
The Kyoto Protocol, Citizens` Suits under the Clean Air Act, and the
... The Earth's atmosphere is comprised of an amalgam of gases, including a class of gases which retain heat known as greenhouse gases.2 ' Greenhouse gases, while just a fragment of the Earth's total atmosphere, serve a vital role by "keep[ing] the Earth at a temperature that sustains life as we know it ...
... The Earth's atmosphere is comprised of an amalgam of gases, including a class of gases which retain heat known as greenhouse gases.2 ' Greenhouse gases, while just a fragment of the Earth's total atmosphere, serve a vital role by "keep[ing] the Earth at a temperature that sustains life as we know it ...
Climate change in Australia | Murray Basin cluster report
... periods: the near future 2020–2039 (herein referred to as 2030) and late in the century 2080–2099 (herein referred to as 2090). The spread of model results are presented as the range between the 10th and 90th percentile in the CMIP5 ensemble output. For each time period, the model spread can be attr ...
... periods: the near future 2020–2039 (herein referred to as 2030) and late in the century 2080–2099 (herein referred to as 2090). The spread of model results are presented as the range between the 10th and 90th percentile in the CMIP5 ensemble output. For each time period, the model spread can be attr ...
Cognitive and affective risk judgements related to climate change
... Current scientific knowledge indicates that the global climate is affected by human activities. The average global temperature has increased by approximately +0.7 °C during the last 100 years, and it is expected to increase more rapidly in the future. Conclusions about warming of the climate system ...
... Current scientific knowledge indicates that the global climate is affected by human activities. The average global temperature has increased by approximately +0.7 °C during the last 100 years, and it is expected to increase more rapidly in the future. Conclusions about warming of the climate system ...
Chapter 4
... binding treaties — the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC or Framework Convention), which established an institutional framework for addressing climate change, and the Kyoto Protocol, which imposed binding emission limitations on some developed countries. These are discussed in this C ...
... binding treaties — the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC or Framework Convention), which established an institutional framework for addressing climate change, and the Kyoto Protocol, which imposed binding emission limitations on some developed countries. These are discussed in this C ...
Comparison of Monthly Temperature Extremes Simulated by CMIP3
... Intercomparison Project (CMIP5) are evaluated and compared with those from 24 models in the third phase of the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project (CMIP3). Comparisons with observations and reanalyses indicate that the models from both CMIP3 and CMIP5 perform well in simulating temperature extreme ...
... Intercomparison Project (CMIP5) are evaluated and compared with those from 24 models in the third phase of the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project (CMIP3). Comparisons with observations and reanalyses indicate that the models from both CMIP3 and CMIP5 perform well in simulating temperature extreme ...
Integrated climate and land use change scenarios for California
... (Theobald 2005; Sleeter et al. 2011; Soulard and Wilson 2015; Cameron et al. 2014). Throughout California, grassland and shrubland area declined 513,100 ha between 1973 and 2000 (Sleeter et al. 2011). This loss of grassland and shrubland was prevalent in the foothills surrounding the Central Valley. ...
... (Theobald 2005; Sleeter et al. 2011; Soulard and Wilson 2015; Cameron et al. 2014). Throughout California, grassland and shrubland area declined 513,100 ha between 1973 and 2000 (Sleeter et al. 2011). This loss of grassland and shrubland was prevalent in the foothills surrounding the Central Valley. ...
EIB Climate Strategy - European Investment Bank
... dynamic market with products typically characterised by long maturities and cost efficiency. In the area of climate action, EU climate policies and instruments such as the Emissions Trading System (ETS), Adaptation Strategy or the 2030 Climate and Energy package are integrated into operationally rel ...
... dynamic market with products typically characterised by long maturities and cost efficiency. In the area of climate action, EU climate policies and instruments such as the Emissions Trading System (ETS), Adaptation Strategy or the 2030 Climate and Energy package are integrated into operationally rel ...
Climatic and non-climatic factors influencing
... asset profile are more likely to take up new farm interventions than those with poor asset profile. There is in fact relatively little evidence helping us to better understand what incentives and interventions, in different environments, will lead to enhanced adaptive capacity and resilience of smal ...
... asset profile are more likely to take up new farm interventions than those with poor asset profile. There is in fact relatively little evidence helping us to better understand what incentives and interventions, in different environments, will lead to enhanced adaptive capacity and resilience of smal ...
