Safeguarding Washington`s Fish and Wildlife in an Era of Climate
... different species and ecological systems. Some species and their habitats may, in fact, benefit from changes in climate, while others will be adversely affected. Furthermore, the significance of the impacts will depend on the extent and rates of relevant climatic drivers, which themselves will depen ...
... different species and ecological systems. Some species and their habitats may, in fact, benefit from changes in climate, while others will be adversely affected. Furthermore, the significance of the impacts will depend on the extent and rates of relevant climatic drivers, which themselves will depen ...
Plankton dynamics under different climatic conditions in space and
... tropical zone (Gliwicz, 1999). However, the increasing availability of data on temporal variability in (sub)tropical systems shows that this assumption is not valid for tropical lakes (<23 C latitude), as many of these are sensitive to seasonal variations in hydrology due to annual cycles of precip ...
... tropical zone (Gliwicz, 1999). However, the increasing availability of data on temporal variability in (sub)tropical systems shows that this assumption is not valid for tropical lakes (<23 C latitude), as many of these are sensitive to seasonal variations in hydrology due to annual cycles of precip ...
Impacts of changes in land use and land cover on atmospheric
... In the coming decades, increasing atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations and the resulting climate change may have large impacts on global land cover (Bachelet et al., 2001, 2003; Cox et al, 2000, 2004; Cramer et al., 2001, 2004). For example, increasing atmospheric CO2 concentrations may enhance ...
... In the coming decades, increasing atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations and the resulting climate change may have large impacts on global land cover (Bachelet et al., 2001, 2003; Cox et al, 2000, 2004; Cramer et al., 2001, 2004). For example, increasing atmospheric CO2 concentrations may enhance ...
Detection and Attribution of External Influences on the Climate System
... While temperature variables continue to be investigated in order to better understand and reduce uncertainty, investigation is now proceeding with several other climate variables. Some recent studies have also begun to assess whether the climate response to external forcing is detectable on regional ...
... While temperature variables continue to be investigated in order to better understand and reduce uncertainty, investigation is now proceeding with several other climate variables. Some recent studies have also begun to assess whether the climate response to external forcing is detectable on regional ...
Distinguishing the relative impacts of climate change and human
... may increase stream discharge but reduce its variance due to the decreasing surface runoff and increasing baseflow (e.g., Tomer et al., 2005; Schilling, 2004). Moreover, water utilization for agricultural and industrial development can also lead to significant change in the water cycle and affect the ...
... may increase stream discharge but reduce its variance due to the decreasing surface runoff and increasing baseflow (e.g., Tomer et al., 2005; Schilling, 2004). Moreover, water utilization for agricultural and industrial development can also lead to significant change in the water cycle and affect the ...
Differential Responses of Marsh Arthropods to Rainfall
... diversity of arthropods (assessed by pitfall traps). The most affected species were those with poor dispersal capabilities, which may have been due to their weaker ability to expand their home range. The most affected among beetle species were those that are habitat specialists, which may have been ...
... diversity of arthropods (assessed by pitfall traps). The most affected species were those with poor dispersal capabilities, which may have been due to their weaker ability to expand their home range. The most affected among beetle species were those that are habitat specialists, which may have been ...
Counting the Cost of Drought Induced Productivity Losses in an
... e.g., Hertel et al., 2010). This paper seeks to investigate the economy-wide impacts of a typical drought on the Ugandan economy with the view to highlight some policy interventions to cushion the economy against the associated effects. This is critical given the fact that most of the existing poli ...
... e.g., Hertel et al., 2010). This paper seeks to investigate the economy-wide impacts of a typical drought on the Ugandan economy with the view to highlight some policy interventions to cushion the economy against the associated effects. This is critical given the fact that most of the existing poli ...
Simulating Picea schrenkiana forest productivity under climatic
... A process-based model, BIOME-BGC, was used to investigate the response of Picea schrenkiana forest to future climate changes and atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration increases in the Tianshan Mountains of northwestern China. The model was validated by comparing simulated net primary produc ...
... A process-based model, BIOME-BGC, was used to investigate the response of Picea schrenkiana forest to future climate changes and atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration increases in the Tianshan Mountains of northwestern China. The model was validated by comparing simulated net primary produc ...
