Quasi-100 ky glacial-interglacial cycles triggered by - HAL-Insu
... these estimates, but the number 500 GtC (1 GtC is 1 gigaton or 1 petagram or 1015 g of carbon; hereafter Gt in accord with paleoclimate tradition) has established itself in the literature, corresponding to a 0.35‰ lower mean glacial ocean δ 13 C (Curry et al., 1988; Duplessy et al., 1988). Thus the ...
... these estimates, but the number 500 GtC (1 GtC is 1 gigaton or 1 petagram or 1015 g of carbon; hereafter Gt in accord with paleoclimate tradition) has established itself in the literature, corresponding to a 0.35‰ lower mean glacial ocean δ 13 C (Curry et al., 1988; Duplessy et al., 1988). Thus the ...
Multicentennial Agulhas leakage variability and links to North
... correlation of benthic δ18O with the high-resolution record of core MD97-2120 from the southwest Pacific for the period of 45–80 kyr (45°32′S, 174°57′E) [Pahnke et al., 2003; Pahnke and Zahn, 2005]. This age model had been synchronized with the benthic δ18O records of Iberian Margin cores MD01-2443 a ...
... correlation of benthic δ18O with the high-resolution record of core MD97-2120 from the southwest Pacific for the period of 45–80 kyr (45°32′S, 174°57′E) [Pahnke et al., 2003; Pahnke and Zahn, 2005]. This age model had been synchronized with the benthic δ18O records of Iberian Margin cores MD01-2443 a ...
Climate Change in the Hindu Kush-Himalayas - HimalDoc
... It is widely understood that the Hindu Kush-Himalayan (HKH) region is one of the most ecologically sensitive and fragile areas in the world. This mountain system is also geographically, geologically, and culturally unique. It features immense mountains and extraordinary landscapes which are the sour ...
... It is widely understood that the Hindu Kush-Himalayan (HKH) region is one of the most ecologically sensitive and fragile areas in the world. This mountain system is also geographically, geologically, and culturally unique. It features immense mountains and extraordinary landscapes which are the sour ...
PDF - World Agroforestry Centre
... projections of the CIMP5 Earth System Models are still, in general, quite low, with variability among models generally higher (i.e. of lower confidence levels) than for temperature projections, which have a higher level of agreement among models and can be considered fairly robust. The averaged mean ...
... projections of the CIMP5 Earth System Models are still, in general, quite low, with variability among models generally higher (i.e. of lower confidence levels) than for temperature projections, which have a higher level of agreement among models and can be considered fairly robust. The averaged mean ...
PROJECTED AVERAGE SUMMER AIR
... Model Intercomparison Project Phase 5 (CMIP5) was evaluated for the Northeast US and Philadelphia by mapping and analyzing Network Common Data Form (NetCDF) files for near-surface air temperatures in Matlab. The evaluation of climate model output included model validation for six selected CMIP5 Glob ...
... Model Intercomparison Project Phase 5 (CMIP5) was evaluated for the Northeast US and Philadelphia by mapping and analyzing Network Common Data Form (NetCDF) files for near-surface air temperatures in Matlab. The evaluation of climate model output included model validation for six selected CMIP5 Glob ...
A special introductory guide for policy advisers and decision makers
... for marine mammals such as whales and dolphins. Ocean chemists have known for decades that the absorption of sound in sea water changes with the chemistry of the water itself. As sound moves through sea water, it causes groups of atoms to vibrate, absorbing sounds at specific frequencies. This invol ...
... for marine mammals such as whales and dolphins. Ocean chemists have known for decades that the absorption of sound in sea water changes with the chemistry of the water itself. As sound moves through sea water, it causes groups of atoms to vibrate, absorbing sounds at specific frequencies. This invol ...
oa guide
... for marine mammals such as whales and dolphins. Ocean chemists have known for decades that the absorption of sound in sea water changes with the chemistry of the water itself. As sound moves through sea water, it causes groups of atoms to vibrate, absorbing sounds at specific frequencies. This invol ...
... for marine mammals such as whales and dolphins. Ocean chemists have known for decades that the absorption of sound in sea water changes with the chemistry of the water itself. As sound moves through sea water, it causes groups of atoms to vibrate, absorbing sounds at specific frequencies. This invol ...
Global warming in the American mind
... warming, strong bipartisan support for international treaties and national mitigation policies, and strong opposition to higher energy or gasoline prices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Relatively few Americans have undertaken individual mitigation behaviors. While global warming does have negat ...
... warming, strong bipartisan support for international treaties and national mitigation policies, and strong opposition to higher energy or gasoline prices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Relatively few Americans have undertaken individual mitigation behaviors. While global warming does have negat ...
Yukon Climate Change Indicators and Key
... In its most recent global assessment report, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) states: “Warming of the climate system is unequivocal, and since the 1950s, many of the observed changes are unprecedented over decades to millennia. The atmosphere and ocean have warmed, the amounts of ...
