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... last six centuries (26), and Dai et al.'s (27) analysis indicating an increasing trend in the global combined areas of severe drought and severe moisture surplus since the 1970s. So how can one explain the historical increases in agricultural productivity and improved food security at a time when th ...
... last six centuries (26), and Dai et al.'s (27) analysis indicating an increasing trend in the global combined areas of severe drought and severe moisture surplus since the 1970s. So how can one explain the historical increases in agricultural productivity and improved food security at a time when th ...
Climate Change and Global Wine Quality
... observations of wine region temperature trends (Jones and Davis, 2000; Jones et al., 2005b; Jones, 2005c). Overall, during the last 30-70 years many of the world’s wine regions have experienced a decline in frost frequency, shifts in the timing of frosts, and warmer growing seasons with greater heat ...
... observations of wine region temperature trends (Jones and Davis, 2000; Jones et al., 2005b; Jones, 2005c). Overall, during the last 30-70 years many of the world’s wine regions have experienced a decline in frost frequency, shifts in the timing of frosts, and warmer growing seasons with greater heat ...
Change is in the air
... card for a lucrative nature-based tourism industry. The diversity of our natural areas also provides essential services, including grazing land, medicinal plants, fruits, timber, fuel and water purification – essentially for free! South Africans have a responsibility to understand and protect these ...
... card for a lucrative nature-based tourism industry. The diversity of our natural areas also provides essential services, including grazing land, medicinal plants, fruits, timber, fuel and water purification – essentially for free! South Africans have a responsibility to understand and protect these ...
Hearts or minds? Identifying persuasive messages on climate change
... splitting the sample between high knowledge (two or three questions correct, 36% of the sample) and low knowledge (no or one question correct, 64% of the sample).10 High knowledge respondents are much less likely to say that they do not know what causes climate change, and they are more likely to be ...
... splitting the sample between high knowledge (two or three questions correct, 36% of the sample) and low knowledge (no or one question correct, 64% of the sample).10 High knowledge respondents are much less likely to say that they do not know what causes climate change, and they are more likely to be ...
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... measure on-farm efficiencies – demonstrate triple bottom line of adoption Communication: Two-way information into climate programs is important –communicate the specific information needs of industry and use their experience to inform climate modelling Promotion: Build on and promote achievements to ...
... measure on-farm efficiencies – demonstrate triple bottom line of adoption Communication: Two-way information into climate programs is important –communicate the specific information needs of industry and use their experience to inform climate modelling Promotion: Build on and promote achievements to ...
Future Climate in the Yellowstone National Park Region and Its
... taxa (Overpeck et al. 1991; Huntley et al. 1995). Relationships between present distributions of tree taxa and climate were established on a 25-km grid covering North America by interpolating present climate and by digitizing species range maps from Little (1971) onto the grid. We used “response sur ...
... taxa (Overpeck et al. 1991; Huntley et al. 1995). Relationships between present distributions of tree taxa and climate were established on a 25-km grid covering North America by interpolating present climate and by digitizing species range maps from Little (1971) onto the grid. We used “response sur ...
- ROAR - University of East London
... It is acknowledged that even with a significant cut in emissions, damage will be large unless investment is made on adaptation with a view to develop adaptive capacities and reduce future vulnerability to climate change (Parry et al., 2008, p.69; IPCC, 2007). Indeed both sides of the argument for ad ...
... It is acknowledged that even with a significant cut in emissions, damage will be large unless investment is made on adaptation with a view to develop adaptive capacities and reduce future vulnerability to climate change (Parry et al., 2008, p.69; IPCC, 2007). Indeed both sides of the argument for ad ...
IJTK 10(1) 57-70
... in the direction of prevailing winds has shifted snowdrifts that were once used as navigational markers. Navigation becomes more difficult and dependent on technology such as GPS. In general, this means people have to take longer routes, do not go out onto the land or don’t venture as far from the c ...
... in the direction of prevailing winds has shifted snowdrifts that were once used as navigational markers. Navigation becomes more difficult and dependent on technology such as GPS. In general, this means people have to take longer routes, do not go out onto the land or don’t venture as far from the c ...
Wyoming Wildlife Advocates Position Paper
... prevented or are so minimal that they do not rise to a level where drastic action is needed. The lack of “acceptance” of this large carnivore originates primarily from hunters and hunting outfitters ...
