Proxy Climate Data
... The stated target is for Annex B country emissions to be, on average, 5% below their 1990 emissions level by around 2010 In the absence of policies (i.e., under ‘Business As Usual’), Annex B emissions would increase substantially by 2010 A 5% reduction relative to 1990 represents, on average, ...
... The stated target is for Annex B country emissions to be, on average, 5% below their 1990 emissions level by around 2010 In the absence of policies (i.e., under ‘Business As Usual’), Annex B emissions would increase substantially by 2010 A 5% reduction relative to 1990 represents, on average, ...
Know your carbon footprint
... The debate is thus strategic (not scientific) and companies taking voluntary climate action are not practicing philanthropy or pure social responsibility (although many couch their activities in the language of ‘doing the right thing’). In fact, many companies are agnostic about the science of clima ...
... The debate is thus strategic (not scientific) and companies taking voluntary climate action are not practicing philanthropy or pure social responsibility (although many couch their activities in the language of ‘doing the right thing’). In fact, many companies are agnostic about the science of clima ...
The energy imbalance cause by human and natural activities
... Reduced by between 40% and 70% relative to 2010 levels by 2050 ...
... Reduced by between 40% and 70% relative to 2010 levels by 2050 ...
Developments in U.S. Environmental Law 2015-2016
... ▪ 1992 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change divided the world into two parts, countries that had “historical responsibility” for increased atmospheric carbon levels and those that did not. ▪ Counties with historical responsibility were listed in Annex 1 of the framework. (Annex I co ...
... ▪ 1992 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change divided the world into two parts, countries that had “historical responsibility” for increased atmospheric carbon levels and those that did not. ▪ Counties with historical responsibility were listed in Annex 1 of the framework. (Annex I co ...
What is Climate Change? Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere
... In California, average temperatures could increase by 4.1–8.6°F by 2100, depending on emissions levels (California Energy Commission [CEC] 2012). Numerous observations indicate that rising temperatures are causing wide ranging effects, such as more extreme heat waves, more high ozone days, sea level ...
... In California, average temperatures could increase by 4.1–8.6°F by 2100, depending on emissions levels (California Energy Commission [CEC] 2012). Numerous observations indicate that rising temperatures are causing wide ranging effects, such as more extreme heat waves, more high ozone days, sea level ...
Ozone Transport SIP Call - Center for Climate and Energy
... Greenhouse Gas Emissions 8 million tons per year by 2010 Energy savings of 9 million mWh ...
... Greenhouse Gas Emissions 8 million tons per year by 2010 Energy savings of 9 million mWh ...
080312lvo_Slides_Energy - American Public Power Association
... climate change regulatory program • California’s leadership helps set direction for national program • AB 32 sets GHG emission cap for 2020 at 1990 ...
... climate change regulatory program • California’s leadership helps set direction for national program • AB 32 sets GHG emission cap for 2020 at 1990 ...
WHEREAS: To limit climate change to 2 degrees Celsius, the level
... climate change, the IPCC estimates that the U.S. will need to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions nearly 80% by 2050 (relative to 1990 levels). According to the World Bank, climate change could drive 100 million people into extreme poverty, while a Stanford study predicts climate change could depres ...
... climate change, the IPCC estimates that the U.S. will need to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions nearly 80% by 2050 (relative to 1990 levels). According to the World Bank, climate change could drive 100 million people into extreme poverty, while a Stanford study predicts climate change could depres ...
Armenia - Unfccc
... Implementation of the National plan on Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (2007): - Increase the share of energy generation from RE sources - Modernization of Thermal Power Plants - Increase energy efficiency in all sectors - Increase energy saving in building sector - Reduce fugitive emission ...
... Implementation of the National plan on Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (2007): - Increase the share of energy generation from RE sources - Modernization of Thermal Power Plants - Increase energy efficiency in all sectors - Increase energy saving in building sector - Reduce fugitive emission ...
Climate Change Copenhagen
... US Climate Change – 2009 emissions • Total emissions up about 5% since 1990, ...
... US Climate Change – 2009 emissions • Total emissions up about 5% since 1990, ...
