
The pathological history of weather and climate
... construction of engineering projects for the management and mitigation of global climate change. These policy initiatives were surrounded by a modicum of promise and an excess of hype, but none had adequate recourse to historical analysis. In November 2006 I participated in a conference sponsored by ...
... construction of engineering projects for the management and mitigation of global climate change. These policy initiatives were surrounded by a modicum of promise and an excess of hype, but none had adequate recourse to historical analysis. In November 2006 I participated in a conference sponsored by ...
... population will die or emigrate and the entire species range will shift (69). Most difficult to uncover is the first of these scenarios, where environmental conditions do not directly affect mortality but instead alter phenotypic expression of genetic traits. Although acclimatization may imply impro ...
The Adaptation Coalition Toolkit
... in the Latin America and Caribbean Region of the World Bank, with Jan Flora and Cornelia Flora of Iowa State University. The five country case studies and all project related activities and products were coordinated by Maximillian Ashwill. World Bank task team leaders for this project were Estanisla ...
... in the Latin America and Caribbean Region of the World Bank, with Jan Flora and Cornelia Flora of Iowa State University. The five country case studies and all project related activities and products were coordinated by Maximillian Ashwill. World Bank task team leaders for this project were Estanisla ...
Climate Change - Ku-ring-gai Council
... Review explains that the long term global economic cost of ‘business as usual’ is likely to far outweigh the cost of taking a precautionary approach to reduce the level of risk. Although the majority of the Stern review is globally based, the findings and recommendations within the report have a rel ...
... Review explains that the long term global economic cost of ‘business as usual’ is likely to far outweigh the cost of taking a precautionary approach to reduce the level of risk. Although the majority of the Stern review is globally based, the findings and recommendations within the report have a rel ...
Up in smoke? Latin America and the Caribbean
... extend peoples’ life expectancies. We have also achieved important gains in political, economic, social, cultural, and environmental rights. And yet, never before have the life forms that share this extraordinary planet – humans among them – been as threatened as they are today. The terrifying forec ...
... extend peoples’ life expectancies. We have also achieved important gains in political, economic, social, cultural, and environmental rights. And yet, never before have the life forms that share this extraordinary planet – humans among them – been as threatened as they are today. The terrifying forec ...
Climate Change
... corresponding to the best estimate of the higher emissions scenarios of the IPCC, cannot be discarded. While some might benefit, people in some regions will be affected more than others by changes in average temperature and precipitation. In addition, the likelihood of increased variability and extr ...
... corresponding to the best estimate of the higher emissions scenarios of the IPCC, cannot be discarded. While some might benefit, people in some regions will be affected more than others by changes in average temperature and precipitation. In addition, the likelihood of increased variability and extr ...
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... there are asymmetries and different responsibilities that should be acknowledged. This is the dimension of equity. On the other hand, partial action by a limited group of countries would not be sufficiently helpful from the environmental point of view. And this is the dime ...
... there are asymmetries and different responsibilities that should be acknowledged. This is the dimension of equity. On the other hand, partial action by a limited group of countries would not be sufficiently helpful from the environmental point of view. And this is the dime ...
Endogenous growth, convexity of damages and climate risk: how Nordhaus framework supports deep cuts in carbon emissions
... emerging body of empirical evidence pointing in this direction (e.g. Dell et al., 2012), even though climatic conditions in the recent past have been relatively stable compared with what we now have to contemplate. Second, we assume that the damage function linking the increase in global mean temper ...
... emerging body of empirical evidence pointing in this direction (e.g. Dell et al., 2012), even though climatic conditions in the recent past have been relatively stable compared with what we now have to contemplate. Second, we assume that the damage function linking the increase in global mean temper ...
Tropical reforestation and climate change
... gradients (Carnus et al. 2006). Furthermore, biodiversity sustained by reforestation has the potential to improve the climate resilience of ecosystem services such as crop pollination and pest control, as well as increasing future options and as-yet-unknown benefits (e.g. from drug discovery), altho ...
... gradients (Carnus et al. 2006). Furthermore, biodiversity sustained by reforestation has the potential to improve the climate resilience of ecosystem services such as crop pollination and pest control, as well as increasing future options and as-yet-unknown benefits (e.g. from drug discovery), altho ...