Climate Change - EPA
... caused by greenhouse gas emissions. The projected effects of this warming include changing rainfall patterns, rising sea levels and increased evaporation. These effects are already being observed. The average annual temperature in New South Wales is increasing at an accelerating rate. While global t ...
... caused by greenhouse gas emissions. The projected effects of this warming include changing rainfall patterns, rising sea levels and increased evaporation. These effects are already being observed. The average annual temperature in New South Wales is increasing at an accelerating rate. While global t ...
Economic Evaluation of Climate Change Impacts on Ground
... Economic consequences of climate change impacts on transportation Economic consequences in transportation sector associated with climate change impacts can be divided into direct economic effects and indirect economic effects. From an economic standpoint, direct economic effects are associated with ...
... Economic consequences of climate change impacts on transportation Economic consequences in transportation sector associated with climate change impacts can be divided into direct economic effects and indirect economic effects. From an economic standpoint, direct economic effects are associated with ...
Quantifying the impacts of land surface schemes and dynamic
... the original work is properly cited, the use is non-commercial and no modifications or adaptations are made. ...
... the original work is properly cited, the use is non-commercial and no modifications or adaptations are made. ...
Seasonal hydrologic responses to climate change in the Pacific
... accounted for in the off-line simulations investigated here. Other approaches motivated by a more complete set of sensitivities (e.g., net longwave radiation, potential evapotranspiration) could perhaps be explored, although we do not do so in this paper. The seasonal sensitivity-based approach we o ...
... accounted for in the off-line simulations investigated here. Other approaches motivated by a more complete set of sensitivities (e.g., net longwave radiation, potential evapotranspiration) could perhaps be explored, although we do not do so in this paper. The seasonal sensitivity-based approach we o ...
Policy makers lament women`s vulnerablity to HIV infection, yet for
... Climate change’s effect on poor people is one of the most bitter ironies of our times. The nations that made themselves wealthy by burning fossil fuels are largely those that will, initially, suffer least from the effects of climate shift. The rise in global average temperatures is playing out diffe ...
... Climate change’s effect on poor people is one of the most bitter ironies of our times. The nations that made themselves wealthy by burning fossil fuels are largely those that will, initially, suffer least from the effects of climate shift. The rise in global average temperatures is playing out diffe ...
Climate Change Predicted Impacts on Juneau
... snow covered surfaces of high mountains and latitudes reflect a great deal of energy while forests and oceans absorb most of the solar energy they receive. Ultimately, much of the shortwave radiation absorbed by the earth and atmosphere is returned to space as ...
... snow covered surfaces of high mountains and latitudes reflect a great deal of energy while forests and oceans absorb most of the solar energy they receive. Ultimately, much of the shortwave radiation absorbed by the earth and atmosphere is returned to space as ...
Public perception of cold weather events as evidence for
... change. Respondents subsequently completed a battery of 52 closed-ended items covering aspects such as self-reported knowledge about climate change, perceptions of scientific consensus, and perceived self-efficacy and collective efficacy in responding to climate change. Within the battery of 52 item ...
... change. Respondents subsequently completed a battery of 52 closed-ended items covering aspects such as self-reported knowledge about climate change, perceptions of scientific consensus, and perceived self-efficacy and collective efficacy in responding to climate change. Within the battery of 52 item ...
S e c u r i t y A n...
... business processes and innovative technologies that result in improved U.S. combat power through energy efficiency. Numerous Department of Defense studies have found that combat forces would be more capable and less vulnerable by significantly reducing their fuel demand. Unfortunately, many of their re ...
... business processes and innovative technologies that result in improved U.S. combat power through energy efficiency. Numerous Department of Defense studies have found that combat forces would be more capable and less vulnerable by significantly reducing their fuel demand. Unfortunately, many of their re ...
Mapping of Climate Change Threats and Human Development
... by reducing agricultural productivity, as well as hindering human health and economic development; water scarcity can also lead to additional environmental stress, as well as increase tensions within and between nations sharing water resources. North African countries are most in danger of experienc ...
... by reducing agricultural productivity, as well as hindering human health and economic development; water scarcity can also lead to additional environmental stress, as well as increase tensions within and between nations sharing water resources. North African countries are most in danger of experienc ...