... prevented or are so minimal that they do not rise to a level where drastic action is needed. The lack of “acceptance” of this large carnivore originates primarily from hunters and hunting outfitters ...
8. Human Health
... and socio-economic scenarios. Therefore, this approach may be difficult to apply where data or expertise in these methods are limited. 8.2.2 Disease-specific models Predictive models of the health impacts of climate change use different approaches to classify the risk of climate-sensitive diseases. ...
... and socio-economic scenarios. Therefore, this approach may be difficult to apply where data or expertise in these methods are limited. 8.2.2 Disease-specific models Predictive models of the health impacts of climate change use different approaches to classify the risk of climate-sensitive diseases. ...
Adapting_to_Climate_Change_ - MDG-F
... Farmers’ decisions to change timing and planted species based on weather changes Changes in water resources allocation to ensure biodiversity protection, agriculture and drinking waters supply ...
... Farmers’ decisions to change timing and planted species based on weather changes Changes in water resources allocation to ensure biodiversity protection, agriculture and drinking waters supply ...
WEST AFRICA SAHEL
... The Sahel’s forests, woodlands, wetlands, and Climate Risks and Potential Impacts grasslands are important ecosystems that host a vast ECOSYSTEMS diversity of plant and animal species, and provide food, Stressors Risks medicines, energy, and income (e.g., tourism) for the Increased land degradation ...
... The Sahel’s forests, woodlands, wetlands, and Climate Risks and Potential Impacts grasslands are important ecosystems that host a vast ECOSYSTEMS diversity of plant and animal species, and provide food, Stressors Risks medicines, energy, and income (e.g., tourism) for the Increased land degradation ...
Chapter 10. Climate Change and California`s Water Challenges
... latitudes. Although projections become less consistent between models as spatial scales decrease, the IPCC (Bates et al., 2008) is highly confident that the Western United States is going to suffer a decrease in water resources. Intensity of precipitation is also going to be affected, with more freq ...
... latitudes. Although projections become less consistent between models as spatial scales decrease, the IPCC (Bates et al., 2008) is highly confident that the Western United States is going to suffer a decrease in water resources. Intensity of precipitation is also going to be affected, with more freq ...
Climate change, food, water and population health in China
... Food security and water security in China are intertwined with a variety of anthropogenic, sociopolitical and policy factors – e.g. air pollution, industrialization, population growth, urbanization and the increasing affluence of China’s middle class and the associated nutritional transition.15 Urba ...
... Food security and water security in China are intertwined with a variety of anthropogenic, sociopolitical and policy factors – e.g. air pollution, industrialization, population growth, urbanization and the increasing affluence of China’s middle class and the associated nutritional transition.15 Urba ...
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... Agriculture has been associated with global land clearance that has led to substantial carbon emissions. Agriculture also affects the storage of carbon in the soils. Second, some agricultural practices have led to the direct release of greenhouse gases, specifically methane and nitrogen emissions. T ...
... Agriculture has been associated with global land clearance that has led to substantial carbon emissions. Agriculture also affects the storage of carbon in the soils. Second, some agricultural practices have led to the direct release of greenhouse gases, specifically methane and nitrogen emissions. T ...
Risks, opportunities, and adaptation to climate change
... change. The human and ecological systems that are sensitive to climate change, and the degree to which they are vulnerable, will vary geographically. This variation must be considered as adaptive strategies are developed. An examination of the agriculture sector illustrates this point. Several studi ...
... change. The human and ecological systems that are sensitive to climate change, and the degree to which they are vulnerable, will vary geographically. This variation must be considered as adaptive strategies are developed. An examination of the agriculture sector illustrates this point. Several studi ...
Climate Change Adaptation in Tanzania Agricultural Systems
... Estimates made through analyzing pictures taken in 1912 and then in 2001 have claimed that Mount Kilimanjaro has lost 82 percent of its ice cover, with the warning that the snow cap would disappear between 2015 and 2020 (Thompson et. al., 2002). However, a field study, done by researchers from Ports ...
... Estimates made through analyzing pictures taken in 1912 and then in 2001 have claimed that Mount Kilimanjaro has lost 82 percent of its ice cover, with the warning that the snow cap would disappear between 2015 and 2020 (Thompson et. al., 2002). However, a field study, done by researchers from Ports ...
