An overview of regional land-use and land
... wind speed when a semiarid surface is replaced by a partly irrigated one. The potential for moist convection also increased with surface moisture availability in their simulations. Lohar and Pal (1995) used the Regional Atmospheric Modeling System (RAMS) to show that irrigation can reduce the intens ...
... wind speed when a semiarid surface is replaced by a partly irrigated one. The potential for moist convection also increased with surface moisture availability in their simulations. Lohar and Pal (1995) used the Regional Atmospheric Modeling System (RAMS) to show that irrigation can reduce the intens ...
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... There are a number of cost-benefit models that calculate the so-called ‗social cost of carbon‘, which generally refers to the expected present value damage of a (metric) tonne of CO2 emissions along a particular path (e.g. business-as-usual). Examples include Nordhaus and Boyer (1999), Cline (1992), ...
... There are a number of cost-benefit models that calculate the so-called ‗social cost of carbon‘, which generally refers to the expected present value damage of a (metric) tonne of CO2 emissions along a particular path (e.g. business-as-usual). Examples include Nordhaus and Boyer (1999), Cline (1992), ...
Bohensky CV Dec 2015
... CSIRO Land and Water Flagship Phone +61 7 4753 8569 | Mobile +61 437 229 745 erin.bohensky@csiro.au ATSIP Building, James Cook University, Townsville, Qld 4811 Australia Biography Dr. Erin Bohensky conducts research on public perceptions and engagement with social and environmental change. Over the ...
... CSIRO Land and Water Flagship Phone +61 7 4753 8569 | Mobile +61 437 229 745 erin.bohensky@csiro.au ATSIP Building, James Cook University, Townsville, Qld 4811 Australia Biography Dr. Erin Bohensky conducts research on public perceptions and engagement with social and environmental change. Over the ...
... wind speed when a semiarid surface is replaced by a partly irrigated one. The potential for moist convection also increased with surface moisture availability in their simulations. Lohar and Pal (1995) used the Regional Atmospheric Modeling System (RAMS) to show that irrigation can reduce the intens ...
Clouds and Climate
... was measured by V. Ramanathan (now at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography) and colleagues at the University of Chicago with instruments aboard the Earth Radiation Budget Satellite. They found that the reflective “white clothes” cooling of clouds was about 50% greater than their “blanket warming” ...
... was measured by V. Ramanathan (now at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography) and colleagues at the University of Chicago with instruments aboard the Earth Radiation Budget Satellite. They found that the reflective “white clothes” cooling of clouds was about 50% greater than their “blanket warming” ...
Scientific aspects - Wageningen UR E
... change damage projections for the coming century. Ranges from 1-2% of EU GDP are projected for 2050, rising to 2-6% for 2100. We can conclude a number of things from these numbers. First, climate change impacts, even with relatively small degrees of warming will impose significant new costs on Europ ...
... change damage projections for the coming century. Ranges from 1-2% of EU GDP are projected for 2050, rising to 2-6% for 2100. We can conclude a number of things from these numbers. First, climate change impacts, even with relatively small degrees of warming will impose significant new costs on Europ ...
CO2 as a primary driver of Phanerozoic climate: COMMENT
... Royer et al. do not dispute the existence of the CRF/temperature correlation of Shaviv and Veizer (2003), only its role relative to that of CO2. The CRF effect should therefore be incorporated as a complementary factor into the existing climate models. Once this solar amplification is included, the ...
... Royer et al. do not dispute the existence of the CRF/temperature correlation of Shaviv and Veizer (2003), only its role relative to that of CO2. The CRF effect should therefore be incorporated as a complementary factor into the existing climate models. Once this solar amplification is included, the ...
Changes in species` distributions during and after environmental
... Celsius (Solomon et al. 2007). With projections of climate, for a range of scenarios, to warm another 0.3–6.4 degrees by the end of this century (Solomon et al. 2007) it might be expected that the distributional ranges of organisms will shift, perhaps by considerable distances. These distributional ...
... Celsius (Solomon et al. 2007). With projections of climate, for a range of scenarios, to warm another 0.3–6.4 degrees by the end of this century (Solomon et al. 2007) it might be expected that the distributional ranges of organisms will shift, perhaps by considerable distances. These distributional ...
