occasional paper 9 - Ontario Centre for Climate Impacts and
... Extremes can be quite regionally specific, with the result that the extreme for one location can be the normal for another. Because extreme weather is defined as anomalous and relatively rare, it can be difficult to detect trends in weather and climate records without having access to good quality, ...
... Extremes can be quite regionally specific, with the result that the extreme for one location can be the normal for another. Because extreme weather is defined as anomalous and relatively rare, it can be difficult to detect trends in weather and climate records without having access to good quality, ...
impacts of climate change on date palm in oman
... exceed the values of the pre-industrial era, as determined from ice cores that span thousands of years (Meehl et al., 2007). The carbon dioxide concentration increases are predominantly due to the use of fossil fuels and changes in land-use, while agricultural development is the major factor in the ...
... exceed the values of the pre-industrial era, as determined from ice cores that span thousands of years (Meehl et al., 2007). The carbon dioxide concentration increases are predominantly due to the use of fossil fuels and changes in land-use, while agricultural development is the major factor in the ...
The Impact of Climate Change on Natural Disasters
... describe the impact of the event or physical aspects of the event itself, which can lead to confusion. In general, extreme events, for example related with temperature or precipitation, can be defined by indices describing absolute quantities or the frequency of incidents beyond an absolute or relat ...
... describe the impact of the event or physical aspects of the event itself, which can lead to confusion. In general, extreme events, for example related with temperature or precipitation, can be defined by indices describing absolute quantities or the frequency of incidents beyond an absolute or relat ...
Choosing and Using Climate-Change Scenarios for Ecological
... Abstract: Increased concern over climate change is demonstrated by the many efforts to assess climate effects and develop adaptation strategies. Scientists, resource managers, and decision makers are increasingly expected to use climate information, but they struggle with its uncertainty. With the c ...
... Abstract: Increased concern over climate change is demonstrated by the many efforts to assess climate effects and develop adaptation strategies. Scientists, resource managers, and decision makers are increasingly expected to use climate information, but they struggle with its uncertainty. With the c ...
EOS CAR LA 2011 - Climate Action Reserve
... Legal test: Montreal Protocol and U.S. law limit production and intentional release of ODS, but no requirements for ...
... Legal test: Montreal Protocol and U.S. law limit production and intentional release of ODS, but no requirements for ...
From obscurity to action - Liu Institute for Global Issues
... the most recent illustration of the extent to which the UK government is treating climate change as a mainstream security issue, rather than as a ...
... the most recent illustration of the extent to which the UK government is treating climate change as a mainstream security issue, rather than as a ...
Heat capacity, time constant, and sensitivity of Earth`s climate system
... [2] Changes in Earth’s radiation budget due to human influences are of major current concern [Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), 2007]. Of principal concern is the change in climate due to increased concentrations of carbon dioxide because of the long lifetime of excess CO2 in the atm ...
... [2] Changes in Earth’s radiation budget due to human influences are of major current concern [Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), 2007]. Of principal concern is the change in climate due to increased concentrations of carbon dioxide because of the long lifetime of excess CO2 in the atm ...
Climate Ready Stirling`s Main Issues Report
... deforestation and other human activities. The upward trend in temperature is undeniable, despite natural variabilities that can cause the rate of warming to temporarily slow down or speed up for short periods. The IPCC Report notes that each of the last three decades have been successively warmer th ...
... deforestation and other human activities. The upward trend in temperature is undeniable, despite natural variabilities that can cause the rate of warming to temporarily slow down or speed up for short periods. The IPCC Report notes that each of the last three decades have been successively warmer th ...
Disaster risk reduction or climate change adaptation: Are we
... Whilst some have experienced losses, other communities have adequately recovered through ‘building back better’ or ‘building back safer’ (for further discussion on these terms see Kennedy et al., 2008). Additionally, disaster risk reduction (DRR) policies and strategies are well established within t ...
... Whilst some have experienced losses, other communities have adequately recovered through ‘building back better’ or ‘building back safer’ (for further discussion on these terms see Kennedy et al., 2008). Additionally, disaster risk reduction (DRR) policies and strategies are well established within t ...
Climate ethics and population policy
... next 40 to 50 years, in order to keep average global warming below 2◦ C.22,23 We have little reason to believe we can limit greenhouse gas emissions this much, while ignoring the main causes of growing emissions. Technological improvements and efficiency gains will likely be necessary to achieve dra ...
... next 40 to 50 years, in order to keep average global warming below 2◦ C.22,23 We have little reason to believe we can limit greenhouse gas emissions this much, while ignoring the main causes of growing emissions. Technological improvements and efficiency gains will likely be necessary to achieve dra ...
Print - Climate Change Knowledge Portal
... Temperatures have increased between 0.2 and 0.3°C per decade with a prolonged and hotter dry season The number of warm days increased by 2.5 percent and nights by 1.7 percent, while the number of cold nights and cold days decreased by -2.2 and -2.4 percent per decade Temperature extremes increased b ...
... Temperatures have increased between 0.2 and 0.3°C per decade with a prolonged and hotter dry season The number of warm days increased by 2.5 percent and nights by 1.7 percent, while the number of cold nights and cold days decreased by -2.2 and -2.4 percent per decade Temperature extremes increased b ...
