Global Responsibilities: Ethics, Public Health, and Global
... of institutional authority. 8 This approach is common and is not necessarily undesirable. The fact that an issue has promoters does not, however, fully explain why it succeeds in capturing public attention. A wide range of issues with influential and able promoters is lost in the cacophony of compet ...
... of institutional authority. 8 This approach is common and is not necessarily undesirable. The fact that an issue has promoters does not, however, fully explain why it succeeds in capturing public attention. A wide range of issues with influential and able promoters is lost in the cacophony of compet ...
Review of climate and cryospheric change in the Tibetan Plateau
... The Tibetan Plateau (TP), with an average elevation of over 4000 m asl and an area of approximately 2.5 × 106 km2 , is the highest and most extensive highland in the world and has been called the ‘Third Pole’. The TP exerts a huge influence on regional and global climate through thermal and mechanic ...
... The Tibetan Plateau (TP), with an average elevation of over 4000 m asl and an area of approximately 2.5 × 106 km2 , is the highest and most extensive highland in the world and has been called the ‘Third Pole’. The TP exerts a huge influence on regional and global climate through thermal and mechanic ...
Frontline Communities lead the Climate JustiCe Fight Beyond the
... The Agreement relies on voluntary versus mandatory emission cuts that do not meet targets scientists say are necessary to avoid climate catastrophe. The Paris Agreement is not based on what is scientifically necessary to address the climate crisis. The accord contains no binding mandatory emissions ...
... The Agreement relies on voluntary versus mandatory emission cuts that do not meet targets scientists say are necessary to avoid climate catastrophe. The Paris Agreement is not based on what is scientifically necessary to address the climate crisis. The accord contains no binding mandatory emissions ...
Biogeochemical Cycles
... 2. In total, land in the United States absorbs and stores an amount of carbon equivalent to about 17% of annual U.S. fossil fuel emissions. U.S. forests and associated wood products account for most of this land sink. The effect of this carbon storage is to partially offset warming from ...
... 2. In total, land in the United States absorbs and stores an amount of carbon equivalent to about 17% of annual U.S. fossil fuel emissions. U.S. forests and associated wood products account for most of this land sink. The effect of this carbon storage is to partially offset warming from ...
unpacking the ipcc fifth assessment report
... Report (AR5), covering the physical science, was released on 27 September 2013. The report found that warming of the climate system was unequivocal, with scientists more certain than ever before that global warming since 1950 has been caused primarily by human activities. It also confirmed that clim ...
... Report (AR5), covering the physical science, was released on 27 September 2013. The report found that warming of the climate system was unequivocal, with scientists more certain than ever before that global warming since 1950 has been caused primarily by human activities. It also confirmed that clim ...
Chapter 12 - Graduate Institute of International and Development
... domestic ratification by signatory countries. Because the Montreal Protocol and its revisions lead to frequent changes in the time frames for phasing out ODS and for encompassing new substances over time, some parties fear “obligation overload.” Therefore, the European Union suggested at the COP in ...
... domestic ratification by signatory countries. Because the Montreal Protocol and its revisions lead to frequent changes in the time frames for phasing out ODS and for encompassing new substances over time, some parties fear “obligation overload.” Therefore, the European Union suggested at the COP in ...
Energy Efficiency Through Insulation: The Impact on Global Climate
... While these numbers may be impressive, future energy savings may be even greater. The study also considered the potential for additional energy-savings and environmental impact if insulation levels were increased to meet standard energy codes. For example, if all residential buildings were insulated ...
... While these numbers may be impressive, future energy savings may be even greater. The study also considered the potential for additional energy-savings and environmental impact if insulation levels were increased to meet standard energy codes. For example, if all residential buildings were insulated ...
UNEP and Climate Change
... Climate Change (UNFCCC). This message was most recently conveyed by the Secretary-General through his High-Level event on climate change. UNEP is a part of this collective effort. The magnitude of the threat posed by climate change will require all United Nations bodies to respond to the challenge i ...
... Climate Change (UNFCCC). This message was most recently conveyed by the Secretary-General through his High-Level event on climate change. UNEP is a part of this collective effort. The magnitude of the threat posed by climate change will require all United Nations bodies to respond to the challenge i ...
Climate change impact compared to life cycle assessment results: a
... Eurasphalt & Eurobitume Congress, 1-3 June 2016, Prague 1. INTRODUCTION Since all installations with a net heat excess of 20 MW or more are subjected to the Kyoto Protocol and hence the European Union Emissions Trading System, 13 of the 18 Flemish asphalt plants have to monitor and report on their ...
... Eurasphalt & Eurobitume Congress, 1-3 June 2016, Prague 1. INTRODUCTION Since all installations with a net heat excess of 20 MW or more are subjected to the Kyoto Protocol and hence the European Union Emissions Trading System, 13 of the 18 Flemish asphalt plants have to monitor and report on their ...