Adaptation at the negotiations
... participatory and fully transparent approach, taking into consideration vulnerable groups, communities and ecosystems • The best available science, and as appropriate traditional knowledge • Taking into account their common but differentiated responsibilities ...
... participatory and fully transparent approach, taking into consideration vulnerable groups, communities and ecosystems • The best available science, and as appropriate traditional knowledge • Taking into account their common but differentiated responsibilities ...
Visualizing Future Climate in Latin America
... against storm surges; as they bleach, the reefs disintegrate and thus eliminate this protection; b) coral reefs in the Caribbean are hosts to fish nurseries for an estimated 65% of all species in the region; the collapse of these reefs may have widespread impacts on the ecology of the ocean; and c) ...
... against storm surges; as they bleach, the reefs disintegrate and thus eliminate this protection; b) coral reefs in the Caribbean are hosts to fish nurseries for an estimated 65% of all species in the region; the collapse of these reefs may have widespread impacts on the ecology of the ocean; and c) ...
The Fifth Carbon Budget – The next step towards a low
... recommend whether international aviation and/or international shipping (IAS) emissions should be included in carbon budgets. As we have previously recommended, in principle, these sectors should be included in carbon budgets unless there are strong practical considerations which prevent this. Where ...
... recommend whether international aviation and/or international shipping (IAS) emissions should be included in carbon budgets. As we have previously recommended, in principle, these sectors should be included in carbon budgets unless there are strong practical considerations which prevent this. Where ...
Case study: Guatemala - CIAT-DAPA
... months decreases as well Farmer observed recently increasing climate variability Area is facing a geographical shift of some crops to western areas in Sololá Western areas in Sololá are presently important contributions to carbon sequestration (forests and coffee production) Broccoli remains on its ...
... months decreases as well Farmer observed recently increasing climate variability Area is facing a geographical shift of some crops to western areas in Sololá Western areas in Sololá are presently important contributions to carbon sequestration (forests and coffee production) Broccoli remains on its ...
Climate change in Australia | East Coast cluster report
... periods: the near future 2020–2039 (herein referred to as 2030) and late in the century 2080–2099 (herein referred to as 2090). The spread of model results are presented as the range between the 10th and 90th percentile in the CMIP5 ensemble output. For each time period, the model spread can be attr ...
... periods: the near future 2020–2039 (herein referred to as 2030) and late in the century 2080–2099 (herein referred to as 2090). The spread of model results are presented as the range between the 10th and 90th percentile in the CMIP5 ensemble output. For each time period, the model spread can be attr ...
Future wave conditions at the German Baltic Sea Coast on
... paper, a hybrid approach has been established, based on statistical and numerical methods to calculate wave information. The approach uses wind data from numerical climate simulations as input data. In this study the changes in mean wind conditions are applied from the regional climate model (RCM) C ...
... paper, a hybrid approach has been established, based on statistical and numerical methods to calculate wave information. The approach uses wind data from numerical climate simulations as input data. In this study the changes in mean wind conditions are applied from the regional climate model (RCM) C ...
Complaint
... 16. The burning of fossil fuels results in the emission of greenhouse gases that become trapped in the atmosphere. As these gases accumulate, they prevent heat from radiating back into outer space and lead to increased average temperatures on the surface of the Earth. See Exhibit A. 17. This inc ...
... 16. The burning of fossil fuels results in the emission of greenhouse gases that become trapped in the atmosphere. As these gases accumulate, they prevent heat from radiating back into outer space and lead to increased average temperatures on the surface of the Earth. See Exhibit A. 17. This inc ...
Climate: Observations, projections and impacts
... available to the researchers in the project was used, unless there were good scientific reasons for not doing so. For example, some impacts areas were omitted, such as many of those associated with human health. In this case, these impacts are strongly dependant on local factors and do not easily le ...
... available to the researchers in the project was used, unless there were good scientific reasons for not doing so. For example, some impacts areas were omitted, such as many of those associated with human health. In this case, these impacts are strongly dependant on local factors and do not easily le ...
Vulnerability, Environmental Security, and Adaptation Awareness in
... Assessments,” the sectors of Samoa most vulnerable to climate change include agriculture, biodiversity, water resources, coastal areas, and human health (Hay, 2000). Clearly, the presence of sea level rise is blatant, and the impacts only continue to emerge across multiple spheres of Samoan society. ...
