climate engineering: which role for space?
... compensating the reduced outgoing, long-wave radiation due to higher levels of greenhouse gases by either increasing the amount of generally short-wave radiation that is reflected back into space or by directly reducing the total amount of sunlight reaching the Earth’s atmosphere. The first category ...
... compensating the reduced outgoing, long-wave radiation due to higher levels of greenhouse gases by either increasing the amount of generally short-wave radiation that is reflected back into space or by directly reducing the total amount of sunlight reaching the Earth’s atmosphere. The first category ...
Climate system complexity and vulnerability approach: A broader perspective on climate change
... Estimated radiative forcings since preindustrial times for the Earth and Troposphere system (TOA) radiative forcing with adjusted stratospheric temperatures). The height of the rectangular bar denotes a central or best estimate of the forcing, while each vertical line is an estimate of the uncertai ...
... Estimated radiative forcings since preindustrial times for the Earth and Troposphere system (TOA) radiative forcing with adjusted stratospheric temperatures). The height of the rectangular bar denotes a central or best estimate of the forcing, while each vertical line is an estimate of the uncertai ...
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... equity implications. These equity considerations have domestic and international dimensions, and implications for both present and future human generations, and for the survival of other species. 1.6.2 [Insert Local Government here] acknowledges that climate equity has both domestic and internationa ...
... equity implications. These equity considerations have domestic and international dimensions, and implications for both present and future human generations, and for the survival of other species. 1.6.2 [Insert Local Government here] acknowledges that climate equity has both domestic and internationa ...
A New Climate for Peace
... may spur competition over essential resources, increasing tensions and provoking local conflicts. Competition over resources is likely to be particularly disruptive in regions that rely on a narrow resource base, have a history of conflict, or are home to marginalized groups. Local competition can a ...
... may spur competition over essential resources, increasing tensions and provoking local conflicts. Competition over resources is likely to be particularly disruptive in regions that rely on a narrow resource base, have a history of conflict, or are home to marginalized groups. Local competition can a ...
Philosophy of Climate Science Part II: Modelling
... Finally, let us mention three other problems about calibration and confirmation. First, a common practice is to rule out those models that do not show a close enough fit with the data and use those that are left (weighted equally) for predictions. Here again, the question arises why these prediction ...
... Finally, let us mention three other problems about calibration and confirmation. First, a common practice is to rule out those models that do not show a close enough fit with the data and use those that are left (weighted equally) for predictions. Here again, the question arises why these prediction ...
The science of climate change - Australian Academy of Science
... Predicting the weather is like predicting how a particular eddy will move and evolve in a turbulent river: it is possible over short time scales by extrapolating the previous path of the eddy, but eventually the eddy is influenced by neighbouring eddies and currents to the extent that predicting its ...
... Predicting the weather is like predicting how a particular eddy will move and evolve in a turbulent river: it is possible over short time scales by extrapolating the previous path of the eddy, but eventually the eddy is influenced by neighbouring eddies and currents to the extent that predicting its ...
Assessing global biome exposure to climate change through the
... increase across the entire globe in the A1B greenhouse gas emission scenario with respect to 0 cal bp (Fig. 1). Modelled mH maximum and mean temperatures are higher in the Northern Hemisphere than 0 cal bp. Maximum and mean temperatures are lower for much of the Southern Hemisphere, with notable exc ...
... increase across the entire globe in the A1B greenhouse gas emission scenario with respect to 0 cal bp (Fig. 1). Modelled mH maximum and mean temperatures are higher in the Northern Hemisphere than 0 cal bp. Maximum and mean temperatures are lower for much of the Southern Hemisphere, with notable exc ...
Chapter 2: AFRICAN CLIMATE CHANGE: PAST AND FUTURE
... 2001). On regional scales, observation shows increases in temperature over the Sahel, tropical forests, southern Africa, eastern Africa and north Africa (Fig 2.3: Meehl et al., 2000; Boko et al., 2007). The temperature of African tropical forest increases by 0.29oC since 1960, and that of Sahel incr ...
... 2001). On regional scales, observation shows increases in temperature over the Sahel, tropical forests, southern Africa, eastern Africa and north Africa (Fig 2.3: Meehl et al., 2000; Boko et al., 2007). The temperature of African tropical forest increases by 0.29oC since 1960, and that of Sahel incr ...
