PDF-AMELIORATING THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE WITH ORGANI

This is particularly relevant in several of the worlds major food pr oducing regions including temperate Asia China Northern India Sub Saharan No rth and Southern Africa Southern North America the temperate and subtropical regions of South America M. Heat related impacts. Dr Clare Heaviside. 1,2,3. 1. Air Pollution and Climate Change Group, Centre for Radiation, Chemical and Environmental Hazards, Public Health England, . Harwell, Oxfordshire. 2. Created and presented by Brandi graham. What is global warming and why is it happening? . Global warming is the term used to describe a gradual increase in the average temperature of the Earth's atmosphere and its oceans, a change that is believed to be permanently changing the Earth's climate. Learning Objectives. :. To understand the evidence for and against global climate change- World and UK temperatures for the last 100 and 1000 years. To know the causes of global warming. To know the consequences of global climate change- social, economic, environmental and political consequences of global climate change and how they change the way we live. . Effects on Biodiversity. Warren G. Abrahamson. Biology Department. Bucknell . University. Threat: Impacts of .  . CO. 2. CO. 2. has . increased . ≈. 25. % in . 100 yrs.. Atmospheric . CO. 2. Ice Core CO. Climatology. is . the study of Earth’s climate and the factors that affect past, present, and future climatic changes.. Climate describes annual variations of temperature, precipitation, wind, and other weather factors.. Climatology. is . the study of Earth’s climate and the factors that affect past, present, and future climatic changes.. Climate describes annual variations of temperature, precipitation, wind, and other weather factors.. Is it getting worse?. Are Humans causing it?. Is Time running out?. Is there anything that should be done?. Is the “standard model” the only option?. Climate change?. . “Whatever Nature has in store for mankind, unpleasant as it may be, men must accept, for ignorance is never better than knowledge.” Enrico Fermi 1938.. Climate Change| A Human Health Perspective. 2. Source: NOAA NCDC / CICS-NC. . The colors on the map show temperature changes over the past 22 years (1991-2012) compared to the 1901-1960 average for the contiguous U.S., and to the 1951-1980 average for Alaska and Hawai'i. 1-Greece EEA Financial Mechanism 2009-2014APPLICATION FORMFOR THE OUTCOMEDEMOCRATIC VALUES INCLUDING HUMAN RIGHTS PROMOTEDAthensSeptember 20142Before filling in the application please read the guideli long-term weather patterns. for a particular area.. On Earth we have different climates depending on where you are. . Can you think of any  different climates?. 2. What is climate change?. Climate change. Terms to Know. a change in the climate patterns of a place. when everyone has the opportunity to be as healthy as possible. small particles that are suspended in the air. colorless, odorless gas that is produced by burning fossil fuels like oil and gas. Climate change is an extremely important and relevant topic. Considered by some to be one of the highest priority threats to life and the environment on earth and considered by others to be a hoax, climate change science needs to be better understood by society to enable the best decisions for responsible action. This interactive PowerPoint presentation strives to present the evidence and empower users to decide if the climate is changing and if so, the cause of the change. For the slides on causes and effects, please visit: . Examples of the both fine-scale and larger-scale signature of climate and climate history include:. Effect of differences in climate on landforms . Relict . topography formed by now inactive . processes.. Key Message #1. 16. Ch. 16 | Climate Effects on U.S. International Interests. The impacts of climate change, variability, and extreme events outside the United States are affecting and are virtually certain to increasingly affect U.S. trade and economy, including import and export prices and businesses with overseas operations and supply chains..