- Open Research Online
... takes place through a succession of sudden, seesawing shifts. As Alley puts it: `for most of the last 100,000 years a crazily jumping climate has been the rule, not the exception’ ...
... takes place through a succession of sudden, seesawing shifts. As Alley puts it: `for most of the last 100,000 years a crazily jumping climate has been the rule, not the exception’ ...
Framing Climate: Implications for Local Government Policy
... Climate Change: Framing the Policy Issue Climate change is a relatively new area of policy development characterised by considerable uncertainties. These uncertainties were once dominated by questions over whether anthropogenic or natural factors are the root cause of climate change. However, the fo ...
... Climate Change: Framing the Policy Issue Climate change is a relatively new area of policy development characterised by considerable uncertainties. These uncertainties were once dominated by questions over whether anthropogenic or natural factors are the root cause of climate change. However, the fo ...
(Mahangu) crop
... km2 (UNAM, 2008). About 70% of Namibians are directly dependent on natural resources to sustain their daily lives: wood serves as building material, fuel and light, cattle is not only a source of meat, but also milk, drought power and dung for fertilization, the veld and forests of Namibia do not on ...
... km2 (UNAM, 2008). About 70% of Namibians are directly dependent on natural resources to sustain their daily lives: wood serves as building material, fuel and light, cattle is not only a source of meat, but also milk, drought power and dung for fertilization, the veld and forests of Namibia do not on ...
Tennessee and Climate Change
... (TVA) Climate change, coupled with human adaptation to rising temperatures, will influence the demand for and supply of water. These changes may affect hydropower generation, thermoelectric cooling, reservoir‐based recreation, navigation, municipal and industrial uses, and environmental flows.5 Elec ...
... (TVA) Climate change, coupled with human adaptation to rising temperatures, will influence the demand for and supply of water. These changes may affect hydropower generation, thermoelectric cooling, reservoir‐based recreation, navigation, municipal and industrial uses, and environmental flows.5 Elec ...
on the occasion of the Sport, Environment and Climate Change
... infrastructure are necessary for the practice of sport and physical activity. The construction of these facilities has inevitably had an impact on the environment and ecosystem of the country and the world. It is true that the practice of sport and recreational activities including physical activity ...
... infrastructure are necessary for the practice of sport and physical activity. The construction of these facilities has inevitably had an impact on the environment and ecosystem of the country and the world. It is true that the practice of sport and recreational activities including physical activity ...
Scientific uncertainty and climate change: Part I. Uncertainty
... to avoid that harm (e.g., Gardiner 2006). Unlike CBA, the precautionary principle is asymmetrical because it focuses on the bottom-right cell in Fig. 1, thereby effectively reversing the “burden of proof”: Unless an activity (or product) can be shown to have no harmful consequences, it should cease. ...
... to avoid that harm (e.g., Gardiner 2006). Unlike CBA, the precautionary principle is asymmetrical because it focuses on the bottom-right cell in Fig. 1, thereby effectively reversing the “burden of proof”: Unless an activity (or product) can be shown to have no harmful consequences, it should cease. ...
Climate change: facts with impacts on the Mediterranean Prof
... research projects and initiatives were presented. The Sustainable Innovation Forum 2014 was the largest commercially-focused event during COP20, attracting high profile speakers, celebrities and over 500 pre-approved delegates representing private sector, government, NGO, UN agencies and civil socie ...
... research projects and initiatives were presented. The Sustainable Innovation Forum 2014 was the largest commercially-focused event during COP20, attracting high profile speakers, celebrities and over 500 pre-approved delegates representing private sector, government, NGO, UN agencies and civil socie ...
Introduction - San Jose State University
... – provide less heating of upper atmosphere (negative) Increases in lower atmosphere ozone – produce warming (positive) Term 4: Increases in water vapor (due to extra CH4) – produce warming (positive) Term 5: Changes in Albedo – Increases in black carbon: produce warming (positive) – Increase in ...
