Warm Words II
... ‘turn off your lights and do your bit’ line of argument. The research highlighted the huge and at times comic disparity of scale between these two – but also their prevalence alongside each other in many climate change communications. We drew implications and recommendations for the development of c ...
... ‘turn off your lights and do your bit’ line of argument. The research highlighted the huge and at times comic disparity of scale between these two – but also their prevalence alongside each other in many climate change communications. We drew implications and recommendations for the development of c ...
Multi-Basin Modelling of Future Hydrological Fluxes in the Indian
... RCPs (see ). RCPs are numbered after their increased radiative forcing until year 2100 (+2.6, +4.5, and +8.5 W/m2 , respectively; [46]). Note that more climate projections are becoming available over the South Asian domain through the CORDEX initiative (e.g., [47]). A total of 129 years of hydrologi ...
... RCPs (see ). RCPs are numbered after their increased radiative forcing until year 2100 (+2.6, +4.5, and +8.5 W/m2 , respectively; [46]). Note that more climate projections are becoming available over the South Asian domain through the CORDEX initiative (e.g., [47]). A total of 129 years of hydrologi ...
Hasan, F.A. Human Agency, Climate Change, and Culture
... of the local population. It is only through long-term archaeological and historical analysis, as well as detailed examination of the social dynamics on local and regional scales within an interregional framework, that we can begin to detect the differential impact of the same climatic event. I wish ...
... of the local population. It is only through long-term archaeological and historical analysis, as well as detailed examination of the social dynamics on local and regional scales within an interregional framework, that we can begin to detect the differential impact of the same climatic event. I wish ...
p130-155 chp5eng - Arab Forum for Environment and
... Average surface temperatures in North Africa have increased 1-2°C between 1970 and 2004 (IPCC, 2007). The region is particularly exposed to water shortages. In North Africa, with a 3°C rise in temperature, an additional 155 to 600 million people may suffer increased water stress, while maize yields ...
... Average surface temperatures in North Africa have increased 1-2°C between 1970 and 2004 (IPCC, 2007). The region is particularly exposed to water shortages. In North Africa, with a 3°C rise in temperature, an additional 155 to 600 million people may suffer increased water stress, while maize yields ...
Climate Change and China`s Agricultural Sector
... temperature increases and precipitation decreases— under the worst case scenario—could lead to a drop in China’s rain-fed yields of rice, wheat and maize of between 20 and 36 percent over the next 20 to 80 years (IPCC, 2007; Xiong et al., 2008). In contrast, cotton yields in China might increase (IP ...
... temperature increases and precipitation decreases— under the worst case scenario—could lead to a drop in China’s rain-fed yields of rice, wheat and maize of between 20 and 36 percent over the next 20 to 80 years (IPCC, 2007; Xiong et al., 2008). In contrast, cotton yields in China might increase (IP ...
AHEAD OF THE STORM…. Preparing Toronto for Climate Change
... Precipitation is one of the more uncertain areas of climate change. Precipitation is naturally quite variable from season to season, year to year and region to region. Climate models do not completely capture some of the factors that affect precipitation. Climate change appears to be affecting preci ...
... Precipitation is one of the more uncertain areas of climate change. Precipitation is naturally quite variable from season to season, year to year and region to region. Climate models do not completely capture some of the factors that affect precipitation. Climate change appears to be affecting preci ...
Science Communication - Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program
... We used questionnaires to gather the responses of as many audience members as possible. The questionnaire asked respondents to provide demographic information (e.g., gender, age, and occupation), and it also asked participants why they decided to attend the play and whether they stayed for the total ...
... We used questionnaires to gather the responses of as many audience members as possible. The questionnaire asked respondents to provide demographic information (e.g., gender, age, and occupation), and it also asked participants why they decided to attend the play and whether they stayed for the total ...
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... a cooperative and a competitive environment when countries are asymmetric. We model mitigation and SRM decisions in the context of cooperative and noncooperative solutions of a di¤erential game with asymmetric players. Earlier results obtained in the context of a symmetric di¤erential game (Manouss ...
... a cooperative and a competitive environment when countries are asymmetric. We model mitigation and SRM decisions in the context of cooperative and noncooperative solutions of a di¤erential game with asymmetric players. Earlier results obtained in the context of a symmetric di¤erential game (Manouss ...
