here - DeSmogBlog
... newsletters and personal attacks on scientists. It is fake “advocacy science” designed to confuse non-scientists, often for financial and/or ideological reasons. Modern anti-science was Merchants of Doubt created by the tobacco industry in the 1950s and then used against climate science, often by th ...
... newsletters and personal attacks on scientists. It is fake “advocacy science” designed to confuse non-scientists, often for financial and/or ideological reasons. Modern anti-science was Merchants of Doubt created by the tobacco industry in the 1950s and then used against climate science, often by th ...
Coffee and Climate Change - Natural Resources Institute
... amelioration from the CO2 fertilisation effect of climate changes impacts on the growth of the coffee. Nevertheless, increasing mean and maximum temperatures and changing distribution of rainfall are expected, and undoubtedly will affect coffee production. In addition, coffee plantations are frequen ...
... amelioration from the CO2 fertilisation effect of climate changes impacts on the growth of the coffee. Nevertheless, increasing mean and maximum temperatures and changing distribution of rainfall are expected, and undoubtedly will affect coffee production. In addition, coffee plantations are frequen ...
Global assessment of coral bleaching and required rates
... temperatures (Douglas, 2003; Hughes et al., 2003). Corals may be capable of adapting to thermal stress by shifting to symbioses with more temperature-tolerant species of Symbiodinium (Brown et al., 2002; Baker et al., 2004; Rowan, 2004), although the strength of the evidence is still a matter of deb ...
... temperatures (Douglas, 2003; Hughes et al., 2003). Corals may be capable of adapting to thermal stress by shifting to symbioses with more temperature-tolerant species of Symbiodinium (Brown et al., 2002; Baker et al., 2004; Rowan, 2004), although the strength of the evidence is still a matter of deb ...
Coastal Ecosystems Responses to Climate Change
... acidification may also directly affect the development and metabolism of non-calcifying marine organisms. In terrestrial coastal ecosystems, e.g. dunes and headlands, CO2 fertilisation may lead to vegetation thickening and encroachment of grasslands by shrubs. Altered fire regimes resulting from ri ...
... acidification may also directly affect the development and metabolism of non-calcifying marine organisms. In terrestrial coastal ecosystems, e.g. dunes and headlands, CO2 fertilisation may lead to vegetation thickening and encroachment of grasslands by shrubs. Altered fire regimes resulting from ri ...
UNIVERSIDAD DE CANTABRIA
... The general pattern in these maps representing wave height parameters are dominated by large zonal features with a clear poleward increase. Maximum values are found during each respective hemisphere winter, located in the North Pacific around the 50◦ N, in the North Atlantic at about 60◦ N and in th ...
... The general pattern in these maps representing wave height parameters are dominated by large zonal features with a clear poleward increase. Maximum values are found during each respective hemisphere winter, located in the North Pacific around the 50◦ N, in the North Atlantic at about 60◦ N and in th ...
Exploring high-end climate change scenarios for
... a range of possibilities for expansion of presently land-based activities such as sea-ports, airports and energy systems into the North Sea. In this process it is important to consider not just most probable scenarios, but also lowprobability/high-impact ones. In this context, the Delta Committee as ...
... a range of possibilities for expansion of presently land-based activities such as sea-ports, airports and energy systems into the North Sea. In this process it is important to consider not just most probable scenarios, but also lowprobability/high-impact ones. In this context, the Delta Committee as ...
adaptation and the mortality effects of temperature across us climate
... participants for helpful comments. Isabel Musse and Eric Zou provided excellent research assistance. Research reported in this publication was supported by the National Institute on Aging of the National Institutes of Health under award number R01AG053350. The content is solely the responsibility of ...
... participants for helpful comments. Isabel Musse and Eric Zou provided excellent research assistance. Research reported in this publication was supported by the National Institute on Aging of the National Institutes of Health under award number R01AG053350. The content is solely the responsibility of ...
Contrasting the direct radiative effect and direct radiative forcing of
... murky, particularly when considering secondary aerosol formation. For example, changes in the chemical formation of biogenic secondary organic aerosol (SOA) due to changes in anthropogenic nitrogen oxide (NOx ) emissions qualifies as a DRF, but similar changes induced by changes in lightning NOx sou ...
... murky, particularly when considering secondary aerosol formation. For example, changes in the chemical formation of biogenic secondary organic aerosol (SOA) due to changes in anthropogenic nitrogen oxide (NOx ) emissions qualifies as a DRF, but similar changes induced by changes in lightning NOx sou ...
