Climate Change Impact Assessment 2010
... temperatures, and northern circulation patterns more closely correlated with the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO). This interaction is more complex than climate drivers in the north or south of the country. Note, also, that ...
... temperatures, and northern circulation patterns more closely correlated with the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO). This interaction is more complex than climate drivers in the north or south of the country. Note, also, that ...
PETITION FOR RULEMAKING SEEKING THE REGULATION OF GREENHOUSE GAS
... problems and adversely impact human health by increasing heat stress and related deaths;" •"[R]ising sea levels threaten California's 1,100 miles of valuable coastal real estate and natural habitats;" and •"[T]he combined effects of an increase in temperatures and diminished water supply and quality ...
... problems and adversely impact human health by increasing heat stress and related deaths;" •"[R]ising sea levels threaten California's 1,100 miles of valuable coastal real estate and natural habitats;" and •"[T]he combined effects of an increase in temperatures and diminished water supply and quality ...
ARID AND SUB-ARID GEOMORPHOLOGY
... Geomorphologists working in such climatic zones have played and will continue to play a major role in understanding these hazards and seeking solutions to their mitigation. In addition, as populations in arid zones increase, there is much greater awareness of the unique nature of arid environments a ...
... Geomorphologists working in such climatic zones have played and will continue to play a major role in understanding these hazards and seeking solutions to their mitigation. In addition, as populations in arid zones increase, there is much greater awareness of the unique nature of arid environments a ...
English - Stockholm Convention
... precipitation form and pattern, cloudiness, salinity regime, fresh water run-off and soil erosion. The polar regions and Mountain zones will experience decreased snow cover, reduced glaciers and permafrost thawing, increased cloudiness and increased precipitation. The polar sea ice will break open a ...
... precipitation form and pattern, cloudiness, salinity regime, fresh water run-off and soil erosion. The polar regions and Mountain zones will experience decreased snow cover, reduced glaciers and permafrost thawing, increased cloudiness and increased precipitation. The polar sea ice will break open a ...
The Infinity of Water: Climate Change Adaptation in the Arabian
... be destroyed not necessarily due to the predicted impacts of climate change but because they will soon be sucked dry. These challenges are born of not just environmental but also social, political, and economic conditions, such as high levels of per capita water consumption or increasing population, ...
... be destroyed not necessarily due to the predicted impacts of climate change but because they will soon be sucked dry. These challenges are born of not just environmental but also social, political, and economic conditions, such as high levels of per capita water consumption or increasing population, ...
Climate benefits of changing diet
... targets. Recently, a few studies have pointed out that due to the importance of livestock as regards greenhouse gas emissions, dietary changes may lead to emission reductions (Aiking et al. 2006; McMichael et al. 2007). However, the effects of dietary changes in the context of mitigation scenarios a ...
... targets. Recently, a few studies have pointed out that due to the importance of livestock as regards greenhouse gas emissions, dietary changes may lead to emission reductions (Aiking et al. 2006; McMichael et al. 2007). However, the effects of dietary changes in the context of mitigation scenarios a ...
GMT Description - Eionet Forum
... (such as acid rain) and many problems already have a global impact (for example climate change and stratospheric ozone loss). Although there may be both increases and decreases in different global regions over the next decades, pollution issues are expected to remain significant and be important for ...
... (such as acid rain) and many problems already have a global impact (for example climate change and stratospheric ozone loss). Although there may be both increases and decreases in different global regions over the next decades, pollution issues are expected to remain significant and be important for ...
Effect of Climate Change on Invasion Risk of Giant African Snail
... pathogens of a variety of cultivated plants in the introduced range [22,26–29]. It is also a vector of the rat lungworm, Angiostrongylus cantonensis, which causes eosinophilic meningoencephalitis in humans [30,31]. Apart from economic loss and human health issues caused by A. fulica, they are also a ...
... pathogens of a variety of cultivated plants in the introduced range [22,26–29]. It is also a vector of the rat lungworm, Angiostrongylus cantonensis, which causes eosinophilic meningoencephalitis in humans [30,31]. Apart from economic loss and human health issues caused by A. fulica, they are also a ...
