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• 21. [Article] The Response of Northern Hemisphere Snow Cover to a Changing Climate

  A snowpack model sensitivity study, observed changes of snow cover in the NOAA satellite dataset, and snow cover simulations from the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project phase 3 (CMIP3) multimodel dataset ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: The Response of Northern Hemisphere Snow Cover to a Changing Climate Author: Brown, Ross D., Mote, Philip W. A snowpack model sensitivity study, observed changes of snow cover in the NOAA satellite dataset, and snow cover simulations from the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project phase 3 (CMIP3) multimodel dataset are used to provide new insights into the climate response of Northern Hemisphere (NH) snow cover. Under conditions of warming and increasing precipitation that characterizes both observed and projected climate change over much of the NH land area with seasonal snow cover, the sensitivity analysis indicated snow cover duration (SCD) was the snow cover variable exhibiting the strongest climate sensitivity, with sensitivity varying with climate regime and elevation. The highest snow cover–climate sensitivity was found in maritime climates with extensive winter snowfall—for example, the coastal mountains of western North America (NA). Analysis of trends in snow cover duration during the 1966–2007 period of NOAA data showed the largest decreases were concentrated in a zone where seasonal mean air temperatures were in the range of −5° to +5°C that extended around the midlatitudinal coastal margins of the continents. These findings were echoed by the climate models that showed earlier and more widespread decreases in SCD than annual maximum snow water equivalent (SWEmax), with the zone of earliest significant decrease located over the maritime margins of NA and western Europe. The lowest SCD–climate sensitivity was observed in continental interior climates with relatively cold and dry winters, where precipitation plays a greater role in snow cover variability. The sensitivity analysis suggested a potentially complex elevation response of SCD and SWEmax to increasing temperature and precipitation in mountain regions as a result of nonlinear interactions between the duration of the snow season and snow accumulation rates. Title: The Response of Northern Hemisphere Snow Cover to a Changing Climate Author: Brown, Ross D., Mote, Philip W. A snowpack model sensitivity study, observed changes of snow cover in the NOAA satellite dataset, and snow cover simulations from the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project phase 3 (CMIP3) multimodel dataset are used to provide new insights into the climate response of Northern Hemisphere (NH) snow cover. Under conditions of warming and increasing precipitation that characterizes both observed and projected climate change over much of the NH land area with seasonal snow cover, the sensitivity analysis indicated snow cover duration (SCD) was the snow cover variable exhibiting the strongest climate sensitivity, with sensitivity varying with climate regime and elevation. The highest snow cover–climate sensitivity was found in maritime climates with extensive winter snowfall—for example, the coastal mountains of western North America (NA). Analysis of trends in snow cover duration during the 1966–2007 period of NOAA data showed the largest decreases were concentrated in a zone where seasonal mean air temperatures were in the range of −5° to +5°C that extended around the midlatitudinal coastal margins of the continents. These findings were echoed by the climate models that showed earlier and more widespread decreases in SCD than annual maximum snow water equivalent (SWEmax), with the zone of earliest significant decrease located over the maritime margins of NA and western Europe. The lowest SCD–climate sensitivity was observed in continental interior climates with relatively cold and dry winters, where precipitation plays a greater role in snow cover variability. The sensitivity analysis suggested a potentially complex elevation response of SCD and SWEmax to increasing temperature and precipitation in mountain regions as a result of nonlinear interactions between the duration of the snow season and snow accumulation rates. Close

• 22. [Article] Precautionary Management of North-East Arctic Cod under Environmental and Evolutionary Change

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Precautionary Management of North-East Arctic Cod under Environmental and Evolutionary Change Author: Hjermann, Dag, Kaitala, Veijo Abstract only. Title: Precautionary Management of North-East Arctic Cod under Environmental and Evolutionary Change Author: Hjermann, Dag, Kaitala, Veijo Abstract only. Close

• 23. [Article] A sensitivity-based approach to evaluating future changes in Colorado River Discharge

  This is an author's peer-reviewed final manuscript, as accepted by the publisher. The published article is copyrighted by Springer and can be found at: http://link.springer.com/journal/10584.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: A sensitivity-based approach to evaluating future changes in Colorado River Discharge Author: Vano, Julie A., Lettenmaier, Dennis P. This is an author's peer-reviewed final manuscript, as accepted by the publisher. The published article is copyrighted by Springer and can be found at: http://link.springer.com/journal/10584. Title: A sensitivity-based approach to evaluating future changes in Colorado River Discharge Author: Vano, Julie A., Lettenmaier, Dennis P. This is an author's peer-reviewed final manuscript, as accepted by the publisher. The published article is copyrighted by Springer and can be found at: http://link.springer.com/journal/10584. Close

• 24. [Article] Climate Master Handbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Help People Curb Their Household Climate Impact

  53 p. : ill. (some col.)