Changing times, changing stories: generational differences in
... Following common generational divisions in the United States (Novak 2016), we split the interview participants into 4 distinct age cohorts during the analysis: cohort 1, ages 18-29, the millennial generation, hereafter referred to as young adults; cohort 2, ages 30-49, generation X; cohort 3, ages 5 ...
... Following common generational divisions in the United States (Novak 2016), we split the interview participants into 4 distinct age cohorts during the analysis: cohort 1, ages 18-29, the millennial generation, hereafter referred to as young adults; cohort 2, ages 30-49, generation X; cohort 3, ages 5 ...
Climate change, development, and migration: an African Diaspora
... This paper focuses on the role of the African Diaspora in assisting their country of origin in its fight against the adverse impacts of climate change. In order to combat climate change poor countries need to mobilize all resources (financial, institutional and human) on different fronts. Diaspora c ...
... This paper focuses on the role of the African Diaspora in assisting their country of origin in its fight against the adverse impacts of climate change. In order to combat climate change poor countries need to mobilize all resources (financial, institutional and human) on different fronts. Diaspora c ...
Montane forest ecotones moved downslope in 2011
... As the climate warms in New England, USA, high-elevation boreal forests are expected to recede upslope, with northern hardwood species moving up behind. Yet recent empirical studies present conflicting findings on this dynamic, reporting both rapid upward ecotonal shifts and concurrent increases in ...
... As the climate warms in New England, USA, high-elevation boreal forests are expected to recede upslope, with northern hardwood species moving up behind. Yet recent empirical studies present conflicting findings on this dynamic, reporting both rapid upward ecotonal shifts and concurrent increases in ...
Endangered Species Coalition 2015 Top 10 Report Nominating
... Lynx are medium sized cats with a grayish coat, large feet on long legs, a ruffed face, long ear tufts and a short, solid black tipped tail. Lynx prefer subalpine coniferous forests in the west and coniferous, mixed coniferous/deciduous forests in the Midwest and east (ILBT 2013). Snowshoe hares and ...
... Lynx are medium sized cats with a grayish coat, large feet on long legs, a ruffed face, long ear tufts and a short, solid black tipped tail. Lynx prefer subalpine coniferous forests in the west and coniferous, mixed coniferous/deciduous forests in the Midwest and east (ILBT 2013). Snowshoe hares and ...
Slide 1
... products and assessments, such as IPCC assessments, should be integrated into national, regional and global observing priorities. The observing system is not just to estimate the mean climate or for weather forecasting but to look for relatively small changes early,. ...
... products and assessments, such as IPCC assessments, should be integrated into national, regional and global observing priorities. The observing system is not just to estimate the mean climate or for weather forecasting but to look for relatively small changes early,. ...
Impacts of climate change on temperature and evaporation from a
... 0.9oC and 1.7oC in both timeframes, respectively. This will have a significant impact on the evaporation rates, particularly in spring and summer, when the temperature increases will be more significant. ...
... 0.9oC and 1.7oC in both timeframes, respectively. This will have a significant impact on the evaporation rates, particularly in spring and summer, when the temperature increases will be more significant. ...
Impacts of climate change on stratospheric ozone
... in polar temperatures, to modify polar O3 depletion, but increases in GHGs do not have a significant impact on polar temperatures or O3 in the GEOS CCM simulations. [15] There are also differences in the evolution of total column O3 between latitude regions. In all regions column O3 in the climate + ...
... in polar temperatures, to modify polar O3 depletion, but increases in GHGs do not have a significant impact on polar temperatures or O3 in the GEOS CCM simulations. [15] There are also differences in the evolution of total column O3 between latitude regions. In all regions column O3 in the climate + ...
atmospheric phenomena and climate evaluating the effect of climatic
... substantiated as well [Beck and Goetz, 2011; Walker et al., 2012]. In total, during the period of 1982–2008 the summer warmth has increased by 21 %, and NDVI – by 7 % [Bhatt et al., 2010]. Some papers emphasize the displacement of vegetation boundaries as a response to climate changes [Hickling et ...
... substantiated as well [Beck and Goetz, 2011; Walker et al., 2012]. In total, during the period of 1982–2008 the summer warmth has increased by 21 %, and NDVI – by 7 % [Bhatt et al., 2010]. Some papers emphasize the displacement of vegetation boundaries as a response to climate changes [Hickling et ...