ALEC Quote - Union of Concerned Scientists
... trade associations are also members of this task force, including the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity (ACCCE), American Gas Association (AGA), and the American Petroleum Institute (API). ix In addition, ExxonMobil is listed as a current member of ALEC’s Private Advisory Council, and Pe ...
... trade associations are also members of this task force, including the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity (ACCCE), American Gas Association (AGA), and the American Petroleum Institute (API). ix In addition, ExxonMobil is listed as a current member of ALEC’s Private Advisory Council, and Pe ...
Chapter 5: Pacific Island Developing Country Water Resources and
... As one commentator has observed, “[O]ne ironic and tragic aspect of this environmental crisis of greenhouse emissions is the fact that those parts of the world least responsible for creating the global warming problem will be the first to suffer its horrifying consequences” (Panjabi 1993, Burns 2000 ...
... As one commentator has observed, “[O]ne ironic and tragic aspect of this environmental crisis of greenhouse emissions is the fact that those parts of the world least responsible for creating the global warming problem will be the first to suffer its horrifying consequences” (Panjabi 1993, Burns 2000 ...
Climate Change and the Cryosphere
... Environment Day 2007 celebrations in recognition of the hot topic of melting ice. Ice plays a critical role in shaping our planet’s environment. Ice reflects a share of the sun’s heat back into space, cooling the planet. Ice holds large parts of the world’s freshwater supplies, and is a vital part o ...
... Environment Day 2007 celebrations in recognition of the hot topic of melting ice. Ice plays a critical role in shaping our planet’s environment. Ice reflects a share of the sun’s heat back into space, cooling the planet. Ice holds large parts of the world’s freshwater supplies, and is a vital part o ...
Climate-change lore and its implications for
... repressions imposed upon them by society; folklore validates culture, justifying its rituals and institutions to those whtt perform and observe them; Folklore is a pedagogic device which reinforces morals and values and builds wit; Folklore is a means of applying social pressure and exercising socia ...
... repressions imposed upon them by society; folklore validates culture, justifying its rituals and institutions to those whtt perform and observe them; Folklore is a pedagogic device which reinforces morals and values and builds wit; Folklore is a means of applying social pressure and exercising socia ...
Resistance to change: A social psychological
... be more resistant to acknowledging and doing something about climate change compared to those who are not. The problem is that we are already talking about millions of people around the world. A second factor is social validation, group support, or peer pressure. People who live and work in communit ...
... be more resistant to acknowledging and doing something about climate change compared to those who are not. The problem is that we are already talking about millions of people around the world. A second factor is social validation, group support, or peer pressure. People who live and work in communit ...
alongside the unfccc - Center for Climate and Energy Solutions
... Air pollution and climate change are linked in that many of the “traditional” air pollutants—such as NOx and SO2—and greenhouse gases stem from the same sources, such as transport, agriculture, power production and industry. This means that actions to reduce these local and regional air pollutants m ...
... Air pollution and climate change are linked in that many of the “traditional” air pollutants—such as NOx and SO2—and greenhouse gases stem from the same sources, such as transport, agriculture, power production and industry. This means that actions to reduce these local and regional air pollutants m ...
On the Chopping Block - Allegheny Highlands Climate Change
... flooding and severe weather; changes to historic growing seasons; degraded streams and rivers; altered forests; and plant and animal extinction -- threaten the Highlands. In June 2014 and October 2015, the West Virginia-based conservation group Friends of Blackwater hosted two public conferences at ...
... flooding and severe weather; changes to historic growing seasons; degraded streams and rivers; altered forests; and plant and animal extinction -- threaten the Highlands. In June 2014 and October 2015, the West Virginia-based conservation group Friends of Blackwater hosted two public conferences at ...
Global Climate Change: Science and Economics
... suitable for life. Without it, the average surface temperature on the planet would average around –18° C (0° F), instead of approximately 15°C (60° F). ―The possibility of an enhanced or man-made greenhouse effect was introduced by the Swedish scientist Svante Arrhenius in 1896. Arrhenius hypothesiz ...
... suitable for life. Without it, the average surface temperature on the planet would average around –18° C (0° F), instead of approximately 15°C (60° F). ―The possibility of an enhanced or man-made greenhouse effect was introduced by the Swedish scientist Svante Arrhenius in 1896. Arrhenius hypothesiz ...
