Engaging state officials and agencies to advocate for landmark
... plan, develop, or build any new significant structure in a place where that structure will require significant protection from sea level rise, storm surges, or coastal erosion during the expected life of the structure.” (CAS, page7) Our sector-specific comments follow: Agriculture Climate change-dri ...
... plan, develop, or build any new significant structure in a place where that structure will require significant protection from sea level rise, storm surges, or coastal erosion during the expected life of the structure.” (CAS, page7) Our sector-specific comments follow: Agriculture Climate change-dri ...
Impacts of climate change on Australian marine life
... Evidence from Australian waters is sparse, mainly due to a lack of historical longterm data collection. Importantly, little modelling has been conducted to predict future changes in Australian marine ecosystems and this remains a critical gap. This report identified six key questions that need to be ...
... Evidence from Australian waters is sparse, mainly due to a lack of historical longterm data collection. Importantly, little modelling has been conducted to predict future changes in Australian marine ecosystems and this remains a critical gap. This report identified six key questions that need to be ...
Psychological Impacts of Global Climate Change
... climate change entails recognizing the complexity and multiple meanings associated with climate change; situating impacts within other social, technological, and ecological transitions; and recognizing mediators and moderators of impacts. This article describes three classes of psychological impacts ...
... climate change entails recognizing the complexity and multiple meanings associated with climate change; situating impacts within other social, technological, and ecological transitions; and recognizing mediators and moderators of impacts. This article describes three classes of psychological impacts ...
Risk communication: climate change as a human
... malaria and dengue fever. The effects of climate change on water security, food security and air quality are recognized as having the greatest effect on human health, especially in the developing world.3,4 In the knowledge that climate change is very likely anthropogenic,5 mainly due to increased gr ...
... malaria and dengue fever. The effects of climate change on water security, food security and air quality are recognized as having the greatest effect on human health, especially in the developing world.3,4 In the knowledge that climate change is very likely anthropogenic,5 mainly due to increased gr ...
Climate change impacts on snow water availability in the Euphrates
... the availability of snow also makes these basins most vulnerable to climatic variations and changes that influence winter snowpack. For example, decline in snow storage due to increased warming, could reduce snowmelt contributions to runoff and the timing of runoff events but not necessarily overall ...
... the availability of snow also makes these basins most vulnerable to climatic variations and changes that influence winter snowpack. For example, decline in snow storage due to increased warming, could reduce snowmelt contributions to runoff and the timing of runoff events but not necessarily overall ...
Integration of Ocean Observations into an Ecosystem Approach to
... change in the total biomass of zooplankton and changes in the species composition of copepod communities. There has been a pronounced shift from a demersal fishdominated community to one dominated by elasmobranchs and pelagic fish. The fish community has also been affected by a persistent change in ...
... change in the total biomass of zooplankton and changes in the species composition of copepod communities. There has been a pronounced shift from a demersal fishdominated community to one dominated by elasmobranchs and pelagic fish. The fish community has also been affected by a persistent change in ...
Climate changes of the twentieth through twenty-first
... (deepening of the polar low pressure) (e.g., Thompson et al., 2000; Marshall, 2003) in the past few decades, resulting in a significant influence on climate changes in the twentieth century. Thompson et al. (2000) suggested that a large part of the climate trends in the last 30 years of the twentiet ...
... (deepening of the polar low pressure) (e.g., Thompson et al., 2000; Marshall, 2003) in the past few decades, resulting in a significant influence on climate changes in the twentieth century. Thompson et al. (2000) suggested that a large part of the climate trends in the last 30 years of the twentiet ...
Impact of climate change on freshwater ecosystems: a global
... reducing floodplain-river connectivity. In Washington, climate change may lead to a shift of the seasonal flow maximum from May to January, strongly decreased minimum flows, somewhat increased maximum flows, and a much prolonged low flow period from May to September. Prolonged low flows were conside ...
... reducing floodplain-river connectivity. In Washington, climate change may lead to a shift of the seasonal flow maximum from May to January, strongly decreased minimum flows, somewhat increased maximum flows, and a much prolonged low flow period from May to September. Prolonged low flows were conside ...
