A Global Warming: Correcting the Data Surface temperatures are rising, but probably
... described in the next paragraph) shows land-based warming of an average of 0.27°C (0.49°F) per decade, while overall global warming, because of the prevalence of ocean, is 0.17°C (0.31°F) per decade. Assuming 70 percent of the surface of the earth is ocean, this yields a surface atmospheric warming ...
... described in the next paragraph) shows land-based warming of an average of 0.27°C (0.49°F) per decade, while overall global warming, because of the prevalence of ocean, is 0.17°C (0.31°F) per decade. Assuming 70 percent of the surface of the earth is ocean, this yields a surface atmospheric warming ...
comment_response_final_061109
... the scientific community on this point. A chorus of skeptical scientific viewpoints continues to be voiced about the science of climate change. (4, 5, 6) Response: Contrarian viewpoints are recognized in the report, but the overwhelming view of climate scientists is that anthropogenic climate change ...
... the scientific community on this point. A chorus of skeptical scientific viewpoints continues to be voiced about the science of climate change. (4, 5, 6) Response: Contrarian viewpoints are recognized in the report, but the overwhelming view of climate scientists is that anthropogenic climate change ...
Impact of Climate Change on Vector Borne Diseases with Emphasis
... (typically decades or longer). It may be due to natural internal processes or external forces, or to persistent anthropogenic changes in the composition of the atmosphere. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) defines climate change as ‘a change of climate which is attri ...
... (typically decades or longer). It may be due to natural internal processes or external forces, or to persistent anthropogenic changes in the composition of the atmosphere. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) defines climate change as ‘a change of climate which is attri ...
Communicating (Paleo)Climate Science
... error bars increase as you go back in time natural variability accounts for <0.5ºC over the last millennium late 20th century temperature trend is unprecedentedin 1,000 years ...
... error bars increase as you go back in time natural variability accounts for <0.5ºC over the last millennium late 20th century temperature trend is unprecedentedin 1,000 years ...
Climate Science is Not Settled
... Rather, the crucial, unsettled scientific question for policy is, "How will the climate change over the next century under both natural and human influences?" Answers to that question at the global and regional levels, as well as to equally complex questions of how ecosystems and human activities wi ...
... Rather, the crucial, unsettled scientific question for policy is, "How will the climate change over the next century under both natural and human influences?" Answers to that question at the global and regional levels, as well as to equally complex questions of how ecosystems and human activities wi ...
The role of expertise in governance processes
... neutral to the supposed functioning of knowledge. In the past three decades much work in the field of Science and Technology Studies (STS) has been published showing that science is not separate from society and that it does not discover uncontested ‘truths’ that are then translated into technologie ...
... neutral to the supposed functioning of knowledge. In the past three decades much work in the field of Science and Technology Studies (STS) has been published showing that science is not separate from society and that it does not discover uncontested ‘truths’ that are then translated into technologie ...
Greenhouse Gases and Global Warming Potential Values
... up to 1994, “owing to the relatively high temperatures of the additional years (1995 to 2000) and improved methods of processing the data” (IPCC 2001). While the Second Assessment Report concluded, “the balance of evidence suggests that there is a discernible human influence on global climate,” the ...
... up to 1994, “owing to the relatively high temperatures of the additional years (1995 to 2000) and improved methods of processing the data” (IPCC 2001). While the Second Assessment Report concluded, “the balance of evidence suggests that there is a discernible human influence on global climate,” the ...
Met 10 - Department of Meteorology and Climate Science
... system. Such a level should be achieved within a timeframe sufficient to allow ecosystems to adapt naturally to climate change, to ensure that food production is not threatened and to enable economic development to proceed in a sustainable manner’ ...
... system. Such a level should be achieved within a timeframe sufficient to allow ecosystems to adapt naturally to climate change, to ensure that food production is not threatened and to enable economic development to proceed in a sustainable manner’ ...
