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Risks, opportunities, and adaptation to climate change
... public policy makers and resource managers. It is noteworthy that, when one considers all impact categories, it is likely that every region and state will be exposed to some risks from climate change, as well as some positive effects. Consider, for example, potential changes in recreational fishing ...
... public policy makers and resource managers. It is noteworthy that, when one considers all impact categories, it is likely that every region and state will be exposed to some risks from climate change, as well as some positive effects. Consider, for example, potential changes in recreational fishing ...
Climate Change and Extreme Weather Events
... Damage resulting from extreme weather events already imposes a heavy toll on society that few economies are easily able to absorb. Floods along the Yangtse River in China in 1998 were responsible for 4,000 deaths and economic losses of US $30 billion. In the same year, extreme weather conditions in ...
... Damage resulting from extreme weather events already imposes a heavy toll on society that few economies are easily able to absorb. Floods along the Yangtse River in China in 1998 were responsible for 4,000 deaths and economic losses of US $30 billion. In the same year, extreme weather conditions in ...
The effect of experimental warming and precipitation
... Results from short-term laboratory experiments suggest that among-biome differences in climate will significantly impact the response of proteolytic enzyme activity to rising temperature and changes in precipitation. In the short term, increases in temperature and soil moisture have been shown to en ...
... Results from short-term laboratory experiments suggest that among-biome differences in climate will significantly impact the response of proteolytic enzyme activity to rising temperature and changes in precipitation. In the short term, increases in temperature and soil moisture have been shown to en ...
Selected International Legal Materials on Global Warming and
... .2 Marked regional variations in the amount of warming are expected. For example, at high latitudes the warming may be twice the global average. Also, the warming would be accompanied by changes in the amount and distribution of rainfall and in changes in atmospheric and ocean circulation patterns. ...
... .2 Marked regional variations in the amount of warming are expected. For example, at high latitudes the warming may be twice the global average. Also, the warming would be accompanied by changes in the amount and distribution of rainfall and in changes in atmospheric and ocean circulation patterns. ...
A Framework for Assessing the Vulnerability of Communities in the
... ABSTRACT. Adaptation to climate change is recognized as an important policy issue by international bodies such as the United Nations and by various national governments. Initiatives to identify adaptation needs and to improve adaptive capacity increasingly start with an assessment of the vulnerabili ...
... ABSTRACT. Adaptation to climate change is recognized as an important policy issue by international bodies such as the United Nations and by various national governments. Initiatives to identify adaptation needs and to improve adaptive capacity increasingly start with an assessment of the vulnerabili ...
Gaia and natural selection
... forcing7. The Sun is thought to have warmed by about 25% (ref. 9) since the origin of life on Earth, over 3.8 billion years ago10. Assuming a constant radiative response of the Earth to this increased solar input, the Earth’s surface temperature would be predicted to have risen by 18 8C, yet the pre ...
... forcing7. The Sun is thought to have warmed by about 25% (ref. 9) since the origin of life on Earth, over 3.8 billion years ago10. Assuming a constant radiative response of the Earth to this increased solar input, the Earth’s surface temperature would be predicted to have risen by 18 8C, yet the pre ...
Executive Summary - Climate Change Action Plan
... tree cover of the land area. The Kenya Vision 2030 targets the planting of at least seven billion trees to address food, water and energy security. During the last ten (10) years, Kenya has been able to restore 6% of forest cover. There are clear indications we will be able to attain the 10% tree co ...
... tree cover of the land area. The Kenya Vision 2030 targets the planting of at least seven billion trees to address food, water and energy security. During the last ten (10) years, Kenya has been able to restore 6% of forest cover. There are clear indications we will be able to attain the 10% tree co ...
Participants - The Kresge Foundation
... Shamar plays a lead role in managing the Environment Program’s Climate Resilience and Urban Opportunity Initiative. That initiative supports communitybased nonprofit organizations seeking to influence local and regional climate resilience planning, policy development and implementation while reflect ...
... Shamar plays a lead role in managing the Environment Program’s Climate Resilience and Urban Opportunity Initiative. That initiative supports communitybased nonprofit organizations seeking to influence local and regional climate resilience planning, policy development and implementation while reflect ...
Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment and
... resiliency and management of public infrastructure, as well as stress natural shorelines and Sarasota Bay. Storm surge associated with extreme storms and seasonally-high “King Tides” poses an immediate and credible threat to our community as tides surge increasingly higher and extend further inland. ...
... resiliency and management of public infrastructure, as well as stress natural shorelines and Sarasota Bay. Storm surge associated with extreme storms and seasonally-high “King Tides” poses an immediate and credible threat to our community as tides surge increasingly higher and extend further inland. ...
