Addressing the assumption of stationarityin statistical bias correction
... (i.e. "stationarized" time series), and thereby potentially large, unwanted side effects would be introduced. b. The proposed method (BC-NSM) seems to underestimate variability on the annual time scale (Fig. 2c). I wonder whether this issue stems from the in-consistency outlined in (a), but in any c ...
... (i.e. "stationarized" time series), and thereby potentially large, unwanted side effects would be introduced. b. The proposed method (BC-NSM) seems to underestimate variability on the annual time scale (Fig. 2c). I wonder whether this issue stems from the in-consistency outlined in (a), but in any c ...
Future development in extreme one-hour precipitation over Europe
... seasonal rainfall, temperature and other atmospheric conditions that are conducted today. Such approaches have however not yet been tried out. We therefore argue that climate factors calculated straight-forward as in this study, based on 12 km, 1-hour RCM data representing the highest resolution so ...
... seasonal rainfall, temperature and other atmospheric conditions that are conducted today. Such approaches have however not yet been tried out. We therefore argue that climate factors calculated straight-forward as in this study, based on 12 km, 1-hour RCM data representing the highest resolution so ...
Inuit women and environmental change: examining experiences
... focus community of my research. As the territorial capital of Nunavut, Iqaluit is an anomalous community in terms of its size and diversity. With roughly 7,000 inhabitants and an ethnic make up of 65% Inuit and 35% Non Inuit, the community is much larger and ethnically diverse than communities found ...
... focus community of my research. As the territorial capital of Nunavut, Iqaluit is an anomalous community in terms of its size and diversity. With roughly 7,000 inhabitants and an ethnic make up of 65% Inuit and 35% Non Inuit, the community is much larger and ethnically diverse than communities found ...
Biomes Individual and Collaborative Project
... A) Choose any TWO (2) of the world’s major biomes to investigate. Show this with a clear title and image or images (2 marks). The major world biomes are: grassland, desert, tundra, taiga, deciduous forest, and rainforest. B) Describe the characteristics of the two biomes including (8 marks): ...
... A) Choose any TWO (2) of the world’s major biomes to investigate. Show this with a clear title and image or images (2 marks). The major world biomes are: grassland, desert, tundra, taiga, deciduous forest, and rainforest. B) Describe the characteristics of the two biomes including (8 marks): ...
Contropedia: Case Study on Global Warming
... prominence and authoritativeness of IPCC and AR4.8 Some of the wikipedians are of the opinion that the IPCC figures too prominently in the lede and the discussion on the talk page revolves around the extent to which this is in line with NPOV policy as well as to what extent opposing views are signif ...
... prominence and authoritativeness of IPCC and AR4.8 Some of the wikipedians are of the opinion that the IPCC figures too prominently in the lede and the discussion on the talk page revolves around the extent to which this is in line with NPOV policy as well as to what extent opposing views are signif ...
A climate change perspective
... The fishers are believed to be unaware if not unwilling to participate in the climate change mitigation and adaptation due to the level of awareness and participation in the climate change dialogues and process. The perception of the fishers will be important in the development of mitigation plans. ...
... The fishers are believed to be unaware if not unwilling to participate in the climate change mitigation and adaptation due to the level of awareness and participation in the climate change dialogues and process. The perception of the fishers will be important in the development of mitigation plans. ...
Journalistic Narratives of Success and Failure at
... faces. A solution has been found and now it is time for reflection. The commentator focuses on the important role played by Papua New Guinea in finding a solution to the “high drama”. Philip Clapp defends the US position while Jacqueline Cramer, Dutch environment minister, again praises Papua New Gu ...
... faces. A solution has been found and now it is time for reflection. The commentator focuses on the important role played by Papua New Guinea in finding a solution to the “high drama”. Philip Clapp defends the US position while Jacqueline Cramer, Dutch environment minister, again praises Papua New Gu ...
Some thoughts on a strategy for adaptation to
... --the choice of which climate change scenario to use as the basis for making decisions: certainly beyond mid-century, the differences in outcomes between the various SRES scenarios and the effects of the degree of pursued mitigation will start to influence the outcome for many climate change variabl ...
... --the choice of which climate change scenario to use as the basis for making decisions: certainly beyond mid-century, the differences in outcomes between the various SRES scenarios and the effects of the degree of pursued mitigation will start to influence the outcome for many climate change variabl ...
Demographics of true and false climate facts
... Biased assimilation (along with other frameworks) implies that people’s general beliefs about the reality or causes of climate change can influence their acceptance of specific information such as reports from scientists. For example, recent Arctic warming has been widely characterized by scientists ...
