Penn state researchers assess the impacts of changing. In 2015, the pennsylvania climate impacts assessment update found that pennsylvania has undergone a longterm warming over the prior 110 years, and that current warming trends are expected to increase at an accelerated rate with average temperatures projected to increase an additional 5. Average annual precipitation in pennsylvania has increased 5 to 10 percent in the last century, and precipitation from extremely heavy storms has increased 70 percent in the northeast since 1958. Assessing the impacts of climate change on the built. Pennsylvania contributes 1 percent of total global emissions of carbon dioxide, and of all u. By 2015, more than 21,300 new jobs would be created over a. The 2020 climate change impacts assessment projects that every county will continue to get warmer and wetter, with average rainfall and extreme precipitation continuing to increase 8 to 12 percent, particularly in winter and spring, while average temperature rises at least 2. Pennsylvania summers a team of researchers from penn state assessed the effects of changing weather conditions on agriculture, health, tourism, forestry, and energy in the 2015 pennsylvania climate impact assessment update. Mention of a particular season, location, species, or any other aspect of an impact does not imply anything about the.
It presented assessments of the impacts of climate change in pennsylvania on climate sensitive sectors agriculture, ecosystems and fisheries, forests, energy, outdoor recreation and tourism, human health, water and insurance and the general economy. It represents the second of two volumes of the fourth national climate assessment, mandated by the global change research act of 1990. Climate change science program, assessment reports by the intergovernmental panel on climate change, and. Pennsylvania energy impacts assessment seeks answers to these questions so that conservationists can work more. Climate impacts in pa agriculture institutes of energy. They report that pennsylvania could warm by as much as 4 degrees celsius 7 degrees fahrenheit by the end of the 21st century under a high emissions scenario. Pennsylvania climate impacts assessment and economic impacts of projected climate change in pennsylvania. In partnership with the clinton climate initiative, the following reports were produced. Climate change pennsylvania department of conservation. It builds on a prior assessment by the center for integrative environmental research, us economic impacts of climate change and the costs of inaction, which concluded that. Climate impacts in pa health institutes of energy and the. Pennsylvania department of conservation and natural resources.
Pennsylvania climate impacts assessment report shows threats. Environmental impact assessment eia of proposed development and infrastructure projects. Environmental documentation pennsylvania department of. Eis projects tend to be complex projects with substantial impacts to a variety of environmental resources. The 2009 pennsylvania climate impacts assessment and the 20 pennsylvania climate impacts assessment update presented simulations of the impacts of global climate change on pennsylvanias data, and analyses that have become available since the 20 update. An impact assessment of ohada reforms uniform acts on commercial, company, secured transactions, and insolvency license. Climate change impacts and solutions for pennsylvania. Climate change science program, assessment reports by the intergovernmental panel on climate change, and epas. Pennsylvania climate impact assessment report topics in focus. Climate impacts assessment report shows threats to human health, water and air quality pennsylvanians should prepare for dangerously high summer temperatures and more severe storms, increased threat of certain diseases carried by insects, and drastic changes to agriculture and water quality, according to a new report on the impact of climate change from penn state university. Observed and projected changes in climate and their impacts. The pennsylvania climate change act act 70 of 2008 requires dep to prepare and update every three years the climate change action plan in consultation with the ccac. Adapt to the expected changes by implementing proactive, costeffective strategies that include incorporating climate considerations into the planning and. Program, synthesis and assessment products by the u.
One is an overall climate change impact assessment. The report also researched impacts to three specific areas important to pennsylvania. President amy gutmann, february, 2007 development of the climate action plan penns climate action plan builds on extensive experience in energy and resource management. The experts also made recommendations to help pennsylvanians prepare and respond. Last year 2018, many areas of the state set records for number of days of rain and total annual rainfall. Chapter 2 delawares historic climate trends chapter 3 comparison of observed and modeled trends chapter 4 delawares future climate projections. International best practice principles article pdf available in impact assessment and project appraisal january 2012 with 1,162 reads how we measure reads. Given uncertainties about how energy prices could change, it was assumed that prices and capital. The pennsylvania climate action plan 2018 pdf update is now available to the public, along with the energy assessment report pdf for the commonwealth of pennsylvania, which. The pennsylvania state university and presented to the department in the 2009 reports. Pennsylvania protects coldwater fisheries and water quality.
Pennsylvanias first industrial wind facility went on line. Ppls approach to climate change and steps the company is taking to manage climaterelated risks and to capitalize on new opportunities. Penn state researchers assessed the effects of changing climate conditions on agriculture, tourism, infrastructure, water resources, forestry, energy and human health in the 2015 pennsylvania climate impact assessment update. Mention of a particular season, location, species, or any other aspect of an impact does not imply anything about the likelihood or. A 20year time period is used to assess potential cumulative habitat impacts from energy development. Climate change science program, assessment reports by the intergovernmental panel on climate. Pennsylvania climate impacts assessment report shows. Pennsylvania climate impacts assessment report shows threats to human health, water and air quality. Pennsylvania energy impacts assessment seeks answers to these questions so that conservationists can work more effectively with energy companies and government agencies to avoid, minimize or mitigate habitat impacts in the future. The climate stewardship act csa, introduced in the sen. Consensus estimates warn of an average increase in temperatures of between 2 and 10 degrees celsius over the next century, leading to more severe drought, rising sea levels, shifting seasons and increased disease. Study climate science and perform a comprehensive risk assessment to understand what impacts climate change will have on philadelphia s drinking water, wastewater and stormwater systems. This report presents an update on those findings that were also mandated by the pennsylvania climate change act, act 70 of 2008. The pennsylvania department of conservation and natural resources dcnr is the caretaker of 2.