GEOENGINEERING: WORTHY OF CAUTIOUS EVALUATION? An
... have the same latitudinal and seasonal response of surface temperature. Specifically, Crutzen cites the results of Govindasamy and Caldiera (2000), whose model results indicate that, at least for the surface temperature response, roughly a 1.8% decrease in the solar constant would quite closely bala ...
... have the same latitudinal and seasonal response of surface temperature. Specifically, Crutzen cites the results of Govindasamy and Caldiera (2000), whose model results indicate that, at least for the surface temperature response, roughly a 1.8% decrease in the solar constant would quite closely bala ...
The Evidence Against Human Causation in Global Warming
... Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report released earlier this year said it was very likely climate change was the result of greenhouse gases produced by human activity. Emeritus Professor Lance Endersbee has accused the scientific leaders of trying to stifle debate over the causes of climate change. P ...
... Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report released earlier this year said it was very likely climate change was the result of greenhouse gases produced by human activity. Emeritus Professor Lance Endersbee has accused the scientific leaders of trying to stifle debate over the causes of climate change. P ...
MedECC: Towards an improved scientific assessment of climate
... The scientific committee is responsible for leading the scientific activities of the network and ensuring the scientific rigour of the MedECC work and specific deliverables. The approval of new members is also a task of this committee. It will be integrated by a total of 20 members, including the 10 ...
... The scientific committee is responsible for leading the scientific activities of the network and ensuring the scientific rigour of the MedECC work and specific deliverables. The approval of new members is also a task of this committee. It will be integrated by a total of 20 members, including the 10 ...
here - Climate Realists
... be different from what the IPCC report concludes. Many of my key reference documents are listed at the end of this report. I have reviewed the NIPCC report “Summary for Policymakers” document, as well as some of the technical papers presented at the recent International Climate Change Conference he ...
... be different from what the IPCC report concludes. Many of my key reference documents are listed at the end of this report. I have reviewed the NIPCC report “Summary for Policymakers” document, as well as some of the technical papers presented at the recent International Climate Change Conference he ...
THE SCIENCE OF CLIMATE CHANGE Senate Floor Statement by
... alarmism. After studying the issue over the last several years, I believe that the balance of the evidence offers strong proof that natural variability is the overwhelming factor influencing climate. It’s also important to question whether global warming is even a problem for human existence. Thus f ...
... alarmism. After studying the issue over the last several years, I believe that the balance of the evidence offers strong proof that natural variability is the overwhelming factor influencing climate. It’s also important to question whether global warming is even a problem for human existence. Thus f ...
Summary report on the in-session workshop held at the first
... review, he noted that the review is not a review of the Convention itself and suggested its focus should be on assessing the implementation of the commitments under the Convention. With regard to elements that should be addressed under theme 1, he mentioned the impacts of the 2 °C goal on ecosystems ...
... review, he noted that the review is not a review of the Convention itself and suggested its focus should be on assessing the implementation of the commitments under the Convention. With regard to elements that should be addressed under theme 1, he mentioned the impacts of the 2 °C goal on ecosystems ...
Self-Governance and Peer Review in Science-for
... The SAR was fraught with political significance. Official publication of the full report occurred in early June, 1996. At that point the Second Conference of Parties to the FCCC (COP-2) was about to meet in Geneva; the session would determine some of the starting points for the Kyoto meeting in 199 ...
... The SAR was fraught with political significance. Official publication of the full report occurred in early June, 1996. At that point the Second Conference of Parties to the FCCC (COP-2) was about to meet in Geneva; the session would determine some of the starting points for the Kyoto meeting in 199 ...
Slide 1
... • will Reclamation meet it’s current contractual obligations for water storage and delivery? • will Reclamation meet it’s environmental obligations? • will current flood risk management practices be adequate? ...
... • will Reclamation meet it’s current contractual obligations for water storage and delivery? • will Reclamation meet it’s environmental obligations? • will current flood risk management practices be adequate? ...
