Climate Change Science: An Analysis of Some Key Questions
... Human-induced warming and associated sea level rises are expected to continue through the 21st century. Secondary effects are suggested by computer model simulations and basic physical reasoning. These include increases in rainfall rates and increased susceptibility of semi-arid regions to drought. ...
... Human-induced warming and associated sea level rises are expected to continue through the 21st century. Secondary effects are suggested by computer model simulations and basic physical reasoning. These include increases in rainfall rates and increased susceptibility of semi-arid regions to drought. ...
Effects of climate change on US crop production: simulation results
... obs.). The 4 climate change scenarios were generated as follows: For each specified time window (2030 or 2090), we applied to each daily quantity in the baseline period the corresponding (2020–2039 or 2080–2099) 20 yr averaged changes specified by each scenario, computed on a monthly basis. In this ...
... obs.). The 4 climate change scenarios were generated as follows: For each specified time window (2030 or 2090), we applied to each daily quantity in the baseline period the corresponding (2020–2039 or 2080–2099) 20 yr averaged changes specified by each scenario, computed on a monthly basis. In this ...
An assessment of the potential impact of climate change on flood risk in Mumbai
... form the Greater Mumbai region) digitalised from Gupta (2007); around 20% of the area was affected, with flood waters to a depth of 0.5 to 1.5 m in low-lying areas. The root cause of Mumbai’s susceptibility to flooding is its geography, both natural and manmade (Duryog Nivaran 2005). Firstly, the ci ...
... form the Greater Mumbai region) digitalised from Gupta (2007); around 20% of the area was affected, with flood waters to a depth of 0.5 to 1.5 m in low-lying areas. The root cause of Mumbai’s susceptibility to flooding is its geography, both natural and manmade (Duryog Nivaran 2005). Firstly, the ci ...
Sydney/Central Coast Region
... frequency and intensity of ECLs out to 2050 are unknown; however, the proposed ECL project is designed to address this knowledge gap. Changes to frequency of severe thunderstorms uncertain Existing information on present day thunderstorm frequency is tied to those storms that generate hail, of whic ...
... frequency and intensity of ECLs out to 2050 are unknown; however, the proposed ECL project is designed to address this knowledge gap. Changes to frequency of severe thunderstorms uncertain Existing information on present day thunderstorm frequency is tied to those storms that generate hail, of whic ...
Redalyc.Climate Change and the Caribbean: Review and Response
... studies also show that the historical increases in global mean temperature can only be achieved if anthropogenic (human induced) impacts are accounted for (IPCC 2007). Figure 2. (a) Global annual emissions of anthropogenic GHGs from 1970 to 2004. (b) Share of different anthropogenic GHGs in total em ...
... studies also show that the historical increases in global mean temperature can only be achieved if anthropogenic (human induced) impacts are accounted for (IPCC 2007). Figure 2. (a) Global annual emissions of anthropogenic GHGs from 1970 to 2004. (b) Share of different anthropogenic GHGs in total em ...
Presentation Slides - Association for the Advancement of
... How LARGE is your Carbon Footprint? • A person’s carbon footprint = sum of all CO2 emissions that are directly and indirectly associated with his/her activities over a given time frame (usually a year). • You, as a resident of the U.S., have on average the largest per capita carbon footprint in the ...
... How LARGE is your Carbon Footprint? • A person’s carbon footprint = sum of all CO2 emissions that are directly and indirectly associated with his/her activities over a given time frame (usually a year). • You, as a resident of the U.S., have on average the largest per capita carbon footprint in the ...
On the use of imagery for climate change engagement
... In Q-method, comprehensiveness and representiveness are sought through the careful selection of items (statements or images) representative of the issue in question (or ‘‘concourse’’ to use Q terminology), which is more critical than the selection of participants. To use an ecological analogy, the p ...
... In Q-method, comprehensiveness and representiveness are sought through the careful selection of items (statements or images) representative of the issue in question (or ‘‘concourse’’ to use Q terminology), which is more critical than the selection of participants. To use an ecological analogy, the p ...
