comment_response_final_061109
... Response: The report contains extensive references and citations and follows established guidelines for scientific publication. The authors have reviewed the report to be sure the documentation is complete. The referenced discussion on page 188 is adequately cited as Palmgren, et al., 2004. 12. The ...
... Response: The report contains extensive references and citations and follows established guidelines for scientific publication. The authors have reviewed the report to be sure the documentation is complete. The referenced discussion on page 188 is adequately cited as Palmgren, et al., 2004. 12. The ...
Effective education and communication strategies to
... risks of climate change generally, and for communicators who might fail to appreciate the impact of diverse cultural backgrounds (and worldviews) of individuals that they are trying to influence. Finally, a lack of knowledge regarding energy efficiency can inhibit effective behavior change. For exam ...
... risks of climate change generally, and for communicators who might fail to appreciate the impact of diverse cultural backgrounds (and worldviews) of individuals that they are trying to influence. Finally, a lack of knowledge regarding energy efficiency can inhibit effective behavior change. For exam ...
The Paris Climate Agreement Is a Treaty Requiring Senate Review
... is a time-honored attribute of our national character. In a country with a strong rule of law tradition like the United States, citizens expect their government to keep all solemn promises, whether or not there are legal consequences for breaking them. Consequently, if Americans believe the United S ...
... is a time-honored attribute of our national character. In a country with a strong rule of law tradition like the United States, citizens expect their government to keep all solemn promises, whether or not there are legal consequences for breaking them. Consequently, if Americans believe the United S ...
Planning for Climate Change
... climate conditions in Oregon 6. Increase in ocean temperatures, with potential for changes in ocean chemistry (nutrients and dissolved oxygen) and ...
... climate conditions in Oregon 6. Increase in ocean temperatures, with potential for changes in ocean chemistry (nutrients and dissolved oxygen) and ...
The social construct of climate and climate change
... In modern societies, the impact of climate and, in particular, possible future anthropogenic climate change abruptly entered public consciousness a few years ago and continues to draw considerable public attention. In the natural sciences the view prevails that the absence of an effective response t ...
... In modern societies, the impact of climate and, in particular, possible future anthropogenic climate change abruptly entered public consciousness a few years ago and continues to draw considerable public attention. In the natural sciences the view prevails that the absence of an effective response t ...
beyond reaction
... A report recently published by Oxfam draws attention to the necessity for urgent measures in the technological, social and environmental spheres (Oxfam 2014a): • Over the past decade, more than 15 million people were affected by floods, more than 3 million by extreme droughts, and almost 5 million s ...
... A report recently published by Oxfam draws attention to the necessity for urgent measures in the technological, social and environmental spheres (Oxfam 2014a): • Over the past decade, more than 15 million people were affected by floods, more than 3 million by extreme droughts, and almost 5 million s ...
An Overview On the Complexity of Humans Within It
... In Conclusion The role of humans within the climate system must, therefore, be one of the following three possibilities: 1. The human influence is minimal and natural variations dominate climate variations on all time scales; 2. While natural variations are important, the human influence is signifi ...
... In Conclusion The role of humans within the climate system must, therefore, be one of the following three possibilities: 1. The human influence is minimal and natural variations dominate climate variations on all time scales; 2. While natural variations are important, the human influence is signifi ...
GEF activities and some issues related to CDM Capacity
... substances that are difficult to be decomposed. ...
... substances that are difficult to be decomposed. ...
Downscaling Tools - University of Victoria
... determining sensible combinations of predictors • Daily precipitation amount at individual stations is the most problematic variable to downscale • The plausibility of all SDSM scenarios depends on the realism of the climate model forcing • Try to apply multiple forcing scenarios (via different GCMs ...
... determining sensible combinations of predictors • Daily precipitation amount at individual stations is the most problematic variable to downscale • The plausibility of all SDSM scenarios depends on the realism of the climate model forcing • Try to apply multiple forcing scenarios (via different GCMs ...
Comment by: Patrick J. Michaels and Paul C. Knappenberger
... During the public comment period associated with new regulations such as this one which incorporate the SCC, a distinction should be made between domestic costs/benefits and foreign cost/benefits—and numerical calculations of each provided—such that the public can judge for itself the value of the r ...
... During the public comment period associated with new regulations such as this one which incorporate the SCC, a distinction should be made between domestic costs/benefits and foreign cost/benefits—and numerical calculations of each provided—such that the public can judge for itself the value of the r ...
Climate change and the human right to health
... Climate Justice The Rio Declaration on Environment and Development, the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action, and ‘The Future We Want’ all call for the right to development, which is articulated in the UN Declaration on the Right to Development, to be fulfilled so as to meet equitably the deve ...
... Climate Justice The Rio Declaration on Environment and Development, the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action, and ‘The Future We Want’ all call for the right to development, which is articulated in the UN Declaration on the Right to Development, to be fulfilled so as to meet equitably the deve ...
International Perspectives on Disaster Management and
... A global strategy aiming at reducing the impacts of natural hazards therefore must include the development of national and sub-national mechanisms for disaster risk reduction. Within this context the IDNDR called on the UN-member states to establish National Platforms which would facilitate the adju ...
... A global strategy aiming at reducing the impacts of natural hazards therefore must include the development of national and sub-national mechanisms for disaster risk reduction. Within this context the IDNDR called on the UN-member states to establish National Platforms which would facilitate the adju ...
