Kevin Conrad - Rainforest Coalition
... Momentum quickly shifted after Conrad secured the support of two visionary leaders, Prime Minister Michael Somare of Papua New Guinea and President Oscar Arias Sánchez of Costa Rica. Making the case that deforestation in the developing world accounts for 20% of global greenhouse‐gas emissions, Som ...
... Momentum quickly shifted after Conrad secured the support of two visionary leaders, Prime Minister Michael Somare of Papua New Guinea and President Oscar Arias Sánchez of Costa Rica. Making the case that deforestation in the developing world accounts for 20% of global greenhouse‐gas emissions, Som ...
Global Climate Change: Electric Power Options in India
... Global Climate Change Negotiations: A Perspective on Intergenerational and Social Equity ...
... Global Climate Change Negotiations: A Perspective on Intergenerational and Social Equity ...
Appendix 2: City of Portland GHG Educational Tool
... impacts of global climate broadly and deeply. Since 1900, the average temperature in the Pacific Northwest has increased by 1.5 degrees Fahrenheit. In the next century, the warming is expected to accelerate and increase at least three times as quickly.3 In the last century, glaciers on Mt. Hood shra ...
... impacts of global climate broadly and deeply. Since 1900, the average temperature in the Pacific Northwest has increased by 1.5 degrees Fahrenheit. In the next century, the warming is expected to accelerate and increase at least three times as quickly.3 In the last century, glaciers on Mt. Hood shra ...
USI Library News Information Service Statesman, 19-08
... later, four years of drought in Syria led to the Syrian civil war. Water stress in the Middle East and North Africa may be responsible for the current migration into Europe, which has cooler climates and higher living standards. These high birth countries have high unemployment plus failing governan ...
... later, four years of drought in Syria led to the Syrian civil war. Water stress in the Middle East and North Africa may be responsible for the current migration into Europe, which has cooler climates and higher living standards. These high birth countries have high unemployment plus failing governan ...
Fact sheet `Promoting Climate-Friendly Farming in Guatemala`
... Thirty-eight percent of the Earth’s land area is dedicated to agriculture . Agriculture accounts for 14% of all of GHG emissions (IPCC, 2007), with significant emissions generated from soil tillage, erosion, irrigation, fertilizer use, biomass burning and livestock management. Including the ...
... Thirty-eight percent of the Earth’s land area is dedicated to agriculture . Agriculture accounts for 14% of all of GHG emissions (IPCC, 2007), with significant emissions generated from soil tillage, erosion, irrigation, fertilizer use, biomass burning and livestock management. Including the ...
Procon.org Climate change overview - LaPazColegio2010-2011
... The US National Academies of Science, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and many others, say that greenhouse gas levels are rising due to human activities such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation which are ...
... The US National Academies of Science, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and many others, say that greenhouse gas levels are rising due to human activities such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation which are ...
Evidence of Global Warming-JOSE SAGASTUME
... carbon dioxide gas into the atmosphere. On average, this may warm the earth and change the climate in other ways. ...
... carbon dioxide gas into the atmosphere. On average, this may warm the earth and change the climate in other ways. ...
On the way to COP 21 in Paris - European Parliament
... post-2015 development agenda. This agenda will be launched at a Summit on 25 to 27 September 2015 in New York. The aim is to agree a new set of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015, to replace the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). This could be taken as opportunity to integrate climate ac ...
... post-2015 development agenda. This agenda will be launched at a Summit on 25 to 27 September 2015 in New York. The aim is to agree a new set of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015, to replace the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). This could be taken as opportunity to integrate climate ac ...
Long term climate change - geography departmant of lwc
... amount of carbon-14 there is left in an object All living things take in carbon 12 and 14. The later decays at a known rate so when a plant dies it starts to lose carbon 14 and so the ratio of 12 to 14 changes. Carbon 14 has a half life of 5,730 years and so there is a limit as to how far back this ...
... amount of carbon-14 there is left in an object All living things take in carbon 12 and 14. The later decays at a known rate so when a plant dies it starts to lose carbon 14 and so the ratio of 12 to 14 changes. Carbon 14 has a half life of 5,730 years and so there is a limit as to how far back this ...
Sustainability News
... Despite continuous improvements in energy intensities, global energy use and supply are projected to continue to grow, especially as developing countries pursue industrialization. The projected emissions of energy-related CO2 in 2030 are 40–110 % higher than in 2000 (with two thirds to three quarter ...
... Despite continuous improvements in energy intensities, global energy use and supply are projected to continue to grow, especially as developing countries pursue industrialization. The projected emissions of energy-related CO2 in 2030 are 40–110 % higher than in 2000 (with two thirds to three quarter ...
Alan Brown - Scottish Parliament
... 1. Scotland has enormous oil and gas reserves. If the Scottish Government believes that climate change is a threat then we have to do one of two things; Leave the hydrocarbons where they are Develop and deploy carbon capture and storage in order to mitigate the effect of their extraction and bur ...
... 1. Scotland has enormous oil and gas reserves. If the Scottish Government believes that climate change is a threat then we have to do one of two things; Leave the hydrocarbons where they are Develop and deploy carbon capture and storage in order to mitigate the effect of their extraction and bur ...
