Common use of Climate Change Clause in Contracts

Climate Change. ‌ Climate change impacts on DSL populations have not been studied, and therefore, are not well understood. An increase in drought frequency and intensity has been shown to be occurring throughout the range of the DSL Habitat (Xxxxxxxxxx et al., 2015). In addition, it’s expected, according to some predictions, that, in the future, West Texas will experience greater variability in seasonal precipitation patterns with the greatest net loss experienced in winter (Xxxxx and Xxxx, 2012). Because lizards are ectothermic, ambient temperatures affect their physiological performance and influence their daily activities (Sartorius et al., 2002). Daily DSL activity, for instance, declines as air and substrate temperatures increase due to thermoregulatory constraints (Sartorius et al., 2002; Xxxxxxxxxx et al., 2011). It is possible that by altering the temperature and precipitation conditions that characterize shinnery oak dune habitat, there may be corresponding impacts on the DSL and its habitat. On average, surface air temperatures across Texas are predicted to increase by 3°C (5.4°F) by 2099 (Xxxxx and Xxxx, 2012). Further, in the southwest United States, temperature increases, according to some predictions will likely be concentrated in the summer months. In Texas, the number of days exceeding 95°F may double by 2050 (IPCC, 2013; Xxx et al., 2008; Xxxxxxxxxx et al., 2015). While shinnery oak is highly adapted for arid conditions, prolonged periods of drought may inhibit growth and reproduction. Shinnery oak clones may reach 50 feet in diameter, making large areas of dune habitat vulnerable in the event of climate-induced oak mortality (Xxxxxx, 2006). Historically, natural groundwater discharge from the Cenozoic Alluvium aquifer characterized the Monahans dune system as “wet eolian,” where a shallow water table stabilized sand beneath the dune deposits (Xxxxx and Xxxxxxxxx, 1959). The impact of climate change in this area is uncertain, but may affect regional groundwater availability. Limited recharge due to altered hydrologic conditions may increase competition for groundwater resources, and the drilling of new xxxxx to access water resources may increase surface disturbance in DSL Habitat.

Climate Change. ‌ Climate change impacts on DSL populations have not been studied, and therefore, are not well understood. An However, impacts of climate change on the West Texas landscape have been studied and the scientific literature in this area continues to develop. For example, an increase in drought frequency and intensity has been shown to be occurring throughout the range of the DSL Habitat (Xxxxxxxxxx et al., 2015). In addition, it’s expected, according to some predictions, that, in the future, West Texas will experience greater variability in seasonal precipitation patterns with the greatest net loss experienced in winter (Xxxxx and Xxxx, 2012). Because lizards are ectothermic, ambient temperatures affect their physiological performance and influence their daily activities (Sartorius et al., 2002). Daily DSL activity, for instance, declines as air and substrate temperatures increase due to thermoregulatory constraints (Sartorius et al., 2002; Xxxxxxxxxx et al., 2011). It is possible that by altering the temperature and precipitation conditions that characterize shinnery oak dune habitat, there may be corresponding impacts on the DSL and its habitat. On average, surface air temperatures across Texas are predicted to increase by 3°C (5.4°F) by 2099 (Xxxxx and Xxxx, 2012). Further2012).Further, in the southwest United States, temperature increases, according to some predictions will likely be concentrated in the summer months. In Texas, the number of days exceeding 95°F may double by 2050 (IPCC, 2013; Xxx et al., 2008; Xxxxxxxxxx et al., 2015). While shinnery oak is highly adapted for arid conditions, prolonged periods of drought may inhibit growth and reproduction. Shinnery oak clones may reach 50 feet in diameter, making large areas of dune habitat vulnerable in the event of climate-induced oak mortality (Xxxxxx, 2006). Historically, natural groundwater discharge from the Cenozoic Alluvium aquifer characterized the Monahans dune system as “wet eolian,” where a shallow water table stabilized sand beneath the dune deposits (Xxxxx and Xxxxxxxxx, 1959). The impact of climate change in this area is uncertain, but may affect regional groundwater availability. Limited recharge due to altered hydrologic conditions may increase competition for groundwater resources, and the drilling of new xxxxx to access water resources may increase surface disturbance in DSL Habitat.

Climate Change. ‌ Climate change impacts on DSL populations have not been studied, and therefore, are not well understood. An increase in drought frequency and intensity has been shown to be occurring throughout the range of the DSL Habitat (Xxxxxxxxxx et al., 2015). In addition, it’s expected, according to some predictions, that, in the future, West Texas will experience greater variability in seasonal precipitation patterns with the greatest net loss experienced in winter (Xxxxx and Xxxx, 2012). Because lizards are ectothermic, ambient temperatures affect their physiological performance and influence their daily activities (Sartorius et al., 2002). Daily DSL activity, for instance, declines as air and substrate temperatures increase due to thermoregulatory constraints (Sartorius et al., 2002; Xxxxxxxxxx et al., 2011). It is possible that by altering the temperature and precipitation conditions that characterize shinnery oak dune habitat, there may be corresponding impacts on the DSL and its habitat. On average, surface air temperatures across Texas are predicted to increase by 3°C (5.4°F) by 2099 (Xxxxx and Xxxx, 2012). Further, in In the southwest United States, temperature increases, according to some predictions increases will likely be concentrated in the summer months. In Texas, the number of days exceeding 95°F may double by 2050 (IPCC, 2013; Xxx et al., 2008; Xxxxxxxxxx et al., 2015). According to climate change predictions, West Texas will experience greater variability in seasonal precipitation patterns with the greatest net loss experienced in winter (Xxxxx and Xxxx, 2012). An increase in drought frequency and intensity has been shown to be occurring throughout the range of the DSL Habitat (Xxxxxxxxxx et al., 2015). While shinnery oak is highly adapted for arid conditions, prolonged periods of drought may inhibit growth and reproduction. Shinnery oak clones may reach 50 feet in diameter, making large areas of dune habitat vulnerable in the event of climate-induced oak mortality (Xxxxxx, 2006). Historically, natural groundwater discharge from the Cenozoic Alluvium aquifer characterized the Monahans dune system as “wet eolian,” where a shallow water table stabilized sand beneath the dune deposits (Xxxxx and Xxxxxxxxx, 1959). The impact of climate Climate change in this area is uncertain, but may affect regional groundwater availability. Limited recharge due to altered hydrologic conditions may increase competition for groundwater resources, and the drilling of new xxxxx to access water resources may increase surface disturbance in DSL Habitat.