Fluorocarbons And The greenhouse Effect
... • that CFC and HCFC emissions not covered in the UNFCCC inventories be nonetheless included in any trend analysis of refrigeration’s impact on global warming; • that a more sector-by-sector approach be adopted for refrigeration and air-conditioning, taking into account both the direct and indirect g ...
... • that CFC and HCFC emissions not covered in the UNFCCC inventories be nonetheless included in any trend analysis of refrigeration’s impact on global warming; • that a more sector-by-sector approach be adopted for refrigeration and air-conditioning, taking into account both the direct and indirect g ...
Municipal Adaptation and Resiliency Service (MARS)
... Increased evaporation from surface waters; Potential for lower Great Lakes ...
... Increased evaporation from surface waters; Potential for lower Great Lakes ...
A. Anthony Chen - Uwi.edu - University of the West Indies
... Climate simulation or modelling is the only way to study large scale systems of the atmosphere Climate models are an important tool for scientists to understand the complexities of Earth’s climate incorporate both theory and direct observations of the past and present in order to project climate ...
... Climate simulation or modelling is the only way to study large scale systems of the atmosphere Climate models are an important tool for scientists to understand the complexities of Earth’s climate incorporate both theory and direct observations of the past and present in order to project climate ...
Man-‐Made Global Warming is a Scam
... disbanded or the country will waste money similarly. Reducing CO2 emissions requires huge cost. Currently the amount of money being spent globally, supposedly to reduce ‘man’s carbon footprint’, is in the ...
... disbanded or the country will waste money similarly. Reducing CO2 emissions requires huge cost. Currently the amount of money being spent globally, supposedly to reduce ‘man’s carbon footprint’, is in the ...
Making Sense of the New Climate Change Scenarios? (PDF)
... consideration. Deciding which scenario(s) to use involves clarifying how climate affects a particular decision and what level of risk is acceptable. ...
... consideration. Deciding which scenario(s) to use involves clarifying how climate affects a particular decision and what level of risk is acceptable. ...
20090302_SPM_Discuss..
... This is an advance since the TAR’s conclusion that “most of the observed warming over the last 50 years is likely to have been due to the increase in greenhouse gas concentrations”. Discernible human influences now extend to other aspects of climate, including ocean warming, continentalaverage tempe ...
... This is an advance since the TAR’s conclusion that “most of the observed warming over the last 50 years is likely to have been due to the increase in greenhouse gas concentrations”. Discernible human influences now extend to other aspects of climate, including ocean warming, continentalaverage tempe ...
O 3 - University of Edinburgh
... – Methane increases appear very important – these are mainly driven by developing world emissions • Climate change may reduce surface O3 – More water vapour, more O3 destruction • What about: – Other emissions scenarios ? – Changes in stratospheric ozone ? – Changes in land-use / “natural” emissions ...
... – Methane increases appear very important – these are mainly driven by developing world emissions • Climate change may reduce surface O3 – More water vapour, more O3 destruction • What about: – Other emissions scenarios ? – Changes in stratospheric ozone ? – Changes in land-use / “natural” emissions ...
The Policy Development Process - Parliamentary Monitoring Group
... The 1st IPCC Assessment Report published in 1990 presented sufficient scientific evidence of climate change to elicit world wide concern and the negotiation of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). In 1994, in response to the growing international concerns around climat ...
... The 1st IPCC Assessment Report published in 1990 presented sufficient scientific evidence of climate change to elicit world wide concern and the negotiation of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). In 1994, in response to the growing international concerns around climat ...
Antarctic Climate Change Report Card 2014
... In sum: Some parts of West Antarctica, including the Antarctic Peninsula and Central West Antarctica, are among the most rapidly warming areas on the planet. More consistent meteorological observations continentally would help increase certainty about what is happening continent-wide. Changes from l ...
... In sum: Some parts of West Antarctica, including the Antarctic Peninsula and Central West Antarctica, are among the most rapidly warming areas on the planet. More consistent meteorological observations continentally would help increase certainty about what is happening continent-wide. Changes from l ...