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27 produkter
Research Strategy for Ocean-based Carbon Dioxide Removal and Sequestration
Av and Medicine National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.
Häftad, 2022
704 kr
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As of 2021, atmospheric carbon dioxide levels have reached historically unprecedented levels, higher than at any time in the past 800,000 years. Worldwide efforts to reduce emissions by creating a more efficient, carbon-free energy system may not be enough to stabilize the climate and avoid the …
Climate Stabilization Targets
Emissions, Concentrations, and Impacts over Decades to Millennia
Av National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.
Häftad, 2011
606 kr
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Emissions of carbon dioxide from the burning of fossil fuels have ushered in a new epoch where human activities will largely determine the evolution of Earth's climate. Because carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is long lived, it can effectively lock the Earth and future generations into a range of …
Verifying Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Methods to Support International Climate Agreements
Av National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.
Häftad, 2010
618 kr
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The world's nations are moving toward agreements that will bind us together in an effort to limit future greenhouse gas emissions. With such agreements will come the need for all nations to make accurate estimates of greenhouse gas emissions and to monitor changes over time. In this context, the …
Monitoring Climate Change Impacts
Metrics at the Intersection of the Human and Earth Systems
Av National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.
Häftad, 2010
606 kr
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The stresses associated with climate change are expected to be felt keenly as human population grows to a projected 9 billion by the middle of this century, increasing the demand for resources and supporting infrastructure. Therefore, information to assess vulnerabilities to climate change is …
Framework for K-12 Science Education
Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Core Ideas
Av National Research Council, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education m. fl.
Häftad, 2012
398 kr
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Science, engineering, and technology permeate nearly every facet of modern life and hold the key to solving many of humanity's most pressing current and future challenges. The United States' position in the global economy is declining, in part because U.S. workers lack fundamental knowledge in …
Global Change and Extreme Hydrology
Testing Conventional Wisdom
Av National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.
Häftad, 2011
279 kr
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Climate theory dictates that core elements of the climate system, including precipitation, evapotranspiration, and reservoirs of atmospheric and soil moisture, should change as the climate warms, both in their means and extremes. A major challenge that faces the climate and hydrologic science …
Understanding the Connections Between Coastal Waters and Ocean Ecosystem Services and Human Health
Workshop Summary
Av Institute of Medicine, Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice m. fl.
Häftad, 2014
448 kr
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Understanding the Connections Between Coastal Waters and Ocean Ecosystem Services and Human Health discusses the connection of ecosystem services and human health. This report looks at the state of the science of the role of oceans in ensuring human health and identifies gaps and opportunities for …
Influence of Global Environmental Change on Infectious Disease Dynamics
Workshop Summary
Av Institute of Medicine, Board on Global Health m. fl.
Häftad, 2014
863 kr
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The twentieth century witnessed an era of unprecedented, large-scale, anthropogenic changes to the natural environment. Understanding how environmental factors directly and indirectly affect the emergence and spread of infectious disease has assumed global importance for life on this planet. While …
Cost, Effectiveness, and Deployment of Fuel Economy Technologies for Light-Duty Vehicles
Av National Research Council, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences m. fl.
Häftad, 2015
1156 kr
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The light-duty vehicle fleet is expected to undergo substantial technological changes over the next several decades. New powertrain designs, alternative fuels, advanced materials and significant changes to the vehicle body are being driven by increasingly stringent fuel economy and greenhouse gas …
Enhancing Participation in the U.S. Global Change Research Program
Av and Medicine National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education m. fl.
Häftad, 2016
619 kr
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The US Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) is a collection of 13 Federal entities charged by law to assist the United States and the world to understand, assess, predict, and respond to human-induced and natural processes of global change. As the understanding of global change has evolved over …
Review of the U.S. Global Change Research Program's Update to the Strategic Plan Document
Av and Medicine National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education m. fl.
Häftad, 2016
660 kr
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The Update to the Strategic Plan (USP) is a supplement to the Ten-Year Strategic Plan of the U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) completed in 2012. The Strategic Plan sets out a research program guiding thirteen federal agencies in accord with the Global Change Research Act of 1990. This …
Transitioning Toward Sustainability
Advancing the Scientific Foundation: Proceedings of a Workshop
Av and Medicine National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.
Häftad, 2016
743 kr
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In 1999 the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine released a landmark report, Our Common Journey: A Transition toward Sustainability, which attempted to a /reinvigorate the essential strategic connections between scientific research, technological development, and societiesa …
Characterizing Risk in Climate Change Assessments
Proceedings of a Workshop
Av and Medicine National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.