The Influence of Climate Change on Global Crop
... fact that can be explained by natural variability counteracting the greenhouse-driven trend (Easterling and Wehner, 2009). Conversely, it is plausible that we could observe 10-year trends of as much as 1°C in global mean T, which translates to as much as 2°C for major agricultural regions, because l ...
... fact that can be explained by natural variability counteracting the greenhouse-driven trend (Easterling and Wehner, 2009). Conversely, it is plausible that we could observe 10-year trends of as much as 1°C in global mean T, which translates to as much as 2°C for major agricultural regions, because l ...
gender and climate change issues in agriculture and food
... 2010). The first component is food availability, which is the amount, type and quality of food. Food may be available through production, distribution, and exchange. The second component is access that can depend on the affordability, allocation, and social preferences. The third component is food u ...
... 2010). The first component is food availability, which is the amount, type and quality of food. Food may be available through production, distribution, and exchange. The second component is access that can depend on the affordability, allocation, and social preferences. The third component is food u ...
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... actively involved in understanding the human sources of these global changes, the potential damage they cause to natural and economic systems, and the most effective ways to alleviate or remove the dangers (Nordhaus 1993). Economic studies concentrate on impact assessment (Mendelssohn 1994), the cos ...
... actively involved in understanding the human sources of these global changes, the potential damage they cause to natural and economic systems, and the most effective ways to alleviate or remove the dangers (Nordhaus 1993). Economic studies concentrate on impact assessment (Mendelssohn 1994), the cos ...
How will climate change affect oil palm fungal diseases?
... 3.2. Ganoderma rots This OP disease has been described by Paterson (2007) and Paterson et al. (2009). Interestingly, OP was free of reports of serious diseases until World War II, hence the increase in disease may be related to CC. Indeed there have been severe to devastating outbreaks as the crop a ...
... 3.2. Ganoderma rots This OP disease has been described by Paterson (2007) and Paterson et al. (2009). Interestingly, OP was free of reports of serious diseases until World War II, hence the increase in disease may be related to CC. Indeed there have been severe to devastating outbreaks as the crop a ...
Potential Impacts of Climate Change on Water Availability
... Climate change is any systematic and statistically significant change in the longterm statistics of climate elements, such as precipitation, temperature, pressure, or winds, sustained over several decades or longer. Thus, climate change can be an expression of changes in long-term average precipita ...
... Climate change is any systematic and statistically significant change in the longterm statistics of climate elements, such as precipitation, temperature, pressure, or winds, sustained over several decades or longer. Thus, climate change can be an expression of changes in long-term average precipita ...
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... species, and improved conditions for pests and parasites. As temperatures rise and lead to range and phenological changes, it is reasonable to expect that the distribution and abundance of arthropods, including vectors of diseases, will generally be affected, thereby affecting disease transmission D ...
... species, and improved conditions for pests and parasites. As temperatures rise and lead to range and phenological changes, it is reasonable to expect that the distribution and abundance of arthropods, including vectors of diseases, will generally be affected, thereby affecting disease transmission D ...
How the Local Effects of Climate Change Could Affect Crabs in the
... estuary, provide valuable intertidal habitat to numerous crab species. If sedimentation rates do not allow intertidal marshes to keep pace with sea level rise, many of these areas may be lost due to rising sea levels, especially where no low elevation lands exist for the marshes to migrate to (McCon ...
... estuary, provide valuable intertidal habitat to numerous crab species. If sedimentation rates do not allow intertidal marshes to keep pace with sea level rise, many of these areas may be lost due to rising sea levels, especially where no low elevation lands exist for the marshes to migrate to (McCon ...
Recent Trends in Temperature and Precipitation in Al Jabal Al
... Available gridded datasets for Saudi Arabia also accurately represent the very dry (40-80 mm) area over the Rub Al Khali, and the dry (80150 mm) area over the middle to north of Saudi Arabia, and the wettest (>150 mm) region in the southwest of the AP [20]. For the Sultanate of Oman in the south-eas ...
... Available gridded datasets for Saudi Arabia also accurately represent the very dry (40-80 mm) area over the Rub Al Khali, and the dry (80150 mm) area over the middle to north of Saudi Arabia, and the wettest (>150 mm) region in the southwest of the AP [20]. For the Sultanate of Oman in the south-eas ...