Catastrophe modelling and climate change
... events. Insurers have a key interest in understanding the impact of climate change on the frequency of extreme weather events. The frequency of heat waves has increased in Europe, Asia and Australia and more regions show an increase in the number of heavy precipitation events than a decrease. It is ...
... events. Insurers have a key interest in understanding the impact of climate change on the frequency of extreme weather events. The frequency of heat waves has increased in Europe, Asia and Australia and more regions show an increase in the number of heavy precipitation events than a decrease. It is ...
The Evangelical Debate Over Climate Change
... librarian Chip Ward has decried "zealous fundamentalist Christians" as "America's Taliban, also known as George Bush's base."5 The prospect of evangelicals dictating public policy is threatening to such observers, even when they might agree with the policy in question. These views prompted New York ...
... librarian Chip Ward has decried "zealous fundamentalist Christians" as "America's Taliban, also known as George Bush's base."5 The prospect of evangelicals dictating public policy is threatening to such observers, even when they might agree with the policy in question. These views prompted New York ...
Parliament of Victoria
... My colleagues in the DPS Parliamentary Library Research Service also deserve thanks for their contribution: Bella Lesman, Rachel Macreadie and Claire Higgins have each helped by their careful proof reading and comments. I particularly thank Adam Delacorn, Research Assistant in the Parliamentary Libr ...
... My colleagues in the DPS Parliamentary Library Research Service also deserve thanks for their contribution: Bella Lesman, Rachel Macreadie and Claire Higgins have each helped by their careful proof reading and comments. I particularly thank Adam Delacorn, Research Assistant in the Parliamentary Libr ...
CC Equity SDS- An Urban Perspective Forthcoming
... Equity, equality and environmental justice issues first entered the debate on climate change when it was recognized that countries that historically have contributed least to global warming might be impacted the most by climate change in the future [11, 22]—although it is now recognized that impact ...
... Equity, equality and environmental justice issues first entered the debate on climate change when it was recognized that countries that historically have contributed least to global warming might be impacted the most by climate change in the future [11, 22]—although it is now recognized that impact ...
Framing Strategies to Minimize Impacts on Pennsylvania
... is in agreement that climate change is real and is caused by emissions of greenhouse gases due to human activity. The time to take action to mitigate and adapt to climate change is now. The observable effects of climate change vary from place to place. In regions with more extreme climates—for examp ...
... is in agreement that climate change is real and is caused by emissions of greenhouse gases due to human activity. The time to take action to mitigate and adapt to climate change is now. The observable effects of climate change vary from place to place. In regions with more extreme climates—for examp ...
Scenario
... Scenarios (SRES 2000) to project future climate change from 1990 (the base year for each scenario) through 2100. The dominant characteristics of the “storylines” used in the SRES are shown in Table 1. These characteristics describe the demographic, technological, economic and social trajectories dri ...
... Scenarios (SRES 2000) to project future climate change from 1990 (the base year for each scenario) through 2100. The dominant characteristics of the “storylines” used in the SRES are shown in Table 1. These characteristics describe the demographic, technological, economic and social trajectories dri ...
On the moral differences between mitigation and adaptation
... have no consequences for the overarching question of climate justice. Yet, most theorists seem to hold exactly this. The convention in the literature is to run them together under the generic heading of ‘climate burdens’, and treat striking a balance between ...
... have no consequences for the overarching question of climate justice. Yet, most theorists seem to hold exactly this. The convention in the literature is to run them together under the generic heading of ‘climate burdens’, and treat striking a balance between ...
Human Impacts on Weather and Climate - Recent Research Results
... the assessed level of scientific understanding (LOSU). The net anthropogenic radiative forcing and its range are also shown. These require summing asymmetric uncertainty estimates from the component terms, and cannot be obtained by simple addition. Additional forcing factors not included here are co ...
