Climate change impacts on groundwater hydrology
... studying uncertainties in climate change impacts on streamflows in Canada. ...
... studying uncertainties in climate change impacts on streamflows in Canada. ...
Implications of Climate Change for Turnover in Forest Composition
... are unlikely to shift their ranges rapidly with warming because recruit densities are low and time to reproductive maturity slow near upper range limits, while survival of adult trees is high near lower range limits. Additionally, focal tree species differ in the magnitude and strength of responses ...
... are unlikely to shift their ranges rapidly with warming because recruit densities are low and time to reproductive maturity slow near upper range limits, while survival of adult trees is high near lower range limits. Additionally, focal tree species differ in the magnitude and strength of responses ...
Australia`s Energy Sector – Drivers for Change
... 7. When assessing risk, one key factor to take into account, when determining the potential magnitude of the damage is whether or not insurance is available. Sea level rises will pose a significant risk to many Australians over the coming decades because currently most insurance companies are not wi ...
... 7. When assessing risk, one key factor to take into account, when determining the potential magnitude of the damage is whether or not insurance is available. Sea level rises will pose a significant risk to many Australians over the coming decades because currently most insurance companies are not wi ...
Annex C: Simulated Changes in Vegetation Distribution under
... There are generally two classes of GVMs, biogeography models and biogeochemistry models. The biogeography models place emphasis on determination of what can live where, but either do not calculate or only partially calculate the cycling of carbon and nutrients within ecosystems. The biogeochemistry ...
... There are generally two classes of GVMs, biogeography models and biogeochemistry models. The biogeography models place emphasis on determination of what can live where, but either do not calculate or only partially calculate the cycling of carbon and nutrients within ecosystems. The biogeochemistry ...
The Economics of Climate Adaptation (ECA) Methodology
... cost estimates can provide helpful guidance for decision makers when selecting which efforts to focus on. • NYC decided to focus on efforts where the cost-benefit ratio was less than 2. ...
... cost estimates can provide helpful guidance for decision makers when selecting which efforts to focus on. • NYC decided to focus on efforts where the cost-benefit ratio was less than 2. ...
Sea-ice switches and abrupt climate change
... These climatic e®ects of sea ice can explain many of the observed characteristics of abrupt climate changes, including the amplitude of temperature changes and variations in dustiness (Mayewski et al. 1994). The records of these abrupt changes far away from the North Atlantic might be explained by t ...
... These climatic e®ects of sea ice can explain many of the observed characteristics of abrupt climate changes, including the amplitude of temperature changes and variations in dustiness (Mayewski et al. 1994). The records of these abrupt changes far away from the North Atlantic might be explained by t ...
PDF - Wiley Online Library
... were calculated in R using the “openair” package [Carslaw and Ropkins, 2012] (Table S2). A variety of sources contribute uncertainty to individual lake trends (Table S2); however, given that our approach is to compare trends across lakes, noise is more likely to obscure patterns rather than to creat ...
... were calculated in R using the “openair” package [Carslaw and Ropkins, 2012] (Table S2). A variety of sources contribute uncertainty to individual lake trends (Table S2); however, given that our approach is to compare trends across lakes, noise is more likely to obscure patterns rather than to creat ...
mozambique 104 - The Open University
... assumption that can be accepted only with 'an unusually generous suspension of disbelief', actually confuses starting policies and outcomes, and uses an index for its regression 'that is at best arbitary'. The study also found that there is pressure on researchers 'not to say things that go directly ...
... assumption that can be accepted only with 'an unusually generous suspension of disbelief', actually confuses starting policies and outcomes, and uses an index for its regression 'that is at best arbitary'. The study also found that there is pressure on researchers 'not to say things that go directly ...
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... At the core of the adaptation module introduced in the WITCH model there are three control variables that broadly represent different forms of adaptation strategies. For the sake of simplicity, the numerous adaptive responses that are actually available in the real world have been aggregated into th ...
