Here is the Richmond 350 Resolution
... WHEREAS, the decade from 2000 to 2010 was the warmest on record1, 2005 and 2010 tied for the hottest years on record2, and 2012 was the warmest year on record for the United States and among the ten warmest globally3; and WHEREAS, in 2013 the level of CO2 in the atmosphere averaged 396 parts per mil ...
... WHEREAS, the decade from 2000 to 2010 was the warmest on record1, 2005 and 2010 tied for the hottest years on record2, and 2012 was the warmest year on record for the United States and among the ten warmest globally3; and WHEREAS, in 2013 the level of CO2 in the atmosphere averaged 396 parts per mil ...
Enabling environment for integrating disaster risk
... Appreciation of gradual changes in environment induced by CC, needing graduated response Managing current extreme climate events to manage future CC impacts Institutional mechanisms to link science and societal management systems Development incorporating present and future risks Addressing elements ...
... Appreciation of gradual changes in environment induced by CC, needing graduated response Managing current extreme climate events to manage future CC impacts Institutional mechanisms to link science and societal management systems Development incorporating present and future risks Addressing elements ...
The impact of climate change on the global economy
... In table 2 we summarize some additional benchmark studies in the literature aiming to address the economic impacts of climate change. Similar to the damage functions described above and aside from the Stern review and upper estimates from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the con ...
... In table 2 we summarize some additional benchmark studies in the literature aiming to address the economic impacts of climate change. Similar to the damage functions described above and aside from the Stern review and upper estimates from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the con ...
Climate change, land use patterns and deforestation in Brazil
... gases in the atmosphere will lead to higher global mean temperatures and changing precipitation patterns. At a regional level, general circulation models suggest that Brazil will warm less rapidly than the global average and that warming will vary by season. Temperature increases will likely be grea ...
... gases in the atmosphere will lead to higher global mean temperatures and changing precipitation patterns. At a regional level, general circulation models suggest that Brazil will warm less rapidly than the global average and that warming will vary by season. Temperature increases will likely be grea ...
A Summary of Climate Change Risks for South East
... suffering from mental health effects due to loss of homes and property and dislocation. • Impacts such as flooding may exacerbate rural isolation, which is already a significant concern for the region, by impeding access to services, shops, schools, and healthcare. • In the South East, the greates ...
... suffering from mental health effects due to loss of homes and property and dislocation. • Impacts such as flooding may exacerbate rural isolation, which is already a significant concern for the region, by impeding access to services, shops, schools, and healthcare. • In the South East, the greates ...
The use of agrobiodiversity in adapting to climate change
... documents that could contribute to the proceedings as well as key issues for discussion. The primary focus of the first day of the workshop was information sharing through presentations, making sure that the issues to be discussed were identified and agreed upon and then a method worked out on how b ...
... documents that could contribute to the proceedings as well as key issues for discussion. The primary focus of the first day of the workshop was information sharing through presentations, making sure that the issues to be discussed were identified and agreed upon and then a method worked out on how b ...
A Summary of Climate Change Risks for South East England
... suffering from mental health effects due to loss of homes and property and dislocation. • Impacts such as flooding may exacerbate rural isolation, which is already a significant concern for the region, by impeding access to services, shops, schools, and healthcare. • In the South East, the greates ...
... suffering from mental health effects due to loss of homes and property and dislocation. • Impacts such as flooding may exacerbate rural isolation, which is already a significant concern for the region, by impeding access to services, shops, schools, and healthcare. • In the South East, the greates ...
The Climate Change Challenge
... global expansion of the Energy Transition Law, arguing that it allows for increased transparency and offers a unique look into the relationship between finance and climate change.10 In fact, a surge of low-carbon policies has emerged between COP 21 and COP 22, even in North America. The Governor of ...
... global expansion of the Energy Transition Law, arguing that it allows for increased transparency and offers a unique look into the relationship between finance and climate change.10 In fact, a surge of low-carbon policies has emerged between COP 21 and COP 22, even in North America. The Governor of ...
National Activities with Respect to the Global Climate Observing
... meteorological parameters. These are being used e.g. when exploring temperature inversions, low clouds and wind shear. At solar radiation stations several different measurements are made, although some of these stations measure the duration of sunshine hours only. The most common other solar measure ...
... meteorological parameters. These are being used e.g. when exploring temperature inversions, low clouds and wind shear. At solar radiation stations several different measurements are made, although some of these stations measure the duration of sunshine hours only. The most common other solar measure ...