The Role Of Halocarbons In The Climate Change Of The
... to temperature changes at the tropical tropopause, and find that they have contributed a significant warming of ∼0.4 K over the last 50 years, dominating the effect of the other well-mixed greenhouse gases at these levels. The fact that observed tropical temperatures have not warmed strongly suggest ...
... to temperature changes at the tropical tropopause, and find that they have contributed a significant warming of ∼0.4 K over the last 50 years, dominating the effect of the other well-mixed greenhouse gases at these levels. The fact that observed tropical temperatures have not warmed strongly suggest ...
Climate Change, Natural Hazards and Cities
... value unprecedented in the last 420,000 years 18 . While the atmospheric concentration of greenhouse gases has risen, there is also an expanding body of evidence indicating that there has been a real and substantial change in global mean temperatures. The change in the 20th century is unusual in com ...
... value unprecedented in the last 420,000 years 18 . While the atmospheric concentration of greenhouse gases has risen, there is also an expanding body of evidence indicating that there has been a real and substantial change in global mean temperatures. The change in the 20th century is unusual in com ...
Exploring the relationship between climate change and rice yield in
... 0308-521X/$ - see front matter Ó 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. ...
... 0308-521X/$ - see front matter Ó 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. ...
Supporting Climate-Friendly Food Production
... waves in Russia and the United States, the world’s climate is changing. Higher temperatures and unpredictable weather patterns are not only affecting people’s daily routines, but they are disrupting life-sustaining agriculture in many parts of the world. These challenges are expected to grow only mo ...
... waves in Russia and the United States, the world’s climate is changing. Higher temperatures and unpredictable weather patterns are not only affecting people’s daily routines, but they are disrupting life-sustaining agriculture in many parts of the world. These challenges are expected to grow only mo ...
Streamflow timing of mountain rivers in spain: Recent changes and
... we are providing this early version of the manuscript. The manuscript will undergo copyediting, typesetting, and review of the resulting proof before it is published in its final form. Please note that during the production process errors may be discovered which could affect the content, and all leg ...
... we are providing this early version of the manuscript. The manuscript will undergo copyediting, typesetting, and review of the resulting proof before it is published in its final form. Please note that during the production process errors may be discovered which could affect the content, and all leg ...
Climate Change Impacts and Responses in Bangladesh
... population engaged in or indirectly relying on agricultural activities, although the country is slowly moving towards industrialisation. Agriculture is one of the most sensitive sectors to climate change[18], particularly changes in temperature, rainfall patterns, and increased likelihood of extreme ...
... population engaged in or indirectly relying on agricultural activities, although the country is slowly moving towards industrialisation. Agriculture is one of the most sensitive sectors to climate change[18], particularly changes in temperature, rainfall patterns, and increased likelihood of extreme ...
Climate Change Adaptation Strategies for Agriculture and Food Security in Central Asia and the Caucasus
... Global climate change is one of the main issues discussed at various international and intergovernmental meetings and consultations. Since the mid-1990s, the issue went beyond the scientific papers and discussions and became the subject of discussions among policy makers. Key issues of climate chang ...
... Global climate change is one of the main issues discussed at various international and intergovernmental meetings and consultations. Since the mid-1990s, the issue went beyond the scientific papers and discussions and became the subject of discussions among policy makers. Key issues of climate chang ...
THE ROLE OF LAND - SURFACE PROCESSES IN LOCAL, REGIONAL AND
... The impact of the drought on our farm, and most around us, is Major for the following reasons: − The late June rains came too late for our short growing season. Short season forage crops were planted or many fields not planted at all this year. These rains were a significant help to dryland pastures ...
... The impact of the drought on our farm, and most around us, is Major for the following reasons: − The late June rains came too late for our short growing season. Short season forage crops were planted or many fields not planted at all this year. These rains were a significant help to dryland pastures ...
TK Biocultural systems and CC Final
... Zhang S. et al. 2006). PPB and related activities have also led to enhanced crop and animal diversity, forest resources and herbal medicines, and related TK and culture system. PPB villages have higher rice and maize diversity and more cultural and collective activities. In addition, farmer incomes ...
