Risky business: Engaging the public on sea level rise
... Our countywide sample was older, more educated, and less racially diverse than the adult county population responding to 2010 U.S. Census data and 2006–2010 American Community Survey (Appendix D in Supplementary information). The largest disparity was in educational attainment, then age and race. Re ...
... Our countywide sample was older, more educated, and less racially diverse than the adult county population responding to 2010 U.S. Census data and 2006–2010 American Community Survey (Appendix D in Supplementary information). The largest disparity was in educational attainment, then age and race. Re ...
The Economic Impacts of Climate Change for Canada
... competing interests around one table to create consensus ideas and viable suggestions for sustainable development. The NRTEE focuses on sustaining Canada’s prosperity without borrowing resources from future generations or compromising their ability to live securely. The NRTEE is in the unique positi ...
... competing interests around one table to create consensus ideas and viable suggestions for sustainable development. The NRTEE focuses on sustaining Canada’s prosperity without borrowing resources from future generations or compromising their ability to live securely. The NRTEE is in the unique positi ...
Linking Adaptation Research and Practice
... change. By this we mean that it is difficult to identify which adaptations are taking place as a response to weather related (rather than risk factors) and of these, which are in response to expected future climate change. There are two clear difficulties. The first relates to the difficulty of iden ...
... change. By this we mean that it is difficult to identify which adaptations are taking place as a response to weather related (rather than risk factors) and of these, which are in response to expected future climate change. There are two clear difficulties. The first relates to the difficulty of iden ...
Understanding and responding to climate change in the
... developments are likely to affect nearly every part of the seafood industry (from production to consumption). Such developments may be negative, but could also be positive. Observations suggest current rates of change far greater than in recent history. As such industry stakeholders will need to: • ...
... developments are likely to affect nearly every part of the seafood industry (from production to consumption). Such developments may be negative, but could also be positive. Observations suggest current rates of change far greater than in recent history. As such industry stakeholders will need to: • ...
Biotic and Climatic Velocity Identify Contrasting Areas of
... Metrics that synthesize the complex effects of climate change are essential tools for mapping future threats to biodiversity. As climate shifts over the coming decades, such metrics can help us predict which species are likely to adapt in place to new climatic conditions, disperse and establish in a ...
... Metrics that synthesize the complex effects of climate change are essential tools for mapping future threats to biodiversity. As climate shifts over the coming decades, such metrics can help us predict which species are likely to adapt in place to new climatic conditions, disperse and establish in a ...
Climate Change Scenarios for the Congo Basin
... It is impossible to use all 77 climate change scenarios for the impact analyses so instead we used a rather representative subset of climate scenarios. Most of the assessments were based on six different global climate change scenarios; however for some studies like the analysis of the forest carbon ...
... It is impossible to use all 77 climate change scenarios for the impact analyses so instead we used a rather representative subset of climate scenarios. Most of the assessments were based on six different global climate change scenarios; however for some studies like the analysis of the forest carbon ...
The Governance of Scientific Assessment in the Context of the
... / Tirpak 1995). It was vital therefore to involve developing-country governments and scientists in the international assessment panel, as “global credibility demands global representation” (Agrawala 1998b, 628). Gaining trust and acceptance of the science of climate change was crucial before governm ...
... / Tirpak 1995). It was vital therefore to involve developing-country governments and scientists in the international assessment panel, as “global credibility demands global representation” (Agrawala 1998b, 628). Gaining trust and acceptance of the science of climate change was crucial before governm ...
doc - Eldis
... change that are already happening at the local level, led by non-governmental organisations, communities and individuals, which are leading to transformations in gender and social inequalities in some cases. National, regional and international initiatives are also playing a key role in promoting th ...
... change that are already happening at the local level, led by non-governmental organisations, communities and individuals, which are leading to transformations in gender and social inequalities in some cases. National, regional and international initiatives are also playing a key role in promoting th ...
I Agree - CLEo - Whitman College
... summer months (when we need it most), as well as an extension of those dry months (the dry season). Significant reductions have already occurred. The Cascade Range has already lost 30% of its ice mass compared to the periods of 1945 to1955 and 1990 to 2000 (Mote, P.W., E.P. Salathé, V. Dulière, and ...
