Simple Messages Help Set the Record Straight about Scientific
... that human-caused climate change is occurring. A 2013 survey showed that only 42% of American adults believe “most scientists think global warming is happening.” Moreover, only about 1 in 5 survey respondents (22%) estimated the level of agreement among climate scientists at more than 80%; the most ...
... that human-caused climate change is occurring. A 2013 survey showed that only 42% of American adults believe “most scientists think global warming is happening.” Moreover, only about 1 in 5 survey respondents (22%) estimated the level of agreement among climate scientists at more than 80%; the most ...
Climate modulation of the Tibetan Plateau on haze in China
... with 600 million people, half of the Chinese population, who were exposed to the haze air pollution (NDRC, 2013; Gu, 2013). China’s National Meteorological Center released its first ever haze orange alert (CMA, 2010) in response to the air quality index frequently reaching hazardous levels for this ...
... with 600 million people, half of the Chinese population, who were exposed to the haze air pollution (NDRC, 2013; Gu, 2013). China’s National Meteorological Center released its first ever haze orange alert (CMA, 2010) in response to the air quality index frequently reaching hazardous levels for this ...
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... supply and cost of food and for producer incomes. Societal interest in agriculture is, however, much broader than these issues. Agriculture is a source of several positive and negative environmental externalities. Rural and urban populations in developed countries often value agricultural land as op ...
... supply and cost of food and for producer incomes. Societal interest in agriculture is, however, much broader than these issues. Agriculture is a source of several positive and negative environmental externalities. Rural and urban populations in developed countries often value agricultural land as op ...
Vulnerability and climate change hotspots in Africa
... ABSTRACT: The climate of Africa varies from humid tropical climate to hyper-arid Saharan climate. The rainfall is highly variable in space. The coefficient of variation of rainfall is mapped in this paper and it revealed that rainfall variability is large in drought prone areas of the continent. Th ...
... ABSTRACT: The climate of Africa varies from humid tropical climate to hyper-arid Saharan climate. The rainfall is highly variable in space. The coefficient of variation of rainfall is mapped in this paper and it revealed that rainfall variability is large in drought prone areas of the continent. Th ...
... throughout the world (Mizuta et al., 2006; Randall et al., 2007; Vera and Silvestri, 2009; Blázquez and Nuñez, 2012a; Cavalcanti and Shimizu, 2012; Rupp et al., 2013; Grose et al., 2014; Gulizia and Camilloni 2015, among others). Nevertheless, their performance deteriorates when looking at finer tem ...
Climate Change and College Students
... be effective in promoting attitude change. However, in the case of climate change, attitude change about human’s role in global warming is not sufficient. That is, if everyone believes that the planet is warming, but individuals do not take actions to reduce their ‘‘carbon footprint,’’ then persuasi ...
... be effective in promoting attitude change. However, in the case of climate change, attitude change about human’s role in global warming is not sufficient. That is, if everyone believes that the planet is warming, but individuals do not take actions to reduce their ‘‘carbon footprint,’’ then persuasi ...
Approaches for generating climate change scenarios for use in
... The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC 2007) reported a substantial body of research which supports a picture of a warming world with significant changes in regional climate systems. For instance, an increase in the area of the globe affected by drought under enhanced greenhouse gas con ...
... The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC 2007) reported a substantial body of research which supports a picture of a warming world with significant changes in regional climate systems. For instance, an increase in the area of the globe affected by drought under enhanced greenhouse gas con ...
6 global policy recommendations for a more sustainable
... In 2013, the United Nations University Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-‐EHS), the International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD) and Munich Re Foundation (MRF) began the five ...
... In 2013, the United Nations University Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-‐EHS), the International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD) and Munich Re Foundation (MRF) began the five ...
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... Natural radiative forcings mainly result from changes in solar irradiance and major volcanic eruptions. Solar source forcing arises from several direct and indirect factors and its value is slightly positive, whereas volcanic eruptions spewing immense amounts of aerosols into the atmosphere create s ...