... Zhang S. et al. 2006). PPB and related activities have also led to enhanced crop and animal diversity, forest resources and herbal medicines, and related TK and culture system. PPB villages have higher rice and maize diversity and more cultural and collective activities. In addition, farmer incomes ...
Argentine ants - Biology Letters
... and regaining their pre-invasion structure. Given the local presence of this invasive species for short durations of 10 – 20 years, and the apparent recovery of the resident communities after their collapse, it seems that the long-term ecological or evolutionary effects of Argentine ants in New Zeal ...
... and regaining their pre-invasion structure. Given the local presence of this invasive species for short durations of 10 – 20 years, and the apparent recovery of the resident communities after their collapse, it seems that the long-term ecological or evolutionary effects of Argentine ants in New Zeal ...
Climate Change is (not) for the Birds
... pace than adaptation by birds—a phenomenon called asynchronous response. Migrating birds will arrive at breeding grounds earlier than their food sources – whether that’s nectar, insects, or seeds – are available. Not enough food can negatively impact breeding success, resulting in smaller broods. Th ...
... pace than adaptation by birds—a phenomenon called asynchronous response. Migrating birds will arrive at breeding grounds earlier than their food sources – whether that’s nectar, insects, or seeds – are available. Not enough food can negatively impact breeding success, resulting in smaller broods. Th ...
Dynamics of Culture and Climate Change and their Implications on
... maximum (Gerlach-Hansen, 2012). Although there are several climate change definitions available, one factor that they have in common is, the fact that there is a change in the climate. The term global warming often is been used as a synonym of climate change. Van der Wurff (2009) describes climate c ...
... maximum (Gerlach-Hansen, 2012). Although there are several climate change definitions available, one factor that they have in common is, the fact that there is a change in the climate. The term global warming often is been used as a synonym of climate change. Van der Wurff (2009) describes climate c ...
The Business of AdApTing To ClimATe ChAnge
... is far faster than previously feared. Changes to the planet’s ecosystems are already in evidence and look set to increase during the current generation. As the Pew Centre puts it: “The question is no longer, ‘Is there humancaused climate change?’ but ‘What can be done to react and adapt to it?’”10 W ...
... is far faster than previously feared. Changes to the planet’s ecosystems are already in evidence and look set to increase during the current generation. As the Pew Centre puts it: “The question is no longer, ‘Is there humancaused climate change?’ but ‘What can be done to react and adapt to it?’”10 W ...
Interactive responses of old-field plant growth and composition to
... of deeper (> 10 cm) roots by 121% in 1 year. Warming and precipitation treatments both affected functional group composition, with C4 grasses and other annual and biennial species entering the C3 perennial-dominated community in ambient rainfall and rain addition treatments as well as in warmed trea ...
... of deeper (> 10 cm) roots by 121% in 1 year. Warming and precipitation treatments both affected functional group composition, with C4 grasses and other annual and biennial species entering the C3 perennial-dominated community in ambient rainfall and rain addition treatments as well as in warmed trea ...
Experience of extreme weather affects climate change mitigation
... future flood risk and to buy insurance (in effect, an adaptation to that experience) due to the increased salience of flooding (Browne and Hoyt 2000). Equally, if a person has experienced EWEs, this could lead to heightened salience of climate change, making it easier to envisage other ways in which ...
... future flood risk and to buy insurance (in effect, an adaptation to that experience) due to the increased salience of flooding (Browne and Hoyt 2000). Equally, if a person has experienced EWEs, this could lead to heightened salience of climate change, making it easier to envisage other ways in which ...
PREDICTING ECOLOGICAL CHANGES IN THE FLORIDA
... Everglades ecology identify how hydrologic changes associated with possible future climate change regimes might influence ecosystem services, and to identify research gaps where it currently is not possible to make such projections with acceptable certainty. Experts were provided with output from th ...
... Everglades ecology identify how hydrologic changes associated with possible future climate change regimes might influence ecosystem services, and to identify research gaps where it currently is not possible to make such projections with acceptable certainty. Experts were provided with output from th ...
