Atmosphere and Ocean as Dynamic Drivers of Polar Climate
... the Antarctic, on the other hand, changes have been more mixed: while Southern Ocean temperatures are rising (Gille, 2008) and regions of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet are melting (Pritchard et al. , 2012), sea ice area around the Antarctic continent has expanded modestly (Parkinson & Cavalieri, 2012 ...
... the Antarctic, on the other hand, changes have been more mixed: while Southern Ocean temperatures are rising (Gille, 2008) and regions of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet are melting (Pritchard et al. , 2012), sea ice area around the Antarctic continent has expanded modestly (Parkinson & Cavalieri, 2012 ...
Sustainable Development and Climate Change
... 12.8 Environmental issues have for long been an integral part of Indian thought and social processes. India, a large and diverse country with only 2.4 per cent of the world’s land area, accounts for 7-8 per cent of the recorded plant and animal species of the world. It is estimated that India is hom ...
... 12.8 Environmental issues have for long been an integral part of Indian thought and social processes. India, a large and diverse country with only 2.4 per cent of the world’s land area, accounts for 7-8 per cent of the recorded plant and animal species of the world. It is estimated that India is hom ...
Hansen1998-ClimateForcings-in-the-IndustrialEra.p+
... future climate change. Anthropogenic greenhouse gases (GHGs), which are well measured, cause a strong positive (warming) forcing. But other, poorly measured, anthropogenic forcings, especially changes of atmospheric aerosols, clouds, and land-use patterns, cause a negative forcing that tends to offs ...
... future climate change. Anthropogenic greenhouse gases (GHGs), which are well measured, cause a strong positive (warming) forcing. But other, poorly measured, anthropogenic forcings, especially changes of atmospheric aerosols, clouds, and land-use patterns, cause a negative forcing that tends to offs ...
Impact of Climate Change on the Poor in Bolivia
... regions are able to consume almost twice as much as inhabitants in the coldest regions.” 16 On the face of it then one would think that warmer temperatures would be good for the country. The problem is that changes especially rapid changes come with a cost. In warmer areas that cost has been an incr ...
... regions are able to consume almost twice as much as inhabitants in the coldest regions.” 16 On the face of it then one would think that warmer temperatures would be good for the country. The problem is that changes especially rapid changes come with a cost. In warmer areas that cost has been an incr ...
Sustainability and Risk: Climate Change and Fiduciary Duty WORKSHOP REPORT
... gas increases and most of the observed changes in the climate are human-caused. The main natural and human phenomena that affect climate are known, and scientists have measured or estimated these phenomena, and then compared their relative effect on the climate. These comparisons indicate human emis ...
... gas increases and most of the observed changes in the climate are human-caused. The main natural and human phenomena that affect climate are known, and scientists have measured or estimated these phenomena, and then compared their relative effect on the climate. These comparisons indicate human emis ...
An NPS Framework for Addressing Climate Change with Cultural
... part non-living, capacity to adapt may be limited, particularly without affecting integrity of the resource. An integrated vulnerability assessment—addressing vulnerabilities of both cultural and natural resources in the same park—was conducted for Badlands National Park (Amberg et al. 2012), althou ...
... part non-living, capacity to adapt may be limited, particularly without affecting integrity of the resource. An integrated vulnerability assessment—addressing vulnerabilities of both cultural and natural resources in the same park—was conducted for Badlands National Park (Amberg et al. 2012), althou ...
Global Warming: The Origin and Nature of the Alleged Scientif
... degrees centigrade. In fact, the greenhouse effect is only about 25 percent of what it would be in a pure radiative situation. The reason for this is the presence of convection (heat transport by air motions), which bypasses much of the radiative absorption. What is really going on is schematically ...
... degrees centigrade. In fact, the greenhouse effect is only about 25 percent of what it would be in a pure radiative situation. The reason for this is the presence of convection (heat transport by air motions), which bypasses much of the radiative absorption. What is really going on is schematically ...
Readying California`s Fisheries for Climate Change
... 2015. The Panel will also produce an Executive Summary for Decision-makers at the end of its tenure in November 2015. This summary will sit on top of all the Panel’s work, and encapsulate the key messages and insights that are emerging from this effort. One key message emerging from the Panel is the ...
... 2015. The Panel will also produce an Executive Summary for Decision-makers at the end of its tenure in November 2015. This summary will sit on top of all the Panel’s work, and encapsulate the key messages and insights that are emerging from this effort. One key message emerging from the Panel is the ...