Up in smoke? Latin America and the Caribbean
... extend peoples’ life expectancies. We have also achieved important gains in political, economic, social, cultural, and environmental rights. And yet, never before have the life forms that share this extraordinary planet – humans among them – been as threatened as they are today. The terrifying forec ...
... extend peoples’ life expectancies. We have also achieved important gains in political, economic, social, cultural, and environmental rights. And yet, never before have the life forms that share this extraordinary planet – humans among them – been as threatened as they are today. The terrifying forec ...
Peter Lee: Ethics of Climate Change Policy
... Ethics is about making choices, something everyone does every day. For the idealist it is about choosing between good and evil, while for the pragmatist it means choosing between lesser evils and greater evils. Politics is also about making choices, and even though politicians will attempt as far as ...
... Ethics is about making choices, something everyone does every day. For the idealist it is about choosing between good and evil, while for the pragmatist it means choosing between lesser evils and greater evils. Politics is also about making choices, and even though politicians will attempt as far as ...
Vegetation and Biogeochemical Scenarios (Chapter 2) from the
... change is in the early stages of development. No single model simulates all of the important factors affecting vegetation responses to climate; model results must therefore be viewed with caution. The complex,non-linear nature of ecosystems almost certainly means that we will be surprised by some of ...
... change is in the early stages of development. No single model simulates all of the important factors affecting vegetation responses to climate; model results must therefore be viewed with caution. The complex,non-linear nature of ecosystems almost certainly means that we will be surprised by some of ...
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... between 1970 and 1999, that for the Indian Ocean for the same is 0.2 degree C per decade (Chand B.K.,Trivedi R.K., Dubey S.K., Beg M.M., Aquaculture in changing environment in Sunderban, West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Science, 2012). In according to Indian Meteorological Department (20 ...
... between 1970 and 1999, that for the Indian Ocean for the same is 0.2 degree C per decade (Chand B.K.,Trivedi R.K., Dubey S.K., Beg M.M., Aquaculture in changing environment in Sunderban, West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Science, 2012). In according to Indian Meteorological Department (20 ...
LINKS BETWEEN RELIGION, EVOLUTION, AND CLIMATE
... 2007; Markoe, 2011). Smith and Leiserowitz (2013) find those who self-identify as Evangelical are less likely to believe global warming is happening, that it is caused by human activity, and are less worried about it. For instance, they find 61% of Evangelicals think global warming is happening, whi ...
... 2007; Markoe, 2011). Smith and Leiserowitz (2013) find those who self-identify as Evangelical are less likely to believe global warming is happening, that it is caused by human activity, and are less worried about it. For instance, they find 61% of Evangelicals think global warming is happening, whi ...
Modelling the Effect of Climate Change on Environmental Pollution
... The main assumption of land use in the farm is that on-farm forage is grass and maize. Within grasslands three types of land subtypes are allowed: grass for cutting-only, grass for dairy grazing (and cutting if required) and grass for young cattle grazing. SIMSDAIRY´s typical inputs include: average ...
... The main assumption of land use in the farm is that on-farm forage is grass and maize. Within grasslands three types of land subtypes are allowed: grass for cutting-only, grass for dairy grazing (and cutting if required) and grass for young cattle grazing. SIMSDAIRY´s typical inputs include: average ...
Letter from Peter Lilley to Bob Ward, 2 January 2013
... Your failure to address this crucial point is very telling. 4. Sacrificing today's poor for tomorrow's rich. Stern’s strategy involves this comparatively poor generation making sacrifices to make generations centuries hence, who (even if we do nothing to mitigate global warming) will be many times b ...
... Your failure to address this crucial point is very telling. 4. Sacrificing today's poor for tomorrow's rich. Stern’s strategy involves this comparatively poor generation making sacrifices to make generations centuries hence, who (even if we do nothing to mitigate global warming) will be many times b ...
Climate variability and vulnerability to climate change: a review
... eastern Australia – the percentage of global land (between 60°S and 75°N) defined as dry areas has increased from 17% in the 1950s to about 27% in the 2000s (Dai, 2011). There is considerable uncertainty regarding projected changes in extremes to the end of the current century, and confidence in pro ...