... the assessed level of scientific understanding (LOSU). The net anthropogenic radiative forcing and its range are also shown. These require summing asymmetric uncertainty estimates from the component terms, and cannot be obtained by simple addition. Additional forcing factors not included here are co ...
detailed chapter
... (decreased cost of production). However, no assessment has adequately included the potential impacts of extreme events,such as flooding, drought,and prolonged heat waves,and the potential effects of increased ranges of pests, diseases,and insects. The result of including these factors could require ...
... (decreased cost of production). However, no assessment has adequately included the potential impacts of extreme events,such as flooding, drought,and prolonged heat waves,and the potential effects of increased ranges of pests, diseases,and insects. The result of including these factors could require ...
A look at the Cuban experience of protection against
... This study comes about through the interest of Oxfam in deepening and clarifying the elements that are at the foundation of the processes to combat climate change, developed and implemented in Cuba since the mid nineties. The general perspective is that there are useful elements that should be incor ...
... This study comes about through the interest of Oxfam in deepening and clarifying the elements that are at the foundation of the processes to combat climate change, developed and implemented in Cuba since the mid nineties. The general perspective is that there are useful elements that should be incor ...
Review of current monitoring efforts in coastal ecosystems
... Review of current monitoring efforts in coastal ecosystems 09 February 2009 Long Island Sound Study Science and Technical Advisory Committee ...
... Review of current monitoring efforts in coastal ecosystems 09 February 2009 Long Island Sound Study Science and Technical Advisory Committee ...
A look at the Cuban experience of protection against climate change
... This study comes about through the interest of Oxfam in deepening and clarifying the elements that are at the foundation of the processes to combat climate change, developed and implemented in Cuba since the mid nineties. The general perspective is that there are useful elements that should be incor ...
... This study comes about through the interest of Oxfam in deepening and clarifying the elements that are at the foundation of the processes to combat climate change, developed and implemented in Cuba since the mid nineties. The general perspective is that there are useful elements that should be incor ...
Are there pre-Quaternary geological analogues for a future
... 5 Deaprtment of Geology, University of Leicester, University Road, Leicester LE1 7RH, UK Given the inherent uncertainties in predicting how climate and environments will respond to anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse gases, it would be beneficial to society if science could identify geological anal ...
... 5 Deaprtment of Geology, University of Leicester, University Road, Leicester LE1 7RH, UK Given the inherent uncertainties in predicting how climate and environments will respond to anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse gases, it would be beneficial to society if science could identify geological anal ...
IMPLICATIONS OF CLIMATE CHANGES IN THE WIDER
... format in assessing the implications of climate change. The common format is called the "Terms of Reference", which was developed at the WMO/ICSU/UNEP (1985) meeting in Villach, Austria, and is given in Table 1. At Villach, an equilibrium global warming of 1.5 - 4.50C and a global sea level rise of ...
... format in assessing the implications of climate change. The common format is called the "Terms of Reference", which was developed at the WMO/ICSU/UNEP (1985) meeting in Villach, Austria, and is given in Table 1. At Villach, an equilibrium global warming of 1.5 - 4.50C and a global sea level rise of ...
Ch 18 Global Climate Change
... shrinkage of Arctic sea ice (11.7% in 10 years) • Alaska, Siberia, Canada have warmed 5°F in summer, 10°F in winter • Spring comes 2 weeks earlier than 10 years ago • The polar ice cap has lost 20% of its volume in 20 years • Permafrost is melting • Unprecedented melting of the Greenland Ice Sheet ...
... shrinkage of Arctic sea ice (11.7% in 10 years) • Alaska, Siberia, Canada have warmed 5°F in summer, 10°F in winter • Spring comes 2 weeks earlier than 10 years ago • The polar ice cap has lost 20% of its volume in 20 years • Permafrost is melting • Unprecedented melting of the Greenland Ice Sheet ...
PDF
... Similarly, regional impacts of changing climate will not be homogeneous; some regions may see an improvement in crop growth potential, while others may face declining. An analysis that focuses exclusively on the average effect of climate change on national production, commodity and food prices, and ...