General Climate Impacts
... climate change data at a local scale. It is a key part of Tasmania’s climate change strategy as stated in the Tasmanian Framework for Action on Climate Change and is supported by the Commonwealth Environment Research Facilities as a significant project. This project has used a group of global climat ...
... climate change data at a local scale. It is a key part of Tasmania’s climate change strategy as stated in the Tasmanian Framework for Action on Climate Change and is supported by the Commonwealth Environment Research Facilities as a significant project. This project has used a group of global climat ...
- Inderscience Online
... on the other. This could be achieved by using the widely internet technology which is already widely available today. It was on that basis that the online climate conference series was conceived. The conferences (CLIMATE series) have been organised in a way that delegates have a unique opportunity t ...
... on the other. This could be achieved by using the widely internet technology which is already widely available today. It was on that basis that the online climate conference series was conceived. The conferences (CLIMATE series) have been organised in a way that delegates have a unique opportunity t ...
Target Atmospheric CO2: Where Should Humanity Aim?
... except for the specified CO2 change, were also fixed, not responding to climate change. The Charney problem thus provides a measure of climate sensitivity including only the effect of ‘fast’ feedback processes, such as changes of water vapor, clouds and sea ice. Classification of climate change mech ...
... except for the specified CO2 change, were also fixed, not responding to climate change. The Charney problem thus provides a measure of climate sensitivity including only the effect of ‘fast’ feedback processes, such as changes of water vapor, clouds and sea ice. Classification of climate change mech ...
Do Americans Understand That Global Warming Is Harmful to
... open-ended questions to assess their specific awareness of the health effects of global warming and of the affected populations. The first question asked: “In your view, what health problems related to global warming are Americans currently experiencing, if any?” This was followed by the closed-ended ...
... open-ended questions to assess their specific awareness of the health effects of global warming and of the affected populations. The first question asked: “In your view, what health problems related to global warming are Americans currently experiencing, if any?” This was followed by the closed-ended ...
Contribution of overall portfolios of accredited entities to GCF
... impacts and exposure of investments and financial flows. There are a wide range of initiatives available and under way, using a wide range of approaches, methodologies, and indicators. This proliferation of initiatives and methodologies creates both opportunities and challenges for the Green Climate ...
... impacts and exposure of investments and financial flows. There are a wide range of initiatives available and under way, using a wide range of approaches, methodologies, and indicators. This proliferation of initiatives and methodologies creates both opportunities and challenges for the Green Climate ...
Sustainable coastal planning for urban growth and climate change
... Change Forum’ (Adelaide 18-19 February). This brought together a wide range of stakeholders including local government and provided essential feedback to the Council and the Minister on these critical issues. ...
... Change Forum’ (Adelaide 18-19 February). This brought together a wide range of stakeholders including local government and provided essential feedback to the Council and the Minister on these critical issues. ...
Author's personal copy On the use
... is key to shaping perceptions of real-world issues: ‘For many following the news, the Gulf oil spill was an important but abstract story – until [imagery] became widely available showing plumes of oil gushing into the water at a furious pace, hour after hour and day after day’. When communicating co ...
... is key to shaping perceptions of real-world issues: ‘For many following the news, the Gulf oil spill was an important but abstract story – until [imagery] became widely available showing plumes of oil gushing into the water at a furious pace, hour after hour and day after day’. When communicating co ...
Top-level Research Initiative
... climate challenges and is the largest-ever venture of its kind. The Nordic countries are taking a collaborative, large-scale approach to research and innovation. In addition to strengthening the position of the Nordic countries internationally, the TRI will promote value creation in the Nordic regio ...
... climate challenges and is the largest-ever venture of its kind. The Nordic countries are taking a collaborative, large-scale approach to research and innovation. In addition to strengthening the position of the Nordic countries internationally, the TRI will promote value creation in the Nordic regio ...
“Smart Climate Change” for Professional Societies Workshop WORKSHOP REPORT
... take long to fulfill, for example emission targets; Sector provisions; these are sector-based legislations - the danger in these is that there is no connection among sectors for example the Environment Management Coordination Act does not connect with climate change issues. The legislation will ne ...
... take long to fulfill, for example emission targets; Sector provisions; these are sector-based legislations - the danger in these is that there is no connection among sectors for example the Environment Management Coordination Act does not connect with climate change issues. The legislation will ne ...
Using climate information to support crop breeding decisions and
... are projected although there will continue to be occasional cold extremes (3). It is not only the absolute change in temperature which is important for agriculture, but how temperatures change relative to present-day experience of background variability in climate. For example, due to the relatively ...
... are projected although there will continue to be occasional cold extremes (3). It is not only the absolute change in temperature which is important for agriculture, but how temperatures change relative to present-day experience of background variability in climate. For example, due to the relatively ...
Climate impacts of ozone-depleting substances and their
... What is happening in the political arena ● Amendments proposed to include HFCs in Montreal Protocol – Strong support ...
