Science Communication
... change engagement and communication, exhibits as engagement and communication sites, ecological citizenship, and social cognitive theory. We then present our critical discourse analysis of the exhibit’s items, supported by notes taken during four research visits to the exhibit. Our analysis shows th ...
... change engagement and communication, exhibits as engagement and communication sites, ecological citizenship, and social cognitive theory. We then present our critical discourse analysis of the exhibit’s items, supported by notes taken during four research visits to the exhibit. Our analysis shows th ...
Evaluating Climate Visualization
... the selection of data, their visual representations and the creation of narratives. Information on climate change is of a particularly complex nature. Studies of causes, effects and means to take action include several interlinked areas of studies. Climate science includes areas such as atmospheric ...
... the selection of data, their visual representations and the creation of narratives. Information on climate change is of a particularly complex nature. Studies of causes, effects and means to take action include several interlinked areas of studies. Climate science includes areas such as atmospheric ...
A blind expert test of contrarian claims about climate data
... economics or an allied discipline. This group comprised 22 experts (7 female, mean age 41.3, s = 11.3). Four of the participants had less than 1 year (or no) professional experience, the remainder had professional experience of 1–2 years (N = 4), 3–5 years (N = 4), 6–10 years (N = 3), or more than 1 ...
... economics or an allied discipline. This group comprised 22 experts (7 female, mean age 41.3, s = 11.3). Four of the participants had less than 1 year (or no) professional experience, the remainder had professional experience of 1–2 years (N = 4), 3–5 years (N = 4), 6–10 years (N = 3), or more than 1 ...
Vulnerability to climate change and sea
... with a 2-m sea-level rise, with water intrusion reaching up to 35 km inland (Figs 1c and S4, see Supplementary material). The eight islands would have no more than 4% of area inundated per island (Fig. S3, see Supplementary material). Climate change Of the existing climates throughout the hotspot, 9 ...
... with a 2-m sea-level rise, with water intrusion reaching up to 35 km inland (Figs 1c and S4, see Supplementary material). The eight islands would have no more than 4% of area inundated per island (Fig. S3, see Supplementary material). Climate change Of the existing climates throughout the hotspot, 9 ...
Climate prediction: a limit to adaptation?
... under study – has rarely been addressed in climate change studies except in some impact sectors such as water resources (see, for example, Wilby, 2005). It is also important to recognize that when considering adaptation, climate is only one of many processes that influence outcomes, sometimes import ...
... under study – has rarely been addressed in climate change studies except in some impact sectors such as water resources (see, for example, Wilby, 2005). It is also important to recognize that when considering adaptation, climate is only one of many processes that influence outcomes, sometimes import ...
Climate Justice Action Kit for Secondary Schools
... the world’s poorest are bearing the most severe consequences of climatic disruption despite having done the least to cause it. Their voices are often excluded from international climate discussions, fostering a ‘globalisation of indifference’ [52]. “ Climate change is a global problem with grave im ...
... the world’s poorest are bearing the most severe consequences of climatic disruption despite having done the least to cause it. Their voices are often excluded from international climate discussions, fostering a ‘globalisation of indifference’ [52]. “ Climate change is a global problem with grave im ...
Smoke, Mirrors & Hot Air How ExxonMobil Uses Big Tobacco’s Tactics
... the media and the public that there is still serious debate among scientists that burning fossil fuels has contributed to global warming and that human-caused warming will have serious consequences. • Attempted to shift the focus away from meaningful action on global warming with misleading charges ...
... the media and the public that there is still serious debate among scientists that burning fossil fuels has contributed to global warming and that human-caused warming will have serious consequences. • Attempted to shift the focus away from meaningful action on global warming with misleading charges ...
Reinforced Theistic Manifest Destiny theory
... such as heliocentrism and the links between tobacco smoke and severe illnesses. Likewise, we predict that a mechanistic warming explanation may help many people appreciate the soundness of climate change’s science––driving greater acceptance, concern, and imperative action. Unless you read (and reca ...
... such as heliocentrism and the links between tobacco smoke and severe illnesses. Likewise, we predict that a mechanistic warming explanation may help many people appreciate the soundness of climate change’s science––driving greater acceptance, concern, and imperative action. Unless you read (and reca ...
Coping with the uncertainties in the climate change adaptation of
... problem for flood prevention, risk-based design has become a useful tool in the design of flood defences in the Netherlands. The environmental condition is usually assumed as unchanged when this method is used. However, climate change can influence the probability of future floods and hence flood ri ...
... problem for flood prevention, risk-based design has become a useful tool in the design of flood defences in the Netherlands. The environmental condition is usually assumed as unchanged when this method is used. However, climate change can influence the probability of future floods and hence flood ri ...
Curriculum Vitae: Lisa Goddard
... elective classes available for them to design the climate and society degree that fits their interests and talents. I developed and lead the core class on Dynamics of Climate Variability and Climate Change. ...
... elective classes available for them to design the climate and society degree that fits their interests and talents. I developed and lead the core class on Dynamics of Climate Variability and Climate Change. ...
Defeating Kyoto: The Conservative Movement`s Impact on U.S.
... of climate change has emerged, as evidenced by several comprehensive reports from the National Academy of Sciences (National Research Council 1983, 2001), Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (1990, 1995, 2001), and World Climate Program (1985). By the early 1990s, the environmental community i ...
... of climate change has emerged, as evidenced by several comprehensive reports from the National Academy of Sciences (National Research Council 1983, 2001), Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (1990, 1995, 2001), and World Climate Program (1985). By the early 1990s, the environmental community i ...
