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Climate Change and Biodiversity

On two counts this is a book which I would not normally have rushed out to buy. I generally dislike books that are compilations of a range of short specialist articles. Few editors are capable of co-ordinating the disparate pieces into one readable and comprehensive whole. My second negative criticism is, ‘not yet another book on global warming’- for surely this is the most over-written and ...

Jan. 1, 2006

By Springer-Verlag GmbH

Climate change reporting

Managing information for climate change reporting: a CDP roadmap guide Using advanced software tools to enhance data quality and tackle climate change challenges The guide is aimed at all levels of responders -- from organizations making an initial submission to those with comprehensive responses or aiming to perform at the highest level. It includes a software roadmap to address challenges at ...

Jul. 20, 2018

By Sphera

Global climate change

Qn October 12, 2007, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and Al Gore for their efforts to develop and disseminate greater knowledge about climate change and to lay the foundations for the measures that are needed to counteract climate change. In bestowirig the award, the Norwegian Nobel Committee noted: “Indications of changes in the earth’s ...

Feb. 1, 2008

By Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA)

Book Review: Climate Change

Climate Change, by Michael A. Toman and Brent Sohngen. Ashgate, 2004, 550pp. ISBN 0-7546-2372-6Keywords: book ...

Jul. 13, 2007

By Inderscience Publishers

Thermodynamics of climate change

Climate modelling is discussed from a thermodynamic point of view, using a control volume approach in which the environment and a superficial layer of the earth form the volume, concentric spherical shell of predominantly gaseous content with a thin layer of the earth. An energy equation that includes anthropogenic heat is suggested based on the mass balance of fossil fuel introduced into the ...

Jan. 22, 2013

By Inderscience Publishers

Competences for climate change education in a virtual mobility setting

Students, citizens and professional practitioners have significant roles in addressing climate change issues. This requires additional competences over and above disciplinary scientific knowledge and related technical skills. This paper introduces two innovative, complementary competences in relation to climate change education, i.e., 'transboundary' and 'intervention' competences. The authors ...

Mar. 29, 2012

By Inderscience Publishers

Is your organization positioned to meet the challenge of climate change?

Given the far-reaching implications of climate change for industry and government, it is critical for organizations to have strong executive-level leadership that is empowered to leverage resources and personnel throughout the organization. This article examines the risks and opportunities related to climate change for businesses, nonprofit institutions, and governmental organizations and ...

Oct. 26, 2009

By Bloomberg BNA

Marine Biodiversity and Climate Change

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Dec. 21, 2009

By Lexxion Verlagsgesellschaft mbH

The lived experience of climate change: expanding the knowledge base through collaborative Master`s curriculum in the European Union

Climate change is a complex, real-world, defining challenge of our times where relevant knowledge and action are not confined to the epistemological foundations of any single academic discipline, although many such disciplines can and do contribute. Climate change education, therefore, requires a holistic approach which brings together different academic disciplines. This paper further argues, ...

Jan. 1, 2012

By Inderscience Publishers

Global Climate Changes and the Process Industries

Apr. 1, 2001

By Trinity Consultants

Climate change and biodiversity

On average, global temperatures on land have risen by 0.8 °C compared with pre‑industrial times. European land areas have warmed up more rapidly, however, increasing by more than 1.2 °C so far (IPCC, 2007), with a further increase of1.0–5.5 °C expected by the end of the 21st century (Christensen et al., 2007). Already southern Europe has experienced extremely dry weather conditions, with ...

Mar. 9, 2010

By European Environment Agency (EEA)

The lived experience of climate change: expanding the knowledge base through collaborative Master's curriculum in the European Union

Climate change is a complex, real–world, defining challenge of our times where relevant knowledge and action are not confined to the epistemological foundations of any single academic discipline, although many such disciplines can and do contribute. Climate change education, therefore, requires a holistic approach which brings together different academic disciplines. This paper further argues, ...

Mar. 29, 2012

By Inderscience Publishers

Climate change litigation: trends and developments

This article, written before the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court in Massachusetts v. EPA, looks at climate change cases filed in U.S. courts, summarizes common legal challenges faced by the litigants involved, and recognizes particular trends that have developed in the short time within which such litigation has ...

Mar. 4, 2007

By Bloomberg BNA

Driving climate change

This autumn the European Parliament and Council of Ministers are expected to cast their final votes on fuel efficiency standards for cars. The EU positions itself as a world leader on climate change, yet it has steadfastly failed to stand up to he car lobby. If the EU does not effectively legislate for greater fuel efficiency, it is in danger of failing to meet its own 2020 greenhouse gas ...

May 27, 2008

By Greenpeace International

Climate change, adaptation and water

Impacts of climate change Observational evidence from all continents and most oceans shows that many natural systems are being affected by anthropogenic climate changes. The socio-economic impacts of climate change are significant: between 2000 and 2006, the frequency of disaster from extreme climate events worldwide increased by 187 per cent as compared with the previous decade, accounting for ...

Jun. 30, 2011

By IWA Publishing

Climate change and human insecurity

Recently, the question of link or the relationship between the global climate change and the level of economic activity becomes the major issue and comes to the focal point of research. In this study, we try to find out the linkage between environment and economic growth. Let us consider a certain level of income, up to which one may reasonably expect high green house gas-intensive income growth ...

Dec. 19, 2008

By Inderscience Publishers

Recent papers on water and climate Change

Journal of Water and Climate Change Development of water scenarios for Europe – Preface Using a participatory scenario development toolbox: added values and impact on quality of scenarios To capture a system's uncertainty, a participatory, integrated approach is a prerequisite of many scenario development projects. Increasingly, a toolbox of methods is employed to facilitate ...

Jun. 24, 2011

By IWA Publishing

An overview of prospects and challenges in the field of climate change in Malaysia

Malaysia is realising the consequence of climate change impacts and efforts are harmonising with those of national interests. Here, we explain recent climate change experiences, several framework structures for policies and national agendas on climate change concerns undertaken in Malaysia. We attempt to identify three areas of policy concerns (a) issues (b) impacts and (c) strategies and figure ...

Dec. 27, 2011

By Inderscience Publishers

Opportunities and constraints for local and subnational climate change policy in urban areas: insights from diverse contexts

Climate change became the centre of public concern in the last years. Many cities and urban areas are particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Local governments play an important role in implementing climate change policies. This paper explores the key factors shaping climate change policy in terms of both enabling conditions for action and the barriers that many urban centres ...

May 23, 2011

By Inderscience Publishers

The domino effect in climate change

This paper provides a concise summary of the natural and the anthropogenic greenhouse effect and the major causes for climate change. This summary may be particularly accessible for readers who are not familiar with natural sciences. Building on these explanations, we develop a simplifying atmospheric model that demonstrates a widely unknown aspect of global warming: the greenhouse effect ...

Jan. 26, 2004

By Inderscience Publishers