ANALYSING VULNERABILITY OF BELIZE`s TOURISM
... Currently, most of the major physical infrastructure, transportation hubs, tourism attractions and hotels that support marine-based tourism are located within the coastal zone. This poses a potential threat for the tourism industry since Belize is particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts. T ...
... Currently, most of the major physical infrastructure, transportation hubs, tourism attractions and hotels that support marine-based tourism are located within the coastal zone. This poses a potential threat for the tourism industry since Belize is particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts. T ...
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... Models of climate change predict not only increases in average temperature, but also increased variability of weather conditions and more extreme weather events: more droughts and floods, more heat waves, more powerful storms (IPCC 2001). According to one study, recent climate change has made extrem ...
... Models of climate change predict not only increases in average temperature, but also increased variability of weather conditions and more extreme weather events: more droughts and floods, more heat waves, more powerful storms (IPCC 2001). According to one study, recent climate change has made extrem ...
Climate change in the Sahel
... This situation which actually concerns not the Sahel region alone, is increasingly seen as a manifestation of climate change caused by global warming, which is itself due to the increase in the content of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Thus, climate change has become one of the major challenges ...
... This situation which actually concerns not the Sahel region alone, is increasingly seen as a manifestation of climate change caused by global warming, which is itself due to the increase in the content of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Thus, climate change has become one of the major challenges ...
Environmental, Economical and Social Impacts of Climate Change
... Introduction In recent years climate change has became the greatest threat on human life. Scientists believe that Earth’s temperature is gradually increasing with an average rate of 0.8 °C and it will continue to increases to reach 0.87 °C by 2020 (IPCC, 2014). ...
... Introduction In recent years climate change has became the greatest threat on human life. Scientists believe that Earth’s temperature is gradually increasing with an average rate of 0.8 °C and it will continue to increases to reach 0.87 °C by 2020 (IPCC, 2014). ...
Earth`s future climate
... 1997/98 event, for example, waters in this region were ca. 5 ◦ C warmer than usual. However, El Niño (La Niña) is more than just a warming (cooling) of the eastern tropical Pacific, it is a perturbation of the ocean–atmosphere system; hence it is also called ENSO (El Niño Southern Oscillation), wh ...
... 1997/98 event, for example, waters in this region were ca. 5 ◦ C warmer than usual. However, El Niño (La Niña) is more than just a warming (cooling) of the eastern tropical Pacific, it is a perturbation of the ocean–atmosphere system; hence it is also called ENSO (El Niño Southern Oscillation), wh ...
Low Carbon Economy Index
... carbon emissions, are essential if low carbon alternatives are to attract the necessary investment flows within the timeframe required. • The importance of Copenhagen: Two years ago in Bali, governments agreed that the Copenhagen summit would mark a turning point in international cooperation on cli ...
... carbon emissions, are essential if low carbon alternatives are to attract the necessary investment flows within the timeframe required. • The importance of Copenhagen: Two years ago in Bali, governments agreed that the Copenhagen summit would mark a turning point in international cooperation on cli ...
On the Contrary: How to Think About Climate
... (1) and (2), but suggest that the impacts are mostly positive. As one example, one might argue that southern Canada would be capable of increased agriculture which is beneficial and generalize considerations like these. Regulation doubters agree with (1) - (3) but deny that mitigation could do anythi ...
... (1) and (2), but suggest that the impacts are mostly positive. As one example, one might argue that southern Canada would be capable of increased agriculture which is beneficial and generalize considerations like these. Regulation doubters agree with (1) - (3) but deny that mitigation could do anythi ...
A Curious Case: North Korea and the United Nations Framework
... member of any specific negotiating bloc and has been an infrequent attendee at UNFCCC Conference of Parties gatherings. While North Korea may be an outlier in terms of its importance to the negotiating process of the Convention, there are dimensions of its interaction with the international climate ...
... member of any specific negotiating bloc and has been an infrequent attendee at UNFCCC Conference of Parties gatherings. While North Korea may be an outlier in terms of its importance to the negotiating process of the Convention, there are dimensions of its interaction with the international climate ...
Projected Climate Change Impacts in Asia and Japan
... Vulnerability and adaptation to climate change in water hazard assessed using regional climate scenarios in the Tokyo region Development of a sophisticated downscaling model using feedback parameterizations and its applications for adaptations to urban heat islands, extremely hot days, and heavy rai ...
... Vulnerability and adaptation to climate change in water hazard assessed using regional climate scenarios in the Tokyo region Development of a sophisticated downscaling model using feedback parameterizations and its applications for adaptations to urban heat islands, extremely hot days, and heavy rai ...
Workshop summary
... – Precipitation in Southeast Asia trended downward from 1960 to 2000;and – Sea levels have also risen in Southeast Asia in the last few decades, between 1 and 3 mm per year on average, marginally higher than the global average. Some of the anticipated future impacts of climate change shared by the g ...