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... of these impacts will be predictable or proportional to the bio-physical change. For instance, unexpected and non-linear effects of climate change [2], possibly exacerbated by fishing pressure, could result in shifts that favor lower-trophic species, such as jellyfish, at the expense of high-valued ...
... of these impacts will be predictable or proportional to the bio-physical change. For instance, unexpected and non-linear effects of climate change [2], possibly exacerbated by fishing pressure, could result in shifts that favor lower-trophic species, such as jellyfish, at the expense of high-valued ...
Climate in the 21st century - four scenarios for
... In formulating the new scenarios, recent results from a large number of climate models have been analysed. These models are used by scientists to examine the human influence on the worldwide and regional climate. During the construction of the scenarios that were published in 2000 only the results o ...
... In formulating the new scenarios, recent results from a large number of climate models have been analysed. These models are used by scientists to examine the human influence on the worldwide and regional climate. During the construction of the scenarios that were published in 2000 only the results o ...
Financing an efficient adaptation programme to climate change: A
... Organization (FAO, 2015) predicts that grain and maize yields could drop by up to 10% in South-East Asia by 2030 due to the poor rains and heatwave conditions. Similar findings have been reached by Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) recent publications and reports (IPPC, 2014). On the ...
... Organization (FAO, 2015) predicts that grain and maize yields could drop by up to 10% in South-East Asia by 2030 due to the poor rains and heatwave conditions. Similar findings have been reached by Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) recent publications and reports (IPPC, 2014). On the ...
From adaptation to climate-resilient development: the costs of climate-proofing the Millennium Development Goals in Africa (388 kB ) (opens in new window)
... implications for African governments and their ability to implement effective adaptation programs. First, at the operational level the lack of coordination increases transaction costs for adaptation measures that require increased investments in existing programs. For example, it would be nonsensica ...
... implications for African governments and their ability to implement effective adaptation programs. First, at the operational level the lack of coordination increases transaction costs for adaptation measures that require increased investments in existing programs. For example, it would be nonsensica ...
Climate Induced Migration - The International Journal of Climate
... are often subject to limited and misleading information and to a range of constraints such as limited resources, family ties and in some cases, limited time to make critical decisions. Neoclassical migration theory emphasizes economic betterment as the main factor in migration decisions. But the rea ...
... are often subject to limited and misleading information and to a range of constraints such as limited resources, family ties and in some cases, limited time to make critical decisions. Neoclassical migration theory emphasizes economic betterment as the main factor in migration decisions. But the rea ...
Impacts of climate change from 2000 to 2050 on wildfire activity and
... record. However, recent changes in climate were likely the main drivers for increases in area burned both in the western United States [Westerling et al., 2006] and Canada [Gillett et al., 2004; Kasischke and Turetsky, 2006; Girardin, 2007]. For the western United States, Westerling et al. [2006] sh ...
... record. However, recent changes in climate were likely the main drivers for increases in area burned both in the western United States [Westerling et al., 2006] and Canada [Gillett et al., 2004; Kasischke and Turetsky, 2006; Girardin, 2007]. For the western United States, Westerling et al. [2006] sh ...
Characterising half a degree difference: A review of methods for
... increase in global mean annual surface temperature relative to preindustrial emerged as a benchmark for dangerous interference. This was adopted by the EU in 1996 and the UNFCCC in 2010.27–29 However, many countries, including the most vulnerable small island developing states and the least develope ...
... increase in global mean annual surface temperature relative to preindustrial emerged as a benchmark for dangerous interference. This was adopted by the EU in 1996 and the UNFCCC in 2010.27–29 However, many countries, including the most vulnerable small island developing states and the least develope ...
Living within a Carbon Budget
... 2.3.1 The need for an inclusive inventory ...............................................................................17 Table 2.1: 2004 energy-related carbon emissions .....................................................18 2.3.2 What emissions reductions are necessary & over what time frame ? . ...
... 2.3.1 The need for an inclusive inventory ...............................................................................17 Table 2.1: 2004 energy-related carbon emissions .....................................................18 2.3.2 What emissions reductions are necessary & over what time frame ? . ...
Inaugural Lecture
... • Using models and observations to establish that: – 20th century climate change is likely to be human driven with greenhouse gas warming being offset by natural and other human drivers – That external drivers are an important driver of natural climate variability – That humans might have affected 1 ...