GCOS - WMO
... What do we need to consider in the next plan? • Are the current definition of ECVs suitable? • Are the current observations sufficient to assess the contribution of the hydrological, energy or carbon cycles to the changing climate? • Are additional ECV needed for mitigation or vulnerability, impact ...
... What do we need to consider in the next plan? • Are the current definition of ECVs suitable? • Are the current observations sufficient to assess the contribution of the hydrological, energy or carbon cycles to the changing climate? • Are additional ECV needed for mitigation or vulnerability, impact ...
Ecological and Evolutionary Responses to Recent Climate Change
... By far, most observations of climate-change responses have involved alterations of species’ phenologies. This is partly a result of the tight links between the seasons and agriculture: Planting and harvest dates (and associated climatic events such as day of last frost) have been well recorded, dati ...
... By far, most observations of climate-change responses have involved alterations of species’ phenologies. This is partly a result of the tight links between the seasons and agriculture: Planting and harvest dates (and associated climatic events such as day of last frost) have been well recorded, dati ...
Background Report on ICTs and Climate Change
... The Kyoto and London events led to the establishment of an ITU-T Focus Group on ICTs & Climate Change by TSAG in July 2008. The Focus Group analyzed and identified gaps in the areas of definitions and developed agreed methodologies and appropriate tools to measure the impact of ICTs on climate chang ...
... The Kyoto and London events led to the establishment of an ITU-T Focus Group on ICTs & Climate Change by TSAG in July 2008. The Focus Group analyzed and identified gaps in the areas of definitions and developed agreed methodologies and appropriate tools to measure the impact of ICTs on climate chang ...
This is climaTe change in europe
... considerably given sea level rise as well as an increase in the frequency and intensity of flooding caused by extreme weather events. The latest IPPC report confirms that food insecurity due to greater climatic variability is set to increase. During the 2003 European heatwave, crop yields in Italy s ...
... considerably given sea level rise as well as an increase in the frequency and intensity of flooding caused by extreme weather events. The latest IPPC report confirms that food insecurity due to greater climatic variability is set to increase. During the 2003 European heatwave, crop yields in Italy s ...
Barriers to Municipal Climate Adaptation: Examples From Coastal
... adaptation among smaller cities and towns: Are their approaches similar when undertaking adaptation? Do the barriers they face mirror those of large cities? In this study, we undertake fine-grained empirical research on the perceptions of 18 municipal planners in 14 coastal cities and towns in Massa ...
... adaptation among smaller cities and towns: Are their approaches similar when undertaking adaptation? Do the barriers they face mirror those of large cities? In this study, we undertake fine-grained empirical research on the perceptions of 18 municipal planners in 14 coastal cities and towns in Massa ...
overcoming barriers to the adoption of climate-friendly
... This report analyses the potential barriers to the adoption of climate-friendly practices, ranging from barriers at the farm level through to the national level. This analysis is based on a comprehensive review of the literature. It explores how measures to reduce emissions (mitigation) and those su ...
... This report analyses the potential barriers to the adoption of climate-friendly practices, ranging from barriers at the farm level through to the national level. This analysis is based on a comprehensive review of the literature. It explores how measures to reduce emissions (mitigation) and those su ...
Gender and CO2 info_accepted
... Theories such as the Knowledge-Deficit theory suggest that a lack of knowledge is related to lower concern and lower action on a problem. Some research has found that more informed individuals felt less concerned about climate change and less personally responsible (Kellstedt et al., 2008), with men ...
... Theories such as the Knowledge-Deficit theory suggest that a lack of knowledge is related to lower concern and lower action on a problem. Some research has found that more informed individuals felt less concerned about climate change and less personally responsible (Kellstedt et al., 2008), with men ...
Greenhouse gas emissions from shale gas and coal for electricity
... electricity produced from coal. There have, however, been some studies that suggest that this may not be the case when considering the full life-cycle impacts, including those associated with fuel production and transport. In particular, fugitive emissions of methane increase the GHG impacts of this ...
... electricity produced from coal. There have, however, been some studies that suggest that this may not be the case when considering the full life-cycle impacts, including those associated with fuel production and transport. In particular, fugitive emissions of methane increase the GHG impacts of this ...