... – Precipitation in Southeast Asia trended downward from 1960 to 2000;and – Sea levels have also risen in Southeast Asia in the last few decades, between 1 and 3 mm per year on average, marginally higher than the global average. Some of the anticipated future impacts of climate change shared by the g ...
Climate Change - The Right Insight
... credit for the positive environmental externalities of these emissions. Increased atmospheric CO2 concentrations have been credited with the greening of the planet observed by satellite platforms. Increased CO2 concentrations will substantially expand cropland and extend effective growing seasons. C ...
... credit for the positive environmental externalities of these emissions. Increased atmospheric CO2 concentrations have been credited with the greening of the planet observed by satellite platforms. Increased CO2 concentrations will substantially expand cropland and extend effective growing seasons. C ...
Economic Impacts of Climate Change on New Jersey
... energy, transportation, and public health systems, as well as state economies as climate change impact a wide range of important economic sectors from agriculture to manufacturing to tourism. This report, part of a series of state studies, highlights the economic impacts of climate change in New Jer ...
... energy, transportation, and public health systems, as well as state economies as climate change impact a wide range of important economic sectors from agriculture to manufacturing to tourism. This report, part of a series of state studies, highlights the economic impacts of climate change in New Jer ...
urbanization and climate change in small island developing states
... Global urbanisation trends are commonly coupled with an increase in gross domestic products (GDP), especially in the urban areas with expanding service and industrial sectors. However, in the case of Pacific SIDS, urbanization has not always brought the expected formal increase in GDP as these econo ...
... Global urbanisation trends are commonly coupled with an increase in gross domestic products (GDP), especially in the urban areas with expanding service and industrial sectors. However, in the case of Pacific SIDS, urbanization has not always brought the expected formal increase in GDP as these econo ...
IDRISI Selva Brochure
... The Land Change Modeler (LCM) in TerrSet uses map layers of historical change in combination with layers of potential explanatory variables (such as slope, proximity to roads, and so on) to develop empirical models of change. From these, projections can be made of the expected land cover at a future ...
... The Land Change Modeler (LCM) in TerrSet uses map layers of historical change in combination with layers of potential explanatory variables (such as slope, proximity to roads, and so on) to develop empirical models of change. From these, projections can be made of the expected land cover at a future ...
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... would have no effect on yields of maize and sorghum, the leading C4 grains (Ainsworth and McGrath 2010). Cline (2007) develops a similar estimate; because C4 crops represent about one-fourth of world agricultural output, he projects a weighted average of 9 percent increase in global yields from 550 ...
... would have no effect on yields of maize and sorghum, the leading C4 grains (Ainsworth and McGrath 2010). Cline (2007) develops a similar estimate; because C4 crops represent about one-fourth of world agricultural output, he projects a weighted average of 9 percent increase in global yields from 550 ...
Addressing Climate Change Impacts through Disaster Planning
... address the vulnerabilities of the ‘softscape’ features of our communities, including health care systems and services, economic and environmental elements, and the organizational and decision making structures necessary for effective and efficient recovery. Post disaster planning and the community’ ...
... address the vulnerabilities of the ‘softscape’ features of our communities, including health care systems and services, economic and environmental elements, and the organizational and decision making structures necessary for effective and efficient recovery. Post disaster planning and the community’ ...
2009 United Nations Climate Change Conference
The 2009 United Nations Climate Change Conference, commonly known as the Copenhagen Summit, was held at the Bella Center in Copenhagen, Denmark, between 7 and 18 December. The conference included the 15th Conference of the Parties (COP 15) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the 5th Meeting of the Parties (MOP 5) to the Kyoto Protocol. According to the Bali Road Map, a framework for climate change mitigation beyond 2012 was to be agreed there.On Friday 18 December, the final day of the conference, international media reported that the climate talks were ""in disarray"". Media also reported that in lieu of a summit collapse, only a ""weak political statement"" was anticipated at the conclusion of the conference. The Copenhagen Accord was drafted by the United States, China, India, Brazil and South Africa on 18 December, and judged a ""meaningful agreement"" by the United States government. It was ""taken note of"", but not ""adopted"", in a debate of all the participating countries the next day, and it was not passed unanimously. The document recognised that climate change is one of the greatest challenges of the present day and that actions should be taken to keep any temperature increases to below 2 °C. The document is not legally binding and does not contain any legally binding commitments for reducing CO2 emissions.In January 2014, documents leaked by Edward Snowden and published by Dagbladet Information revealed that the US government negotiators were in receipt of information during the conference that was being obtained by spying against other conference delegations. The US National Security Agency provided US delegates with advance details other delegations' positions, including the Danish plan to ""rescue"" the talks should they flounder. Members of the Danish negotiating team said that both the US and Chinese delegations were ""peculiarly well-informed"" about closed-door discussions: ""They simply sat back, just as we had feared they would if they knew about our document.""