Energy - the changing climate

2001 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 122-123
Keyword(s):  
Changing Climate

Assessment of Variation in Austin Water Demands under Changing Climate Conditions

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph D. Smith ◽  
Eric D. Loucks ◽  
Katharine Hayhoe
Keyword(s):  
Climate Conditions ◽  
Changing Climate ◽  
Water Demands

CHANGING CLIMATE AND THE IRISH LANDSCAPE

2010 ◽  
Vol 110 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. I. Woodward ◽  
T. Quaife ◽  
M. R. Lomas
Keyword(s):  
Changing Climate

Changes in Flow hydrodynamics over the Gulf under a Changing Climate

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamidreza Shirkhani ◽  
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ABDOLMAJID MOHAMMADIAN ◽  
Ousmane Seidou
Keyword(s):  
Changing Climate

Perception of irrigation farmers’ livelihood on a changing climate in the Upper West region of Ghana

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 30-36
Author(s):  
E. Amankwah, V. Hans-Jürgen
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Food Production ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Anthropogenic Activities ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Crop Failure ◽  
Statistical Tools ◽  
Changing Climate ◽  
West Region ◽  
Irrigation Practice

Agriculture in the Upper West region is primarily subsistence and rain-fed, and irrigation practice is significantly furrow andthe use of traditional watering can. This historical approach to agriculture is predicted to suffer severe setbacks due to climatechange. This research therefore explores farmers’ perception of climate change and its impact and how the farmers can cope withthe changing climate. The primary data was gathered through field observation, interviews and administration of questionnairesto about 400 irrigation farmers in three districts of the Upper West region. The data was analysed using 1. Statistical Packagefor Social Sciences (SPSS) and basic statistical tools. It was discovered that 62% of the farmers had no formal education withmajority above 50 years of age. Over 80% have observed rising temperatures and declining rainfall over the last few decades.This has led to higher evaporation and siltation of irrigation dams, higher transpiration of crops and water stress resultingin low crop yield, crop failure and food insecurity. The research also highlights anthropogenic activities that have influencedclimate variability and food production in the region. The research was concluded with suggested strategies to facilitate farmers’adaptation to climate variability.

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