Moving Forward On Climate Change
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Moving Forward On Climate Change
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Author : Canada
language : en
Publisher: Canadian Museum of Civilization/Musee Canadien Des Civilisations
Release Date : 2005
Moving Forward On Climate Change written by Canada and has been published by Canadian Museum of Civilization/Musee Canadien Des Civilisations this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Nature categories.
The federal climate change plan's objectives include respecting a commitment to greenhouse gas reduction under Kyoto Protocol targets, transforming the sustainability of the economy, and achieving cleaner air, enhanced biodiversity, and improved quality of life. The introduction to this publication reviews the challenges & opportunities related to climate change initiatives, the nature of greenhouse gases & the greenhouse effect, the Canadian commitment to multilateral action on climate change, and climate change initiatives undertaken so far. It also highlights elements of the plan and its benefits. The next part describes elements of the plan, including emission reductions from the largest contributors of greenhouse gas emissions, promotion of renewable energy, harnessing market forces to stimulate emission reductions, carbon trading, partnerships among governments, engaging citizens in emissions reduction, and promoting sustainable agriculture, forestry, cities, & communities.
Air Quality And Climate Change
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Author : Ontario. Ministry of the Environment
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001
Air Quality And Climate Change written by Ontario. Ministry of the Environment and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Air categories.
Writing A New Environmental Era
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Author : Ken Hiltner
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2019-10-16
Writing A New Environmental Era written by Ken Hiltner and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-10-16 with Literary Criticism categories.
Writing a New Environmental Era first considers and then rejects back-to-nature thinking and its proponents like Henry David Thoreau, arguing that human beings have never lived at peace with nature. Consequently, we need to stop thinking about going back to what never was and instead work at moving forward to forge a more harmonious relationship with nature in the future. Using the rise of the automobile and climate change denial literature to explore how our current environmental era was written into existence, Ken Hiltner argues that the humanities—and not, as might be expected, the sciences—need to lead us there. In one sense, climate change is caused by a rise in atmospheric CO2 and other so-called greenhouse gases. Science can address this cause. However, approached in another way altogether, climate change is caused by a range of troubling human activities that require the release of these gases, such as our obsessions with cars, lavish houses, air travel and endless consumer goods. The natural sciences may be able to tell us how these activities are changing our climate, but not why we are engaging in them. That’s a job for the humanities and social sciences. As this book argues, we need to see anthropogenic (i.e. human-caused) climate change for what it is and address it as such: a human problem brought about by human actions. A passionate and personal exploration of why the Environmental Humanities matter and why we should be looking forward, not back to nature, this book will be essential reading for all those interested in the future and sustainability of our planet.
Climate Change Capacity Development
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006
Climate Change Capacity Development written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Calentamiento global categories.
The Cost Of The Kyoto Protocol
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Author : International Council for Capital Formation
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005
The Cost Of The Kyoto Protocol written by International Council for Capital Formation and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Climatic changes categories.
Moving Forward
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Author : Percy E. Sajise
language : en
Publisher: Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
Release Date : 2010-02-10
Moving Forward written by Percy E. Sajise and has been published by Institute of Southeast Asian Studies this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-02-10 with Nature categories.
Climate change is a global phenomenon that is being experienced by all levels of society, regardless of race and species, and in all types of ecosystems, regardless of geographic location. It will have diverse effects on biodiversity which will directly impact on food security, water supply, and livelihood among others, especially for the poor and more vulnerable sectors of human society. More importantly, all forms of life including human society are trying their best to adapt and survive. This book explores the two-way link between climate change and the state of biodiversity in Southeast Asia. By drawing on the experiences and lessons shared by representatives from research and development agencies, academic institutions, donors, and other organizations; and the crosscutting issues contributed by experts, this book aims to provide insights, lessons, and perspectives on how Southeast Asia is dealing with these twin concerns. This book is invaluable to all who are interested in assessing research gaps, identifying future research areas, drafting effective policy agenda, and implementing critical activities at the community, national, and international levels.