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... that if the perfectly competitive benefit from yield enhancing effect is greater than cost of adaptation (e.g., investment cost), the adaptation will take place (e.g., Njie et al. 2006). Hence, these studies only evaluate ability to adapt without consideration of the economic incentive to adapt in t ...
... that if the perfectly competitive benefit from yield enhancing effect is greater than cost of adaptation (e.g., investment cost), the adaptation will take place (e.g., Njie et al. 2006). Hence, these studies only evaluate ability to adapt without consideration of the economic incentive to adapt in t ...
Department of Defense Natural Resources Program Fall 2015
... environment, how can I argue effectively for needed resources? There is no one answer to any of these questions, but there are many tools and partnerships available, and more on the horizon. The authors in this issue do a great job describing the problems and challenges posed by a changing climate, ...
... environment, how can I argue effectively for needed resources? There is no one answer to any of these questions, but there are many tools and partnerships available, and more on the horizon. The authors in this issue do a great job describing the problems and challenges posed by a changing climate, ...
An Economic Analysis of Climate Adaptations to Hurricane Risk in St
... potentially stronger storms also pose a more intensive threat to the economy, particularly in coastal areas.5,6 At the same time, several climate models indicate a possible decrease in hurricane activity in certain regions of the world. Controlling for socio-economic influences, such as increasing p ...
... potentially stronger storms also pose a more intensive threat to the economy, particularly in coastal areas.5,6 At the same time, several climate models indicate a possible decrease in hurricane activity in certain regions of the world. Controlling for socio-economic influences, such as increasing p ...
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... Sugarcane production is an important activity in the South African agriculture (Hassan & Olbrich, 2001). Based on the actual sales and selling prices in 2000/2001, it is estimated that the South African Sugar industry contributed R 1.9 billion to the country’s foreign exchange earnings. Employment w ...
... Sugarcane production is an important activity in the South African agriculture (Hassan & Olbrich, 2001). Based on the actual sales and selling prices in 2000/2001, it is estimated that the South African Sugar industry contributed R 1.9 billion to the country’s foreign exchange earnings. Employment w ...
Broader perspectives for comparing different greenhouse gases
... However, comparing the effects of emissions of greenhouse gases leads to a more complex situation because it needs to take into account the rate at which a gas is removed from the atmosphere, as well as its side effects on atmospheric chemistry. In this context, the GWP is an index giving the ratio ...
... However, comparing the effects of emissions of greenhouse gases leads to a more complex situation because it needs to take into account the rate at which a gas is removed from the atmosphere, as well as its side effects on atmospheric chemistry. In this context, the GWP is an index giving the ratio ...
The implications of climate change scenario selection for future
... Studies of the impact of climate change on the hydrology of the basin began about 30 yr ago. Early, scenario-based assessments of the regional impact of climate change indicated that a warming climate would likely lead to streamflow reductions of 30 % or more in the Colorado River Basin (Stockton an ...
... Studies of the impact of climate change on the hydrology of the basin began about 30 yr ago. Early, scenario-based assessments of the regional impact of climate change indicated that a warming climate would likely lead to streamflow reductions of 30 % or more in the Colorado River Basin (Stockton an ...
REPORT - BC3 Basque Centre for Climate Change
... studying the causes and consequences of climate change and the best ways of addressing it. Given the vast range of the topic, BC3 was designed to focus on the socio-economic aspects of climate change, albeit within an interdisciplinary framework that includes the natural as well as social sciences. ...
... studying the causes and consequences of climate change and the best ways of addressing it. Given the vast range of the topic, BC3 was designed to focus on the socio-economic aspects of climate change, albeit within an interdisciplinary framework that includes the natural as well as social sciences. ...
... difficult to quantify because the emissions of these gases depend on many assumptions and uncertain factors such as population growth, the use of carbon fuel as an energy source, technological development, economic development, policy and attitudes towards environment, etc (see Nakićenović et al. 20 ...
