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Topographic Effects on Vegetation Biomass in Semiarid Mixed Grassland under Climate Change Using AVHRR NDVI Data

Zhaoqin Li & Xulin Guo · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2014

The topography effects on vegetation biomass under climate change impact have been ignored in prairie regions as it is not as significant as in mountain areas. This paper aims to investigate the topographic effects on vegetation biomass under climate change in semiarid Canadian m...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJECC/2014/11146

Effects of Climate Change, Poverty and Macroeconomic Policies on Agricultural Trade Performance in Nigeria

Anthony O. Onoja & A. I. Achike · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2014

Aims: This study ascertained the joint influences of climate factors, poverty and macroeconomic environment on agricultural export performance in Nigeria. Study Design: The study is a survey based on time series data. Place and Duration of Study: Secondary data covering 32 years...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJECC/2014/8575

Greenhouse Gas Emission Determinants in Nigeria: Implications for Trade, Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Policies

A. I. Achike & Anthony O. Onoja · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2014

This study investigated and analyzed the determinants of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emission in Nigeria. The study relied on secondary data from World Bank and Central Bank of Nigeria covering 40 years (1970-2009). The data were analyzed using Zellner’s Seemingly Unrelated Regression (...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJECC/2014/8576

Climate Change Diplomacy- Apparatus for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation: A Reflection in the Context of Bangladesh

Mohammad Tarikul Islam · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2014

The objective of this analysis is mainly to examine the current trend of climate change diplomacy carry forward by the Government of Bangladesh. This focus on effectiveness of Climate Change (CC) Diplomacy for the climate change victim nation like Bangladesh. Some interrelated is...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJECC/2014/9174

Seasonal and Altitudinal Variation of Herbaceous Biomass of Nikyal Range Land, District Kotli Azad Jammu and Kashmir

Muhammad Shoaib Amjad, Nafeesa Zahid Malik, Faraz Akrim & Nosheen Mumtaz · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2013

Aim: The aim of this study was to report the seasonal and altitudinal variation in herbaceous biomass along with the productivity of area. Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted in Nikyal valley located at altitudinal range of 1500-1900 m within the longitude 74o 0...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/5990

Climate Change Adaptations for California’s San Francisco Bay Area Water Supplies

William S. Sicke, Jay R. Lund & Josué Medellín-Azuara · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2013

The impact of climate changes on both sea level and the temporal and spatial distribution of runoff will affect water supply reliability and operations in California. To meet future urban water demands in the San Francisco Bay Area, local water managers can adapt by changing wate...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJECC/2013/2708

Response of California Summer Hydroelectricity Generation to Spring Temperature

T. J. Blasing, Anna Sullivan & Kaveh Madani · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2013

Regions depending on winter snowpack for hydroelectricity generation may be adversely affected if spring temperatures increase. An inverse relationship between spring temperature and summer hydroelectricity generation is complicated by changing statistical properties of the varia...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJECC/2013/2669

Dynamic Resilience to Climate Change Caused Natural Disasters in Coastal Megacities Quantification Framework

Slobodan P. Simonovic & Angela Peck · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2013

Objectives: The framework is designed to provide (i) for better understanding of factors contributing to urban resilience; and (ii) for comparison of climate change adaptation options. Methodology: Disasters occur at the intersection of hazards and vulnerabilities. As the climate...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJECC/2013/2504

Efficacy of Fuzzy c-Means Cluster Analysis of Naturally Occurring Radioisotope Datasets for Improved Groundwater Resource Management under the Continued Risk of Climate Change

Randall W. Gentry · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2013

Global change is recognized as an additional potential stressor on already over-tapped groundwater systems. Mitigation of impacts due to global change requires planning for sustainable use of groundwater systems. Identifying and developing mitigation plans for sustainable use of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJECC/2013/2505

Interactions of Forests, Climate, Water Resources, and Humans in a Changing Environment: Research Needs

Ge Sun & Catalina Segura · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2013

The aim of the special issue “Interactions of Forests, Climate, Water Resources, and Humans in a Changing Environment” is to present case studies on the influences of natural and human disturbances on forest water resources under a changing climate. Studies in this collection of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJECC/2013/6212

Impact of River Damming and River Diversion Projects in a Changing Environment and in Geomorphological Evolution of the Greek Coast

Aristeidis Mertzanis & Konstantinos Mertzanis · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2013

It has been observed, in many Mediterranean countries, that human activities-engineering works, such as large dams and reservoirs construction (hydroelectric power dams, irrigation dams and water supply dams), artificial river diversion projects, channelization, etc., may serious...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJECC/2013/1954

Determinants of Choice of Indigenous Climate Related Strategies by Smallholder Farmers in Northern Ghana

Ramatu M. Al-Hassan, John K. M. Kuwornu, Prince M. Etwire & Yaw Osei-Owusu · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2013

This study assessed the determinants of Choice of Indigenous Climate Related Strategies by Smallholder Farmers in Northern Ghana using primary data obtained through community focus group discussions and household survey, and subjected to the Multinomial Logit regression model. Th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJECC/2013/2495

Impact of Climate Change on Physical and Biogeochemical Processes in the Hydrologic Cycle: Challenges and Perspectives

Wei Zhang & Ni-Bin Chang · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2013

This special issue “Impact of climate change on physical and biogeochemical processes in the hydrologic cycle” presents a collection of articles on interactions of climatic drivers and hydro-biogeochemical responses as well as the role of biogeochemical processes in controls and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJECC/2013/6715

Assessing Effects of Climate Change on Biogeochemical Cycling of Trace Metals in Alluvial and Coastal Watersheds

Ming-Kuo Lee, Michael Natter, Jeff Keevan, Kirsten Guerra, James Saunders, Ashraf Uddin, Munir Humayun, Yang Wang & Alison R. Keimowitz · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2013

Assessing the impacts of climate changes on water quality requires an understanding of the biogeochemical cycling of trace metals. Evidence from research on alluvial aquifers and coastal watersheds shows direct impacts of climate change on the fate and transformation of trace met...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJECC/2013/3061