http://hdl.handle.net/10453/170 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:45:05 GMT 2013-06-19T22:45:05Z http://hdl.handle.net/10453/14252 Future Cyclone Season Characteristics from a Thermodynamic Model Driven by Coupled Model Climate Simulations Mcguffie Kendal John You and Ann Henderson-Sellers The characteristics of tropical cyclone seasons under enhanced greenhouse conditions (SRESBl, stabilisation at 550 ppmv) have been examined using results from five CMIP3 models. The tropical cyclone season in this study is characterised by the integrated depression of maximum potential intensity below the mean monthly sea level pressure for grid boxes characteristic of the region of peak tropical cyclone activity for each tropical cyclone basin. Results are analysed as anomalies from the long term mean. There is an overall tendency for more severe cyclone seasons (either increased length of the season or increased maximum potential intensity) although this varies between basins. Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10453/14252 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10453/14251 Targeting a low-carbon university: a greenhouse gas reduction target for the Australian Technology Network of Universities Riedy Christopher; Daly Jane Leal Filho, Walter This paper outlines the technical and strategic analysis used to decide on the target. In addition, the paper draws out insights from the negotiations between the five universities. The circumstances of each university differed with respect to the greenhouse intensity of the local electricity supply, projected growth, and the extent of previous action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The negotiations sought an equitable approach to address these differences, building on the principle of contraction and convergence. The ATN approach is a possible model for other university partnerships. Further, the political and technical challenges that emerged provide insights into the challenges that other universities need to overcome in responding to climate change. Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10453/14251 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z