... What is happening in the political arena ● Amendments proposed to include HFCs in Montreal Protocol – Strong support ...
Volcanic Impacts on Short- and Long-Term Climate
... maximum cooling is approximately one year following the eruptions. They furthermore propose that the cooling generally ranges from 0.1°-0.2°C. Surface cooling will be discussed more precisely in chapter 2.1.3. A reduction of direct radiation is resulting by reflection of the setting sun from the bot ...
... maximum cooling is approximately one year following the eruptions. They furthermore propose that the cooling generally ranges from 0.1°-0.2°C. Surface cooling will be discussed more precisely in chapter 2.1.3. A reduction of direct radiation is resulting by reflection of the setting sun from the bot ...
How Climate Change Will Affect People Around the World
... The consequences of climate change will depend on how the physical impacts interact with socioeconomic factors. Population movement and growth will often exacerbate the impacts by increasing society’s exposure to environmental stresses (for example, more people living by the coast) and reducing the ...
... The consequences of climate change will depend on how the physical impacts interact with socioeconomic factors. Population movement and growth will often exacerbate the impacts by increasing society’s exposure to environmental stresses (for example, more people living by the coast) and reducing the ...
Migration in response to environmental change
... There are several global environmental changes which may cause human migration. There are several global environmental changes which may cause human migration. Climate change is, of course, a major factor. Sea level rise, changes in storm or cyclone frequency, changes in rainfall patterns, forest fi ...
... There are several global environmental changes which may cause human migration. There are several global environmental changes which may cause human migration. Climate change is, of course, a major factor. Sea level rise, changes in storm or cyclone frequency, changes in rainfall patterns, forest fi ...
Climate change and Australia: Trends, projections and impacts
... have been modelled to date, although the interactive effect of continuing increases in atmospheric CO2 has not been incorporated into most modelling studies. Elevated CO2 will most likely mitigate some of the impacts of climate change by reducing water stress. Future impacts on particular ecosystems ...
... have been modelled to date, although the interactive effect of continuing increases in atmospheric CO2 has not been incorporated into most modelling studies. Elevated CO2 will most likely mitigate some of the impacts of climate change by reducing water stress. Future impacts on particular ecosystems ...
Understanding Climate Change: Lesson Plans for
... • How many students have watched movies or documentaries about climate change? • How many students have read books or other research on the subject? • Are there any students who have gleaned all they know about climate change from newspapers, TV, and radio? 21 Hand out Worksheet 1.2: Climate chan ...
... • How many students have watched movies or documentaries about climate change? • How many students have read books or other research on the subject? • Are there any students who have gleaned all they know about climate change from newspapers, TV, and radio? 21 Hand out Worksheet 1.2: Climate chan ...
Fred Singer
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Siegfried Fred Singer (born September 27, 1924) is an Austrian-born American physicist and emeritus professor of environmental science at the University of Virginia. Singer trained as an atmospheric physicist and is known for his work in space research, atmospheric pollution, rocket and satellite technology, his questioning of the link between UV-B and melanoma rates, and that between CFCs and stratospheric ozone loss, his public denial of the health risks of passive smoking, and as an advocate for climate change denial. He is the author or editor of several books including Global Effects of Environmental Pollution (1970), The Ocean in Human Affairs (1989), Global Climate Change (1989), The Greenhouse Debate Continued (1992), and Hot Talk, Cold Science (1997). He has also co-authored Unstoppable Global Warming: Every 1,500 Years (2007) with Dennis Avery, and Climate Change Reconsidered (2009) with Craig Idso.Singer has had a varied career, serving in the armed forces, government, and academia. He designed mines for the U.S. Navy during World War II, before obtaining his Ph.D. in physics from Princeton University in 1948 and working as a scientific liaison officer in the U.S. Embassy in London. He became a leading figure in early space research, was involved in the development of earth observation satellites, and in 1962 established the National Weather Bureau's Satellite Service Center. He was the founding dean of the University of Miami School of Environmental and Planetary Sciences in 1964, and held several government positions, including deputy assistant administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency, and chief scientist for the Department of Transportation. He held a professorship with the University of Virginia from 1971 until 1994, and with George Mason University until 2000.In 1990 Singer founded the Science & Environmental Policy Project to advocate for climate change denial, and in 2006 was named by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation as one of a minority of scientists said to be creating a stand-off on a consensus on climate change. Singer argues there is no evidence that global warming is attributable to human-caused increases in atmospheric carbon dioxide, and that humanity would benefit if temperatures do rise.He is an opponent of the Kyoto Protocol, and has claimed climate models as not based on reality, and not evidence. Singer has been accused of rejecting peer-reviewed and independently confirmed scientific evidence in his claims concerning public health and environmental issues.