Abrupt Impacts Of Climate Change
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Author : National Research Council
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 2013-12-31
Abrupt Impacts Of Climate Change written by National Research Council and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-12-31 with Science categories.
Climate is changing, forced out of the range of the past million years by levels of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases not seen in the Earth's atmosphere for a very, very long time. Lacking action by the world's nations, it is clear that the planet will be warmer, sea level will rise, and patterns of rainfall will change. But the future is also partly uncertain-there is considerable uncertainty about how we will arrive at that different climate. Will the changes be gradual, allowing natural systems and societal infrastructure to adjust in a timely fashion? Or will some of the changes be more abrupt, crossing some threshold or "tipping point" to change so fast that the time between when a problem is recognized and when action is required shrinks to the point where orderly adaptation is not possible? Abrupt Impacts of Climate Change is an updated look at the issue of abrupt climate change and its potential impacts. This study differs from previous treatments of abrupt changes by focusing on abrupt climate changes and also abrupt climate impacts that have the potential to severely affect the physical climate system, natural systems, or human systems, often affecting multiple interconnected areas of concern. The primary timescale of concern is years to decades. A key characteristic of these changes is that they can come faster than expected, planned, or budgeted for, forcing more reactive, rather than proactive, modes of behavior. Abrupt Impacts of Climate Change summarizes the state of our knowledge about potential abrupt changes and abrupt climate impacts and categorizes changes that are already occurring, have a high probability of occurrence, or are unlikely to occur. Because of the substantial risks to society and nature posed by abrupt changes, this report recommends the development of an Abrupt Change Early Warning System that would allow for the prediction and possible mitigation of such changes before their societal impacts are severe. Identifying key vulnerabilities can help guide efforts to increase resiliency and avoid large damages from abrupt change in the climate system, or in abrupt impacts of gradual changes in the climate system, and facilitate more informed decisions on the proper balance between mitigation and adaptation. Although there is still much to learn about abrupt climate change and abrupt climate impacts, to willfully ignore the threat of abrupt change could lead to more costs, loss of life, suffering, and environmental degradation. Abrupt Impacts of Climate Change makes the case that the time is here to be serious about the threat of tipping points so as to better anticipate and prepare ourselves for the inevitable surprises.
Global Sectoral Industry Approaches To Climate Change
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Author : Christian Egenhofer
language : en
Publisher: CEPS
Release Date : 2008
Global Sectoral Industry Approaches To Climate Change written by Christian Egenhofer and has been published by CEPS this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Climatic changes categories.
Dangerous Years
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Author : David W. Orr
language : en
Publisher: Yale University Press
Release Date : 2016-01-01
Dangerous Years written by David W. Orr and has been published by Yale University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-01-01 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Considers future of civilization in the light of what we know about climate change and related threats. David Orr, an award-winning, internationally recognized leader in the field of sustainability and environmental education, pulls no punches: even with the Paris Agreement of 2015, Earth systems will not reach a new equilibrium for centuries. Earth is becoming a different planet, more threadbare and less biologically diverse, with more acidic oceans and a hotter, more capricious climate. Furthermore, technology will not solve complex problems of sustainability.
Climate And Culture
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Author : Hilary Geoghegan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020
Climate And Culture written by Hilary Geoghegan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with categories.
How does culture interact with the way societies understand, live with and act in relation to climate change? While the importance of the exchanges between culture, society and climate in the context of global environmental change is increasingly recognised, the empirical evidence is fragmented and too often constrained by disciplinary boundaries. Written by an international team of experts, this book provides cutting-edge and critical perspectives on how culture both facilitates and inhibits our ability to address and make sense of climate change and the challenges it poses to societies globally. Through a set of case studies spanning the social sciences and humanities, it explores the role of culture in relation to climate and its changes at different temporal and spatial levels; illustrates how approaching climate change through the cultural dimension enriches the range and depth of societal engagements; and establishes connections between theory and practice, which can stimulate action-oriented initiatives.