... In its most recent global assessment report, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) states: “Warming of the climate system is unequivocal, and since the 1950s, many of the observed changes are unprecedented over decades to millennia. The atmosphere and ocean have warmed, the amounts of ...
Ehlers and Poulsen, Influence of Andean uplift on climate and
... values in Garzione et al., 2007; Quade et al., 2007; see also Hartley et al., 2006), and clumped (Δ47) isotope paleothermometry (Eiler et al., 2006; Ghosh et al., 2006; Sempere et al., 2006). When combined, these techniques have been interpreted to suggest a 2.5 ± 1.0 km surface uplift of the Bolivi ...
... values in Garzione et al., 2007; Quade et al., 2007; see also Hartley et al., 2006), and clumped (Δ47) isotope paleothermometry (Eiler et al., 2006; Ghosh et al., 2006; Sempere et al., 2006). When combined, these techniques have been interpreted to suggest a 2.5 ± 1.0 km surface uplift of the Bolivi ...
Mid-Pliocene Westerlies from PlioMIP Simulations
... should perhaps see westerlies shifting equatorward in a cooling climate with a reduction of greenhouse gases. However, while some simulations have shown an equatorward shift, others have shown a poleward shift, or no significant shift at all (Rojas et al., 2009; Chavaillaz et al., 2013; Sime et al., ...
... should perhaps see westerlies shifting equatorward in a cooling climate with a reduction of greenhouse gases. However, while some simulations have shown an equatorward shift, others have shown a poleward shift, or no significant shift at all (Rojas et al., 2009; Chavaillaz et al., 2013; Sime et al., ...
Contrasting trends in floods for two sub
... the comparative analysis of trends in streamflow records in catchments with differing glacier cover is considered a good indicator to estimate climate-induced shifts in the hydrological cycle of these regions. Although several studies have focused on the hydrologic effects of climate variability and ...
... the comparative analysis of trends in streamflow records in catchments with differing glacier cover is considered a good indicator to estimate climate-induced shifts in the hydrological cycle of these regions. Although several studies have focused on the hydrologic effects of climate variability and ...
Potential climate-change impacts on the Chesapeake Bay
... Received 3 March 2009 Accepted 24 September 2009 Available online 14 October 2009 ...
... Received 3 March 2009 Accepted 24 September 2009 Available online 14 October 2009 ...
Central Mekong Delta Region Connectivity Project
... and the amount of paved roads has increased five times in the last 7 years. However, as Viet Nam continues to upgrade its transport infrastructure, it faces a number of important challenges, including climate change. Numerous studies have identified Viet Nam as being one of the developing countries ...
... and the amount of paved roads has increased five times in the last 7 years. However, as Viet Nam continues to upgrade its transport infrastructure, it faces a number of important challenges, including climate change. Numerous studies have identified Viet Nam as being one of the developing countries ...
CARBON NEUTRALITY BY 2020:
... however, no other time has changed the debate like this past year. In 12 short months global warming has come to dominate the national conversation and the vast majority of Americans are no longer wondering whether human activities are driving global warming. Instead, they are wondering how severe t ...
... however, no other time has changed the debate like this past year. In 12 short months global warming has come to dominate the national conversation and the vast majority of Americans are no longer wondering whether human activities are driving global warming. Instead, they are wondering how severe t ...
Long-Term Climate Change Commitment and Reversibility: An EMIC Intercomparison Please share
... of CO2 emissions only. These studies have shown that instantaneous elimination of CO2 emissions results in approximately constant global mean temperature for several centuries after emissions cease. When emissions of non-CO2 greenhouse gases and aerosols also cease (Hare and Meinshausen 2006; Solomo ...
... of CO2 emissions only. These studies have shown that instantaneous elimination of CO2 emissions results in approximately constant global mean temperature for several centuries after emissions cease. When emissions of non-CO2 greenhouse gases and aerosols also cease (Hare and Meinshausen 2006; Solomo ...
Temperature modulates intra-plant growth ofSalix polarisfrom a high
... activity. The snow-free period usually spans from mid-June to mid-September. The vegetation lies within the high Arctic Dryas octopetala tundra type (Rønning 1996), with dominance of the deciduous polar willow (S. polaris Wahlenb.). The vegetation cover is discontinuous, and within the sampling plot ...
... activity. The snow-free period usually spans from mid-June to mid-September. The vegetation lies within the high Arctic Dryas octopetala tundra type (Rønning 1996), with dominance of the deciduous polar willow (S. polaris Wahlenb.). The vegetation cover is discontinuous, and within the sampling plot ...
Physical impacts of climate change
This article is about the physical impacts of climate change. For some of these physical impacts, their effect on social and economic systems are also described.