... Natural radiative forcings mainly result from changes in solar irradiance and major volcanic eruptions. Solar source forcing arises from several direct and indirect factors and its value is slightly positive, whereas volcanic eruptions spewing immense amounts of aerosols into the atmosphere create s ...
Climate Risk and Business
... shows possible temperature increases of 6°C by the 2050s in all seasons.6 For this study, a broad set of climate models and greenhouse gas emission scenarios were considered, to capture the ...
... shows possible temperature increases of 6°C by the 2050s in all seasons.6 For this study, a broad set of climate models and greenhouse gas emission scenarios were considered, to capture the ...
Science Communication Research
... ! Strategies that scientists can adopt for establishing and maintaining trust among members of the public and policymakers. ! Strategies for identifying and recruiting everyday opinion-‐leaders who are highly skille ...
... ! Strategies that scientists can adopt for establishing and maintaining trust among members of the public and policymakers. ! Strategies for identifying and recruiting everyday opinion-‐leaders who are highly skille ...
The Economic Cost of Climate Change in Africa
... Developed countries have so far committed to cutting emissions by, on average, 15 per cent by 2020. This could lead to global average temperature rises of 4˚C or higher above pre-industrial levels by 2060. Without strategies in place for adapting to a change of this magnitude, Africa will be serious ...
... Developed countries have so far committed to cutting emissions by, on average, 15 per cent by 2020. This could lead to global average temperature rises of 4˚C or higher above pre-industrial levels by 2060. Without strategies in place for adapting to a change of this magnitude, Africa will be serious ...
Cities and Climate Change: Global Report on Human Settlements
... indicate that Egyptian cities in the Nile Delta will be severely affected, including Port Said, Alexandria, Rosetta and Damietta.15 Low-lying coastal cities such as Copenhagen (Denmark), which lies at only 45m above sea level, will be especially vulnerable to sea-level rise. Many small island commun ...
... indicate that Egyptian cities in the Nile Delta will be severely affected, including Port Said, Alexandria, Rosetta and Damietta.15 Low-lying coastal cities such as Copenhagen (Denmark), which lies at only 45m above sea level, will be especially vulnerable to sea-level rise. Many small island commun ...
Extreme Events
... the century and, on average, may occur twice a year, which is about four times more frequently than we experience now. Cold wave events are projected to decrease significantly. ...
... the century and, on average, may occur twice a year, which is about four times more frequently than we experience now. Cold wave events are projected to decrease significantly. ...
What is dangerous climate change?
... thank the organizing committee for shaping the symposium and making it happen. In particular, we would like to thank Mr. Bill Hare who has committed an incredible amount of time and energy by setting the content for this symposium, facilitating the scientific debate on the question “what is dangerou ...
... thank the organizing committee for shaping the symposium and making it happen. In particular, we would like to thank Mr. Bill Hare who has committed an incredible amount of time and energy by setting the content for this symposium, facilitating the scientific debate on the question “what is dangerou ...
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... The pursuit of climate adaptation has expanded rapidly in recent years, due to increasing awareness of its potential value with respect to reducing societal and ecological vulnerability to current climate variability, while managing the risks posed by future climate change [1–4]. Whereas once adapta ...
... The pursuit of climate adaptation has expanded rapidly in recent years, due to increasing awareness of its potential value with respect to reducing societal and ecological vulnerability to current climate variability, while managing the risks posed by future climate change [1–4]. Whereas once adapta ...
Article - Cerfacs
... where the influence of the emission scenario and its associated uncertainties still remain relatively weak. For example, in the 2046– 2065 period, the Special Report on Emissions Scenarios A1B and A2 scenarios and projected global temperature change are still rather similar [Meehl et al., 2007a]. Th ...
... where the influence of the emission scenario and its associated uncertainties still remain relatively weak. For example, in the 2046– 2065 period, the Special Report on Emissions Scenarios A1B and A2 scenarios and projected global temperature change are still rather similar [Meehl et al., 2007a]. Th ...
