CLIMATE SIMULATIONS OF STORM SURGES AND WIND WAVES
... are located in the Northern Adriatic Sea and in the Gulf of Gabes, where high SSI values are explained by the presence of a relatively long wind fetch over shallow water (the effect of the wind is proportional to the inverse of the water depth). Other four local maxima are present in figure 2. Two o ...
... are located in the Northern Adriatic Sea and in the Gulf of Gabes, where high SSI values are explained by the presence of a relatively long wind fetch over shallow water (the effect of the wind is proportional to the inverse of the water depth). Other four local maxima are present in figure 2. Two o ...
Climate Change and Bay Area Microclimates
... be particularly vulnerable because of the predicted loss of cool, moist habitats. Species will move at different rates, vegetation associations will change, and disturbance regimes will change – perhaps giving an edge to invasive species. Ecological interactions among species will be disrupted, with ...
... be particularly vulnerable because of the predicted loss of cool, moist habitats. Species will move at different rates, vegetation associations will change, and disturbance regimes will change – perhaps giving an edge to invasive species. Ecological interactions among species will be disrupted, with ...
We live in the age of repeated global warming and glaciers
... Humans were not present in North America when the temperature dropped during cold periods nor were humans capable of causing the global temperature to rise during warm periods, most of which were warmer than today. The Eemian, the previous warm period that occurred 120,000 years ago, was 9 0F warmer ...
... Humans were not present in North America when the temperature dropped during cold periods nor were humans capable of causing the global temperature to rise during warm periods, most of which were warmer than today. The Eemian, the previous warm period that occurred 120,000 years ago, was 9 0F warmer ...
Paper - Eltahir Research Group
... the past and current emissions of carbon dioxide2 . Here, we show that by the end of the century certain population centres in the same region are likely to experience temperature levels that are intolerable to humans owing to the consequences of increasing concentrations of anthropogenic greenhouse ...
... the past and current emissions of carbon dioxide2 . Here, we show that by the end of the century certain population centres in the same region are likely to experience temperature levels that are intolerable to humans owing to the consequences of increasing concentrations of anthropogenic greenhouse ...
Future temperature in southwest Asia projected to exceed a
... the past and current emissions of carbon dioxide2 . Here, we show that by the end of the century certain population centres in the same region are likely to experience temperature levels that are intolerable to humans owing to the consequences of increasing concentrations of anthropogenic greenhouse ...
... the past and current emissions of carbon dioxide2 . Here, we show that by the end of the century certain population centres in the same region are likely to experience temperature levels that are intolerable to humans owing to the consequences of increasing concentrations of anthropogenic greenhouse ...
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... When politicians stop talking and take action (acceptance of the fact) Higher price tag on bad habits and incentives Good role models (politicians important) ...
... When politicians stop talking and take action (acceptance of the fact) Higher price tag on bad habits and incentives Good role models (politicians important) ...
JPI Climate, H2020, & Climate Change Frank McGovern October 2
... 4. Improving Tools for Decision-Making Overall aim ; to develop a consistent climate and socio-economic scenarios and scenariobased decision support systems that reflect the global forces that shape regional and local processes and vice versa. Objectives include: Categorizing and communicating risk ...
... 4. Improving Tools for Decision-Making Overall aim ; to develop a consistent climate and socio-economic scenarios and scenariobased decision support systems that reflect the global forces that shape regional and local processes and vice versa. Objectives include: Categorizing and communicating risk ...
Executive Summary published version
... Climate change will influence agriculture in the context of multiple interacting drivers and pressure points. Adapting to the consequences of climate change and mitigating greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture, thereby building climate resilience, will depend as much on addressing these pressure ...
... Climate change will influence agriculture in the context of multiple interacting drivers and pressure points. Adapting to the consequences of climate change and mitigating greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture, thereby building climate resilience, will depend as much on addressing these pressure ...
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... the scientific audience. It is intended to inform scientists, managers, policy makers and the public at large of the state of the world’s marine ecosystems as a result of fisheries exploitation. ...
... the scientific audience. It is intended to inform scientists, managers, policy makers and the public at large of the state of the world’s marine ecosystems as a result of fisheries exploitation. ...
