Climate, economics, and statistical thermodynamics
... consumption ≈10–15 MW this is of the same order of magnitude as the energy content in the supply of whale lipid to NW Europe ...
... consumption ≈10–15 MW this is of the same order of magnitude as the energy content in the supply of whale lipid to NW Europe ...
Developing countries and the future of the Kyoto Protocol
... up economically and not be subject to emissions targets, which are often seen as potential impediments to economic development. Insofar as developing countries give priority to economic growth over environmental impacts they are in tune with the position of the current US administration. If a stron ...
... up economically and not be subject to emissions targets, which are often seen as potential impediments to economic development. Insofar as developing countries give priority to economic growth over environmental impacts they are in tune with the position of the current US administration. If a stron ...
IBHS-120109 - Insurance Information Institute
... called for a 40% cut in global GHG emissions by 2020 The climate crisis poses a systemic risk to the global economy…Climate change must be tackled now if insurers are to continue to play their fullest role in managing climate risk. … If governments fail to act today, substantial markets may become u ...
... called for a 40% cut in global GHG emissions by 2020 The climate crisis poses a systemic risk to the global economy…Climate change must be tackled now if insurers are to continue to play their fullest role in managing climate risk. … If governments fail to act today, substantial markets may become u ...
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... livestock production, hydrologic balances, input supplies and other components of agricultural systems (Adams et al., 1998). However, the nature of these biophysical effects and the human responses to them are complex and uncertain. For example, crop and livestock yields are directly affected by cha ...
... livestock production, hydrologic balances, input supplies and other components of agricultural systems (Adams et al., 1998). However, the nature of these biophysical effects and the human responses to them are complex and uncertain. For example, crop and livestock yields are directly affected by cha ...
POST 121 a - Parliament UK
... systems to protect against the adverse effects and enhance the benefits of change; • Acceptance of change and taking no action. If the worst forecast effects of climate change actually occur, no society is likely to allow such impacts without some response, either by mitigation or adaptation. Uncert ...
... systems to protect against the adverse effects and enhance the benefits of change; • Acceptance of change and taking no action. If the worst forecast effects of climate change actually occur, no society is likely to allow such impacts without some response, either by mitigation or adaptation. Uncert ...
Climate Change: Leading Practices by Provincial and Territorial
... All new cars leased or purchased by government to have hybrid engines New energy efficiency standards included in Parliament Buildings’ seismic upgrades Highest standards for GHG reductions for new provincial public buildings and work in progress to strengthen current voluntary LEED Silver Standards ...
... All new cars leased or purchased by government to have hybrid engines New energy efficiency standards included in Parliament Buildings’ seismic upgrades Highest standards for GHG reductions for new provincial public buildings and work in progress to strengthen current voluntary LEED Silver Standards ...
Letter from Bob Ward to Peter Lilley, 22 February 2013
... addressed in Box 11.2 (to which you refer) in the Review, which shows that a carbon price of $30/tCO2, if passed through to the oil price, would have a relatively small impact on consumer prices and GDP. However, you have mistakenly confused the purpose of this analysis, which shows the impact on th ...
... addressed in Box 11.2 (to which you refer) in the Review, which shows that a carbon price of $30/tCO2, if passed through to the oil price, would have a relatively small impact on consumer prices and GDP. However, you have mistakenly confused the purpose of this analysis, which shows the impact on th ...
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... Suggested action by Regional Conference This paper suggests that the Regional Conference should review and endorse the following policy positions on climate change mitigation and adaptation in the region: Regional governance and cooperation to tackle climate change: (1) facilitate regional dialogu ...
... Suggested action by Regional Conference This paper suggests that the Regional Conference should review and endorse the following policy positions on climate change mitigation and adaptation in the region: Regional governance and cooperation to tackle climate change: (1) facilitate regional dialogu ...