Häftad, 2016
729 kr
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The U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) was established in 1990 to a /assist the Nation and the world to understand, assess, predict, and respond to human-induced and natural processes of global change.a 1 A key responsibility for the program is to conduct National Climate Assessments …
Accomplishments of the U.S. Global Change Research Program
Av and Medicine National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education m. fl.
Häftad, 2017
365 kr
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The U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) is an interagency program, established by the Global Change Research Act (GCRA) of 1990, mandated by Congress to a /assist the Nation and the world to understand, assess, predict, and respond to human-induced and natural processes of global changea . …
Reckoning with the U.S. Role in Global Ocean Plastic Waste
Av and Medicine National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.
Häftad, 2022
330 kr
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An estimated 8 million metric tons (MMT) of plastic waste enters the world's ocean each year - the equivalent of dumping a garbage truck of plastic waste into the ocean every minute. Plastic waste is now found in almost every marine habitat, from the ocean surface to deep sea sediments to the …
Thriving on Our Changing Planet
A Decadal Strategy for Earth Observation from Space
Av and Medicine National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences m. fl.
Häftad, 2018
1633 kr
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We live on a dynamic Earth shaped by both natural processes and the impacts of humans on their environment. It is in our collective interest to observe and understand our planet, and to predict future behavior to the extent possible, in order to effectively manage resources, successfully respond to …
Gaseous Carbon Waste Streams Utilization
Status and Research Needs
Av and Medicine National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.
Häftad, 2019
1391 kr
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In the quest to mitigate the buildup of greenhouse gases in Earth's atmosphere, researchers and policymakers have increasingly turned their attention to techniques for capturing greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane, either from the locations where they are emitted or directly from …
Weather Patterns
Inbunden, 2017
173 kr
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This series gives readers an insight into one of the most important issues in today's world: climate change. Through accessible language and an engaging design, children can explore the issues related to climate change and discover what effect humanity is having on the planet.
Pollution
Häftad, 2020
123 kr
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How much plastic is in the ocean? Where do the most people live? And what exactly is a mammal? Flick through this fact-filled series and stuff your brain with everything you'll ever need to know about anything!
Adapting to the Impacts of Climate Change
Av National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.
Häftad, 2010
682 kr
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Across the United States, impacts of climate change are already evident. Heat waves have become more frequent and intense, cold extremes have become less frequent, and patterns of rainfall are likely changing. The proportion of precipitation that falls as rain rather than snow has increased across …
Assessment of Intraseasonal to Interannual Climate Prediction and Predictability
Av National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.
Häftad, 2010
789 kr
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More accurate forecasts of climate conditions over time periods of weeks to a few years could help people plan agricultural activities, mitigate drought, and manage energy resources, amongst other activities; however, current forecast systems have limited ability on these time- scales. Models for …
Lessons and Legacies of International Polar Year 2007-2008
Av National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.
Häftad, 2012
508 kr
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International Polar Year 2007-2008 (IPY) was an intense, coordinated field campaign of observations, research, and analysis. It was the largest, most comprehensive campaign ever mounted to explore Earth's polar domains. Legacies and Lessons of the International Polar Year 2007-2008 summarizes how …
Energy-Efficiency Standards and Green Building Certification Systems Used by the Department of Defense for Military Construction and Major Renovations
Av National Research Council, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences m. fl.
Häftad, 2013
435 kr
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Congress has an ongoing interest in ensuring that the 500,000 buildings and other structures owned and operated by the Department of Defense (DOD) are operated effectively in terms of cost and resource use. Section 2830 of the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year requires the …
Accelerating Decarbonization in the United States
Technology, Policy, and Societal Dimensions
Av and Medicine National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, Transportation Research Board m. fl.
Häftad, 2024
802 kr
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Addressing climate change is essential and possible, and it offers a host of benefits - from better public health to new economic opportunities. The United States has a historic opportunity to lead the way in decarbonization by transforming its current energy system to one with net-zero emissions …
Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply
Final Report
Av and Medicine National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education m. fl.
Häftad, 2023
366 kr
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Extreme weather and wildfires, intensified by climate change, are damaging the native plant communities of landscapes across the United States. Native plant communities are foundational to thriving ecosystems, delivering goods and services that regulate the environment and support life, provide …
Future Directions for Southern Ocean and Antarctic Nearshore and Coastal Research
Av and Medicine National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.
Häftad, 2024
330 kr
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Antarctica hosts some of the harshest and most remote environments on Earth - and it is a region of vital importance for scientific research. The environment and position of Antarctica on the globe mean that research conducted there can offer unique insights on important Earth processes, including …