Defeating Kyoto: The Conservative Movement`s Impact
... of climate change has emerged, as evidenced by several comprehensive reports from the National Academy of Sciences (National Research Council 1983, 2001), Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (1990, 1995, 2001), and World Climate Program (1985). By the early 1990s, the environmental community i ...
... of climate change has emerged, as evidenced by several comprehensive reports from the National Academy of Sciences (National Research Council 1983, 2001), Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (1990, 1995, 2001), and World Climate Program (1985). By the early 1990s, the environmental community i ...
Shifting public opinion on climate change: an
... example, Gallup has been polling individuals about how much they personally worry about climate change. In 2004, 26% of the respondents stated that they worried “a great deal.” By 2007, this proportion had risen to 41%. But by 2010, this fraction dropped to 28%. Why? While this shift may be partiall ...
... example, Gallup has been polling individuals about how much they personally worry about climate change. In 2004, 26% of the respondents stated that they worried “a great deal.” By 2007, this proportion had risen to 41%. But by 2010, this fraction dropped to 28%. Why? While this shift may be partiall ...
Chapter 7 - UCLA: Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences
... precipitation increase but subtropical areas that currently have low precipitation tend to decrease. However, regional aspects can be quite variable between models, so there is uncertainty in which areas will have the largest impacts. There is reason to believe that regional changes are likely. Mid/ ...
... precipitation increase but subtropical areas that currently have low precipitation tend to decrease. However, regional aspects can be quite variable between models, so there is uncertainty in which areas will have the largest impacts. There is reason to believe that regional changes are likely. Mid/ ...
Smith et al (2009
... atmosphere at a level that ‘‘would prevent dangerous anthropogenic interference (DAI) with the climate system.’’ In an effort to provide some insight into impacts of climate change that might be considered DAI, authors of the Third Assessment Report (TAR) of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Ch ...
... atmosphere at a level that ‘‘would prevent dangerous anthropogenic interference (DAI) with the climate system.’’ In an effort to provide some insight into impacts of climate change that might be considered DAI, authors of the Third Assessment Report (TAR) of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Ch ...
Executive Summary - Climate Change Action Plan
... taking into consideration that more than 70 per cent of natural disasters in Kenya are related to extreme climate events. Implementing the NCCAP will also demonstrate Kenya’s commitment and leadership in the effort to combat climate change. It will enable Kenya to meet international obligations unde ...
... taking into consideration that more than 70 per cent of natural disasters in Kenya are related to extreme climate events. Implementing the NCCAP will also demonstrate Kenya’s commitment and leadership in the effort to combat climate change. It will enable Kenya to meet international obligations unde ...
Chapter 9 Climate Research and Climate Politics in Germany
... to be prepared for problems which may threaten their legitimacy and also actively explore new issues for what appear to be promising candidates for new areas of political activity. This prospecting for and acquisition of new political agendas is an important part of politics. Second, politics also ...
... to be prepared for problems which may threaten their legitimacy and also actively explore new issues for what appear to be promising candidates for new areas of political activity. This prospecting for and acquisition of new political agendas is an important part of politics. Second, politics also ...
Adapting agriculture to climate change
... Infrastructure. Policy related to infrastructure will have important implications for agricultural adaptation, including telecommunications to support business to thrive (especially in good seasons), transport investment and energy pricing. ...
... Infrastructure. Policy related to infrastructure will have important implications for agricultural adaptation, including telecommunications to support business to thrive (especially in good seasons), transport investment and energy pricing. ...
Del Protocolo de Kioto a la Cumbre de Copenhague : cobertura del
... «Global Change» owed to their searching engines which included all the contexts were the words «Global» and «Change» appeared and it did not let us to discriminate between terms just referred to «Climate Change» from those referred to other contexts. In this way the information obtained was not accu ...
... «Global Change» owed to their searching engines which included all the contexts were the words «Global» and «Change» appeared and it did not let us to discriminate between terms just referred to «Climate Change» from those referred to other contexts. In this way the information obtained was not accu ...
Empathy and Climate Change
... sacrifices, on the behalf of future generations – people whose lives are distant from us through time. We need to cut our carbon emissions right now for the benefit of individuals who do not yet exist and whom we shall never meet. While we are aware of some impacts of global warming today, the repor ...
... sacrifices, on the behalf of future generations – people whose lives are distant from us through time. We need to cut our carbon emissions right now for the benefit of individuals who do not yet exist and whom we shall never meet. While we are aware of some impacts of global warming today, the repor ...
REGULATING GREENHOUSE GASES UNDER THE CLEAN AIR
... over the past few decades with the United Nations leading the effort, but these efforts have generally have failed to make any lasting progress. On March 21, 1994, the United Nation Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) was adopted with almost universal approval including support from the ...
... over the past few decades with the United Nations leading the effort, but these efforts have generally have failed to make any lasting progress. On March 21, 1994, the United Nation Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) was adopted with almost universal approval including support from the ...
Global Warming
... Global climate change Meteorologists agree that these exceptional conditions are signs that Global Climate Change is happening already. Scientists agree that the most likely cause of the changes are man-made emissions of the so-called "Greenhouse Gases" that can trap heat in the earth's atmosphere ...
... Global climate change Meteorologists agree that these exceptional conditions are signs that Global Climate Change is happening already. Scientists agree that the most likely cause of the changes are man-made emissions of the so-called "Greenhouse Gases" that can trap heat in the earth's atmosphere ...