6th conference on Maritime Spatial Planning: MSP Worldwide
... Maritime Strategy Framework Directive and the Maritime Spatial Planning Directive. These instruments are now in the process of being implemented, setting new benchmarks and breaking new ground. Now is also the time to look beyond the European experience for examples of what type of solutions worked ...
... Maritime Strategy Framework Directive and the Maritime Spatial Planning Directive. These instruments are now in the process of being implemented, setting new benchmarks and breaking new ground. Now is also the time to look beyond the European experience for examples of what type of solutions worked ...
global warming, climate change and tourism: a review of
... research. A raging debate is on apart from the popular writings and research articles published on the theme. The Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) declared that ‘warming of the climate system is unequivocal’ (IPCC 2007 a). The global mean temperature has increased by 0.76°C between ...
... research. A raging debate is on apart from the popular writings and research articles published on the theme. The Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) declared that ‘warming of the climate system is unequivocal’ (IPCC 2007 a). The global mean temperature has increased by 0.76°C between ...
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... consequences of global warming. To be environmentally effective, a climate agreement will need to provide the foundations for overcoming the asymmetric interests and the free-riding incentives that have thus far prevented meaningful coordination of global climate change control. The new US administr ...
... consequences of global warming. To be environmentally effective, a climate agreement will need to provide the foundations for overcoming the asymmetric interests and the free-riding incentives that have thus far prevented meaningful coordination of global climate change control. The new US administr ...
Word - Council for the Australian Federation
... water reform. In addition, the Council discussed ongoing work, particularly harmonisation and policy innovation areas and addressed a number of key issues which have become of public concern such as reporting of large water consumers. The meeting was attended by Premiers from Victoria, Queensland, N ...
... water reform. In addition, the Council discussed ongoing work, particularly harmonisation and policy innovation areas and addressed a number of key issues which have become of public concern such as reporting of large water consumers. The meeting was attended by Premiers from Victoria, Queensland, N ...
ECOLOGY, POLLUTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
... World leaders gathered in Kyoto, Japan, in December 1997 to consider a world treaty restricting emissions of ''greenhouse gases,'' chiefly carbon dioxide (CO2), that are thought to cause ''global warming'' severe increases in Earth's atmospheric and surface temperatures, with disastrous environmenta ...
... World leaders gathered in Kyoto, Japan, in December 1997 to consider a world treaty restricting emissions of ''greenhouse gases,'' chiefly carbon dioxide (CO2), that are thought to cause ''global warming'' severe increases in Earth's atmospheric and surface temperatures, with disastrous environmenta ...
Land use planning tools for local adaptation to climate change
... wildfires. A changing climate magnifies all these risks. In 2008, Elkford, with support of the Columbia Basin Trust, a provincial crown corporation, developed a local adaptation strategy to assess the risks posed by climate change and identify corresponding adaptation actions. The Adaptation Strateg ...
... wildfires. A changing climate magnifies all these risks. In 2008, Elkford, with support of the Columbia Basin Trust, a provincial crown corporation, developed a local adaptation strategy to assess the risks posed by climate change and identify corresponding adaptation actions. The Adaptation Strateg ...
Distribution-wide effects of climate on population densities of a
... density dependence. The lagged NAO climate parameter entered the best-fit population model for eight cuckoo populations, all in the southern and eastern USA (Fig. 1). The model coefficient quantifying the lagged effect of the NAO was positive for five of these populations and negative for three popu ...
... density dependence. The lagged NAO climate parameter entered the best-fit population model for eight cuckoo populations, all in the southern and eastern USA (Fig. 1). The model coefficient quantifying the lagged effect of the NAO was positive for five of these populations and negative for three popu ...
Winds of Change: India`s Emerging Climate Strategy
... nature, cuts across a spectrum of issues and India can benefit both domestically and internationally by addressing it. India’s desire to play a strategically important role in a new global order as well as deal with domestically critical issues like energy security and energy access, all coalesce wi ...
... nature, cuts across a spectrum of issues and India can benefit both domestically and internationally by addressing it. India’s desire to play a strategically important role in a new global order as well as deal with domestically critical issues like energy security and energy access, all coalesce wi ...