the age of alaskan wildfires
... length of the wildfire season has increased dramatically. Over this same period of time, average annual temperatures, as well as spring and summer temperatures specifically, have also increased across the West, while average spring snowpack has decreased. While there are several factors that influen ...
... length of the wildfire season has increased dramatically. Over this same period of time, average annual temperatures, as well as spring and summer temperatures specifically, have also increased across the West, while average spring snowpack has decreased. While there are several factors that influen ...
Synthesis report
... the Alps, the thawing of permafrost is often mentioned as an adverse consequence, alongside the melting of glaciers and the increase of precipitation intensity. In comparison to the melting of the glaciers, the degradation of permafrost is not directly visible in the landscape. Therefore, the analys ...
... the Alps, the thawing of permafrost is often mentioned as an adverse consequence, alongside the melting of glaciers and the increase of precipitation intensity. In comparison to the melting of the glaciers, the degradation of permafrost is not directly visible in the landscape. Therefore, the analys ...
The endangered Saimaa ringed seal in a changing climate
... survival. Typically, a snow lair provides good shelter against predators and a harsh climate, but poor snow conditions expose the seal pups to predation and disturbance by humans, elevate the risk for mortality, and may hamper growth. Although competition for resources between the seals and fisherme ...
... survival. Typically, a snow lair provides good shelter against predators and a harsh climate, but poor snow conditions expose the seal pups to predation and disturbance by humans, elevate the risk for mortality, and may hamper growth. Although competition for resources between the seals and fisherme ...
Modelling glacier change in the Everest region, Nepal Himalaya
... (GLOF) events since 1965, with flows up to 100 times greater than average annual flow (Chen et al., 2013), and the frequency of GLOFs in the Himalayas is believed to have increased since the 1940s (Richardson and Reynolds, 2000). Changes in glacier extents and volumes in response to climate change t ...
... (GLOF) events since 1965, with flows up to 100 times greater than average annual flow (Chen et al., 2013), and the frequency of GLOFs in the Himalayas is believed to have increased since the 1940s (Richardson and Reynolds, 2000). Changes in glacier extents and volumes in response to climate change t ...
Policy Implications of Warming Permafrost
... thawing permafrost would influence global climate to support climate change policy discussions and treaty negotiations. All climate projections in the IPCC Fifth Assessment Report, due for release in 2013-14, are likely to be biased on the low side relative to global temperature because the models d ...
... thawing permafrost would influence global climate to support climate change policy discussions and treaty negotiations. All climate projections in the IPCC Fifth Assessment Report, due for release in 2013-14, are likely to be biased on the low side relative to global temperature because the models d ...
Location and Areal Extent of Polynyas in the Bering and Chukchi Seas
... latent heat polynyas (also referred to as mechanically generare also suspected as being sites of relatively high primary ated or wind-driven polynyas) and sensible heat polynyas. Latent heat polynyas occurin regions where sea water is at the productivity (IAP2, 1989). The location and timing of poly ...
... latent heat polynyas (also referred to as mechanically generare also suspected as being sites of relatively high primary ated or wind-driven polynyas) and sensible heat polynyas. Latent heat polynyas occurin regions where sea water is at the productivity (IAP2, 1989). The location and timing of poly ...
U. S. Senate Report Over 400 Prominent Scientists Disputed Man
... quoted on Feb. 20, 2003: "About 300 years ago, a Flat Earth Society was founded by those who did not believe the world was round. That society still exists; it probably has about a dozen members." (LINK) Agence France-Press (AFP Press) article (December 4, 2007): The article noted that a prominent s ...
... quoted on Feb. 20, 2003: "About 300 years ago, a Flat Earth Society was founded by those who did not believe the world was round. That society still exists; it probably has about a dozen members." (LINK) Agence France-Press (AFP Press) article (December 4, 2007): The article noted that a prominent s ...
U.S. Senate Report
... several awards. "First, temperature changes, as well as rates of temperature changes (both increase and decrease) of magnitudes similar to that reported by IPCC to have occurred since the Industrial revolution (about 0.8C in 150 years or even 0.4C in the last 35 years) have occurred in Earth's clima ...
... several awards. "First, temperature changes, as well as rates of temperature changes (both increase and decrease) of magnitudes similar to that reported by IPCC to have occurred since the Industrial revolution (about 0.8C in 150 years or even 0.4C in the last 35 years) have occurred in Earth's clima ...
Degrees of Change: Climate Warming and the Stakes for Canada
... The NRTEE’s new report, Degrees of Change: Climate Warming and the Stakes for Canada, illustrates and explains in a uniquely Canadian way what climate change could mean for our country. As a large country spanning five time zones and sheltered by three coasts, we can expect different effects in diff ...
