Regional climate change experiments over southern South America
... particularly in DJF. Note the maximum increase in the geopotential height in DJF over the southern South Atlantic Ocean for both scenario simulations which induces a weakening of the north–south gradient. In consequence, westerly winds in low levels are expected to be weaker in both scenarios compar ...
... particularly in DJF. Note the maximum increase in the geopotential height in DJF over the southern South Atlantic Ocean for both scenario simulations which induces a weakening of the north–south gradient. In consequence, westerly winds in low levels are expected to be weaker in both scenarios compar ...
Life history and spatial traits predict extinction risk due to climate
... to climate change2–5 based on the expectation that established assessments such as the IUCN Red List6 need revising or superseding in light of the threat that climate change brings. However, although previous studies have identified ecological and life history attributes that characterize declining ...
... to climate change2–5 based on the expectation that established assessments such as the IUCN Red List6 need revising or superseding in light of the threat that climate change brings. However, although previous studies have identified ecological and life history attributes that characterize declining ...
Discussion Note
... to its role in global warming and the clear co-benefits of reduction strategies for ozone is missing here. Also, the Directive provides requirements for measurement of particulate matter (PM) and air quality targets for their atmospheric concentration (PM10 and PM2.5). However, while specifying size ...
... to its role in global warming and the clear co-benefits of reduction strategies for ozone is missing here. Also, the Directive provides requirements for measurement of particulate matter (PM) and air quality targets for their atmospheric concentration (PM10 and PM2.5). However, while specifying size ...
Met 10
... (IPCC) 1997 "There is new and stronger evidence that most of the warming observed over the last 50 years is attributable to human activities .“ (IPCC), 2001 The IPCC finds that it is “very likely” that emissions of heattrapping gases from human activities have caused “most of the observed increase i ...
... (IPCC) 1997 "There is new and stronger evidence that most of the warming observed over the last 50 years is attributable to human activities .“ (IPCC), 2001 The IPCC finds that it is “very likely” that emissions of heattrapping gases from human activities have caused “most of the observed increase i ...
Resettlement - WordPress.com
... exposed most to climate risks, with joint funding by donors and the exposed countries themselves, since many M&A projects will not generate revenues that could offset costs ...
... exposed most to climate risks, with joint funding by donors and the exposed countries themselves, since many M&A projects will not generate revenues that could offset costs ...
Tracking Earth`s Energy: From El Nin˜o to Global Warming
... former is due to shortcomings in remote sensing. Global Precipitation Climatology Project (GPCP) values (Huffman et al. 2009) are considered most reliable for precipitation (Trenberth et al. 2007b), while results from CloudSat (e.g., Stephens and Haynes 2007) may help improve on these, with prospect ...
... former is due to shortcomings in remote sensing. Global Precipitation Climatology Project (GPCP) values (Huffman et al. 2009) are considered most reliable for precipitation (Trenberth et al. 2007b), while results from CloudSat (e.g., Stephens and Haynes 2007) may help improve on these, with prospect ...
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... makers take into account the prospective target, even if they do not face it in the immediate future, and choose investments keeping in mind the time needed for polluting capital to wear off and the penetration limits of carbon free technologies. Such features of the mod ...
... makers take into account the prospective target, even if they do not face it in the immediate future, and choose investments keeping in mind the time needed for polluting capital to wear off and the penetration limits of carbon free technologies. Such features of the mod ...
Climate Change in northern Australia
... seven of the ten warmest years on record have occurred since 1998. It is very likely that most of the warming since the mid-20th century is due to increases in heat-trapping greenhouse gases in the atmosphere due to human activities, mainly by burning fossil fuels such as oil, gas and coal. Warmer t ...
... seven of the ten warmest years on record have occurred since 1998. It is very likely that most of the warming since the mid-20th century is due to increases in heat-trapping greenhouse gases in the atmosphere due to human activities, mainly by burning fossil fuels such as oil, gas and coal. Warmer t ...
Chapter 18: Human Impacts on Climate
... Solar energy is constantly entering and leaving Earth’s atmosphere. When it enters and leaves at the same rate, the climate system is balanced and the annual average global temperature remains relatively constant. If either of these rates change or if the global distribution of energy shifts, the cl ...
... Solar energy is constantly entering and leaving Earth’s atmosphere. When it enters and leaves at the same rate, the climate system is balanced and the annual average global temperature remains relatively constant. If either of these rates change or if the global distribution of energy shifts, the cl ...
06-lovejoy.doc:chevalier 24/11/04
... change. The hydrological cycle of the Amazon basin literally makes half the basin’s rainfall, but in turn is dependent on moisture moving westward in air coming from the South Atlantic (33). In 2005 that system broke down as Atlantic circulation, perhaps in a preview of climate change, generated a s ...
... change. The hydrological cycle of the Amazon basin literally makes half the basin’s rainfall, but in turn is dependent on moisture moving westward in air coming from the South Atlantic (33). In 2005 that system broke down as Atlantic circulation, perhaps in a preview of climate change, generated a s ...
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... in the composition of the global atmosphere, climate change is caused directly and indirectly by various human activities in addition to natural climate variability over time.Despite its natural occurence, it is likely that the rate of future climate change may be more rapid than at any time in the ...
... in the composition of the global atmosphere, climate change is caused directly and indirectly by various human activities in addition to natural climate variability over time.Despite its natural occurence, it is likely that the rate of future climate change may be more rapid than at any time in the ...
I was interested to gauge what the Environmental NGO community... recent release of the IPCC AR5 Exec Summary and in... IEAGHG Information Paper 2014-21: NGO and Media response to IPCC...