Climate change and the human right to health
... Climate Justice The Rio Declaration on Environment and Development, the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action, and ‘The Future We Want’ all call for the right to development, which is articulated in the UN Declaration on the Right to Development, to be fulfilled so as to meet equitably the deve ...
... Climate Justice The Rio Declaration on Environment and Development, the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action, and ‘The Future We Want’ all call for the right to development, which is articulated in the UN Declaration on the Right to Development, to be fulfilled so as to meet equitably the deve ...
GHG Market Sentiment Survey 2015
... emissions and helping to address climate change, compared with 84% in 2005. There is also an 18% increase in respondents viewing carbon markets as the most effective potential driver of low-carbon investment since 2010. 2. A legally binding agreement with targets for all major economies is seen as ...
... emissions and helping to address climate change, compared with 84% in 2005. There is also an 18% increase in respondents viewing carbon markets as the most effective potential driver of low-carbon investment since 2010. 2. A legally binding agreement with targets for all major economies is seen as ...
Guide to Climate Change Convention
... came into force on 21 March 1994. A decade after its adoption, 186 governments (including the European Community) are now Parties to the Convention and it is approaching universal membership. Since the Convention’s entry into force, Parties have met annually in the Conference of the Parties (COP) to ...
... came into force on 21 March 1994. A decade after its adoption, 186 governments (including the European Community) are now Parties to the Convention and it is approaching universal membership. Since the Convention’s entry into force, Parties have met annually in the Conference of the Parties (COP) to ...
Climate change impacts in Greece in the near future
... Figure 6: Changes in the number of tropical nights (Tmin>20oC) between 2021-2050 and 1961-1990 for selected regions in Greece. ...
... Figure 6: Changes in the number of tropical nights (Tmin>20oC) between 2021-2050 and 1961-1990 for selected regions in Greece. ...
Partners for Resilience
... that, when combined with vulnerability, cause disaster. But these impacts were rarely, if ever, addressed in a coordinated way in the same programme, until now. It’s well established that the poorest people in the poorest countries suffer disproportionately. Lives, assets, products and crops are los ...
... that, when combined with vulnerability, cause disaster. But these impacts were rarely, if ever, addressed in a coordinated way in the same programme, until now. It’s well established that the poorest people in the poorest countries suffer disproportionately. Lives, assets, products and crops are los ...
Climate change adaptation: challenges and opportunities for a smart
... Climate change is one of the main environmental issues challenging cities in the 21th century (IPCC, 2011). The changes in climate conditions may result in a large set of hazardous phenomena: from sudden events, such as flash floods or heat waves, to slowmoving ones, as sea level raise or changes in ...
... Climate change is one of the main environmental issues challenging cities in the 21th century (IPCC, 2011). The changes in climate conditions may result in a large set of hazardous phenomena: from sudden events, such as flash floods or heat waves, to slowmoving ones, as sea level raise or changes in ...
earth friendly agriculture for soil, water, and climate
... opportunity to pursue Earth Friendly Agriculture (EFA) that supports smart soil management – nutrient retention and reuse – that optimizes water use and also sequesters carbon. There has been global disconnect between the supply of agricultural commodities from sources that practice smart soil and w ...
... opportunity to pursue Earth Friendly Agriculture (EFA) that supports smart soil management – nutrient retention and reuse – that optimizes water use and also sequesters carbon. There has been global disconnect between the supply of agricultural commodities from sources that practice smart soil and w ...
The impact of climate change on seasonal floods of a southern
... elevations are referenced to the mean sea level. The three sharp decreases in water surface elevation seen in those two figures represent water control structures. The black triangles represent the current flood stage water levels. These clearly indicate that most of the river section is currently f ...
... elevations are referenced to the mean sea level. The three sharp decreases in water surface elevation seen in those two figures represent water control structures. The black triangles represent the current flood stage water levels. These clearly indicate that most of the river section is currently f ...
Level 1: Foundational Understanding – concrete knowledge
... The enhanced greenhouse effect Ans: a Difficulty: Easy Response: International Efforts to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions; 21.3.3 14. The atmospheric cooling that occurs where, and when, aerosol pollution is the greatest is an example of: a) positive feedback b) the aerosol effect c) equilibrium ins ...
... The enhanced greenhouse effect Ans: a Difficulty: Easy Response: International Efforts to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions; 21.3.3 14. The atmospheric cooling that occurs where, and when, aerosol pollution is the greatest is an example of: a) positive feedback b) the aerosol effect c) equilibrium ins ...
Assessing Climate Change Risks and Opportunities for Investors
... Mining companies constantly assess ore grades. Energy cost is an important input to assessing mine feasibility. While current operational energy costs make up around 7-12% of total mining costs for different mining sub-sectors in Australia, within 10 years, energy costs could be as high as 20-30% of ...
... Mining companies constantly assess ore grades. Energy cost is an important input to assessing mine feasibility. While current operational energy costs make up around 7-12% of total mining costs for different mining sub-sectors in Australia, within 10 years, energy costs could be as high as 20-30% of ...
Frontline Communities lead the Climate JustiCe Fight Beyond the
... The Agreement advances pollution trading mechanisms that allow polluters to purchase “offsets” and continue extremely dangerous levels of emissions. The agreement allows countries to claim reductions through pollution trading schemes written in the agreement as “results-based payments,” rather than ...
... The Agreement advances pollution trading mechanisms that allow polluters to purchase “offsets” and continue extremely dangerous levels of emissions. The agreement allows countries to claim reductions through pollution trading schemes written in the agreement as “results-based payments,” rather than ...