... Biased assimilation (along with other frameworks) implies that people’s general beliefs about the reality or causes of climate change can influence their acceptance of specific information such as reports from scientists. For example, recent Arctic warming has been widely characterized by scientists ...
McCarl, B.A., J. Chen, and A. Thayer, "Climate change and food
... that increases in the number of hot nights has led to increased rice yields but decreases in quality (Porter et al., 2014). Additionally, climate change also has been found to influence technological progress and have heterogeneous impacts across regions (Villavicencio et al., 2013). To add another ...
... that increases in the number of hot nights has led to increased rice yields but decreases in quality (Porter et al., 2014). Additionally, climate change also has been found to influence technological progress and have heterogeneous impacts across regions (Villavicencio et al., 2013). To add another ...
Managing the business risks and opportunities of a changing climate
... 2. Stakeholders expect more. Lenders, investors, insurers, barrier to climate change”, both presented at The bottom line on managing climate and regulators are increasingly interested in climate change, risks and opportunities: A forum for financial executives, Toronto, October 27, 2011. expecting m ...
... 2. Stakeholders expect more. Lenders, investors, insurers, barrier to climate change”, both presented at The bottom line on managing climate and regulators are increasingly interested in climate change, risks and opportunities: A forum for financial executives, Toronto, October 27, 2011. expecting m ...
Document
... issues of climate change, in particular the German government. In her November 2006 secu rity policy address, German Chancellor Angela Merkel emphasized “that conflicts over the dis tribution of increasingly scarce resources can cause ever greater unrest and violence, as can environmental problem ...
... issues of climate change, in particular the German government. In her November 2006 secu rity policy address, German Chancellor Angela Merkel emphasized “that conflicts over the dis tribution of increasingly scarce resources can cause ever greater unrest and violence, as can environmental problem ...
Assessing the potential impacts of climate change on food
... Europe’s climate is changing rapidly due to anthropogenic activity such as extensive fossil fuel combustion and widespread alterations in land use [1,2]. Conservative projections foresee global mean air temperatures increasing by 1.8 to 4.0 °C this century, while other models suggest a range of incr ...
... Europe’s climate is changing rapidly due to anthropogenic activity such as extensive fossil fuel combustion and widespread alterations in land use [1,2]. Conservative projections foresee global mean air temperatures increasing by 1.8 to 4.0 °C this century, while other models suggest a range of incr ...
FAO - NWP: Adaptation Planning and Strategies 2009 (pp. 42-50)
... Adaptation Planning and Strategies FAO Contribution to “The Nairobi Work Programme (NWP) on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change” On invitation of SBSTA to submit to the secretariat, by 31 May 2007, information on the relevant programmes, activities and views on the issues listed ...
... Adaptation Planning and Strategies FAO Contribution to “The Nairobi Work Programme (NWP) on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change” On invitation of SBSTA to submit to the secretariat, by 31 May 2007, information on the relevant programmes, activities and views on the issues listed ...
Securing ocean benefits for society in the face of climate change
... to climate [4,19,21–24] have altered the magnitude and distribution of capture fisheries taken across the globe [25,26]. Smallscale commercial and recreational fisheries are especially vulnerable, since it is difficult for small boats to venture far from harbors and traditional fishing grounds [27–30], ...
... to climate [4,19,21–24] have altered the magnitude and distribution of capture fisheries taken across the globe [25,26]. Smallscale commercial and recreational fisheries are especially vulnerable, since it is difficult for small boats to venture far from harbors and traditional fishing grounds [27–30], ...
connell_ukcip - Global Change System for Analysis, Research
... Scotland could face extinction within 50 years • Nature conservation will need to evolve with the changing climate - a more forward-looking and dynamic approach will be needed • Accommodating species movements and displacements will require greater emphasis on wildlife management in the wider countr ...
... Scotland could face extinction within 50 years • Nature conservation will need to evolve with the changing climate - a more forward-looking and dynamic approach will be needed • Accommodating species movements and displacements will require greater emphasis on wildlife management in the wider countr ...
Eurasian Arctic greening reveals teleconnections and the potential
... and Kara seas ice area reflected a similar pattern, with a strong effect of sea ice on adjacent land in spring followed by no effect during the summer months (Fig. 2b). Tall shrub growth was highly correlated to July NDVI (P < 0.01, r 2 ranging regionally from 0.4 to 0.75; Fig. 3 and Supplementary F ...
... and Kara seas ice area reflected a similar pattern, with a strong effect of sea ice on adjacent land in spring followed by no effect during the summer months (Fig. 2b). Tall shrub growth was highly correlated to July NDVI (P < 0.01, r 2 ranging regionally from 0.4 to 0.75; Fig. 3 and Supplementary F ...