Future humidity trends over the western United States in the CMIP5
... The Earth’s climate is warming due to the accumulation of human-produced greenhouse gases in the atmosphere (IPCC, 2007). Over the oceans, warmer surface temperatures will likely lead to increased evaporation and therefore greater specific humidity, but an approximately constant relative humidity (R ...
... The Earth’s climate is warming due to the accumulation of human-produced greenhouse gases in the atmosphere (IPCC, 2007). Over the oceans, warmer surface temperatures will likely lead to increased evaporation and therefore greater specific humidity, but an approximately constant relative humidity (R ...
Increase of carbon cycle feedback with climate sensitivity
... more than 200 yr of fully coupled equilibration before the start of experiments. During the first half of the spin-up period, changes in soil carbon pools were accelerated by a factor of 40. We performed four model simulations starting from the pre-industrial initial conditions: (1) The “control” ca ...
... more than 200 yr of fully coupled equilibration before the start of experiments. During the first half of the spin-up period, changes in soil carbon pools were accelerated by a factor of 40. We performed four model simulations starting from the pre-industrial initial conditions: (1) The “control” ca ...
gcc policy
... substantially underestimate rather than overestimate the potential effects of the rising concentrations of greenhouse gasses accumulating in the earth’s atmosphere. The factors we are currently most uncertain about—for example, positive feedbacks between biological systems and the climate that are n ...
... substantially underestimate rather than overestimate the potential effects of the rising concentrations of greenhouse gasses accumulating in the earth’s atmosphere. The factors we are currently most uncertain about—for example, positive feedbacks between biological systems and the climate that are n ...
Downscaling climate change scenarios for apple pest and disease
... Note that assumptions inherent in many climate projections are that the range of model uncertainty is fully sampled by the available model projections, and that systematic model biases do not change with time. These assumptions were also made here (for more details, see Fischer et al., 2011). Despit ...
... Note that assumptions inherent in many climate projections are that the range of model uncertainty is fully sampled by the available model projections, and that systematic model biases do not change with time. These assumptions were also made here (for more details, see Fischer et al., 2011). Despit ...
A brief summary of the science of global warming and climate change
... 10. There are three key terms that require brief definition and explanation to clarify the concepts associated with the enhanced greenhouse effect:3 (a) Greenhouse gases are gaseous constituents of the atmosphere, both natural and anthropogenic, that absorb and emit radiation at specific wavelength ...
... 10. There are three key terms that require brief definition and explanation to clarify the concepts associated with the enhanced greenhouse effect:3 (a) Greenhouse gases are gaseous constituents of the atmosphere, both natural and anthropogenic, that absorb and emit radiation at specific wavelength ...
National Geographic - u.arizona.edu
... rise problem and puts their heads in the sand." That's because soon there may not be much sand left. Rising sea level is not the only change Earth's oceans are undergoing. The ten-year-long World Ocean Circulation Experiment, launched in 1990, has helped researchers to better understand what is now ...
... rise problem and puts their heads in the sand." That's because soon there may not be much sand left. Rising sea level is not the only change Earth's oceans are undergoing. The ten-year-long World Ocean Circulation Experiment, launched in 1990, has helped researchers to better understand what is now ...
ALPS Project - Studies on Policies and Measures for Climate
... years since 2002 (from PHOENIX project). A few researchers from IIASA participated in all the symposiums. Particularly Prof. Nakicenovic kindly participated in almost all the ...
... years since 2002 (from PHOENIX project). A few researchers from IIASA participated in all the symposiums. Particularly Prof. Nakicenovic kindly participated in almost all the ...
Keith Brander
... the response of cod to increased water temperature indicate that such predictions, which are based on matching present species distributions to one or two climate variables, are not reliable. A positive consequence of the recent upsurge of concern about climate change is that people are becoming muc ...
... the response of cod to increased water temperature indicate that such predictions, which are based on matching present species distributions to one or two climate variables, are not reliable. A positive consequence of the recent upsurge of concern about climate change is that people are becoming muc ...
Guidebook 2 Vfinal.1.FH11 - Centre for Indigenous Environmental
... which is causing the Earths temperature to increase faster than science has observed in the Earths history. Elders and others that live on the land are also seeing changes like the length of the winter season and the shortening of extreme cold snaps in winter. It is normal for the climate to chang ...
... which is causing the Earths temperature to increase faster than science has observed in the Earths history. Elders and others that live on the land are also seeing changes like the length of the winter season and the shortening of extreme cold snaps in winter. It is normal for the climate to chang ...
the Ocean Science and Climate Change briefing note
... production in most of the western provinces over at least the next several years. Understanding and forecasting the impact of these ocean-based phenomena are directly linked to our economy. Sea level rise is impacting all coasts for which an understanding is needed to adapt to this reality. ...
... production in most of the western provinces over at least the next several years. Understanding and forecasting the impact of these ocean-based phenomena are directly linked to our economy. Sea level rise is impacting all coasts for which an understanding is needed to adapt to this reality. ...
1 How do we know that climate change is happening?
... Back in the 1800s, a number of scientists were mucking about with gases in order to learn more about how the atmosphere worked. The French mathematician Joseph Fourier had realized in the 1820s that there must be something in the air that prevented the Sun’s heat from just bouncing off the Earth and ...
... Back in the 1800s, a number of scientists were mucking about with gases in order to learn more about how the atmosphere worked. The French mathematician Joseph Fourier had realized in the 1820s that there must be something in the air that prevented the Sun’s heat from just bouncing off the Earth and ...
AUSTRALIA
... Climate change poses challenges for all sectors of the Australian economy, but particularly for those sectors like agriculture that are dependent on natural resources. Climate affects almost every aspect of agricultural production, including the plants used, yield and quality, and which areas are fa ...