... • Using models and observations to establish that: – 20th century climate change is likely to be human driven with greenhouse gas warming being offset by natural and other human drivers – That external drivers are an important driver of natural climate variability – That humans might have affected 1 ...
flying blind: navigating climate change without the
... agriculture, and these are likely to grow in the future. CSIRO and BoM estimate that the long term average (1961-1990) number of days over 35°C may increase from 10 days at present in Melbourne to 12-26 days by 2070. Adelaide will go from 18 days over 35°C to 24-47 days ...
... agriculture, and these are likely to grow in the future. CSIRO and BoM estimate that the long term average (1961-1990) number of days over 35°C may increase from 10 days at present in Melbourne to 12-26 days by 2070. Adelaide will go from 18 days over 35°C to 24-47 days ...
The economic impact of climate change on road infrastructure in sub
... (EPA) (EPA 2000) indicates that over the thirty-year period covering 1961-1990, annual total rainfall declined by 20 percent, stream flow or runoff in all the river basin systems declined by 30 percent, while temperature increased by 1oC. Several climate change scenarios have been made for Ghana all ...
... (EPA) (EPA 2000) indicates that over the thirty-year period covering 1961-1990, annual total rainfall declined by 20 percent, stream flow or runoff in all the river basin systems declined by 30 percent, while temperature increased by 1oC. Several climate change scenarios have been made for Ghana all ...
Protecting Cultural Heritage and Adapting to Climate Change
... sustainable planning and adaptation to climate change. Using the concept of indigenous blue infrastructure, the aim is to present and raise questions concerning contemporary planning and stormwater management of the urban core, and the consequent flooding incidents in the surrounding countryside. ...
... sustainable planning and adaptation to climate change. Using the concept of indigenous blue infrastructure, the aim is to present and raise questions concerning contemporary planning and stormwater management of the urban core, and the consequent flooding incidents in the surrounding countryside. ...
UK Climate Change Programme 2006
... major signal of renewed political will. The Montreal UN Conference in December 2005 was an important step forward for the whole international community. But there is a long way to go. So we will continue to play a leadership role in 2006 and beyond through the European Union, G8 and UN Framework Con ...
... major signal of renewed political will. The Montreal UN Conference in December 2005 was an important step forward for the whole international community. But there is a long way to go. So we will continue to play a leadership role in 2006 and beyond through the European Union, G8 and UN Framework Con ...
Impact of climate change on ozone related mortality and morbidity in
... components, including thermal and photo chemical reactions, wet chemistry and secondary particle formation. Species at the lateral and top boundaries of MATCH were kept at levels representative for year 2000 throughout the simulated years. MATCH simulates biogenic emissions of isoprene based on ...
... components, including thermal and photo chemical reactions, wet chemistry and secondary particle formation. Species at the lateral and top boundaries of MATCH were kept at levels representative for year 2000 throughout the simulated years. MATCH simulates biogenic emissions of isoprene based on ...
decacal climate prediction: opportunities and challenges.
... changes are also needed for predictions. Estimates of future emissions of radiatively important pollutants are needed for making predictions, as well as modeling capabilities to accurately simulate both how these pollutants affect the global energy, carbon and sulfur cycles, and how the climate syst ...
... changes are also needed for predictions. Estimates of future emissions of radiatively important pollutants are needed for making predictions, as well as modeling capabilities to accurately simulate both how these pollutants affect the global energy, carbon and sulfur cycles, and how the climate syst ...
Programme 4: Climate Change - Parliamentary Monitoring Group
... environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being, and to have the environment protected, for the benefit of present and future generations. ...
... environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being, and to have the environment protected, for the benefit of present and future generations. ...
- Human Organization, Practicing Anthropology
... by 1975 into a single lake interspersed with islands. One such island completely disappeared between 1978 and 1980 while the lake area of 0.54 sq km in 1984 had measurably expanded by 1991. In assessing the dangers of such expansion, scientists reference the Nare Lake GLOF of 1977 and the Dig Tsho G ...
... by 1975 into a single lake interspersed with islands. One such island completely disappeared between 1978 and 1980 while the lake area of 0.54 sq km in 1984 had measurably expanded by 1991. In assessing the dangers of such expansion, scientists reference the Nare Lake GLOF of 1977 and the Dig Tsho G ...