... eastern Australia – the percentage of global land (between 60°S and 75°N) defined as dry areas has increased from 17% in the 1950s to about 27% in the 2000s (Dai, 2011). There is considerable uncertainty regarding projected changes in extremes to the end of the current century, and confidence in pro ...
University of Birmingham Operational readiness for climate change
... increase to 1.5oC. The global community now agrees that anthropogenic climate change is unequivocal. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the global average combined land and surface temperature has increased by 0.78oC since the industrial revolution. Although the magni ...
... increase to 1.5oC. The global community now agrees that anthropogenic climate change is unequivocal. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the global average combined land and surface temperature has increased by 0.78oC since the industrial revolution. Although the magni ...
an inconvenient burden of proof? co2 nuisance plaintiffs will face
... cause global warming.23 In 1988, the UN formed the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).24 The IPCC issued four reports from 1990 to 2007, each sounding an increased alarm and calling for policy makers world-wide to act to curb global CO2 emissions.25 A fifth report is now in preparation ...
... cause global warming.23 In 1988, the UN formed the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).24 The IPCC issued four reports from 1990 to 2007, each sounding an increased alarm and calling for policy makers world-wide to act to curb global CO2 emissions.25 A fifth report is now in preparation ...
indigenous strategies and empirical models for adaptability of the
... Sudan, pruning and fertilizing to double tree densities and prevent soil erosion in semi-arid Senegal, Burkina Faso, Madagascar and Zimbabwe; manipulation of land use leading to land use conversion e.g. a shift from livestock farming to game farming in Southern Africa. The farmers used water conserv ...
... Sudan, pruning and fertilizing to double tree densities and prevent soil erosion in semi-arid Senegal, Burkina Faso, Madagascar and Zimbabwe; manipulation of land use leading to land use conversion e.g. a shift from livestock farming to game farming in Southern Africa. The farmers used water conserv ...
Fact-Sheet - Hydrology and Energy
... run-off (rounded values). Note that current land use is used in this study for all assessed time periods. Consequently all changes are caused by climate change alone. ...
... run-off (rounded values). Note that current land use is used in this study for all assessed time periods. Consequently all changes are caused by climate change alone. ...
2011 CO Basin Assessment Capacity - CLIMAS
... Leadership. Assesses leadership capability in the region. Leaders’ actions often have large impacts and are able to attract the support of people and resources. Resources. Includes social and economic capital. ...
... Leadership. Assesses leadership capability in the region. Leaders’ actions often have large impacts and are able to attract the support of people and resources. Resources. Includes social and economic capital. ...
snÞrkfa - PreventionWeb
... The Royal Government of Cambodia believes that investment today is for a safer tomorrow. It has realized that the HFA is key instrument for the promotion and improvement of Disaster Risk Reduction, where increase investment in local action is apparently critical. Thus, In implementing the Hyogo Fram ...
... The Royal Government of Cambodia believes that investment today is for a safer tomorrow. It has realized that the HFA is key instrument for the promotion and improvement of Disaster Risk Reduction, where increase investment in local action is apparently critical. Thus, In implementing the Hyogo Fram ...
Towards threshold-based management of freshwater ecosystems in
... et al., 2007). Global warming has been attributed with decreasing the thermal niche and habitat availability for cold water fish, such as galaxid and salmonid fishes (Carpenter et al., 2011). A 3 C change in mean annual temperature corresponds to a shift in approximately 300–400 km latitudinal and 5 ...
... et al., 2007). Global warming has been attributed with decreasing the thermal niche and habitat availability for cold water fish, such as galaxid and salmonid fishes (Carpenter et al., 2011). A 3 C change in mean annual temperature corresponds to a shift in approximately 300–400 km latitudinal and 5 ...
Climate change effects on above- and below
... traits and above-ground herbivore abundance. Enhanced rain altered the interaction between detritivores and plants affecting flower and fruit production, and also had a direct effect on fruit and seed set. Despite this finding, there was no net effect on plant reproductive output. This finding suppo ...
... traits and above-ground herbivore abundance. Enhanced rain altered the interaction between detritivores and plants affecting flower and fruit production, and also had a direct effect on fruit and seed set. Despite this finding, there was no net effect on plant reproductive output. This finding suppo ...