How does climate change influence arctic mercury?
... 2005). Accordingly, IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) global temperature projections of 2 to 3 °C through the latter half of the 21st century would imply 4 to 6 °C for the Arctic. But for the cryosphere, the most significant consequence of warming will occur at the temperature of melti ...
... 2005). Accordingly, IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) global temperature projections of 2 to 3 °C through the latter half of the 21st century would imply 4 to 6 °C for the Arctic. But for the cryosphere, the most significant consequence of warming will occur at the temperature of melti ...
Stern i in. (2012) How does climate change in fl uence arctic mercury?
... 2005). Accordingly, IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) global temperature projections of 2 to 3 °C through the latter half of the 21st century would imply 4 to 6 °C for the Arctic. But for the cryosphere, the most significant consequence of warming will occur at the temperature of melti ...
... 2005). Accordingly, IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) global temperature projections of 2 to 3 °C through the latter half of the 21st century would imply 4 to 6 °C for the Arctic. But for the cryosphere, the most significant consequence of warming will occur at the temperature of melti ...
The Emissions Gap Report 2016
... This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part and in any form for educational or non-profit services without special permission from the copyright holder, provided acknowledgement of the source is made. UNEP would appreciate receiving a copy of any publication that uses this publication as ...
... This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part and in any form for educational or non-profit services without special permission from the copyright holder, provided acknowledgement of the source is made. UNEP would appreciate receiving a copy of any publication that uses this publication as ...
A Sensitivity Study of Radiative Fluxes at the Top of Atmosphere to
... microphysics and aerosol schemes in the Community Atmosphere Model version 5 (CAM5). We adopted a quasiMonte Carlo (QMC) sampling approach to effectively explore the high-dimensional parameter space. The output response variables (e.g., FNET) are simulated using CAM5 for each parameter set, and then ...
... microphysics and aerosol schemes in the Community Atmosphere Model version 5 (CAM5). We adopted a quasiMonte Carlo (QMC) sampling approach to effectively explore the high-dimensional parameter space. The output response variables (e.g., FNET) are simulated using CAM5 for each parameter set, and then ...
DOC - Europa.eu
... There are strong ethical and moral arguments for protecting biodiversity. It is a part of our culture and our history. But, on their own, these arguments have not been sufficient to protect nature. There is increasing recognition that the benefits that human society derives from nature have a very h ...
... There are strong ethical and moral arguments for protecting biodiversity. It is a part of our culture and our history. But, on their own, these arguments have not been sufficient to protect nature. There is increasing recognition that the benefits that human society derives from nature have a very h ...
Global Climate Models and Their Limitations
... quantities and aspects of the climate system,” adding, “it is extremely likely that human activities have caused more than half of the observed increase in global average surface temperature since the 1950s” (p. 9 and 10 of the Summary for Policy Makers, Second Order Draft of AR5, dated October 5, 2 ...
... quantities and aspects of the climate system,” adding, “it is extremely likely that human activities have caused more than half of the observed increase in global average surface temperature since the 1950s” (p. 9 and 10 of the Summary for Policy Makers, Second Order Draft of AR5, dated October 5, 2 ...
SAC Elections - Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research
... A review of the work of the PESCA panel and mail reviewers was given by Brad Wilcox. A general discussion related to the PESCA selection process followed, and there was some discussion related to specific proposals. But the SAC did not modify the recommendation of the PESCA panel. The decision was m ...
... A review of the work of the PESCA panel and mail reviewers was given by Brad Wilcox. A general discussion related to the PESCA selection process followed, and there was some discussion related to specific proposals. But the SAC did not modify the recommendation of the PESCA panel. The decision was m ...
Review of Current and Planned Adaptation Action: Central America
... particular vulnerability of developing countries to this process, a significant increase in adaptation action has been witnessed in recent years in Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin America and the Caribbean. These actions are providing opportunities to: increase understanding of the implications of cl ...
... particular vulnerability of developing countries to this process, a significant increase in adaptation action has been witnessed in recent years in Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin America and the Caribbean. These actions are providing opportunities to: increase understanding of the implications of cl ...
The Potential Impacts of Climate Change on US Transportation
... eading scientists on the Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change published their fourth assessment of the state of knowledge about climate change and its impacts in spring 2007. They reached consensus that human activity is responsible for many observed climate changes, particularly the warming t ...
... eading scientists on the Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change published their fourth assessment of the state of knowledge about climate change and its impacts in spring 2007. They reached consensus that human activity is responsible for many observed climate changes, particularly the warming t ...