Responding to Threats of Climate Change Mega
... cascading catastrophes. For example, if several years of historically unusual drought weakened agricultural systems in many vulnerable parts of the world, there would be a stronger basis for concern about cascading consequences than if agricultural failures were not occurring simultaneously. However ...
... cascading catastrophes. For example, if several years of historically unusual drought weakened agricultural systems in many vulnerable parts of the world, there would be a stronger basis for concern about cascading consequences than if agricultural failures were not occurring simultaneously. However ...
Climate prediction: a limit to adaptation?
... Adapting to Climate Change: Thresholds, Values, Governance, eds. W. Neil Adger, Irene Lorenzoni and Karen L. O’Brien. Published by Cambridge University Press. © Cambridge University Press 2009. ...
... Adapting to Climate Change: Thresholds, Values, Governance, eds. W. Neil Adger, Irene Lorenzoni and Karen L. O’Brien. Published by Cambridge University Press. © Cambridge University Press 2009. ...
Comment by: Patrick J. Michaels and Paul C. Knappenberger
... There is no justification for this discussion to include reducing greenhouse gas emissions for the benefit of reducing future global warming. In order to do so, you must include citations, if any exist (which we doubt), which conclude that energy efficiency measures would preferentially reduce green ...
... There is no justification for this discussion to include reducing greenhouse gas emissions for the benefit of reducing future global warming. In order to do so, you must include citations, if any exist (which we doubt), which conclude that energy efficiency measures would preferentially reduce green ...
climate impacts and adaptation unit
... make sure you can comfortably address each question. To this end a variety of “resources” are provided as a starting point. You are advised to make a list of 3-5 key points in response to each question. You can draw upon these “key facts” as you prepare your assignment. ...
... make sure you can comfortably address each question. To this end a variety of “resources” are provided as a starting point. You are advised to make a list of 3-5 key points in response to each question. You can draw upon these “key facts” as you prepare your assignment. ...
climate impacts and adaptation unit
... make sure you can comfortably address each question. To this end a variety of “resources” are provided as a starting point. You are advised to make a list of 3-5 key points in response to each question. You can draw upon these “key facts” as you prepare your assignment. ...
... make sure you can comfortably address each question. To this end a variety of “resources” are provided as a starting point. You are advised to make a list of 3-5 key points in response to each question. You can draw upon these “key facts” as you prepare your assignment. ...
Climate research Africa - Deutsches Klima Konsortium
... Feedbacks and tele-connections in the Earth system: Consequences for the semi-arid regions As the oceans warm, enhanced evaporation and moisture transport may strengthen the monsoon rainfall, whereas the arid subtropical regions will likely become dryer. The tropical rain belt is expected to expand, ...
... Feedbacks and tele-connections in the Earth system: Consequences for the semi-arid regions As the oceans warm, enhanced evaporation and moisture transport may strengthen the monsoon rainfall, whereas the arid subtropical regions will likely become dryer. The tropical rain belt is expected to expand, ...
6. Atolls in the ocean— canaries in the mine?
... were Adam Morton, environment reporter for The Age newspaper, who produced ten distinct reports, and Rowan Callick, Asia-Pacific editor for The Australian newspaper, with seven stories over the period. The Age is based in Melbourne while The Australian is a national newspaper; both are targeted at a ...
... were Adam Morton, environment reporter for The Age newspaper, who produced ten distinct reports, and Rowan Callick, Asia-Pacific editor for The Australian newspaper, with seven stories over the period. The Age is based in Melbourne while The Australian is a national newspaper; both are targeted at a ...
MS Climate 1AC Jiao-Taori Tournament
... of more than 2C, resulting in rising sea levels, heatwaves, droughts and more extreme weather. This calculation of the world's "carbon budget" was one of the most striking findings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the expert panel of global scientists who on Friday produced t ...
... of more than 2C, resulting in rising sea levels, heatwaves, droughts and more extreme weather. This calculation of the world's "carbon budget" was one of the most striking findings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the expert panel of global scientists who on Friday produced t ...
Climate Change and Security. Two Scenarios for the Indian
... In the Indian and Pacific Oceans, most island states are politically stable. However, several have gone through periods of political instability and violent conflicts in the past decade. Causes of conflict have been related to land as well as ethnic frictions. Already, issues linked to internal relo ...
... In the Indian and Pacific Oceans, most island states are politically stable. However, several have gone through periods of political instability and violent conflicts in the past decade. Causes of conflict have been related to land as well as ethnic frictions. Already, issues linked to internal relo ...