... At the core of the adaptation module introduced in the WITCH model there are three control variables that broadly represent different forms of adaptation strategies. For the sake of simplicity, the numerous adaptive responses that are actually available in the real world have been aggregated into th ...
lecture25 - The University of Arizona Department of Atmospheric
... Survey question: Which of the following statements best describes your opinion on anthropogenic climate change, or global warming? A) I believe it is currently happening and I believe the projections that our climate will change for the worse in the future. B) I believe it is currently happening, b ...
... Survey question: Which of the following statements best describes your opinion on anthropogenic climate change, or global warming? A) I believe it is currently happening and I believe the projections that our climate will change for the worse in the future. B) I believe it is currently happening, b ...
implications for ecosystem function and structure
... environmental changes continue to affect forest ecosystems, species-specific strategies and responses to changes in the N cycle may become increasingly important in determining plant–soil interactions, forest species composition and the associated long-term feedbacks to the climate system. Models th ...
... environmental changes continue to affect forest ecosystems, species-specific strategies and responses to changes in the N cycle may become increasingly important in determining plant–soil interactions, forest species composition and the associated long-term feedbacks to the climate system. Models th ...
6 Using advocacy to help protect the environment - TILZ
... issues, such as the distribution of water between small farms and commercial enterprises, could be addressed. Consider how to develop the capacity of communities that feel strongly about such issues and help them to speak out. Consider also how to work with other stakeholders such as people from env ...
... issues, such as the distribution of water between small farms and commercial enterprises, could be addressed. Consider how to develop the capacity of communities that feel strongly about such issues and help them to speak out. Consider also how to work with other stakeholders such as people from env ...
The significant climate warming in the northern Tibetan Plateau and
... Meehl et al., 2007). The observed warming has not been globally uniform, and regional differences in the surface air temperature changes are pronounced. For example, temperatures have increased more at northern high latitudes, and faster warming has occurred over land regions than over oceans (Hough ...
... Meehl et al., 2007). The observed warming has not been globally uniform, and regional differences in the surface air temperature changes are pronounced. For example, temperatures have increased more at northern high latitudes, and faster warming has occurred over land regions than over oceans (Hough ...
Future Change of North Atlantic Tropical Cyclone
... most intense (central pressure of 895 hPa) tropical cyclone ever observed in the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane activity in the NA showed an increase over the past 30 years (Goldenberg et al. 2001; Webster et al. 2005; Bell and Chelliah 2006). The increased severity of TCs has aroused public interest reg ...
... most intense (central pressure of 895 hPa) tropical cyclone ever observed in the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane activity in the NA showed an increase over the past 30 years (Goldenberg et al. 2001; Webster et al. 2005; Bell and Chelliah 2006). The increased severity of TCs has aroused public interest reg ...
No Slide Title - WWF
... causing water logging and salinity which required technically viable drainage infrastructure to reclaim the soils • Irrigation Efficient Methods such as use of sprinkler, drip and trickle irrigation systems be promoted ...
... causing water logging and salinity which required technically viable drainage infrastructure to reclaim the soils • Irrigation Efficient Methods such as use of sprinkler, drip and trickle irrigation systems be promoted ...
CIRCLE OF TREES A Multigenerational Tapestry of Faith Program
... Whenever we light a chalice, we are connected with Unitarian Universalists around the world who share this ritual of our faith. Our chalice lighting words are adapted from words by an anonymous writer which are sometimes attributed to Chief Seattle, a chief of the Duwamish tribe in the 19th century ...
... Whenever we light a chalice, we are connected with Unitarian Universalists around the world who share this ritual of our faith. Our chalice lighting words are adapted from words by an anonymous writer which are sometimes attributed to Chief Seattle, a chief of the Duwamish tribe in the 19th century ...
PDD W P
... The countries in Asia and the Pacific are most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. In the past decade, about three million people in the region have been affected by natural disasters and almost 900,000 lost their lives (ESCAP, 2015a). The rising trend of economic losses from natural disast ...
... The countries in Asia and the Pacific are most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. In the past decade, about three million people in the region have been affected by natural disasters and almost 900,000 lost their lives (ESCAP, 2015a). The rising trend of economic losses from natural disast ...