... – provide less heating of upper atmosphere (negative) Increases in lower atmosphere ozone – produce warming (positive) Term 4: Increases in water vapor (due to extra CH4) – produce warming (positive) Term 5: Changes in Albedo – Increases in black carbon: produce warming (positive) – Increase in ...
Climatic Drivers of Change and the Future of African Ocean Assets
... supply of food, a useful transport route, and a convenient dumping ground. As a result, the world’s oceans are degrading under human pressure due to population growth, industrialisation, coastal development, intensive agriculture, over exploitation, and resource extraction. In addition, increasing a ...
... supply of food, a useful transport route, and a convenient dumping ground. As a result, the world’s oceans are degrading under human pressure due to population growth, industrialisation, coastal development, intensive agriculture, over exploitation, and resource extraction. In addition, increasing a ...
Energy and climate change in the Mediterranean Region
... be acknowledged that energy is the economic sector in which interdependence between EuroMediterranean countries is the most strategically important and where there is the most potential for cooperation between countries in the region. Energy transition and managing the impact of climate change are c ...
... be acknowledged that energy is the economic sector in which interdependence between EuroMediterranean countries is the most strategically important and where there is the most potential for cooperation between countries in the region. Energy transition and managing the impact of climate change are c ...
07_CC_Causes_I_Sahlmann - Potsdam Institute for Climate
... atmospheric carbon dioxide is fixed in the process of weathering of silicates and transported to inner parts of the earth carbon dioxide is released through: drifting of the continents (formation of mountains) ...
... atmospheric carbon dioxide is fixed in the process of weathering of silicates and transported to inner parts of the earth carbon dioxide is released through: drifting of the continents (formation of mountains) ...
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... ecological capacities are clearly being overstressed – such as declining fisheries, degraded agricultural systems, or ecosystems loss – have been recognized as important problems, but are not usually seen as serious threats to the continuation of global economic growth. Global climate change, by con ...
... ecological capacities are clearly being overstressed – such as declining fisheries, degraded agricultural systems, or ecosystems loss – have been recognized as important problems, but are not usually seen as serious threats to the continuation of global economic growth. Global climate change, by con ...
How Is Puget Sound`s Climate Changing?
... Oregon, and California (1900-‐2012) can be explained by changes in atmospheric circulation (specifically, variations in surface pressure and winds), which may or may not result from human-‐induced warming.7 Other ...
... Oregon, and California (1900-‐2012) can be explained by changes in atmospheric circulation (specifically, variations in surface pressure and winds), which may or may not result from human-‐induced warming.7 Other ...
Request for CEO Endorsement - Global Environment Facility
... as follows: In the INC the emissions were estimated up to 1994 (1990-1994), in the SNC up to 1998 (1990-1998) and estimations for land use, land use change and forestry (LULUCF) emissions were reported for year 1996. In addition, the national emission factor from the livestock sub-category was obtai ...
... as follows: In the INC the emissions were estimated up to 1994 (1990-1994), in the SNC up to 1998 (1990-1998) and estimations for land use, land use change and forestry (LULUCF) emissions were reported for year 1996. In addition, the national emission factor from the livestock sub-category was obtai ...
T P ’ C
... pollution gets worse. And increasing floods, heat waves, and droughts have put farmers out of business, which is already raising food prices dramatically. These changes come with far-reaching consequences and real economic costs. Last year alone, there were 11 different weather and climate disaster ...
... pollution gets worse. And increasing floods, heat waves, and droughts have put farmers out of business, which is already raising food prices dramatically. These changes come with far-reaching consequences and real economic costs. Last year alone, there were 11 different weather and climate disaster ...
Climate Stabilization at 2°C and Net Zero Carbon Emissions
... Abstract: The goal to stabilize global average surface temperature at lower than 2°C above pre-industrial level has been extensively discussed in climate negotiations. A number of publications state that achieving this goal will require net anthropogenic carbon emissions (defined as anthropogenic em ...
... Abstract: The goal to stabilize global average surface temperature at lower than 2°C above pre-industrial level has been extensively discussed in climate negotiations. A number of publications state that achieving this goal will require net anthropogenic carbon emissions (defined as anthropogenic em ...
