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Spatial determinants of local government action on climate change: an analysis of local authorities in England [PDF]

, 2014
The engagement of UK local authorities is vital if national government is to meet its climate change commitments. However, with no mandatory targets at local government level, other drivers must explain engagement. Using a Geographic Information System,
Klineberg S. L., Maurizio Gibin, Rebecca M. Briant, Sarah Mann   +3 more
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A multicriteria framework for selecting information communication technology alternatives for climate change adaptation

Cogent Engineering, 2022
The numerous consequences of climate change worldwide have precipitated research efforts to realise sustainable development goal 13 (SDG 13). SDG 13 has recommended mitigation and adaptation strategies to combat climate change, and many of these can be ...
Adebisi John A., Babatunde Damilola E., Babatunde Olubayo M.   +2 more
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Newspaper Framing of Climate Change in Tamil Nadu, India [PDF]

Athens Journal of Mass Media and Communications
As one of the most pressing global challenges of our times, climate change has thrust the media into a crucial position, wielding influence over public understanding and shaping policy debates.
I. Arul Aram, Vivek Nagarajan
doaj   +1 more source

Preferences for Domestic Action Over International Transfers in Global Climate Policy [PDF]

, 2018
Cost-effective and equitable climate change mitigation requires the transfer of resources from developed to developing countries. In two behavioral experiments, we demonstrate that American subjects act according to a strong home preference, by making ...
Buntaine, Mark T, Prather, Lauren
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Determination of air emission factor of pollutants from local crude oil refineries

Results in Engineering
High emission factor of identified air pollutants from the artisanal petroleum refineries in the Niger Delta region may be key to the degrading air quality of the region.
Anthony Onakpohor, Bamidele Sunday Fakinle, Adewole Johnson Adesanmi, Jacob Ademola Sonibare, Michael Abidemi Oke, Funso Alaba Akeredolu   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Assessment of smallholder rice farmers' adaptation strategies to climate change in Kebbi state, Nigeria

Heliyon
The future of food production in Nigeria where smallholding agriculture is prevalent is threatened by climate change. Despite the threats, Nigeria has no specific plan or policy to combat it. Therefore, understanding how smallholder farmers adjust to the
Sodipe Solaja, Ayorinde Kolawole, Toluwalase Awe, Opeyemi Oriade, Wale Ayojimi, Ibukun Ojo, Gideon Nayan, Ruth Adedayo, Stephen Etta-Oyong, Faithfulness Olasehinde, Oluwatosin Asemokhai, Isibietmfon Nsikak   +11 more
doaj   +1 more source

The climate change – inequality nexus: towards environmental and socio-ecological inequalities with a focus on human capabilities

Journal of Integrative Environmental Sciences, 2022
The climate change – inequality nexus has become an increasingly important concept advanced by inequality and sustainability experts as well as international organisations like the United Nations.
Alexia Faus Onbargi
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Trade and SDG 13: Action on climate change [PDF]

, 2017
This paper assesses the interaction of international trade with climate policies, and the influence of trade on the implementation of SDG 13 (climate change). Although international trade contributes directly to GHG emissions, increased trade can help to
Prag, Andrew
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Decreased cold‐sensing function of the transient receptor potential channel TRPM8 from tailed amphibians

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
Despite frogs avoiding low temperatures, examination of four salamander species revealed that none avoided cold and all possessed cold tolerance. Functional analysis of TRPM8, a cold sensor, showed that all salamander TRPM8s had lost their cold sensitivity.
Tadahiro Sawao, Daiki Kobayashi, Shogo Hori, Osamu Saitoh   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Estimation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) emission and its toxicity potentials from the combustion of selected fuelwoods

Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering
In many developing nations, wood is still commonly used as a fuel for domestic cooking. However, fuelwood combustion can have a pronounced effect on air quality by releasing considerable level of PAHs, thereby posing serious risk to global and ...
Ebenezer Leke Odekanle, Royal Oghosasere Taiwo, Jacob Ademola Sonibare, Adenike Omowumi Akinyemi, Timothy Adesoye Adekanye, Bamidele Sunday Fakinle   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source