Climate change scientists forecasted that the northeastern u. During the next century, annual precipitation and the frequency of heavy downpours are likely to keep rising. The most recent pennsylvania climate impacts assessment update was released in august, 2015. In keeping with that commitment, this report presents the results of ppls scenariobased climate assessment. Pennsylvania climate change act act 70 of 2008 carbon capture and storage reports. Ifcs ohada investment climate program 20072017 an impact. The time periods used in the assessment are the same as those used by the intergovernmental panel on climate change in their fourth assessment report. Research program, synthesis and assessment products by the u.
It warns of hotter, longer summers, more destructive storms, and more. Dcnrs climate change adaptation and mitigation plan pdf dcnr and climate change planning for the future pdf dcnr climate change position statement pdf 2015 pennsylvania climate impacts assessment update pdf deps climate change advisory committee. Pennsylvania climate futures data sets and analytical techniques for examining pennsylvania s climate futures have advanced significantly since the 2009 impact assessment and the 20 update. An example of such an action would be a new limited. The pennsylvania climate impact assessment pdf 350 pp, 12 mb states that the average of the projections from a suite of gcms global climate models is most often used because modelaverage backcasts running the model for previous decades using known data to determine accuracy are found to more closely replicate the historical climate.
Pennsylvania climate impact assessment report topics in. Actions that would significantly affect the natural, cultural, andor human environment require preparation of an environmental impact statement eis. The reports main findings, based upon general circulation models, for the projected climate in pennsylvania include the following impacts. Pennsylvania department of conservation and natural. Aug 19, 2016 a 2008 law known as the pennsylvania climate change act directs the state department of environmental protection dep to publish two climate reports every three years.
In this report, technical and economic potential of pennsylvanias available energy resources is assessed from 2016 through 2050. Psu environment and natural resources institute 2009. Climate change solutions for pennsylvania historic area 19611990 no data 20402069 lower emissions historic area 19611990 no data. Since those reports, the intergovernmental panel on climate change ipcc released its fifth assessment report ar5, which. Environmental impact assessment eia course curriculum for tertiary level institutions in pakistan national impact assessment programme niap pakistan thomas b fischer phd fiema and obaidullah nadeem phd fipp september 20. Climate impacts assessment report shows threats to. Pennsylvania energy impacts assessment request pdf. Changes to the climate and consequences for real world systems are typically investigated from either of two perspectives, these are commonly referred to as. This study on the economic impacts of climate change in pennsylvania is part of a series of statefocused studies to help inform the challenging decisions policymakers now face. The other is an action plan for lowering greenhouse gas emissions. A 2008 law known as the pennsylvania climate change act directs the state department of environmental protection dep to publish two climate reports every three years.
The environmental impact assessment eia process provides a useful framework for addressing the risks of climate change in the context of specific projects. Our approach to climate change ppl regularly assesses risks and opportunities associated with climate change as part of our overall strategic business planning and enterprise risk management. Pennsylvania protects coldwater fisheries and water. In pennsylvania, projections show temperature increases of about 4 degrees yearround. Climate change, pakepa netherlands commission for environmental assessment iucn pakistan 3 ahmad saeed and dr bobbi schijf.
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The energy assessment report for the commonwealth of pennsylvania helped to inform the development of our climate action plan 2018, as it characterizes current, future, and potential energy trajectories in pennsylvania. Psu environment and natural resources institute 2009, 20. The pennsylvania climate impact assessment states that the average of the projections from a suite of gcms is most often used because modelaverage backcasts running the model for previous decades using known data to determine accuracy are found to more closely replicate the historical climate record in pennsylvania in the 20th century. This report is an authoritative assessment of the science of climate change, with a focus on the united states. A team of scientists from penn state university conducted a study and released its report. Climate impacts assessment report shows threats to human. In this report, technical and economic potential of pennsylvania s available energy resources is assessed from 2016 through 2050. In 2009, faculty from penn states environment and natural resources institute delivered the pennsylvania climate impact assessment pcia at the request of the pennsylvania department of environmental protection. Mention of a particular season, location, species, or any other aspect of an impact does not imply anything about. How will global warming of 2oc affect pennsylvania. Through eia, decisionmakers can assess the potential impacts of climate change on a proposed project and the surrounding environment before the project is implemented, thus allowing the. Table of contents executive summary chapter 1 introduction. Wolf takes executive action to combat climate change.