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... capital (Tol et al. 2004). Heating and cooling capacity in the industrialized world is generally well-established, allowing some semblance of control over interior environments, although the 2003 European heat wave and Hurricane Katrina provide exceptions. Additionally, municipal infrastructure is ...
... capital (Tol et al. 2004). Heating and cooling capacity in the industrialized world is generally well-established, allowing some semblance of control over interior environments, although the 2003 European heat wave and Hurricane Katrina provide exceptions. Additionally, municipal infrastructure is ...
California rainfall is becoming greater, with heavier storms
... significant implications for California’s water resources. Although the increase in precipitation may be beneficial, especially in winter and spring, the increases in temperature may negate some of the advantages. Higher evaporation and more rain, rather than snow, may mean less overall gains and mo ...
... significant implications for California’s water resources. Although the increase in precipitation may be beneficial, especially in winter and spring, the increases in temperature may negate some of the advantages. Higher evaporation and more rain, rather than snow, may mean less overall gains and mo ...
NEW NORDIC CLIMATE SOLUTIONS – THE NORDIC PAVILION AT COP21 CLIMATE SOLUTIONS
... LULUCF and REDD+ Forest Potential in the Climate Policy Framework Swedish University of Agricultural Science ...
... LULUCF and REDD+ Forest Potential in the Climate Policy Framework Swedish University of Agricultural Science ...
climate change and agriculture - Canadian Institute of Planners
... deal with climate change risks. However, to determine which adaptations should be implemented or promoted adaptation measures need to be evaluated (Dolan, 2001). Consideration of agricultural adaptation initiatives as they relater to climate change are critical to the future success of agriculture i ...
... deal with climate change risks. However, to determine which adaptations should be implemented or promoted adaptation measures need to be evaluated (Dolan, 2001). Consideration of agricultural adaptation initiatives as they relater to climate change are critical to the future success of agriculture i ...
Impact of Climate Change on Biodiversity and Community
... wind over a period of time, ranging from months to millions of years. The classical period often referred to in climate change studies is 30 years (Hananh et al., 2005). Climate change is largely attributed to both natural and anthropogenic factors (IPCC, 1996, 2007b). Natural factors such as solar ...
... wind over a period of time, ranging from months to millions of years. The classical period often referred to in climate change studies is 30 years (Hananh et al., 2005). Climate change is largely attributed to both natural and anthropogenic factors (IPCC, 1996, 2007b). Natural factors such as solar ...
EOS CAR LA 2011 - Climate Action Reserve
... In US and many other countries, no controls over emissions at end of life ...
... In US and many other countries, no controls over emissions at end of life ...
Key aspects of global climate change
... However, there are principal differences in estimates of the scales of such uncertainties. The basic conclusions of the IPCC-2001 Report are that these uncertainties are not critically important. This has been mentioned, in particular, in the summary of the report in the form of the following conclu ...
... However, there are principal differences in estimates of the scales of such uncertainties. The basic conclusions of the IPCC-2001 Report are that these uncertainties are not critically important. This has been mentioned, in particular, in the summary of the report in the form of the following conclu ...
Ocean Plankton and Climate Change
... the north Atlantic Ocean have been sampled since 1931 using a CPR. Some 450 phytoplankton and zooplankton taxa have been found in each sample. “Much of our current understanding of the impacts of climate change on lower trophic levels comes from this survey,” says Hays. In addition to its use aboard ...
... the north Atlantic Ocean have been sampled since 1931 using a CPR. Some 450 phytoplankton and zooplankton taxa have been found in each sample. “Much of our current understanding of the impacts of climate change on lower trophic levels comes from this survey,” says Hays. In addition to its use aboard ...
Adaptation and mitigation: trade-offs in substance and methods Richard S.J. Tol *
... integrated analysis of and policy for mitigation of greenhouse gas emission and adaptation to residual climate change. This paper argues that adaptation and mitigation should be kept largely separate. It also looks at a few exceptions where adaptation and mitigation should be integrated, and warns t ...