Recent Changes in Rainfall, Temperature and Number of Rainy
... stations located in North Oromia zone (R4) of different climatic zones for the common period 1982–2014. The aim of this study was to characterize the climate of the study areas. This study was conducted in Northern Oromia region part of Ethiopia. Historical climate data (1982-2014), were collected f ...
... stations located in North Oromia zone (R4) of different climatic zones for the common period 1982–2014. The aim of this study was to characterize the climate of the study areas. This study was conducted in Northern Oromia region part of Ethiopia. Historical climate data (1982-2014), were collected f ...
Meteorologists` Views About Global Warming: A Survey of American
... warming is happening, and the second assessed the respondents’ level of certainty that it is happening. The first question was worded as follows: “In this survey, the term “global warming” refers to the premise that the world’s average temperature has been increasing over the past 150 years, may be ...
... warming is happening, and the second assessed the respondents’ level of certainty that it is happening. The first question was worded as follows: “In this survey, the term “global warming” refers to the premise that the world’s average temperature has been increasing over the past 150 years, may be ...
ECMWF`s activities in atmospheric composition and climate
... ECMWF's activities in atmospheric composition and climate monitoring ...
... ECMWF's activities in atmospheric composition and climate monitoring ...
Toward a conceptual synthesis for climate change responses
... change are acclimatization, e.g. plasticity of phenological events, and geographic range shifts, broadly defined to include range expansions and contractions (Root et al., 2003; Parmesan, 2006; Gienapp et al., 2008). These responses, however, are also the most intuitive and easily documented, and ma ...
... change are acclimatization, e.g. plasticity of phenological events, and geographic range shifts, broadly defined to include range expansions and contractions (Root et al., 2003; Parmesan, 2006; Gienapp et al., 2008). These responses, however, are also the most intuitive and easily documented, and ma ...
T - Climate Investment Funds
... SON September to November SRES Special Report on Emissions Scenarios SST Sea Surface Temperature ...
... SON September to November SRES Special Report on Emissions Scenarios SST Sea Surface Temperature ...
Climate change impacts, adaptive capacity, and
... Boreal and parts of the Mediterranean regions (Christensen et al., 2007). Atmospheric CO2 concentration in 2100 is projected to increase to at least 486 ppm (in some scenarios even beyond 1000 ppm) compared to the pre-industrial concentration of 280 ppm (Nakicenovic et al., 2000). Forests are partic ...
... Boreal and parts of the Mediterranean regions (Christensen et al., 2007). Atmospheric CO2 concentration in 2100 is projected to increase to at least 486 ppm (in some scenarios even beyond 1000 ppm) compared to the pre-industrial concentration of 280 ppm (Nakicenovic et al., 2000). Forests are partic ...
Potential Threats from Climate Change to Human
... individual experts in collaboration with institutions that synthesised the available information on the region. A summary of the findings of the rapid assessment was published in 2009, and is being followed with a series of publication comprising the main vulnerability synthesis report and technical ...
... individual experts in collaboration with institutions that synthesised the available information on the region. A summary of the findings of the rapid assessment was published in 2009, and is being followed with a series of publication comprising the main vulnerability synthesis report and technical ...
Teacher Pack
... Students watch the BtN Climate Change story to find out more about the consequences of climate change then answer the following questions. 1. According to a report by the World Bank how many degrees will the world warm by in 2100? 2. What could happen to coral if water temperatures rise? 3. What cou ...
... Students watch the BtN Climate Change story to find out more about the consequences of climate change then answer the following questions. 1. According to a report by the World Bank how many degrees will the world warm by in 2100? 2. What could happen to coral if water temperatures rise? 3. What cou ...
A Short History of Climate Change Policy in Australia
... A corporation covered by the CPRS was to be required to purchase enough emissions permits for the corporation’s greenhouse gas emissions, emitted in Australian territory, where controlled facilities emit more than 25,000t (= 25 Kt) carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2 ...
... A corporation covered by the CPRS was to be required to purchase enough emissions permits for the corporation’s greenhouse gas emissions, emitted in Australian territory, where controlled facilities emit more than 25,000t (= 25 Kt) carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2 ...