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Climate Master Handbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Help People Curb Their Household Climate Impact Author: Climate Leadership Initiative Year: 2010, 2009 53 p. : ill. (some col.) Title: Climate Master Handbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Help People Curb Their Household Climate Impact Author: Climate Leadership Initiative Year: 2010, 2009 53 p. : ill. (some col.) Close

• 25. [Article] Fisheries Policy Designs in Response to Climate Changes -- A Case Study of the Hawaii-based Longline Swordfish Fishery

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Fisheries Policy Designs in Response to Climate Changes -- A Case Study of the Hawaii-based Longline Swordfish Fishery Author: Pan, Minling, Li, Shichao Abstract only. Title: Fisheries Policy Designs in Response to Climate Changes -- A Case Study of the Hawaii-based Longline Swordfish Fishery Author: Pan, Minling, Li, Shichao Abstract only. Close

• 26. [Article] Climate Communications and Behavior Change: A Guide for Practitioners

  54 p. : col. ill.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Climate Communications and Behavior Change: A Guide for Practitioners Author: Climate Leadership Initiative, Pike, Cara, Doppelt, Bob, Herr, Meredith Year: 2010 54 p. : col. ill. Title: Climate Communications and Behavior Change: A Guide for Practitioners Author: Climate Leadership Initiative, Pike, Cara, Doppelt, Bob, Herr, Meredith Year: 2010 54 p. : col. ill. Close

• 27. [Article] An Overview of Potential Economic Costs to New Mexico of a Business-As-Usual Approach to Climate Change

  vi, 46 p. "A Report from The Program on Climate Economics, Climate Leadership Initiative, Institute for a Sustainable Environment, University of Oregon."

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: An Overview of Potential Economic Costs to New Mexico of a Business-As-Usual Approach to Climate Change Author: Climate Leadership Initiative, Niemi, Ernest G., Buckley, Mark, Neculae, Cleo, Reich, Sarah Year: 2010, 2009 vi, 46 p. "A Report from The Program on Climate Economics, Climate Leadership Initiative, Institute for a Sustainable Environment, University of Oregon." Title: An Overview of Potential Economic Costs to New Mexico of a Business-As-Usual Approach to Climate Change Author: Climate Leadership Initiative, Niemi, Ernest G., Buckley, Mark, Neculae, Cleo, Reich, Sarah Year: 2010, 2009 vi, 46 p. "A Report from The Program on Climate Economics, Climate Leadership Initiative, Institute for a Sustainable Environment, University of Oregon." Close

• 28. [Article] An Overview of Potential Economic Costs to Oregon of a Business-As-Usual Approach to Climate Change

  vii, 47 p. "A Report from The Program on Climate Economics, Climate Leadership Initiative, Institute for a Sustainable Environment, University of Oregon."

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: An Overview of Potential Economic Costs to Oregon of a Business-As-Usual Approach to Climate Change Author: Climate Leadership Initiative, Niemi, Ernest G., Buckley, Mark, Neculae, Cleo, Reich, Sarah Year: 2010, 2009 vii, 47 p. "A Report from The Program on Climate Economics, Climate Leadership Initiative, Institute for a Sustainable Environment, University of Oregon." Title: An Overview of Potential Economic Costs to Oregon of a Business-As-Usual Approach to Climate Change Author: Climate Leadership Initiative, Niemi, Ernest G., Buckley, Mark, Neculae, Cleo, Reich, Sarah Year: 2010, 2009 vii, 47 p. "A Report from The Program on Climate Economics, Climate Leadership Initiative, Institute for a Sustainable Environment, University of Oregon." Close

• 29. [Article] An Overview of Potential Economic Costs to Washington of a Business-As-Usual Approach to Climate Change

  vii, 47 p. "A Report from The Program on Climate Economics, Climate Leadership Initiative, Institute for a Sustainable Environment, University of Oregon."

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: An Overview of Potential Economic Costs to Washington of a Business-As-Usual Approach to Climate Change Author: Climate Leadership Initiative, Niemi, Ernest G., Buckley, Mark, Neculae, Cleo, Reich, Sarah Year: 2010, 2009 vii, 47 p. "A Report from The Program on Climate Economics, Climate Leadership Initiative, Institute for a Sustainable Environment, University of Oregon." Title: An Overview of Potential Economic Costs to Washington of a Business-As-Usual Approach to Climate Change Author: Climate Leadership Initiative, Niemi, Ernest G., Buckley, Mark, Neculae, Cleo, Reich, Sarah Year: 2010, 2009 vii, 47 p. "A Report from The Program on Climate Economics, Climate Leadership Initiative, Institute for a Sustainable Environment, University of Oregon." Close

• 30. [Article] The idiosyncrasies of place: geographic variation in the climate–distribution relationships of the American pika

  To the best of our knowledge, one or more authors of this paper were federal employees when contributing to this work. This is the publisher’s final pdf. The published article is copyrighted by Ecological ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: The idiosyncrasies of place: geographic variation in the climate–distribution relationships of the American pika Author: Rodhouse, Thomas J., Wolff, Susan, Epps, Clinton W., Jeffress, Mackenzie R., Ray, Chris To the best of our knowledge, one or more authors of this paper were federal employees when contributing to this work. This is the publisher’s final pdf. The published article is copyrighted by Ecological Society of America and can be found at: http://esa.org/. Title: The idiosyncrasies of place: geographic variation in the climate–distribution relationships of the American pika Author: Rodhouse, Thomas J., Wolff, Susan, Epps, Clinton W., Jeffress, Mackenzie R., Ray, Chris To the best of our knowledge, one or more authors of this paper were federal employees when contributing to this work. This is the publisher’s final pdf. The published article is copyrighted by Ecological Society of America and can be found at: http://esa.org/. Close