The Carbon the World Forgot - Boreal Songbird Initiative
... Industrial emissions of greenhouse gases are moving the world into an uncertain future where climate change will dominate environmental, political, and economic issues. Solutions to slow negative impacts of rapid and large changes are still possible, if we act swiftly and strategically on a global s ...
... Industrial emissions of greenhouse gases are moving the world into an uncertain future where climate change will dominate environmental, political, and economic issues. Solutions to slow negative impacts of rapid and large changes are still possible, if we act swiftly and strategically on a global s ...
Simulating climate change and its effects on the wind energy
... The impact of GHGs on climate change can be simulated using Global Climate Models (GCMs). However, long climate simulations using coupled atmosphere-ocean general circulation models are currently feasible only with horizontal resolutions of 50 km or greater. Since the wind energy resource of Ireland ...
... The impact of GHGs on climate change can be simulated using Global Climate Models (GCMs). However, long climate simulations using coupled atmosphere-ocean general circulation models are currently feasible only with horizontal resolutions of 50 km or greater. Since the wind energy resource of Ireland ...
Global metabolic impacts of recent climate warming
... Hemisphere4,9,10—a latitudinal pattern that is expected4,8,10,11 because warming is fastest in these regions8. In contrast, shifts in tropical regions are expected to be less marked4,8,10,11 because warming is less pronounced there8. However, biotic impacts of warming are mediated through physiology ...
... Hemisphere4,9,10—a latitudinal pattern that is expected4,8,10,11 because warming is fastest in these regions8. In contrast, shifts in tropical regions are expected to be less marked4,8,10,11 because warming is less pronounced there8. However, biotic impacts of warming are mediated through physiology ...
Climate Impacts in Europe The JRC PESETA II Project
... human health. Most of the biophysical impacts have been integrated into a general equilibrium economic model in order to assess the implications of climate change in terms of household welfare and economic activity (GDP). Further research is needed in complex and relevant areas such as human migrati ...
... human health. Most of the biophysical impacts have been integrated into a general equilibrium economic model in order to assess the implications of climate change in terms of household welfare and economic activity (GDP). Further research is needed in complex and relevant areas such as human migrati ...
Climate Change and its Health Implications
... and rising global average sea level” IPCC Report, 2007 This pack presents information and strategies on climate change for those working in environmental health in the United Kingdom, at a time when there is increasing political interest in reducing the possible future effects, such as the Climate C ...
... and rising global average sea level” IPCC Report, 2007 This pack presents information and strategies on climate change for those working in environmental health in the United Kingdom, at a time when there is increasing political interest in reducing the possible future effects, such as the Climate C ...
LETTER Global metabolic impacts of recent climate warming
... Hemisphere4,9,10—a latitudinal pattern that is expected4,8,10,11 because warming is fastest in these regions8. In contrast, shifts in tropical regions are expected to be less marked4,8,10,11 because warming is less pronounced there8. However, biotic impacts of warming are mediated through physiology ...
... Hemisphere4,9,10—a latitudinal pattern that is expected4,8,10,11 because warming is fastest in these regions8. In contrast, shifts in tropical regions are expected to be less marked4,8,10,11 because warming is less pronounced there8. However, biotic impacts of warming are mediated through physiology ...
- American Meteorological Society
... Rasmussen et al. 2011). These climate change impacts can be considered predictable, at least to some extent, because of growing confidence that temperatures will increase throughout much of the globe in the coming decades (e.g., Meehl et al. 2007). The relatively high confidence that we have in the ...
... Rasmussen et al. 2011). These climate change impacts can be considered predictable, at least to some extent, because of growing confidence that temperatures will increase throughout much of the globe in the coming decades (e.g., Meehl et al. 2007). The relatively high confidence that we have in the ...
EEA consultancy report - final version - clean
... microbiology and toxicology. Specially convened and internationally established science bodies have played a major role in shaping the creation and evolution of the international ozone regime (Haas 1992). Another example would be the dramatic rise to prominence of the Intergovernmental Panel on Clim ...
... microbiology and toxicology. Specially convened and internationally established science bodies have played a major role in shaping the creation and evolution of the international ozone regime (Haas 1992). Another example would be the dramatic rise to prominence of the Intergovernmental Panel on Clim ...