... summer months (when we need it most), as well as an extension of those dry months (the dry season). Significant reductions have already occurred. The Cascade Range has already lost 30% of its ice mass compared to the periods of 1945 to1955 and 1990 to 2000 (Mote, P.W., E.P. Salathé, V. Dulière, and ...
Experiment Earth?
... Participants’ views of the seriousness of climate change affected their views on geoengineering. Most accepted the potential need for geoengineering on the basis that mitigation (through reductions in greenhouse gas emissions) might not be effective enough. ...
... Participants’ views of the seriousness of climate change affected their views on geoengineering. Most accepted the potential need for geoengineering on the basis that mitigation (through reductions in greenhouse gas emissions) might not be effective enough. ...
Climate extremes indices in the CMIP5 multimodel ensemble: Part 2
... minimum temperatures are found to be more pronounced than in indices based on daily maximum temperatures. Extreme precipitation generally increases faster than total wet-day precipitation. In regions, such as Australia, Central America, South Africa, and the Mediterranean, increases in consecutive d ...
... minimum temperatures are found to be more pronounced than in indices based on daily maximum temperatures. Extreme precipitation generally increases faster than total wet-day precipitation. In regions, such as Australia, Central America, South Africa, and the Mediterranean, increases in consecutive d ...
Equator Principles and Climate Change Issues
... risk management framework for determining, assessing and managing environmental and social risk in projects” (EPs-website). In 2013, EPs were updated (EPIII) to include project-related climate change issues in project assessment. Doing so enables the EPFIs to reduce credit risks, enhance reputation, ...
... risk management framework for determining, assessing and managing environmental and social risk in projects” (EPs-website). In 2013, EPs were updated (EPIII) to include project-related climate change issues in project assessment. Doing so enables the EPFIs to reduce credit risks, enhance reputation, ...
The Precautionary Principle: Relevance in International Law
... The precautionary principle2 is a policy framework that addresses risks in cases involving uncertainty and ignorance, as in the case of climate change. It was originally formulated as a response to the constraints of policy and science in sufficiently addressing complex and uncertain risks and its c ...
... The precautionary principle2 is a policy framework that addresses risks in cases involving uncertainty and ignorance, as in the case of climate change. It was originally formulated as a response to the constraints of policy and science in sufficiently addressing complex and uncertain risks and its c ...
Geoengineering Governance
... convert the SO2 into light-reflecting particles (or aerosols) that remain in the stratosphere for one to two years, counteracting the warming effect associated with higher GHG concentrations.17 While the deliberate release of SO2 might stabilize global average temperatures to some degree, it would n ...
... convert the SO2 into light-reflecting particles (or aerosols) that remain in the stratosphere for one to two years, counteracting the warming effect associated with higher GHG concentrations.17 While the deliberate release of SO2 might stabilize global average temperatures to some degree, it would n ...
Cities and Climate Change: An Urgent Agenda
... technology that will allow them to grow without drastically increasing carbon emissions. Current financing for adaptation and mitigation is less than 5 percent of what will be needed annually by 2030. But innovations in financing should help fill the gap. Success hinges on changing behavior and sh ...
... technology that will allow them to grow without drastically increasing carbon emissions. Current financing for adaptation and mitigation is less than 5 percent of what will be needed annually by 2030. But innovations in financing should help fill the gap. Success hinges on changing behavior and sh ...
Total aerosol effect: radiative forcing or radiative flux perturbation?
... wider set of calculations to be performed. However, fixing land-surface temperature is difficult in a full GCM that includes a diurnal cycle. In this study we focus on the RFP method, which is straightforward to calculate in most global aerosol models. Two questions arise about the RFP method: (1) I ...
... wider set of calculations to be performed. However, fixing land-surface temperature is difficult in a full GCM that includes a diurnal cycle. In this study we focus on the RFP method, which is straightforward to calculate in most global aerosol models. Two questions arise about the RFP method: (1) I ...