... Climate change poses challenges for all sectors of the Australian economy, but particularly for those sectors like agriculture that are dependent on natural resources. Climate affects almost every aspect of agricultural production, including the plants used, yield and quality, and which areas are fa ...
Ecological Impacts & Adaptive Strategies
... gastropods, foraminifera and corals Coccolithophores play an important role in the global ...
... gastropods, foraminifera and corals Coccolithophores play an important role in the global ...
Climate change adaptation
... Program will build on our existing business capability and systems to quantify the risks and opportunities and improve staff understanding of the impacts of climate change. It will cost, prioritise and deliver options to inform future capital and operational investment. Outcomes of the multiple proj ...
... Program will build on our existing business capability and systems to quantify the risks and opportunities and improve staff understanding of the impacts of climate change. It will cost, prioritise and deliver options to inform future capital and operational investment. Outcomes of the multiple proj ...
Local atmospheric decoupling in complex topography alters climate
... +3.5 ° C/km. Such conditions – light winds, strong nocturnal cooling under clear skies, and little vertical mixing under high pressure – allow the development of cold air drainage and pooling in sheltered valleys. In contrast, a cyclonic pattern with high flow strength, giving wellmixed, well-ventil ...
... +3.5 ° C/km. Such conditions – light winds, strong nocturnal cooling under clear skies, and little vertical mixing under high pressure – allow the development of cold air drainage and pooling in sheltered valleys. In contrast, a cyclonic pattern with high flow strength, giving wellmixed, well-ventil ...
The Summit that Snoozed?
... malnourished children under the age of five because of climate change . However, global commitments to curb climate change have effectively stalled. When UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon announced plans in April to host a summit prior to the UN General Assembly in New York, it was welcomed as an imp ...
... malnourished children under the age of five because of climate change . However, global commitments to curb climate change have effectively stalled. When UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon announced plans in April to host a summit prior to the UN General Assembly in New York, it was welcomed as an imp ...
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... temperature, these effects are generally unfavorable at low (tropical) latitudes and favorable at high latitudes. The most important beneficial effects are on the growth of wheat in Canada, Northern Europe and Russia (Smit, Ludlow and Brklacich 1988; Parry, Rosenzweig, and Livermore 2005). The aggr ...
... temperature, these effects are generally unfavorable at low (tropical) latitudes and favorable at high latitudes. The most important beneficial effects are on the growth of wheat in Canada, Northern Europe and Russia (Smit, Ludlow and Brklacich 1988; Parry, Rosenzweig, and Livermore 2005). The aggr ...
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... Ort, W. Polley, A. Thomson, and D. Wolfe. (2008) Agriculture. In: The effects of climate change on agriculture, land resources, water resources, and biodiversity in the United States. A Report by the U.S. Climate Change Science Program and the Subcommittee on Global Change Research. Washington, DC., ...
... Ort, W. Polley, A. Thomson, and D. Wolfe. (2008) Agriculture. In: The effects of climate change on agriculture, land resources, water resources, and biodiversity in the United States. A Report by the U.S. Climate Change Science Program and the Subcommittee on Global Change Research. Washington, DC., ...
the heat marches on
... and well-being. Heatwaves and heat spells in Australia and around the world take their toll on human health, the environment, agriculture, infrastructure and many other facets of society. The impact of climate change on extreme weather, increasing the number of hot days and heatwaves, is driving up ...
... and well-being. Heatwaves and heat spells in Australia and around the world take their toll on human health, the environment, agriculture, infrastructure and many other facets of society. The impact of climate change on extreme weather, increasing the number of hot days and heatwaves, is driving up ...
NEGOTIATORS - Green Climate Fund
... the choices made by the NDA. GCF’s first grant agreement for readiness was signed with Mali in April. Close to 60 readiness proposals and related grant agreements are currently being progressed by the Fund. At least 50 percent of the readiness funding will be delivered to particularly vulnerable cou ...
... the choices made by the NDA. GCF’s first grant agreement for readiness was signed with Mali in April. Close to 60 readiness proposals and related grant agreements are currently being progressed by the Fund. At least 50 percent of the readiness funding will be delivered to particularly vulnerable cou ...
Adapting to Climate Change
... Responding to climate-related risks involves decision-making in a changing world, with continuing uncertainty about the severity and timing of climate-change impacts and with limits to the effectiveness of adaptation (high confidence). Risk management provides a useful framework for most climate cha ...
... Responding to climate-related risks involves decision-making in a changing world, with continuing uncertainty about the severity and timing of climate-change impacts and with limits to the effectiveness of adaptation (high confidence). Risk management provides a useful framework for most climate cha ...
Accurate Answers to Professor Plimer`s 101 Climate Change
... Historical records reveal that the Earth has experienced significant past changes in its climate such as the changes between glacial and interglacial periods. However, none of the previous drivers of change in the Earth’s climate are responsible for all the current temperature increases. ...
... Historical records reveal that the Earth has experienced significant past changes in its climate such as the changes between glacial and interglacial periods. However, none of the previous drivers of change in the Earth’s climate are responsible for all the current temperature increases. ...
Global Warming
... On Earth, naturally occurring amounts of greenhouse gases have a mean warming effect of about 33 °C (59 °F). Without the Earth's atmosphere, the Earth's average temperature would be well below the freezing temperature of water. The major greenhouse gases are water vapor, which causes about 36–70% of ...
... On Earth, naturally occurring amounts of greenhouse gases have a mean warming effect of about 33 °C (59 °F). Without the Earth's atmosphere, the Earth's average temperature would be well below the freezing temperature of water. The major greenhouse gases are water vapor, which causes about 36–70% of ...