A financial director`s guide to the carbon reduction
... 1. CRC Footprint is the total CRC emissions that the organisation is responsible for. 2. Approximate energy bill shows the approximate energy costs associated with the CRC footprint for each column. 3. Annual allowance cost: this is calculated based on carbon allowances of £12/tCO2 in the first p ...
... 1. CRC Footprint is the total CRC emissions that the organisation is responsible for. 2. Approximate energy bill shows the approximate energy costs associated with the CRC footprint for each column. 3. Annual allowance cost: this is calculated based on carbon allowances of £12/tCO2 in the first p ...
A Comparison of Carbon Footprint and Production Cost of Different
... Academic Editor: Francisco J. Morales Received: 23 December 2015; Accepted: 24 February 2016; Published: 4 March 2016 ...
... Academic Editor: Francisco J. Morales Received: 23 December 2015; Accepted: 24 February 2016; Published: 4 March 2016 ...
Project Concept and PDF-B Document
... Kenya has been playing a prominent role in the climate change debate in Africa, starting with the 1990 Nairobi Conference on Global Warming and Climate Change, which resulted in the first significant declaration on climate change in Africa, and continuing to this year, during which Kenya will host t ...
... Kenya has been playing a prominent role in the climate change debate in Africa, starting with the 1990 Nairobi Conference on Global Warming and Climate Change, which resulted in the first significant declaration on climate change in Africa, and continuing to this year, during which Kenya will host t ...
“Migration with Dignity”: Towards a New
... examines why this protection deficit should be of particular concern to New Zealand, and it argues that there are significant incentives for New Zealand to develop a response to the issue of climate change displacement in the Pacific. The paper concludes that in order to ensure Pacific peoples are a ...
... examines why this protection deficit should be of particular concern to New Zealand, and it argues that there are significant incentives for New Zealand to develop a response to the issue of climate change displacement in the Pacific. The paper concludes that in order to ensure Pacific peoples are a ...
- Wiley Online Library
... 1.5 K, climate change would be a less serious problem. The stakes are much higher for the upper bound. If the ECS were above 4.5 K, immediate and severe reductions of greenhouse gas emissions would be imperative to avoid dangerous climate changes within a few human generations. From a mitigation poi ...
... 1.5 K, climate change would be a less serious problem. The stakes are much higher for the upper bound. If the ECS were above 4.5 K, immediate and severe reductions of greenhouse gas emissions would be imperative to avoid dangerous climate changes within a few human generations. From a mitigation poi ...
Effects of climate extremes on the terrestrial carbon cycle
... Received 6 September 2013 and accepted 24 January 2015 ...
... Received 6 September 2013 and accepted 24 January 2015 ...
Publication: Hydrologic Impacts of Climate Change on the Nile River
... possible future Nile River flows, ranging from a 30% increase to a 77% decrease. Strzepek and Yates [2000] used a dry and wet scenario analysis of possible future conditions and found that under wet climate scenarios, surplus water beyond 75 BCM (109 cubic meter) remained unused whereas for drier sc ...
... possible future Nile River flows, ranging from a 30% increase to a 77% decrease. Strzepek and Yates [2000] used a dry and wet scenario analysis of possible future conditions and found that under wet climate scenarios, surplus water beyond 75 BCM (109 cubic meter) remained unused whereas for drier sc ...
VULNERABILITY AND ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE
... A warming of the ocean surface around small island states has already been detected, and this trend is expected to continue. Projections show that this warming will be accompanied by an increase in heavy rainfall events and other temporal and spatial changes in precipitation patterns, and by more in ...
... A warming of the ocean surface around small island states has already been detected, and this trend is expected to continue. Projections show that this warming will be accompanied by an increase in heavy rainfall events and other temporal and spatial changes in precipitation patterns, and by more in ...
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.""