Jo-Ting Huang
... change adaptation (Eisenack and Hoffmann, 2012). • A wider definition benefits should be also considered, including social and environmental costs and benefits, for instance, job creation, institutional adaptive capacity or ecosystem services (UNFCCC, 2011). • First mover advantage addresses that in ...
... change adaptation (Eisenack and Hoffmann, 2012). • A wider definition benefits should be also considered, including social and environmental costs and benefits, for instance, job creation, institutional adaptive capacity or ecosystem services (UNFCCC, 2011). • First mover advantage addresses that in ...
Explaining the Implications of Climate Change and Farmers` Risk
... five main ‘reasons for concern’ about climate change. These are: the risk to unique and threatened systems (ecosystems and human populations), the risk from extreme weather events, the (uneven) distribution of impacts, the global aggregate impacts, and finally the risks of large scale singularities ...
... five main ‘reasons for concern’ about climate change. These are: the risk to unique and threatened systems (ecosystems and human populations), the risk from extreme weather events, the (uneven) distribution of impacts, the global aggregate impacts, and finally the risks of large scale singularities ...
APEKSI ROLES for SUSTAINABLE CITIES L/O/G/O Danang-Vietnam, 27 JUNE 2014
... of Palu and Probolinggo on sustainable city, the proposals are ready to market to potential partners (donor agency, government and private). Probolinggo and Helsingborg has proposed the further municipal partnership to ICLD (Swedish International Centre for Local Democracy), as well as Palu and Borå ...
... of Palu and Probolinggo on sustainable city, the proposals are ready to market to potential partners (donor agency, government and private). Probolinggo and Helsingborg has proposed the further municipal partnership to ICLD (Swedish International Centre for Local Democracy), as well as Palu and Borå ...
Climate Service - Hans von Storch
... stable state at the end of the century with a maximum increase of global mean air temperature of 2C would constitute a sufficient (but also necessary) mitigation ...
... stable state at the end of the century with a maximum increase of global mean air temperature of 2C would constitute a sufficient (but also necessary) mitigation ...
View PDF - UF/IFAS Office of Conferences and Institutes
... Identify key scientific uncertainties and needs, informing prioritization of future research, modeling, monitoring. Timeline: 2017-2019 ...
... Identify key scientific uncertainties and needs, informing prioritization of future research, modeling, monitoring. Timeline: 2017-2019 ...
The Cancun Agreements Quick Guide UNFCCC COP 16/CMP 6 April 2011
... an internationally assessed set of data in order to regulate GHG emissions and removals of forest-related activities. Further discussions and a work programme to address the potential negative economic or social consequences of mitigation actions for other countries. The need to boost information-sh ...
... an internationally assessed set of data in order to regulate GHG emissions and removals of forest-related activities. Further discussions and a work programme to address the potential negative economic or social consequences of mitigation actions for other countries. The need to boost information-sh ...
Course Syllabus - School of Arts and Sciences
... and the questions in the handout with his/her group. Each group will report on its answers at the end of class. Issues to be considered will include: Size, source and impacts of eWaste issue in Asia and Africa, role of NGOs, such as Basel Action Network (BAN), ...
... and the questions in the handout with his/her group. Each group will report on its answers at the end of class. Issues to be considered will include: Size, source and impacts of eWaste issue in Asia and Africa, role of NGOs, such as Basel Action Network (BAN), ...
figure 2.1
... simulation of regional change by resolving processes that cannot be captured at the resolution of a GCM. Here the domain of an RCM is illustrated embedded within the domain (global) of a GCM. Red arrows indicate transfer of information from the GCM to the RCM. Courtesy of NASA. ...
... simulation of regional change by resolving processes that cannot be captured at the resolution of a GCM. Here the domain of an RCM is illustrated embedded within the domain (global) of a GCM. Red arrows indicate transfer of information from the GCM to the RCM. Courtesy of NASA. ...
Climate Change Law and Policy - IUCN Academy of Environmental
... regime has evolved post-Kyoto and the debate on its future. The course then examines how countries like China and the United States and city-states like Singapore have sought to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change. It will also consider the role that clim ...