Climate Change Vulnerability Final Report
... database includes detailed ratings and rationales. The report also identifies high-level adaptation strategies to reduce risks associated with climate change. BC’s climate is changing with implications for ecosystems and fish and wildlife health. Climate-change vulnerability assessments measure the ...
... database includes detailed ratings and rationales. The report also identifies high-level adaptation strategies to reduce risks associated with climate change. BC’s climate is changing with implications for ecosystems and fish and wildlife health. Climate-change vulnerability assessments measure the ...
Evaluation of CMIP5 continental precipitation simulations relative to
... data, quantifying model pattern discrepancies, and biases for both entire distributions and their upper tails. The results of the volumetric hit index (VHI) analysis of the total monthly precipitation amounts show that most CMIP5 simulations are in good agreement with GPCP patterns in many areas but ...
... data, quantifying model pattern discrepancies, and biases for both entire distributions and their upper tails. The results of the volumetric hit index (VHI) analysis of the total monthly precipitation amounts show that most CMIP5 simulations are in good agreement with GPCP patterns in many areas but ...
Regional Assessment
... Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, Fiji, Papua New Guinea (PNG), Samoa and Republic of Marshall Islands. These countries were considered to be the most vulnerable to hazards. A deskbased literature review of scientific literature, national reports, project and policy documents was conducted to determine the ...
... Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, Fiji, Papua New Guinea (PNG), Samoa and Republic of Marshall Islands. These countries were considered to be the most vulnerable to hazards. A deskbased literature review of scientific literature, national reports, project and policy documents was conducted to determine the ...
Assessing Climate Change Impacts, Vulnerability and Adaptation:
... Management Branch of Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship through funding fully provided by the Manitoba government and with in-kind support from partners. Special thanks go to the following partners: Dr. David Price, Jason Edwards and Timothy Boland all from CFS in Edmonton for their valuabl ...
... Management Branch of Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship through funding fully provided by the Manitoba government and with in-kind support from partners. Special thanks go to the following partners: Dr. David Price, Jason Edwards and Timothy Boland all from CFS in Edmonton for their valuabl ...
rosenberg_stormwater_cc_jan10 - UW Hydro
... we examined the extent to which trends in precipitation may have occurred in the three major urban areas of Washington State over the last half century. Three different trend analysis methods were applied to historical rainfall records, beginning in 1949: (1) regional frequency analysis, (2) precipi ...
... we examined the extent to which trends in precipitation may have occurred in the three major urban areas of Washington State over the last half century. Three different trend analysis methods were applied to historical rainfall records, beginning in 1949: (1) regional frequency analysis, (2) precipi ...
Better Growth, Better Climate: The New Climate Economy Report
... Indonesia, Norway, South Korea, Sweden and the United Kingdom. The Commission has operated as an independent body and, while benefiting from the support of the seven governments, has been given full freedom to reach its ...
... Indonesia, Norway, South Korea, Sweden and the United Kingdom. The Commission has operated as an independent body and, while benefiting from the support of the seven governments, has been given full freedom to reach its ...
Economics of Climate Change Kenya
... Development). Additional resources on the economics of climate adaptation and low carbon growth in Africa were provided under the AdaptCost project from UNEP and the EC ClimateCost project. We acknowledge the valuable contributions of many people and organisations. In particular, we would like to th ...
... Development). Additional resources on the economics of climate adaptation and low carbon growth in Africa were provided under the AdaptCost project from UNEP and the EC ClimateCost project. We acknowledge the valuable contributions of many people and organisations. In particular, we would like to th ...
Conference Proceedings, 2011 Low Impact Development
... economic, infrastructure, and adaptation planning benefits are also being realized through the incorporation of Low Impact Development (LID) and green infrastructure (GI) for stormwater management. LID- and GI-based strategies can also be used as a means for building community resiliency to changing ...
... economic, infrastructure, and adaptation planning benefits are also being realized through the incorporation of Low Impact Development (LID) and green infrastructure (GI) for stormwater management. LID- and GI-based strategies can also be used as a means for building community resiliency to changing ...
6. Impacts of climate change on Oregon`s coasts and estuaries
... glaciers (via changes in the Earth’s gravity field, gravimetry), and estimates of thermal expansion due to ocean warming allow for the development of a quantitative sea level budget during the period of 1993 to 2007. During that 15 year period it is estimated that approximately 1.0 ± 0.3 mm/year of ...