Ealing Borough Climate Change Strategy 2008-2011
... secondary legislation is also included. The Bill will also support emission reductions through several specific policy measures including implementation of the Carbon Reduction Commitment – a mandatory cap-and-trade scheme covering energy use emissions from large, non-energy intensive organisations. ...
... secondary legislation is also included. The Bill will also support emission reductions through several specific policy measures including implementation of the Carbon Reduction Commitment – a mandatory cap-and-trade scheme covering energy use emissions from large, non-energy intensive organisations. ...
Risk Perception and Needs: Defining Extension`s Climate Change
... we are most comfortable in the rational mode--conveying science or research results in an effort to transfer new knowledge and better practices with numbers and words. However, in the case of climate adaptation, we are more likely to move individuals to action by adopting a more ...
... we are most comfortable in the rational mode--conveying science or research results in an effort to transfer new knowledge and better practices with numbers and words. However, in the case of climate adaptation, we are more likely to move individuals to action by adopting a more ...
CO2 Targets
... In responding to this question you could consider the base year (E.g. 1990/2000/2005), the end year (e.g. 2025/2030), the type of target and why the suggested target is preferred. While this question seems simple – pick a number – it is important that any target is consistent with the economic aims ...
... In responding to this question you could consider the base year (E.g. 1990/2000/2005), the end year (e.g. 2025/2030), the type of target and why the suggested target is preferred. While this question seems simple – pick a number – it is important that any target is consistent with the economic aims ...
Urban growth and climate change
... change mitigation regulation. In 2006, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (AB 32). This law commits California to reduce ...
... change mitigation regulation. In 2006, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (AB 32). This law commits California to reduce ...
DOE All Employees’ Meeting
... increase price increase 148% average increase 148% average $32.73 average increase increase $32.73 average increase ...
... increase price increase 148% average increase 148% average $32.73 average increase increase $32.73 average increase ...
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... summary of activities at the state level. Saito discussed voluntary industry initiatives in Japan; Chiba and Nishida presented efforts by the Tokyo metropolitan government. Grumet summarized recent activity by the National Commission on Energy Policy, a nonpermanent group of diverse and bipartisan l ...
... summary of activities at the state level. Saito discussed voluntary industry initiatives in Japan; Chiba and Nishida presented efforts by the Tokyo metropolitan government. Grumet summarized recent activity by the National Commission on Energy Policy, a nonpermanent group of diverse and bipartisan l ...
Employment and labour market implications of climate change
... The employment impact of climate change 13. Climate change itself, adaptation to it and efforts to arrest it by reducing emissions, have far-reaching implications for economic and social development, for production and consumption patterns, and therefore for employment, incomes and poverty reduction ...
... The employment impact of climate change 13. Climate change itself, adaptation to it and efforts to arrest it by reducing emissions, have far-reaching implications for economic and social development, for production and consumption patterns, and therefore for employment, incomes and poverty reduction ...
The two limits debates: "Limits to Growth" and climate change
... the 1970s until the mid-1980s, these notions constituted the dominant discourse around environmental protection and economic growth. However, beginning in the late 1980s, the notion of sustainable development (and ecological modernization) began replacing LtG as the main paradigm. Its proponents cla ...
... the 1970s until the mid-1980s, these notions constituted the dominant discourse around environmental protection and economic growth. However, beginning in the late 1980s, the notion of sustainable development (and ecological modernization) began replacing LtG as the main paradigm. Its proponents cla ...
GCOS - WMO
... identified in the GCOS 2015 Status Report. •invited Parties and relevant organizations to provide inputs to, and contribute to the review of, the new GCOS implementation plan. •GCOS will submit the new implementation plan to COP22 ...
... identified in the GCOS 2015 Status Report. •invited Parties and relevant organizations to provide inputs to, and contribute to the review of, the new GCOS implementation plan. •GCOS will submit the new implementation plan to COP22 ...