Read the Adaptation Strategy
... The Strategy is guided by nine principles. These principles include collaborating across all levels of government, working with non-government entities such as private landowners and other sectors like agriculture and energy, and engaging the public. It is also important to use the best available sc ...
... The Strategy is guided by nine principles. These principles include collaborating across all levels of government, working with non-government entities such as private landowners and other sectors like agriculture and energy, and engaging the public. It is also important to use the best available sc ...
Report on the Activities of the Working Group on Climate
... Combining the interests of CLIVAR and CCl, the Working Group on Climate Change Detection sits at the intersection of observational data and models, though with more of a foot in the observational camp. Together with many collaborators around the world, we are trying to address questions such as: Wha ...
... Combining the interests of CLIVAR and CCl, the Working Group on Climate Change Detection sits at the intersection of observational data and models, though with more of a foot in the observational camp. Together with many collaborators around the world, we are trying to address questions such as: Wha ...
Report on the Activities of the Working Group on Climate Change
... Combining the interests of CLIVAR and CCl, the Working Group on Climate Change Detection sits at the intersection of observational data and models, though with more of a foot in the observational camp. Together with many collaborators around the world, we are trying to address questions such as: Wha ...
... Combining the interests of CLIVAR and CCl, the Working Group on Climate Change Detection sits at the intersection of observational data and models, though with more of a foot in the observational camp. Together with many collaborators around the world, we are trying to address questions such as: Wha ...
cliMAtE chANGE ANd cANAdA`S FOREStS
... have dramatic effects on timber supply in a relatively short time period. Climate change will impact harvest operations. A significant portion of the harvest in Canada occurs in the winter when the ground is frozen. Harvesting on frozen ground allows for access to wetlands, reduces soil disturbance, ...
... have dramatic effects on timber supply in a relatively short time period. Climate change will impact harvest operations. A significant portion of the harvest in Canada occurs in the winter when the ground is frozen. Harvesting on frozen ground allows for access to wetlands, reduces soil disturbance, ...
2006–2012 Climate Change Action Plan
... Since the beginning of this century, many governments have taken measures to reduce GHG emissions in order to avoid planet warming rising beyond 2 °C globally. Québec is highly favourable to such initiatives. However, given its northern location, the 2 °C threshold is already too high to halt major ...
... Since the beginning of this century, many governments have taken measures to reduce GHG emissions in order to avoid planet warming rising beyond 2 °C globally. Québec is highly favourable to such initiatives. However, given its northern location, the 2 °C threshold is already too high to halt major ...
5.5.1 Introduction - Eionet Forum
... This report is an update and extension of the 2004 EEA report “Impacts of Europe’s changing climate”. Since 2004, much progress has been made in monitoring and assessing the impacts of climate change in Europe. The objectives of this report are to present this new information on past and projected c ...
... This report is an update and extension of the 2004 EEA report “Impacts of Europe’s changing climate”. Since 2004, much progress has been made in monitoring and assessing the impacts of climate change in Europe. The objectives of this report are to present this new information on past and projected c ...
Wyoming v. USDA: A Look Down the Road at Management of
... The 2001 Forest Service Roadless Area Conservation Rule (Roadless Rule) prohibits road construction, reconstruction, and timber harvest on approximately one-third of National Forest System lands. In 2011, the Tenth Circuit upheld the Roadless Rule in Wyoming v. USDA after a decade of litigation. Sub ...
... The 2001 Forest Service Roadless Area Conservation Rule (Roadless Rule) prohibits road construction, reconstruction, and timber harvest on approximately one-third of National Forest System lands. In 2011, the Tenth Circuit upheld the Roadless Rule in Wyoming v. USDA after a decade of litigation. Sub ...
Using climate information for drought planning
... for planning and decision-making, and allows for an iterative process between scientists and end users that can build long-term drought resiliency. The article will describe how planners in Colorado are increasingly relying on climate data, ranging from paleoclimatological records to experimental se ...
... for planning and decision-making, and allows for an iterative process between scientists and end users that can build long-term drought resiliency. The article will describe how planners in Colorado are increasingly relying on climate data, ranging from paleoclimatological records to experimental se ...