APPENDIX VII. Thesis and Dissertations authored by GREF Fellows.
... Derek P. Brown, PhD 2011: “Characteristics of atmospheric humidity derived from reanalysis and stable isotopic analysis from space.” – Advisor David C. Noone, University of Colorado at Boulder. Posy E. Busby, PhD 2012; “Causes and ecological consequences of fungal disease in cottonwoods.” Advisor – ...
... Derek P. Brown, PhD 2011: “Characteristics of atmospheric humidity derived from reanalysis and stable isotopic analysis from space.” – Advisor David C. Noone, University of Colorado at Boulder. Posy E. Busby, PhD 2012; “Causes and ecological consequences of fungal disease in cottonwoods.” Advisor – ...
4. Financial transfers and adaptation in the South
... This paper discusses the implications of climate change for official transfers from rich countries (the North) to poor countries (the South). The concern is no longer just about poverty alleviation (i.e. income in the South), but also about global emissions and resilience to climate risk. Another im ...
... This paper discusses the implications of climate change for official transfers from rich countries (the North) to poor countries (the South). The concern is no longer just about poverty alleviation (i.e. income in the South), but also about global emissions and resilience to climate risk. Another im ...
Climate Change Vulnerability and Adaptation in the Blue Mountains
... Previous efforts in the Pacific Northwest and beyond have demonstrated the success of sciencemanagement partnerships for increasing climate change awareness among resource managers and adaptation planning on federal lands. Olympic National Forest and Tahoe National Forest initiated the first science ...
... Previous efforts in the Pacific Northwest and beyond have demonstrated the success of sciencemanagement partnerships for increasing climate change awareness among resource managers and adaptation planning on federal lands. Olympic National Forest and Tahoe National Forest initiated the first science ...
Slide 1
... Carbon neutral: Commonly accepted terminology for something (e.g. an organisation or product) which has zero net emissions. (2) Carbon literacy: General knowledge or awareness of the concepts, causes, and the effects of atmospheric pollution or greenhouse gases. (2) Climate: Average weather and its ...
... Carbon neutral: Commonly accepted terminology for something (e.g. an organisation or product) which has zero net emissions. (2) Carbon literacy: General knowledge or awareness of the concepts, causes, and the effects of atmospheric pollution or greenhouse gases. (2) Climate: Average weather and its ...
Integrated analysis of risks of coastal flooding and cliff
... which the analysis is quantified, but is also a site of significant controversy about how to manage coastal flood and erosion risks over the 21st Century. This study for the first time quantifies what has for some years been argued qualitatively: the role of sediments released from cliff erosion in ...
... which the analysis is quantified, but is also a site of significant controversy about how to manage coastal flood and erosion risks over the 21st Century. This study for the first time quantifies what has for some years been argued qualitatively: the role of sediments released from cliff erosion in ...
Queensland Coastal Processes and Climate Change
... Queensland Coastal Processes and Climate Change describes these five coastal regions, the physical processes (waves, tides, tropical cyclones and East Coast Lows) that shape our coast and the impacts that can be expected as a result of climate change. The document outlines the advantages and disadva ...
... Queensland Coastal Processes and Climate Change describes these five coastal regions, the physical processes (waves, tides, tropical cyclones and East Coast Lows) that shape our coast and the impacts that can be expected as a result of climate change. The document outlines the advantages and disadva ...
Mitigating climate change through reductions in greenhouse gas
... entrepreneurial activity throughout the global economy, driving clean, green growth. There may also be periods of more rapid emission reductions in the future, particularly when low-carbon technologies become cost-competitive at scale in key sectors like power generation. But it is necessary to prep ...
... entrepreneurial activity throughout the global economy, driving clean, green growth. There may also be periods of more rapid emission reductions in the future, particularly when low-carbon technologies become cost-competitive at scale in key sectors like power generation. But it is necessary to prep ...
Mitigating climate change through reductions in greenhouse gas emissions: the science and economics of future paths for global annual emissions (1 MB) (opens in new window)
... entrepreneurial activity throughout the global economy, driving clean, green growth. There may also be periods of more rapid emission reductions in the future, particularly when low-carbon technologies become cost-competitive at scale in key sectors like power generation. But it is necessary to prep ...
... entrepreneurial activity throughout the global economy, driving clean, green growth. There may also be periods of more rapid emission reductions in the future, particularly when low-carbon technologies become cost-competitive at scale in key sectors like power generation. But it is necessary to prep ...