Notes
... and most vulnerable people in the world at risk. 3. We knowingly and unnecessarily contribute to the creation of gases that cause climate change. We can take action by contributing less. 4. We knowingly and unnecessarily put the livelihoods and lives of the poorest and most vulnerable people in the ...
... and most vulnerable people in the world at risk. 3. We knowingly and unnecessarily contribute to the creation of gases that cause climate change. We can take action by contributing less. 4. We knowingly and unnecessarily put the livelihoods and lives of the poorest and most vulnerable people in the ...
050310 Environment
... • For example, hurricanes on the east coast of North America have become more frequent and severe. • In 2005, the city of New Orleans experienced extensive flooding because of Hurricane Katrina. Coastal cities such as New Orleans also face flooding from rising sea levels. ...
... • For example, hurricanes on the east coast of North America have become more frequent and severe. • In 2005, the city of New Orleans experienced extensive flooding because of Hurricane Katrina. Coastal cities such as New Orleans also face flooding from rising sea levels. ...
READING COMPREHENSION
... and are also using computer models to come up with predictions for our future environment and weather.However, the next stage of that work, which is just as important, is looking at the knock-on effects of potential changes. Water is an enormous consideration. As we are likely to see an increase in ...
... and are also using computer models to come up with predictions for our future environment and weather.However, the next stage of that work, which is just as important, is looking at the knock-on effects of potential changes. Water is an enormous consideration. As we are likely to see an increase in ...
Forest Service needs for GHG modeling
... Draft CEQ guidance: federal land management agencies should consider greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and climate change effects as part of their NEPA procedures. Consider GHG emissions resulting from their proposed projects and programs in NEPA documents. Determine whether GHG emissions resulting ...
... Draft CEQ guidance: federal land management agencies should consider greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and climate change effects as part of their NEPA procedures. Consider GHG emissions resulting from their proposed projects and programs in NEPA documents. Determine whether GHG emissions resulting ...
Climate Change and Extreme Weather
... The calculations for primary emissions are based on conversion factors sourced from: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) - UK World Resource Institute (WRI) Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) - UK US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - USA US ...
... The calculations for primary emissions are based on conversion factors sourced from: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) - UK World Resource Institute (WRI) Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) - UK US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - USA US ...
global warming
... What is climate change? (Sometimes referred to as Global Warming) Climate Change is the process by which human emissions of Greenhouse Gases are believed to be causing changes in the Earth’s climate system. Watch out for the difference! ...
... What is climate change? (Sometimes referred to as Global Warming) Climate Change is the process by which human emissions of Greenhouse Gases are believed to be causing changes in the Earth’s climate system. Watch out for the difference! ...
Climate Change Leader in Residence James Hansen, Ph.D. SAVE THE DATES
... Professor at the Earth Institute of Columbia University, where he directs the Program on Climate Science, Awareness and Solutions. Dr. Hansen’s research focuses on the causes and consequences of global climate change using the Earth’s paleoclimate history, ongoing global observations, and interpreti ...
... Professor at the Earth Institute of Columbia University, where he directs the Program on Climate Science, Awareness and Solutions. Dr. Hansen’s research focuses on the causes and consequences of global climate change using the Earth’s paleoclimate history, ongoing global observations, and interpreti ...
Short Assessment
... addition, “Parties shall pursue domestic mitigation measures, with the aim of achieving the objectives of such contributions.” Therefore, while the agreement obliges Parties to take measures, there is no legally binding obligation to achieve their contributions. In addition, while the contributions ...
... addition, “Parties shall pursue domestic mitigation measures, with the aim of achieving the objectives of such contributions.” Therefore, while the agreement obliges Parties to take measures, there is no legally binding obligation to achieve their contributions. In addition, while the contributions ...
Climate Control and Ozone Depletion Notes
... Not signed by the U.S. • President G.W. Bush’s reasons • It would hurt the economy • Did not require reductions in China, India, Brazil or Indonesia • However, a majority of Americans feel we should have signed In 2005, countries began negotiating the second phase that is supposed to go into effect ...
... Not signed by the U.S. • President G.W. Bush’s reasons • It would hurt the economy • Did not require reductions in China, India, Brazil or Indonesia • However, a majority of Americans feel we should have signed In 2005, countries began negotiating the second phase that is supposed to go into effect ...
Western Climate Initiative
... Develop a cap-and-trade program to reduce regional GHG emissions • PARTNERS California, British Columbia, Ontario, Manitoba, Québec ...
... Develop a cap-and-trade program to reduce regional GHG emissions • PARTNERS California, British Columbia, Ontario, Manitoba, Québec ...
A Meaningful Second Commitment Period for the Kyoto Protocol
... This approach was used in the United States to phase out leaded gasoline in the 1980s at a savings of more than $250 million per year over an equivalent traditional regulatory approach, and is now used to cut sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions from power plants by half, at an annual cost savings of $1 b ...
... This approach was used in the United States to phase out leaded gasoline in the 1980s at a savings of more than $250 million per year over an equivalent traditional regulatory approach, and is now used to cut sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions from power plants by half, at an annual cost savings of $1 b ...
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.""