The environmental movement and climate change: evidence
... The question thus arises as to what are the POS for environmentalists in different EU climate change-related policy sectors. To answer this question, this paper combines the political opportunities approach with policy analysis and focus on three main dimensions: the prevailing mode of governance o ...
... The question thus arises as to what are the POS for environmentalists in different EU climate change-related policy sectors. To answer this question, this paper combines the political opportunities approach with policy analysis and focus on three main dimensions: the prevailing mode of governance o ...
Cologne-Rio Climate Partnership Project - Resilient Cities
... 4- Enlarging the emergency program for the population residents in risk areas such as favelas and areas subject to floods in Rio. 5- Improvement and extension of the program for waste segregation, collection and recycling Methodological and technological strategies to add value to recycled waste. 6- ...
... 4- Enlarging the emergency program for the population residents in risk areas such as favelas and areas subject to floods in Rio. 5- Improvement and extension of the program for waste segregation, collection and recycling Methodological and technological strategies to add value to recycled waste. 6- ...
Regional Security Implications of Climate Change A
... Most of the studies fall in one of the following two categories: First, global or regional studies: These studies are mostly desk-based and focus on outlining plausible, narrative scenarios for different regions in the world. Despite the variance, most studies come to similar conclusions: Climate ch ...
... Most of the studies fall in one of the following two categories: First, global or regional studies: These studies are mostly desk-based and focus on outlining plausible, narrative scenarios for different regions in the world. Despite the variance, most studies come to similar conclusions: Climate ch ...
Analyzing payoffs in climate change negotiations
... low-carbon economy led to Australia having a major political debate about Kyoto from 2005 (when it came into force) to 2007 (the next Federal election). Ratification of Kyoto was a key election promise of Kevin Rudd – and arguably a key part to his ousting of John Howard from power. Upon taking offi ...
... low-carbon economy led to Australia having a major political debate about Kyoto from 2005 (when it came into force) to 2007 (the next Federal election). Ratification of Kyoto was a key election promise of Kevin Rudd – and arguably a key part to his ousting of John Howard from power. Upon taking offi ...
The climate of the Mediterranean region: research progress and
... weather stations between the period of 1961–2009. They suggest that only weak, mostly nonsignificant trends are present in Serbia in the period 1961–2009. Espı́rito Santo et al. (2014) describe seasonal variations in the intensity, frequency, and duration of extreme precipitation events in mainland ...
... weather stations between the period of 1961–2009. They suggest that only weak, mostly nonsignificant trends are present in Serbia in the period 1961–2009. Espı́rito Santo et al. (2014) describe seasonal variations in the intensity, frequency, and duration of extreme precipitation events in mainland ...
Tackling climate change in England`s regions
... will have to be far more severe. Using data from the International Panel on Climate Change, Friends of the Earth has calculated that if the UK is to make its fair share of reductions to prevent atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide reaching dangerous levels, we will need to cut emissions by 3 ...
... will have to be far more severe. Using data from the International Panel on Climate Change, Friends of the Earth has calculated that if the UK is to make its fair share of reductions to prevent atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide reaching dangerous levels, we will need to cut emissions by 3 ...
s1|2008 protected areas and biodiversity conservation special issue
... mitigation and adaptation. What role do PA managers – and their risk perception and response – play in this context? A global survey with biosphere reserve (BR) managers investigated this issue using a combined quantitative and qualitative approach. Results suggest that climate change risk perceptio ...
... mitigation and adaptation. What role do PA managers – and their risk perception and response – play in this context? A global survey with biosphere reserve (BR) managers investigated this issue using a combined quantitative and qualitative approach. Results suggest that climate change risk perceptio ...
Phillip_Staddon___Winter_Mortality
... Asking the question at a different time scale (i.e. season or year, rather than day) is fundamentally interesting, therefore research in temperature-health outcomes needs to move beyond time-series analysis and develop and test metrics for "long-term cold weather" and for "long-term health outcomes" ...
... Asking the question at a different time scale (i.e. season or year, rather than day) is fundamentally interesting, therefore research in temperature-health outcomes needs to move beyond time-series analysis and develop and test metrics for "long-term cold weather" and for "long-term health outcomes" ...
Greater Accra Climate and Disaster Risk Mitigation
... study to determine the spatial linkages between poverty, livelihoods and exposure to natural hazards in GAMA. iii. Assessment of the historic costs of floods in Greater Accra: Accra has repeatedly been hit by severe flooding, but lacks any information on the costs of these events with regard to the ...