STRATEGIES FOR A HOLISTIC RESPONSE TO OZONE
... The application of the principle by the Japanese Government, by its turn, is reflected in three directives: first, HFCs and PFCs should be used in a process only if “they provide safety, energy efficiency and benefit in view of environment, economy and health”; second, when these gases are needed fo ...
... The application of the principle by the Japanese Government, by its turn, is reflected in three directives: first, HFCs and PFCs should be used in a process only if “they provide safety, energy efficiency and benefit in view of environment, economy and health”; second, when these gases are needed fo ...
Climate modelling in Bangladesh
... devastation on the lives of its people. Climate change will only intensify such threats. Indeed, the Bangladesh government believes that the effects of climate change are already being experienced in the country. The need for Bangladesh to develop adaptation strategies to cope with climate change is ...
... devastation on the lives of its people. Climate change will only intensify such threats. Indeed, the Bangladesh government believes that the effects of climate change are already being experienced in the country. The need for Bangladesh to develop adaptation strategies to cope with climate change is ...
Simulated dynamics of net primary productivity
... that the daily consumption of one animal unit weighing approximately 450 kg, is 13.5 kg in average, resulting in an annual consumption of 4927.5 kg. It is important to point out that one animal unit stands for an adult cow along with its calf of less than seven months. Based on (12), consumption can ...
... that the daily consumption of one animal unit weighing approximately 450 kg, is 13.5 kg in average, resulting in an annual consumption of 4927.5 kg. It is important to point out that one animal unit stands for an adult cow along with its calf of less than seven months. Based on (12), consumption can ...
A review of the consideration of climate change in the planning of
... beyond 2050 (IRENA, 2013). In sub-Saharan Africa, it is only after the 2050s that climate-driven changes in rainfall and river flows are expected to emerge from natural variability (Footitt et al., 2007). Hence, if the financial planning horizons of water resources projects are 25 to 30 years, this ...
... beyond 2050 (IRENA, 2013). In sub-Saharan Africa, it is only after the 2050s that climate-driven changes in rainfall and river flows are expected to emerge from natural variability (Footitt et al., 2007). Hence, if the financial planning horizons of water resources projects are 25 to 30 years, this ...
Agriculture and Climate: Short and Long-term Implications
... (www.usda.gov/oce/weather/Private/Murcia Proceedings-FINALwCovers.pdf). Accessed on May, 2012. ...
... (www.usda.gov/oce/weather/Private/Murcia Proceedings-FINALwCovers.pdf). Accessed on May, 2012. ...
How limiting factors drive agricultural adaptation to
... Warmer temperatures More frequent heat waves Indicate your level of agreement with the following statements The global climate is changing Average global temperatures are increasing Human activities such as fossil fuel combustion are an important cause of climate change Climate change poses risks to ...
... Warmer temperatures More frequent heat waves Indicate your level of agreement with the following statements The global climate is changing Average global temperatures are increasing Human activities such as fossil fuel combustion are an important cause of climate change Climate change poses risks to ...
The Challenge of Climate Change Adaptation:
... of Advanced Legal Studies in London on December 7, 2010. Caitrin McKiernan provided valuable research assistance, in particular with regard to developments in China. Eric Biber and Christopher Hilson provided helpful comments on an earlier draft. ...
... of Advanced Legal Studies in London on December 7, 2010. Caitrin McKiernan provided valuable research assistance, in particular with regard to developments in China. Eric Biber and Christopher Hilson provided helpful comments on an earlier draft. ...
The Economics of Climate Change Impacts: A Case Study on
... This report explores the economic motivating factors behind select governments actions. In particular, it will address whether estimates of total damages from climate change (and benefits from avoiding climate change) were developed and whether those estimates were used to or informed setting of ...
... This report explores the economic motivating factors behind select governments actions. In particular, it will address whether estimates of total damages from climate change (and benefits from avoiding climate change) were developed and whether those estimates were used to or informed setting of ...
Farmers and Climate Change: A Cross
... change to date. During the first decade of this century, Australia experienced a significant drought. Researchers report ‘‘drought in many parts of the country is linked to, or at least exacerbated by, global warming’’ (Garnaut 2011 p. 108). There are reports that as a result of climate change, drou ...
... change to date. During the first decade of this century, Australia experienced a significant drought. Researchers report ‘‘drought in many parts of the country is linked to, or at least exacerbated by, global warming’’ (Garnaut 2011 p. 108). There are reports that as a result of climate change, drou ...
Climate change is simple: We do something or we`re
... said Professor Tony McMichael, from the Australian National University, in an accompanying paper published in the journal. “But climate change will not stop in 2100 and, under realistic scenarios out to 2300, we may be faced with temperature increases of 12 degrees or even more.” Again, it’s not par ...
... said Professor Tony McMichael, from the Australian National University, in an accompanying paper published in the journal. “But climate change will not stop in 2100 and, under realistic scenarios out to 2300, we may be faced with temperature increases of 12 degrees or even more.” Again, it’s not par ...