T P ’ C
... pollution gets worse. And increasing floods, heat waves, and droughts have put farmers out of business, which is already raising food prices dramatically. These changes come with far-reaching consequences and real economic costs. Last year alone, there were 11 different weather and climate disaster ...
... pollution gets worse. And increasing floods, heat waves, and droughts have put farmers out of business, which is already raising food prices dramatically. These changes come with far-reaching consequences and real economic costs. Last year alone, there were 11 different weather and climate disaster ...
Folie 1 - hvonstorch.de
... cruising the lower stratosphere. For many years, the discussion about the impact of air traffic on the climate ceased. But in the early 1990s the topic re-entered the public debate, this time regarding high-flying conventional jet liners. The focus of concern is the effect of contrails and exhaust g ...
... cruising the lower stratosphere. For many years, the discussion about the impact of air traffic on the climate ceased. But in the early 1990s the topic re-entered the public debate, this time regarding high-flying conventional jet liners. The focus of concern is the effect of contrails and exhaust g ...
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... However, the factor common to all adaptation measures is the uncertainty that is the hallmark of climate change. In particular, it is not clear at this stage how much change will occur, its precise nature, or the timing of any specific change. Climate models reflect this lack of knowledge because si ...
... However, the factor common to all adaptation measures is the uncertainty that is the hallmark of climate change. In particular, it is not clear at this stage how much change will occur, its precise nature, or the timing of any specific change. Climate models reflect this lack of knowledge because si ...
Regional Modelling of Vegetation Distributions
... environments and vegetation types 5. Careful verification and awareness of the model’s limitations 6. Creative use of the model incorporating ecological knowledge and a range of climate scenarios as appropriate. Each of these issues is briefly described below. A useful vegetation classification for ...
... environments and vegetation types 5. Careful verification and awareness of the model’s limitations 6. Creative use of the model incorporating ecological knowledge and a range of climate scenarios as appropriate. Each of these issues is briefly described below. A useful vegetation classification for ...
Contributions of past and present human generations to committed
... half-million years (see Fig. 1). Today this carbon dioxide increase contributes ⬇1.5 W兾m2 to warming of Earth’s climate, which is ⬇60% of the estimated total forcing caused by all known radiative warming agents assessed by the Intergovernmental †To ...
... half-million years (see Fig. 1). Today this carbon dioxide increase contributes ⬇1.5 W兾m2 to warming of Earth’s climate, which is ⬇60% of the estimated total forcing caused by all known radiative warming agents assessed by the Intergovernmental †To ...
SAf Science Conference
... (1) greenhouse gases accumulating in the atmosphere are causing average temperatures to rise at a rate outside the range of natural variability and are posing a substantial risk of rising sea-levels, altered patterns of atmospheric and oceanic circulation, and increased frequency and severity of flo ...
... (1) greenhouse gases accumulating in the atmosphere are causing average temperatures to rise at a rate outside the range of natural variability and are posing a substantial risk of rising sea-levels, altered patterns of atmospheric and oceanic circulation, and increased frequency and severity of flo ...
Climate change impacts in Greece in the near future
... Hot days and tropical nights The changes in the number of days, with temperature above 35oC, were examined, which are also expected to have an impact in population discomfort in the tourist areas. It became clear that tourist sites with a more continental influence will experience the largest change ...
... Hot days and tropical nights The changes in the number of days, with temperature above 35oC, were examined, which are also expected to have an impact in population discomfort in the tourist areas. It became clear that tourist sites with a more continental influence will experience the largest change ...
Whales in Hot Water? - Whale and Dolphin Conservation
... temperature increase is not being observed uniformly across the planet. Some changes might occur that may at first seem counter intuitive. One example concerns recurring polynyas, which are particular locations within the ice pack that are almost always clear of ice. Polynyas are caused by persisten ...
... temperature increase is not being observed uniformly across the planet. Some changes might occur that may at first seem counter intuitive. One example concerns recurring polynyas, which are particular locations within the ice pack that are almost always clear of ice. Polynyas are caused by persisten ...