and ignored future spatial changes in land suitability and the viability of rainfed production. Internationally, many studies have ...
Risk-based assessment of climate change impacts
... Summary background documents were provided to participants who reviewed the scientific information available on trends and projections and the impact, vulnerabilities and opportunities for each LAB. However, this advisory meeting was held to peer review the resulting risk summary sheets for each Dep ...
... Summary background documents were provided to participants who reviewed the scientific information available on trends and projections and the impact, vulnerabilities and opportunities for each LAB. However, this advisory meeting was held to peer review the resulting risk summary sheets for each Dep ...
Assessing potential climate change effects on loblolly pine growth: A
... FORET, FORENA and ZELIG have been used to predict changes in forest type throughout the eastern USA; the use of this type of model to assess climate change effects has been reviewed by Shugart et al. (1992). In general, this type of model is most useful for predicting broad-scale patterns in species ...
... FORET, FORENA and ZELIG have been used to predict changes in forest type throughout the eastern USA; the use of this type of model to assess climate change effects has been reviewed by Shugart et al. (1992). In general, this type of model is most useful for predicting broad-scale patterns in species ...
Climate –carbon cycle feedback analysis, results from the C MIP
... assimilation via the Rubisco enzyme as a function of internal leaf CO2 concentration. CASA consists of up to three live vegetation pools and nine soil pools, with the rates of carbon transfer among them being climate dependent (Dickinson et al. 1998; Friedlingstein et al. 1998). Organic matter decom ...
... assimilation via the Rubisco enzyme as a function of internal leaf CO2 concentration. CASA consists of up to three live vegetation pools and nine soil pools, with the rates of carbon transfer among them being climate dependent (Dickinson et al. 1998; Friedlingstein et al. 1998). Organic matter decom ...
Islamabad Pakistan
... opportunities, economic diversification and cultural activity. However, unplanned urban growth is also leading to challenges. In many cities, public services and infrastructure are heavily strained, urban ecosystems are polluted, streets are congested and informal settlements are widespread. In many ...
... opportunities, economic diversification and cultural activity. However, unplanned urban growth is also leading to challenges. In many cities, public services and infrastructure are heavily strained, urban ecosystems are polluted, streets are congested and informal settlements are widespread. In many ...
Wetland Grasses and Gases: Are Tidal Wetlands Ready for the
... an initial step to develop clear and overarching definitions that categorize near-term and potential future project activities. There is a concern that piecemeal bottom-up project development can lead to contradicting or misaligned use of terminology as protocols and policies develop. For example, w ...
... an initial step to develop clear and overarching definitions that categorize near-term and potential future project activities. There is a concern that piecemeal bottom-up project development can lead to contradicting or misaligned use of terminology as protocols and policies develop. For example, w ...
Chapter 10
... Extreme weather events in Asia were reported to provide evidence of increases in the intensity or frequency on regional scales throughout the 20th century. The Third Assessment Report (TAR) predicted that the area-averaged annual mean warming would be about 3°C in the decade of the 2050s and about 5 ...
... Extreme weather events in Asia were reported to provide evidence of increases in the intensity or frequency on regional scales throughout the 20th century. The Third Assessment Report (TAR) predicted that the area-averaged annual mean warming would be about 3°C in the decade of the 2050s and about 5 ...
Controls of Global-Mean Precipitation Increases in
... conducted using coupled climate models collected for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Fourth Assessment Report (AR4). The change in precipitation, water vapor, clouds, and radiative heating of the atmosphere evident in the 1% increase in carbon dioxide until doubled (1pctto2x) sc ...
... conducted using coupled climate models collected for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Fourth Assessment Report (AR4). The change in precipitation, water vapor, clouds, and radiative heating of the atmosphere evident in the 1% increase in carbon dioxide until doubled (1pctto2x) sc ...
Chapter 17 CLIMATE CHANGE IN THE COURTS: JURISDICTION
... A short time later, a district court squarely considered a defendant’s argument that plaintiffs could not have Article III standing to challenge actions that will cause “global injuries.” In Northwest Environmental Defense Center v. Owens Corning Corporation, 434 F. Supp.2d 957 (D. Or. 2006), enviro ...
... A short time later, a district court squarely considered a defendant’s argument that plaintiffs could not have Article III standing to challenge actions that will cause “global injuries.” In Northwest Environmental Defense Center v. Owens Corning Corporation, 434 F. Supp.2d 957 (D. Or. 2006), enviro ...