Corporate EPA Presentation
... Forests and agricultural lands currently cover more than three-quarters of the EU's territory Hold large stocks of carbon, preventing its escape into the atmosphere. Draining of peat land, felling of forest or ploughing up grassland generates emissions Actions such as afforestation or conver ...
... Forests and agricultural lands currently cover more than three-quarters of the EU's territory Hold large stocks of carbon, preventing its escape into the atmosphere. Draining of peat land, felling of forest or ploughing up grassland generates emissions Actions such as afforestation or conver ...
The United States and Policy on Global Climate Change
... It could increase 4oF by 2100 Precipitation will increase & intensity of winter storms Health: heat-related deaths, increase in Lyme disease Sea-level is already rising 3.9”/century in Rockland and could rise another 14” by 2100 The changing climate will also affect forests and ecosystems ...
... It could increase 4oF by 2100 Precipitation will increase & intensity of winter storms Health: heat-related deaths, increase in Lyme disease Sea-level is already rising 3.9”/century in Rockland and could rise another 14” by 2100 The changing climate will also affect forests and ecosystems ...
The global development of policy regimes to combat climate change
... • There is nevertheless much action across developed countries at all levels. • Nations/states: e.g. California cap-and-trade legislation, US EPA Mercury ruling, Australia carbon tax/trading scheme, UK 4th carbon budget, growth in renewable energy investment (despite the slow-down). • Cities: e.g. “ ...
... • There is nevertheless much action across developed countries at all levels. • Nations/states: e.g. California cap-and-trade legislation, US EPA Mercury ruling, Australia carbon tax/trading scheme, UK 4th carbon budget, growth in renewable energy investment (despite the slow-down). • Cities: e.g. “ ...
Slide 1
... – Mandatory requirement for fuel suppliers to supply an increasing proportion of fuel from alternative sources Carbon Reduction Commitment – Carbon trading scheme to be launched in 2010, aimed at large energy users (over 6,000MW/h electricity per annum) Climate Change Bill – Designed to establish a ...
... – Mandatory requirement for fuel suppliers to supply an increasing proportion of fuel from alternative sources Carbon Reduction Commitment – Carbon trading scheme to be launched in 2010, aimed at large energy users (over 6,000MW/h electricity per annum) Climate Change Bill – Designed to establish a ...
Costing the Climate Change Bill: from System Models and Andy Kerr
... Rural land use (excluding w oodland) ...
... Rural land use (excluding w oodland) ...
a declaration
... next 10–15 years and be reduced to very low levels, well below half of levels in 2000 by the middle of the twenty-first century. We are taking a lead in proactively addressing the challenge of global warming and seizing the opportunities it presents to leading businesses to achieve the deep emission ...
... next 10–15 years and be reduced to very low levels, well below half of levels in 2000 by the middle of the twenty-first century. We are taking a lead in proactively addressing the challenge of global warming and seizing the opportunities it presents to leading businesses to achieve the deep emission ...
From Paris 2015 to EU 2030: Is Europe leading or lagging?
... warming from the policies Governments have in place now) would see a warming of 3.6°C by 2100 • If fully implemented, INDCs would bring warming down to 2.7°C • But no economic mechanisms (e.g. carbon markets) mentioned in UNFCCC draft text ...
... warming from the policies Governments have in place now) would see a warming of 3.6°C by 2100 • If fully implemented, INDCs would bring warming down to 2.7°C • But no economic mechanisms (e.g. carbon markets) mentioned in UNFCCC draft text ...
model climate change resolution template
... The Ahwahnee Priniciples for Climate Change in response to the impacts of climate change and local agencies’ efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions; and, WHEREAS, local government officials have the opportunity and the responsibility to reach specific goals as established by California’s G ...
... The Ahwahnee Priniciples for Climate Change in response to the impacts of climate change and local agencies’ efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions; and, WHEREAS, local government officials have the opportunity and the responsibility to reach specific goals as established by California’s G ...
Don Boesch - Climate Change Commission
... Report to the Governor and General Assembly on or before November 1 an update on the development of the Plan of Action, implementation timetables and benchmarks, and preliminary recommendations, including draft legislation. ...
... Report to the Governor and General Assembly on or before November 1 an update on the development of the Plan of Action, implementation timetables and benchmarks, and preliminary recommendations, including draft legislation. ...