... regime has evolved post-Kyoto and the debate on its future. The course then examines how countries like China and the United States and city-states like Singapore have sought to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change. It will also consider the role that clim ...
NRDC: Health and Climate Change: Accounting for Costs
... planning should become a priority at the local, state, regional, and national levels. Some examples include issuing heat-related health advisories, early warning systems, public cooling centers, providing better disease surveillance, redesigning communities to withstand floods and storms, and reduci ...
... planning should become a priority at the local, state, regional, and national levels. Some examples include issuing heat-related health advisories, early warning systems, public cooling centers, providing better disease surveillance, redesigning communities to withstand floods and storms, and reduci ...
Global warming on Jupiter
... as at the equator. This is due to the chaotic mixing of heat and airflow from vortices (eg - the White Ovals). The oscillatory motions of the White Ovals ceased after they merged, dampening the movement of heat from Jupiter's equator to its south pole. The latitudes near 34°S, the same latitude wher ...
... as at the equator. This is due to the chaotic mixing of heat and airflow from vortices (eg - the White Ovals). The oscillatory motions of the White Ovals ceased after they merged, dampening the movement of heat from Jupiter's equator to its south pole. The latitudes near 34°S, the same latitude wher ...
Food security in-depth (PDF 196 KB)
... Average temperatures are expected to increase across the globe in the coming decades. 11 In mid to high latitudes increasing average temperatures can have a positive impact on crop production, but in seasonally arid and tropical regions the impact is likely to be detrimental.12 Mean precipitation On ...
... Average temperatures are expected to increase across the globe in the coming decades. 11 In mid to high latitudes increasing average temperatures can have a positive impact on crop production, but in seasonally arid and tropical regions the impact is likely to be detrimental.12 Mean precipitation On ...
Himachal Pradesh - National Disaster Management Authority
... • Strengthening of ATIs i.e. HIPA, Revenue training Institute, Joginder Nagar, State Institute of Health & Family Welfare, Shimla and Mountaineering Institute Manali for capacity development. • Initiating School Safety Programme and capacity development of school teachers through training institutes ...
... • Strengthening of ATIs i.e. HIPA, Revenue training Institute, Joginder Nagar, State Institute of Health & Family Welfare, Shimla and Mountaineering Institute Manali for capacity development. • Initiating School Safety Programme and capacity development of school teachers through training institutes ...
Challenges in Climate Modelling Noel Aquilina
... Evaluation of the different versions of the Land Surface Model – MOSES in PRECIS over Australia [unpublished work by Deandra Cutajar and Jessica Falzon] MOSES1 and MOSES2.2 overestimated the evaporation compared to the Reference data. MOSES1’s overestimation exceeded that of MOSES 2.2 for Jan–S ...
... Evaluation of the different versions of the Land Surface Model – MOSES in PRECIS over Australia [unpublished work by Deandra Cutajar and Jessica Falzon] MOSES1 and MOSES2.2 overestimated the evaporation compared to the Reference data. MOSES1’s overestimation exceeded that of MOSES 2.2 for Jan–S ...
Report of the Climate Change Task Force
... Professional engineers and geoscientists recommend actions and make decisions in many diverse fields. While some disciplines of engineering and geoscience are more obviously impacted by the need to adapt to climate change such as building and infrastructure design, or energy consumption, most if n ...
... Professional engineers and geoscientists recommend actions and make decisions in many diverse fields. While some disciplines of engineering and geoscience are more obviously impacted by the need to adapt to climate change such as building and infrastructure design, or energy consumption, most if n ...
Adaptive variation
... First to be conducted in conifer populations for which significant genetic differentiation in quantitative traits has been demonstrated from common garden studies Average among-population FST was very low (0.006) No strong local adaptation (no positive γij at the 95% or the 99% confidence levels), b ...
... First to be conducted in conifer populations for which significant genetic differentiation in quantitative traits has been demonstrated from common garden studies Average among-population FST was very low (0.006) No strong local adaptation (no positive γij at the 95% or the 99% confidence levels), b ...