... integrated analysis of and policy for mitigation of greenhouse gas emission and adaptation to residual climate change. This paper argues that adaptation and mitigation should be kept largely separate. It also looks at a few exceptions where adaptation and mitigation should be integrated, and warns t ...
Fall 2012
... During his tenure, he served 16 years as Director of the AOS Program. His research includes studies of the oceanic circulation, interactions between the ocean and atmosphere that result in phenomena such as El Niño and La Niña, paleoclimates (including the recurrent Ice Ages of the past three milli ...
... During his tenure, he served 16 years as Director of the AOS Program. His research includes studies of the oceanic circulation, interactions between the ocean and atmosphere that result in phenomena such as El Niño and La Niña, paleoclimates (including the recurrent Ice Ages of the past three milli ...
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... There is emerging evidence that the Earth’s climate might be changing more rapidly than expected and there are warnings that the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change target of limiting global warming to 2°C has become unrealistic. If mitigation targets can’t be met and the climate changes faste ...
... There is emerging evidence that the Earth’s climate might be changing more rapidly than expected and there are warnings that the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change target of limiting global warming to 2°C has become unrealistic. If mitigation targets can’t be met and the climate changes faste ...
Dissemination of information on climate change: a case study KwaNgwanase in KwaZulu-Natal
... Technologies (ICTs) and climate change Despite all these adaptive efforts and strategies, geographic distance could result in the delayed dissemination of urgent information in rural areas. While the contribution of traditional ways for the prediction of climate change is acknowledged, the diffusion ...
... Technologies (ICTs) and climate change Despite all these adaptive efforts and strategies, geographic distance could result in the delayed dissemination of urgent information in rural areas. While the contribution of traditional ways for the prediction of climate change is acknowledged, the diffusion ...
NBER WORKING PAPER SERIES CLIMATE ECONOMICS: A META-REVIEW AND SOME SUGGESTIONS Geoffrey Heal
... large collection in World Economics.1 And many of them were by very distinguished colleagues, so the Stern Review provoked not only quantity but quality too. What have we learned from all of this? Are there any emerging conclusions? In particular, what do we have to assume to make an economic case f ...
... large collection in World Economics.1 And many of them were by very distinguished colleagues, so the Stern Review provoked not only quantity but quality too. What have we learned from all of this? Are there any emerging conclusions? In particular, what do we have to assume to make an economic case f ...
Limits of pastoral adaptation to permafrost regions caused by
... areas. However, there are few alaas on the drier, lower elevation riverbank on the west (left) side of the Lena (Saito, 1985:73). The local people perceive the alaas and terraced riverbanks as different cultural landscapes. The terraced grassland is associated with the ethnic origin of Sakha people. ...
... areas. However, there are few alaas on the drier, lower elevation riverbank on the west (left) side of the Lena (Saito, 1985:73). The local people perceive the alaas and terraced riverbanks as different cultural landscapes. The terraced grassland is associated with the ethnic origin of Sakha people. ...
Report on Greenpeace NZ Campaign to Raise
... Also, some New Zealanders would argue that we are too small to make a difference, China’s doing nothing and will not do anything to impede its growth and nothing we do will offset their rampant pollution, and if we Kiwis do anything it will just force our businesses overseas. Yet, I don't think the ...
... Also, some New Zealanders would argue that we are too small to make a difference, China’s doing nothing and will not do anything to impede its growth and nothing we do will offset their rampant pollution, and if we Kiwis do anything it will just force our businesses overseas. Yet, I don't think the ...
Climate Risk Assessment for Water Resources
... The CRA initiative is prudent because of a history of marked climate variability with significant socio-economic and environmental impacts. Archival records show evidence of a regional, multi-decadal drought between 1738 and 1756, centered on the Great Bend of the River Niger but extending far south ...
... The CRA initiative is prudent because of a history of marked climate variability with significant socio-economic and environmental impacts. Archival records show evidence of a regional, multi-decadal drought between 1738 and 1756, centered on the Great Bend of the River Niger but extending far south ...
... and consistent priority on effective coordination among the working groups. This is being implemented through joint planning and management of expert meetings and IPCC workshops, ongoing coordination at the TSU and author level on key topics where perspectives from more than one working group are re ...