Essays about: "RCP 8.5"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 25 essays containing the words RCP 8.5.
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1. Incorporation of climate effects in marine spatial planning. Possible Climate Refugia on the Swedish West Coast Based on Two Climate Scenarios
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för marina vetenskaperAbstract : Climate change poses a significant threat to the survival and distribution of marine species and habitats. Identification and conservation of climate refugia have emerged as a strategy to safeguard vulnerable habitats and promote species resilience. READ MORE
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2. Estimating Future Forest Fire Risk in Gävleborg County Sweden in 2041-2070 Following RCP 8.5
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskapAbstract : Forest fires can act as an ecosystem service by providing habitat renewal, controlling pests, and reducing the risk of extreme fires, but can at the same time disturb an ecosystem negatively. Furthermore, forest fires release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, damage property, and lead to health issues. READ MORE
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3. The Effects of Climate Change on Zirben (Pinus cembra) Distribution in the Italian Alps
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskapAbstract : Anthropogenic climate change has caused temperature increases all across the globe. Mountainous areas are among the most affected and are experiencing alarming rates of warming. Such rapid warming will have effects on alpine vegetation and their distribution throughout the alps. READ MORE
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4. Assessing the Impacts of Future Climate Change on Tree Cover Densities in Nigeria with a Proposal of States Suitable for Climate Mitigation
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskapAbstract : With an increase in temperature (T) and a change in precipitation (P) patterns due to climate change, global conditions for tree growth are changing and shifting. While some areas experience an increase in P, favoring tree growth, many regions are also predicted to show a decrease in P, leading to trends of desertification. READ MORE
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5. Assessing the Impacts of Climate Change and Water Scarcity on Agricultural Practices in Kenya -Implications for Adaptation Strategies
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskapAbstract : Like other African countries, Kenya’ economy and food security is heavily dependent on agriculture. Climate change has led to variability in temperature and precipitation, and extreme weather events such as droughts and floods, all of which can significantly impact crop productivity and food security in the long-term. READ MORE