... Assessments,” the sectors of Samoa most vulnerable to climate change include agriculture, biodiversity, water resources, coastal areas, and human health (Hay, 2000). Clearly, the presence of sea level rise is blatant, and the impacts only continue to emerge across multiple spheres of Samoan society. ...
Overview of linkages between gender and climate change – Africa
... 8. Vulnerability is key to understanding the gender differential in climate change. Literally, it means susceptibility to the ill effects of climate change. In scientific terms, vulnerability carries with it the concepts of exposure, sensitivity and adaptive capacity (see Box 4 for definitions). T ...
... 8. Vulnerability is key to understanding the gender differential in climate change. Literally, it means susceptibility to the ill effects of climate change. In scientific terms, vulnerability carries with it the concepts of exposure, sensitivity and adaptive capacity (see Box 4 for definitions). T ...
Making Science Useful to Decision Makers: Climate
... and forecast producers show that mutual learning informed by climate information can occur among different disciplines and between scientists and managers. We focus on the role of knowledge networks as vehicles for bridging the gap between knowledge and action. These are composed of policy makers, s ...
... and forecast producers show that mutual learning informed by climate information can occur among different disciplines and between scientists and managers. We focus on the role of knowledge networks as vehicles for bridging the gap between knowledge and action. These are composed of policy makers, s ...
Session Description - Resilient Cities 2015
... Greenhouse Gas (GHG) mitigation and adaptation actions. To be able to measure the impacts of these actions, the CoT endeavoured to develop both a mitigation and adaptation baseline so that progress and results can be assessed. The workshop will provide information on the process followed in the base ...
... Greenhouse Gas (GHG) mitigation and adaptation actions. To be able to measure the impacts of these actions, the CoT endeavoured to develop both a mitigation and adaptation baseline so that progress and results can be assessed. The workshop will provide information on the process followed in the base ...
Climate change and the natural heritage
... natural heritage, and how these changes or trends can be influenced or managed. There is a need for better understanding of the changes likely in the range and distribution of species and habitats, and of the effect on ecosystems and landscapes as well as on people’s dependence on these. Changes may ...
... natural heritage, and how these changes or trends can be influenced or managed. There is a need for better understanding of the changes likely in the range and distribution of species and habitats, and of the effect on ecosystems and landscapes as well as on people’s dependence on these. Changes may ...
Investigation of the effects of increases in agricultural productivity
... with sustainability concerns it is necessary to consider if the productivity increase comes at an expense; if a productivity increase comes at the expense of particular input such as energy. Showing the trade-offs is seen as an important issue in this task. The IPCC scenarios imply several severe cl ...
... with sustainability concerns it is necessary to consider if the productivity increase comes at an expense; if a productivity increase comes at the expense of particular input such as energy. Showing the trade-offs is seen as an important issue in this task. The IPCC scenarios imply several severe cl ...
21st Century Reversal of the Surface Ozone Seasonal Cycle over
... Month of peak monthly mean surface O3 (3 ensemble member mean) ...
... Month of peak monthly mean surface O3 (3 ensemble member mean) ...
Distinguishing the relative impacts of climate change and human
... press; Zhan et al., in press). Lahmer et al. (2001) indicated that climate change is the dominant factor that affects the change of streamflow in wet regions, while human activities such as some extreme land-use change only resulted in comparatively small impacts on regional water balance. Similar re ...
... press; Zhan et al., in press). Lahmer et al. (2001) indicated that climate change is the dominant factor that affects the change of streamflow in wet regions, while human activities such as some extreme land-use change only resulted in comparatively small impacts on regional water balance. Similar re ...
StudentS take on climate StorieS
... Newington Library also said, ‘I don’t think it’s unattractive, I think it actually helps the world.’ So, what do the experts think? Andrew Haigh of architects Foster + Partners (not the designers of Strata), pointed out that ‘the problem with wind energy is that it is intermittent and it comes from ...
... Newington Library also said, ‘I don’t think it’s unattractive, I think it actually helps the world.’ So, what do the experts think? Andrew Haigh of architects Foster + Partners (not the designers of Strata), pointed out that ‘the problem with wind energy is that it is intermittent and it comes from ...