... study to determine the spatial linkages between poverty, livelihoods and exposure to natural hazards in GAMA. iii. Assessment of the historic costs of floods in Greater Accra: Accra has repeatedly been hit by severe flooding, but lacks any information on the costs of these events with regard to the ...
Climate Change - Pacific Science Center
... P: Wait, this isn’t climate! This is just a white globe with some red stuff and blue stuff. I’m going to need a key to find out what these colors mean. Hm. I think I have a key somewhere. Take out key. Do you think this will help? G: You are preposterous. Ha ha ha! P: Actually, this is exactly the k ...
... P: Wait, this isn’t climate! This is just a white globe with some red stuff and blue stuff. I’m going to need a key to find out what these colors mean. Hm. I think I have a key somewhere. Take out key. Do you think this will help? G: You are preposterous. Ha ha ha! P: Actually, this is exactly the k ...
CONTOH
... The number of documents disaster baseline data Indonesia Prevention and disaster risk Number facilitation of disaster risk ...
... The number of documents disaster baseline data Indonesia Prevention and disaster risk Number facilitation of disaster risk ...
Response to the NATIONAL CLIMATE CHANGE RESPONSE …
... crisis: we need solutions to both; Trade unions, social movements and environmental organisations have formed an alliance to campaign for the creation of one million climate jobs, now. Our initial research shows that more than three million new climate jobs can be created. COSATU / Sustain Labour No ...
... crisis: we need solutions to both; Trade unions, social movements and environmental organisations have formed an alliance to campaign for the creation of one million climate jobs, now. Our initial research shows that more than three million new climate jobs can be created. COSATU / Sustain Labour No ...
INTRODUCTION
... Urban land use practices are often governed by political parties and agendas. For this reason, majority support for global warming and future climate changes is essential to properly plan urban land in the future. Possible implications for urban areas include sea level rise, drought, urban heat isla ...
... Urban land use practices are often governed by political parties and agendas. For this reason, majority support for global warming and future climate changes is essential to properly plan urban land in the future. Possible implications for urban areas include sea level rise, drought, urban heat isla ...
Death by Degrees: New York - Physicians for Social Responsibility
... Therefore, New York could potentially be forced to address some significant problems over the next century in light of climate change projections. According to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), average temperatures in the state of New York could increase by approximately 4º F during the ne ...
... Therefore, New York could potentially be forced to address some significant problems over the next century in light of climate change projections. According to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), average temperatures in the state of New York could increase by approximately 4º F during the ne ...
Chapter 9 Climate Research and Climate Politics in Germany
... climate precaution policy (Bundesregierung 1996).” At first, its creation marked a success for the Federal Ministry for the Environment(BMU) for two reasons: first, very few issues become promoted to this formal administrative level; second, the BMU managed to claim the presidency of the board. Toda ...
... climate precaution policy (Bundesregierung 1996).” At first, its creation marked a success for the Federal Ministry for the Environment(BMU) for two reasons: first, very few issues become promoted to this formal administrative level; second, the BMU managed to claim the presidency of the board. Toda ...
climate change - World Health Organization
... UNFCCC, Article 1, paragraph (1) states need to minimize adverse effects on "natural and managed ecosystems or on the operation of socio-economic systems or on human health and welfare” . World Health Assembly Resolution WHA/61.R19, and Executive Board Resolution EB124.R5, request WHO to develop ...
... UNFCCC, Article 1, paragraph (1) states need to minimize adverse effects on "natural and managed ecosystems or on the operation of socio-economic systems or on human health and welfare” . World Health Assembly Resolution WHA/61.R19, and Executive Board Resolution EB124.R5, request WHO to develop ...
Powerpoint presentation (PPT file)
... Biringer, J.L. 2003 Forest ecosystems threatened by climate change: promoting long-term forest resilience. In: Hansen, L.J., Biringer, J.L. and Hoffman, J.R. (eds.) Buying time – a user´s manual for building resistance and resilience to climate change in natural systems. WWF, Gland, Switzerland. p. ...
... Biringer, J.L. 2003 Forest ecosystems threatened by climate change: promoting long-term forest resilience. In: Hansen, L.J., Biringer, J.L. and Hoffman, J.R. (eds.) Buying time – a user´s manual for building resistance and resilience to climate change in natural systems. WWF, Gland, Switzerland. p. ...