... Similarly, regional impacts of changing climate will not be homogeneous; some regions may see an improvement in crop growth potential, while others may face declining. An analysis that focuses exclusively on the average effect of climate change on national production, commodity and food prices, and ...
Arctic Biodiversity - Harvard Life Sciences Outreach Program
... Global average temperature over the last 35 years. Note that while there is variation between years (some warm and some cold) the overall upward trend over time is clear. Climate is defined as the 30 year average of local weather, therefore this 35 year record shows a clear warming of the global cli ...
... Global average temperature over the last 35 years. Note that while there is variation between years (some warm and some cold) the overall upward trend over time is clear. Climate is defined as the 30 year average of local weather, therefore this 35 year record shows a clear warming of the global cli ...
From science to policy: developing responses to climate change
... not limited to) agriculture, forestry, water resources, air quality, ecosystems and biodiversity, and cultural resources. Stakeholders with an interest in each of these may have conflicting desires and conflict resolution is likely to be required. Policy-makers dealing with multiple social objective ...
... not limited to) agriculture, forestry, water resources, air quality, ecosystems and biodiversity, and cultural resources. Stakeholders with an interest in each of these may have conflicting desires and conflict resolution is likely to be required. Policy-makers dealing with multiple social objective ...
18_Lecture_Presentation
... shrinkage of Arctic sea ice (11.7% in 10 years) • Alaska, Siberia, Canada have warmed 5°F in summer, 10°F in winter • Spring comes 2 weeks earlier than 10 years ago • The polar ice cap has lost 20% of its volume in 20 years • Permafrost is melting • Unprecedented melting of the Greenland Ice Sheet ...
... shrinkage of Arctic sea ice (11.7% in 10 years) • Alaska, Siberia, Canada have warmed 5°F in summer, 10°F in winter • Spring comes 2 weeks earlier than 10 years ago • The polar ice cap has lost 20% of its volume in 20 years • Permafrost is melting • Unprecedented melting of the Greenland Ice Sheet ...
the scientific article as a Word document here
... adaptations were commonly associated with events such as floods, droughts, or heatwaves. Changes in the predictability of precipitation, as well as increased seasonal variability were reported as particularly important for water, agriculture, and forestry management. The most dominant stimulus motiv ...
... adaptations were commonly associated with events such as floods, droughts, or heatwaves. Changes in the predictability of precipitation, as well as increased seasonal variability were reported as particularly important for water, agriculture, and forestry management. The most dominant stimulus motiv ...
Climate change projections of precipitation and
... the world. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change projects strong changes in climate across MENA, further exacerbating pressure on available water resources. The objective of this study is to undertake a climate change assessment for 22 MENA countries in order to quantify the problems these c ...
... the world. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change projects strong changes in climate across MENA, further exacerbating pressure on available water resources. The objective of this study is to undertake a climate change assessment for 22 MENA countries in order to quantify the problems these c ...
Synthesis Report “Climate Change: Global Risks, Challenges
... (UNFCCC) meeting to be held in Copenhagen in December 2009 (the 15th Conference of the Parties, COP15) will be a critical step in developing a global response to the threat of climate change caused by human activities. The primary scientific input to those negotiations is the Fourth Assessment Repor ...
... (UNFCCC) meeting to be held in Copenhagen in December 2009 (the 15th Conference of the Parties, COP15) will be a critical step in developing a global response to the threat of climate change caused by human activities. The primary scientific input to those negotiations is the Fourth Assessment Repor ...
How climate adaptation in cities creates a resilient place for
... their emissions by a total of 13.1 million tons CO2 equivalent since 2009, a 12% reduction. Cities are also increasing their resilience to the impacts of climate change. This year, cities reported 757 adaptation activities and 102 cities have climate adaptation plans. There is significant opportunit ...
... their emissions by a total of 13.1 million tons CO2 equivalent since 2009, a 12% reduction. Cities are also increasing their resilience to the impacts of climate change. This year, cities reported 757 adaptation activities and 102 cities have climate adaptation plans. There is significant opportunit ...