Ethnographic Perspectives on Resilience To Climate Variability in
... communities. Pacific Island delegates reported that these discussions were extremely helpful, both for the opportunity to elaborate on their own challenges, as well as to hear of experiences in other Pacific Island and neighbouring countries. In addition to this, the papers on resilience and adaptat ...
... communities. Pacific Island delegates reported that these discussions were extremely helpful, both for the opportunity to elaborate on their own challenges, as well as to hear of experiences in other Pacific Island and neighbouring countries. In addition to this, the papers on resilience and adaptat ...
Observed Climate Change and the Negligible Global Effect of
... Another arena where current events and trends are pointed to as being caused by anthropogenic global warming concerns wildlife patterns across Alaska. a) Robins One claim -- repeated by Andrew Revkin of the NY Times -- which has become a sort of urban legend is that the Inuit language lacks a word f ...
... Another arena where current events and trends are pointed to as being caused by anthropogenic global warming concerns wildlife patterns across Alaska. a) Robins One claim -- repeated by Andrew Revkin of the NY Times -- which has become a sort of urban legend is that the Inuit language lacks a word f ...
CIRCLE OF TREES A Multigenerational Tapestry of Faith Program
... Whenever we light a chalice, we are connected with Unitarian Universalists around the world who share this ritual of our faith. Our chalice lighting words are adapted from words by an anonymous writer which are sometimes attributed to Chief Seattle, a chief of the Duwamish tribe in the 19th century ...
... Whenever we light a chalice, we are connected with Unitarian Universalists around the world who share this ritual of our faith. Our chalice lighting words are adapted from words by an anonymous writer which are sometimes attributed to Chief Seattle, a chief of the Duwamish tribe in the 19th century ...
... or any other derived spatial data. These errors can be introduced by an irregularly spaced underlying station network, inaccurate and missing observations, and the interpolation method used. In many mountainous regions, such as the western United States, the network of meteorological stations at mid ...
Effects of land use/land cover and climate changes on surface runoff
... knowledge of the hydrological impacts of LULC and climate changes. The effects of LULC and climate changes on the water cycle and water resources must be assessed in these critical regions (Zhang et al., 2008; Li et al., 2009; Qiu et al., 2011, 2012; Peng et al., 2013). Because the JRB transports th ...
... knowledge of the hydrological impacts of LULC and climate changes. The effects of LULC and climate changes on the water cycle and water resources must be assessed in these critical regions (Zhang et al., 2008; Li et al., 2009; Qiu et al., 2011, 2012; Peng et al., 2013). Because the JRB transports th ...
Lash et al 2014 RWH and Adaptation final submitted
... could be reduced due to increased annual mean precipitation. This is an interesting finding as it implies that tanks sized for the current climate would be pre-adapted to climate change. However, it should be noted that rainfall patterns for the UK are likely to be different to the case study locati ...
... could be reduced due to increased annual mean precipitation. This is an interesting finding as it implies that tanks sized for the current climate would be pre-adapted to climate change. However, it should be noted that rainfall patterns for the UK are likely to be different to the case study locati ...
Conditional Cooperation and Climate Change
... action. Our study reveals whether citizens insist on the kinds of reciprocal commitments that leaders have been demanding in international forums. Our research also speaks to a scholarly debate about whether strategies of reciprocity are appropriate and credible ways to address environmental problem ...
... action. Our study reveals whether citizens insist on the kinds of reciprocal commitments that leaders have been demanding in international forums. Our research also speaks to a scholarly debate about whether strategies of reciprocity are appropriate and credible ways to address environmental problem ...
Extreme climate events and wet grasslands: plant traits for
... 2007; Smith, 2011a) despite these being an indirect effect of intense precipitation. Extreme climate events are notable by both their magnitude (great) and duration (short) in comparison to average climate means (Jentsch et al., 2007; Planton et al., 2008) which mean they fall outside normal weather ...
... 2007; Smith, 2011a) despite these being an indirect effect of intense precipitation. Extreme climate events are notable by both their magnitude (great) and duration (short) in comparison to average climate means (Jentsch et al., 2007; Planton et al., 2008) which mean they fall outside normal weather ...