Climate Change Challenges and Opportunities for Small Islands
... Continued emissions of greenhouse gases will increase the likelihood of severe, pervasive and irreversible impacts for people and ecosystems While climate change is a threat to sustainable development, there are many opportunities to integrate mitigation, adaptation, and the pursuit of other societa ...
... Continued emissions of greenhouse gases will increase the likelihood of severe, pervasive and irreversible impacts for people and ecosystems While climate change is a threat to sustainable development, there are many opportunities to integrate mitigation, adaptation, and the pursuit of other societa ...
3. The Climate Change Adaptation Planning Process
... being identified. The components of the natural resource system that underpin those values should be addressed by adaptation actions. Components may include people and infrastructure, as well as natural assets such as land, water and biodiversity. 3. How are pressures and impacts currently being man ...
... being identified. The components of the natural resource system that underpin those values should be addressed by adaptation actions. Components may include people and infrastructure, as well as natural assets such as land, water and biodiversity. 3. How are pressures and impacts currently being man ...
Auxiliary Bishop Dr
... principle when automobiles consume too much gasoline and available technology for fuel efficiency is not utilized. It is a violation of this principle when kerosene consumption in air traffic continues to increase, and the airlines are rewarded for this waste through tax breaks. All these emissions ...
... principle when automobiles consume too much gasoline and available technology for fuel efficiency is not utilized. It is a violation of this principle when kerosene consumption in air traffic continues to increase, and the airlines are rewarded for this waste through tax breaks. All these emissions ...
Climate diplomacy: Drawing conclusions and recommendations
... all pillars. For instance, security issues occurring among neighbouring countries may have been as a result of instability emanating from food security issues, limited access to water, loss of assets as a result of frequent drought, and so on. Hence, incorporating climate variability and change into ...
... all pillars. For instance, security issues occurring among neighbouring countries may have been as a result of instability emanating from food security issues, limited access to water, loss of assets as a result of frequent drought, and so on. Hence, incorporating climate variability and change into ...
Kelly Rooke
... made a safe and secure transition to a low-carbon economy: Low-carbon buildings; Low-carbon transport; Low-carbon industry; Low carbon power generation, particularly through renewables, nuclear and CCS. We need to do this in a way that: supports a global transition to low-carbon developm ...
... made a safe and secure transition to a low-carbon economy: Low-carbon buildings; Low-carbon transport; Low-carbon industry; Low carbon power generation, particularly through renewables, nuclear and CCS. We need to do this in a way that: supports a global transition to low-carbon developm ...
Decadel climate prediction: challenges and opportunities
... warm season precipitation and temperature anomalies along with other aspects of the land surface. But at this time there is no direct way to provide soil moisture or ground conditions. Any information on systematic changes to the atmosphere (especially its composition and influences from volcanic er ...
... warm season precipitation and temperature anomalies along with other aspects of the land surface. But at this time there is no direct way to provide soil moisture or ground conditions. Any information on systematic changes to the atmosphere (especially its composition and influences from volcanic er ...
ENLC FOURTH ANNUAL WORKSHOP AND FIELD TOUR
... 5. Brian Amme, BLM Washington Office – Climate Change in Public Land Management 6. Dr. Adrian Harpold, UNR – The Future of Snow Water Resources in the Great Basin. ...
... 5. Brian Amme, BLM Washington Office – Climate Change in Public Land Management 6. Dr. Adrian Harpold, UNR – The Future of Snow Water Resources in the Great Basin. ...
On the Conflict Shoreline
... focuses on Israel’s mistreatment of the Bedouin inhabitants of the Negev, where they have lived for centuries, but his analysis gives a wider context. Thus, he writes: ‘It was in the Sahel, on the southern threshold of the Sahara Desert, that the consequences of desertification were first noticed in ...
... focuses on Israel’s mistreatment of the Bedouin inhabitants of the Negev, where they have lived for centuries, but his analysis gives a wider context. Thus, he writes: ‘It was in the Sahel, on the southern threshold of the Sahara Desert, that the consequences of desertification were first noticed in ...