Climate and carbon cycle dynamics in a CESM simulation from 850
... Compared to glacial–interglacial climate change, the last millennium experienced little climate variability, yet there is evidence for distinct climate states during that period (e.g., Lehner et al., 2012b; Keller et al., 2015). Within the last millennium, the Medieval Climate Anomaly (MCA, ∼ AD 950 ...
... Compared to glacial–interglacial climate change, the last millennium experienced little climate variability, yet there is evidence for distinct climate states during that period (e.g., Lehner et al., 2012b; Keller et al., 2015). Within the last millennium, the Medieval Climate Anomaly (MCA, ∼ AD 950 ...
climate science
... of climate science, including the theory of rotating fluids, the theory of boundary layers, the theory of gaseous infrared spectroscopy and radiative transfer. These theories are widely accepted. The meta-theory of greenhouse warming of the climate system incorporates many ...
... of climate science, including the theory of rotating fluids, the theory of boundary layers, the theory of gaseous infrared spectroscopy and radiative transfer. These theories are widely accepted. The meta-theory of greenhouse warming of the climate system incorporates many ...
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... might explain land value. Parameter estimates are then combined with output from a climate change forecast to predict the income loss due to future climate change. While the Ricardian model assumes adaptation, it does not reveal anything about the adjustment process—only the final outcome (land valu ...
... might explain land value. Parameter estimates are then combined with output from a climate change forecast to predict the income loss due to future climate change. While the Ricardian model assumes adaptation, it does not reveal anything about the adjustment process—only the final outcome (land valu ...
Hunter, Central and Lower North Coast Regional
... (BOM) recording stations throughout the coastal zone of the Central, Hunter and Lower North Coasts of NSW have been analysed to identify key patterns and trends (Figure 1). The coastal zone itself is one of three climate zones that were identified for the Hunter, Central and Low ...
... (BOM) recording stations throughout the coastal zone of the Central, Hunter and Lower North Coasts of NSW have been analysed to identify key patterns and trends (Figure 1). The coastal zone itself is one of three climate zones that were identified for the Hunter, Central and Low ...
Hunter, Central and Lower North Coast Regional Climate Change
... (BOM) recording stations throughout the coastal zone of the Central, Hunter and Lower North Coasts of NSW have been analysed to identify key patterns and trends (Figure 1). The coastal zone itself is one of three climate zones that were identified for the Hunter, Central and Low ...
... (BOM) recording stations throughout the coastal zone of the Central, Hunter and Lower North Coasts of NSW have been analysed to identify key patterns and trends (Figure 1). The coastal zone itself is one of three climate zones that were identified for the Hunter, Central and Low ...
Full Congressional testimonials
... of climate science, including the theory of rotating fluids, the theory of boundary layers, the theory of gaseous infrared spectroscopy and radiative transfer. These theories are widely accepted. The meta-theory of greenhouse warming of the climate system incorporates many ...
... of climate science, including the theory of rotating fluids, the theory of boundary layers, the theory of gaseous infrared spectroscopy and radiative transfer. These theories are widely accepted. The meta-theory of greenhouse warming of the climate system incorporates many ...
The Carbon Dioxide Greenhouse Effect
... it would take thousands of years for the rest of the oceans to turn over and be fully exposed to the air.(18) But nobody knew the actual turnover rate, and it seemed that the oceans would have time to handle any extra gases. According to a well-known estimate published in 1924, even without ocean a ...
... it would take thousands of years for the rest of the oceans to turn over and be fully exposed to the air.(18) But nobody knew the actual turnover rate, and it seemed that the oceans would have time to handle any extra gases. According to a well-known estimate published in 1924, even without ocean a ...
The Carbon Dioxide Greenhouse Effect
... it would take thousands of years for the rest of the oceans to turn over and be fully exposed to the air.(18) But nobody knew the actual turnover rate, and it seemed that the oceans would have time to handle any extra gases. According to a well-known estimate published in 1924, even without ocean a ...
... it would take thousands of years for the rest of the oceans to turn over and be fully exposed to the air.(18) But nobody knew the actual turnover rate, and it seemed that the oceans would have time to handle any extra gases. According to a well-known estimate published in 1924, even without ocean a ...
Faith Based Statements on Climate Change
... little bit more about what it's like to live in a different context," he said. The Episcopal-Anglican gathering coincided with the second week of the U.N. Climate Change Conference in Cancun, Mexico, during which delegates from 193 countries developed a new global framework to help developing nation ...
... little bit more about what it's like to live in a different context," he said. The Episcopal-Anglican gathering coincided with the second week of the U.N. Climate Change Conference in Cancun, Mexico, during which delegates from 193 countries developed a new global framework to help developing nation ...