... glaciers (via changes in the Earth’s gravity field, gravimetry), and estimates of thermal expansion due to ocean warming allow for the development of a quantitative sea level budget during the period of 1993 to 2007. During that 15 year period it is estimated that approximately 1.0 ± 0.3 mm/year of ...
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... summarize, and synthesize available literature. Academics typically operate with few constraints, beyond those self-imposed by the standards and norms of their academic discipline. For many, working within any convening institution, especially a governmental institution that at times behaves politic ...
... summarize, and synthesize available literature. Academics typically operate with few constraints, beyond those self-imposed by the standards and norms of their academic discipline. For many, working within any convening institution, especially a governmental institution that at times behaves politic ...
Climate Extremes: Recent Trends with Implications for National Security
... Climate change has entered the mainstream as a potential threat to U.S. national security. The 2010 Quadrennial Defense Review, and the 2010 National Security Strategy all identify climate change as likely to trigger outcomes that will threaten U.S. security. These assessments have had to rely on pr ...
... Climate change has entered the mainstream as a potential threat to U.S. national security. The 2010 Quadrennial Defense Review, and the 2010 National Security Strategy all identify climate change as likely to trigger outcomes that will threaten U.S. security. These assessments have had to rely on pr ...
Report No. www.epa.ie 135 The Development of an Irish Climate Information
... reproduced without further permission, provided the source is acknowledged. The EPA Research Programme addresses the need for research in Ireland to inform policymakers and other stakeholders on a range of questions in relation to environmental protection. These reports are intended as contributions ...
... reproduced without further permission, provided the source is acknowledged. The EPA Research Programme addresses the need for research in Ireland to inform policymakers and other stakeholders on a range of questions in relation to environmental protection. These reports are intended as contributions ...
Voluntary Guidance for States to Incorporate Climate Change into
... The document provides an overview of the information currently available on climate change, tools that can be used to plan for and implement climate change adaptation, voluntary guidance and case studies. Climate change is a large and growing threat to all wildlife and natural systems and will also ...
... The document provides an overview of the information currently available on climate change, tools that can be used to plan for and implement climate change adaptation, voluntary guidance and case studies. Climate change is a large and growing threat to all wildlife and natural systems and will also ...
... Climate change has entered the mainstream as a potential threat to U.S. national security. The 2010 Quadrennial Defense Review, and the 2010 National Security Strategy all identify climate change as likely to trigger outcomes that will threaten U.S. security. These assessments have had to rely on pr ...
THERMAL METROLOGY FOR METEOROLOGY AND
... from metrological best practices in formulating the framework for advancing its work. ISTI is a massive scientific challenge that requires international collaboration. ISTI and the thermal metrology community are collaborating since 2011 and, beside historical series, MeteoMet provided software for ...
... from metrological best practices in formulating the framework for advancing its work. ISTI is a massive scientific challenge that requires international collaboration. ISTI and the thermal metrology community are collaborating since 2011 and, beside historical series, MeteoMet provided software for ...
On connecting climate change with security and armed conflicts.
... 3. What types of armed conflicts risks are identified in the literature on climate change? To answer these questions, the investigation primarily focuses on the scientific literature (mostly peer-reviewed material). This limit was set in order to promote fact-based analysis of prevailing scientific ...
... 3. What types of armed conflicts risks are identified in the literature on climate change? To answer these questions, the investigation primarily focuses on the scientific literature (mostly peer-reviewed material). This limit was set in order to promote fact-based analysis of prevailing scientific ...
UNDERSTANDING EL NIÑO IN OCEAN–ATMOSPHERE GENERAL
... processes are required to transfer energy between fluctuations at different space and time scales. The FIG. 5. ENSO amplitude in 23 coupled CGCMs, including those used main nonlinear processes relevant for the IPCC AR4, as measured by the Niño-3 SST anomaly std dev to ENSO and highlighted by the in ...
... processes are required to transfer energy between fluctuations at different space and time scales. The FIG. 5. ENSO amplitude in 23 coupled CGCMs, including those used main nonlinear processes relevant for the IPCC AR4, as measured by the Niño-3 SST anomaly std dev to ENSO and highlighted by the in ...