FFESCsynthesisAppendixIkwedit
... BC’s red alder harvest, managed adaptively under climate change, could be 10 times larger than currently, with commensurate social and ecological benefits. Ultimately, most benefits would come from lumber and secondary products. To develop this sector, investors will need competitive access to a lon ...
... BC’s red alder harvest, managed adaptively under climate change, could be 10 times larger than currently, with commensurate social and ecological benefits. Ultimately, most benefits would come from lumber and secondary products. To develop this sector, investors will need competitive access to a lon ...
Running rings around climate change
... chronology extending back to 1724 BC. This record, one of a handful of multi-millennial-length chronologies in the world, is the second longest in the southern hemisphere. The kauri chronology is iconic due to its length and the sheer size of the trees it comes from. In addition, a pilot study funde ...
... chronology extending back to 1724 BC. This record, one of a handful of multi-millennial-length chronologies in the world, is the second longest in the southern hemisphere. The kauri chronology is iconic due to its length and the sheer size of the trees it comes from. In addition, a pilot study funde ...
Bronze Age Review - ePrints Soton
... surrounding area due to throughflow, at least prior to extensive bog drainage. Theoretically at least either changes in precipitation or evapotranspiration could cause a bog water table to vary over the period of moisture deficit – the summer. Under present climatic conditions in the UK bog water ta ...
... surrounding area due to throughflow, at least prior to extensive bog drainage. Theoretically at least either changes in precipitation or evapotranspiration could cause a bog water table to vary over the period of moisture deficit – the summer. Under present climatic conditions in the UK bog water ta ...
ITU ICT and the environment
... The World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly 2008 (WTSA-08) adopted Resolution 73, in which Member States recognized the important of action to address climate change, the important role that standards can play and requires all new ITU-T standards (Recommendations) to be checked against ener ...
... The World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly 2008 (WTSA-08) adopted Resolution 73, in which Member States recognized the important of action to address climate change, the important role that standards can play and requires all new ITU-T standards (Recommendations) to be checked against ener ...
Maintaining ecosystem services for human well
... small patches of the Mediterranean climate Fynbos are found in the extreme south west of the District. Impressively the NDM contains 105 distinct vegetation types. The Succulent Karoo biodiversity hotspot alone is home to more than 6000 plant species, 250 bird species, 78 different mammals, 132 spec ...
... small patches of the Mediterranean climate Fynbos are found in the extreme south west of the District. Impressively the NDM contains 105 distinct vegetation types. The Succulent Karoo biodiversity hotspot alone is home to more than 6000 plant species, 250 bird species, 78 different mammals, 132 spec ...
Professor Lord Nicholas Stern: Activities and Writings since 2008
... Our low-carbon future: European Voice, 21 October The world's future is being decided this weekend: The Observer, 18 October Vital that US and Europe cut emissions, too: Financial Times (letter) 25 September China and India are leading the way. Yes, I'm optimistic: The Guardian, 23 September Lord St ...
... Our low-carbon future: European Voice, 21 October The world's future is being decided this weekend: The Observer, 18 October Vital that US and Europe cut emissions, too: Financial Times (letter) 25 September China and India are leading the way. Yes, I'm optimistic: The Guardian, 23 September Lord St ...
Adapting to Climate Change
... Adaptation is made up of actions throughout society, by individuals, groups and governments Adaptation can be motivated by many factors, including the protection of economic well-being or improvement of safety It can be manifested in myriad ways: through market exchanges, through extension of social ...
... Adaptation is made up of actions throughout society, by individuals, groups and governments Adaptation can be motivated by many factors, including the protection of economic well-being or improvement of safety It can be manifested in myriad ways: through market exchanges, through extension of social ...
Relative impacts of human- induced climate change and natural
... scenarios typically represent some future period, for example the year 2050, or some future atmospheric condition, for example twice the pre-industrial level of atmospheric CO2. If the simulation model incorporates non-climate parameters (for example, fertilizer application) then these may also be p ...
... scenarios typically represent some future period, for example the year 2050, or some future atmospheric condition, for example twice the pre-industrial level of atmospheric CO2. If the simulation model incorporates non-climate parameters (for example, fertilizer application) then these may also be p ...
KNOWLEDGE OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND CAUSES OF CLIMATE
... Questions for the Halton Air Quality and Climate Change Survey were developed by the Halton Region Health Department in collaboration with York University’s Institute for Social Research (ISR). Survey questions were based on questions found in a number of different surveys including: Air Pollution ...
... Questions for the Halton Air Quality and Climate Change Survey were developed by the Halton Region Health Department in collaboration with York University’s Institute for Social Research (ISR). Survey questions were based on questions found in a number of different surveys including: Air Pollution ...