... Unsurprisingly, Greenpeace are the most vocal against CCS and to be fair nuclear as well. Coal gets the most venom on their web site with remarks like: “Getting rid of coal is key to tackling climate change. For this reason, it is a great relief to note that, recently, coal seems to be on its way ou ...
... Unsurprisingly, Greenpeace are the most vocal against CCS and to be fair nuclear as well. Coal gets the most venom on their web site with remarks like: “Getting rid of coal is key to tackling climate change. For this reason, it is a great relief to note that, recently, coal seems to be on its way ou ...
A Discussion Paper on Climate Change and Forestry in Nova Scotia
... (Hadley Centre, 2000). The two latter models will be investigated further due to readily available data for Atlantic Canada on the Internet. The CGCM 2 and the HadCM 3 are coupled atmosphere - ocean general circulation models (Environment Canada, 2000; Hadley Centre, 2000). Coupled general circulati ...
... (Hadley Centre, 2000). The two latter models will be investigated further due to readily available data for Atlantic Canada on the Internet. The CGCM 2 and the HadCM 3 are coupled atmosphere - ocean general circulation models (Environment Canada, 2000; Hadley Centre, 2000). Coupled general circulati ...
Warming caused by cumulative carbon emissions towards the
... Vol 458 | 30 April 2009 | doi:10.1038/nature08019 ...
... Vol 458 | 30 April 2009 | doi:10.1038/nature08019 ...
publications - Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
... Cook, K.H., E.K. Vizy, Z.S. Launer, and C.M. Patricola, 2008: Springtime intensification of the Great Plains low-level jet and Midwest precipitation in GCM simulations of the 21st century. Submitted to J. Climate. Hsieh, J-.S. and K.H. Cook, 2008: On the Instability of the African easterly jet and t ...
... Cook, K.H., E.K. Vizy, Z.S. Launer, and C.M. Patricola, 2008: Springtime intensification of the Great Plains low-level jet and Midwest precipitation in GCM simulations of the 21st century. Submitted to J. Climate. Hsieh, J-.S. and K.H. Cook, 2008: On the Instability of the African easterly jet and t ...
Cool Bears + Warm Waters = Extinction?
... if current trends in climate change persist and sea ice continues to melt. There have been a number of efforts focused on the protection and preservation of polar bears. Many early projects tracked individual bears by means of a satellite collar, which was dangerous both to researchers and the anima ...
... if current trends in climate change persist and sea ice continues to melt. There have been a number of efforts focused on the protection and preservation of polar bears. Many early projects tracked individual bears by means of a satellite collar, which was dangerous both to researchers and the anima ...
Introduction Definition of Key Terms
... Climate change is the change of climate patterns on a regional or global scale, and an issue which became apparent in the mid late 20th century. It is considered to have been largely affected by the increase in greenhouse emissions and is currently posing a threat to the sustainability of ecosystems ...
... Climate change is the change of climate patterns on a regional or global scale, and an issue which became apparent in the mid late 20th century. It is considered to have been largely affected by the increase in greenhouse emissions and is currently posing a threat to the sustainability of ecosystems ...
Lecture 12 The Carbon Cycle and Climate Change
... through stomata, small openings on their leaves. But plants also lose water, another critical substance for their survival, through their stomata. This makes it essential that they be able to control the size of the stomata. When the CO2 concentration is increased, the stomata do not have to be as l ...
... through stomata, small openings on their leaves. But plants also lose water, another critical substance for their survival, through their stomata. This makes it essential that they be able to control the size of the stomata. When the CO2 concentration is increased, the stomata do not have to be as l ...
Report in Brief - The National Academies
... dioxide removal and (2) albedo modification (reflecting sunlight). Carbon dioxide removal strategies address a key driver of climate change, but research is needed to fully assess if any of these technologies could be appropriate for large-scale deployment. Albedo modification strategies could rapid ...
... dioxide removal and (2) albedo modification (reflecting sunlight). Carbon dioxide removal strategies address a key driver of climate change, but research is needed to fully assess if any of these technologies could be appropriate for large-scale deployment. Albedo modification strategies could rapid ...
Oceans and Global Climate
... exercises. One exercise covers surface ocean circulation, the other covers deep ocean circulation. Both will require some computer work outside of class. The purpose of these exercises is to give you an opportunity to work with data on these topics. There are questions to be handed in for each exerc ...
... exercises. One exercise covers surface ocean circulation, the other covers deep ocean circulation. Both will require some computer work outside of class. The purpose of these exercises is to give you an opportunity to work with data on these topics. There are questions to be handed in for each exerc ...
Pedro DiNezio: Climate Response of the Equatorial Pacific to Global
... shows enhanced warming concentrated in the equatorial Pacific in all models (Fig. 1a), with SSTs increasing by about the magnitude of tropical sensitivity and extending west of the date line (Fig. 1b). This enhanced equatorial warming (EEW) has been linked to enhanced evaporative cooling in the subt ...
... shows enhanced warming concentrated in the equatorial Pacific in all models (Fig. 1a), with SSTs increasing by about the magnitude of tropical sensitivity and extending west of the date line (Fig. 1b). This enhanced equatorial warming (EEW) has been linked to enhanced evaporative cooling in the subt ...
4.3.1. Atmospheric changes - Ensembles RT3
... In response to a future warmer atmosphere that can hold more moisture, climate models project an intensification of the global hydrological cycle (e.g. Held and Soden, 2006). On a European scale this implies more precipitation in northern Europe and less in the south in both winter and summer (Chris ...
... In response to a future warmer atmosphere that can hold more moisture, climate models project an intensification of the global hydrological cycle (e.g. Held and Soden, 2006). On a European scale this implies more precipitation in northern Europe and less in the south in both winter and summer (Chris ...