... The NRTEE’s new report, Degrees of Change: Climate Warming and the Stakes for Canada, illustrates and explains in a uniquely Canadian way what climate change could mean for our country. As a large country spanning five time zones and sheltered by three coasts, we can expect different effects in diff ...
5.5.1 Introduction - Eionet Forum
... European developments science and policy European research on impacts and vulnerability in the context of national programmes and the European 5th and 6th Framework Programmes has advanced considerably, making a major contribution to international assessments such as those of the IPCC, the Arctic Im ...
... European developments science and policy European research on impacts and vulnerability in the context of national programmes and the European 5th and 6th Framework Programmes has advanced considerably, making a major contribution to international assessments such as those of the IPCC, the Arctic Im ...
SHAKY SCIENCE: INCONVENIENT TRUTHS CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSIONS
... science which is now nearly three years old is a recipe for failure. As an example, repeated claims are made in the TSD (based upon the IPCC) that increases in tropical cyclone activity, including current trends and future projections, are likely largely influenced by human greenhouse gas emissions. ...
... science which is now nearly three years old is a recipe for failure. As an example, repeated claims are made in the TSD (based upon the IPCC) that increases in tropical cyclone activity, including current trends and future projections, are likely largely influenced by human greenhouse gas emissions. ...
Here - Permafrost Carbon Network
... frozen carbon pool as the greenhouse gases carbon dioxide and methane into the atmosphere would dramatically increase the rate of future global climate warming. A key societal question is whether there are tipping points, global carbon cycle surprises such as the release of permafrost carbon that wi ...
... frozen carbon pool as the greenhouse gases carbon dioxide and methane into the atmosphere would dramatically increase the rate of future global climate warming. A key societal question is whether there are tipping points, global carbon cycle surprises such as the release of permafrost carbon that wi ...
... these potential changes at the Port are occurring alongside dramatic changes in the climate and environment of the Hudson Bay Complex. The ecology of the Hudson Bay Complex The Port of Churchill’s marine operations interact with a host of ecologically, biologically, and culturally significant ecosys ...
GFDL’s CM2 Global Coupled Climate Models. Part I: Formulation and T
... The atmospheric component of CM2.0 uses a B grid dynamical core. When a version of the atmospheric model that uses a finite volume (FV) dynamical core (Lin 2004) is inserted in the CM2.0 coupled model, both the equatorward drift after coupling and the overall cold bias are substantially reduced. Pri ...
... The atmospheric component of CM2.0 uses a B grid dynamical core. When a version of the atmospheric model that uses a finite volume (FV) dynamical core (Lin 2004) is inserted in the CM2.0 coupled model, both the equatorward drift after coupling and the overall cold bias are substantially reduced. Pri ...
Modelling Abrupt Glacial Climate Change
... were looking for a PhD candidate in paleoclimate modelling. Accepting the job turned out to be one of the best decisions in my life. Hans and Jef, I thank you dearly for providing me with the opportunity to convert my hobby into a starting career. My thanks go to Jef, my promotor, for keeping the pr ...
... were looking for a PhD candidate in paleoclimate modelling. Accepting the job turned out to be one of the best decisions in my life. Hans and Jef, I thank you dearly for providing me with the opportunity to convert my hobby into a starting career. My thanks go to Jef, my promotor, for keeping the pr ...
Constructing Sea-Level Scenarios for Impact and Adaptation
... Figure 4: Global average sea-level rise projections and uncertainties (5 to 95% ranges) 2090 to 2099 (relative to 1980 to 1999) for the six SRES marker scenarios. Contributions from the individual components are also shown. Part of the present-day ice sheet mass imbalance due to recent ice flow acce ...
... Figure 4: Global average sea-level rise projections and uncertainties (5 to 95% ranges) 2090 to 2099 (relative to 1980 to 1999) for the six SRES marker scenarios. Contributions from the individual components are also shown. Part of the present-day ice sheet mass imbalance due to recent ice flow acce ...
Present Day Carbon Dioxide Fluxes in the Coastal Ocean and
... Warming of the climate system is unequivocal based on observational evidence from all continents and most oceans (increases in global average air and ocean temperatures, melting of snow and ice, and increasing global average sea level) (IPCC 2007a). The observed increase in global average temperatur ...
... Warming of the climate system is unequivocal based on observational evidence from all continents and most oceans (increases in global average air and ocean temperatures, melting of snow and ice, and increasing global average sea level) (IPCC 2007a). The observed increase in global average temperatur ...
Full Report, Final Report, Abrupt Climate Change
... Overturning Circulation (AMOC); and (4) rapid release to the atmosphere of methane trapped in permafrost and on continental margins. This report reflects the significant progress in understanding abrupt climate change that has been made since the report by the National Research Council in 2002 on th ...
... Overturning Circulation (AMOC); and (4) rapid release to the atmosphere of methane trapped in permafrost and on continental margins. This report reflects the significant progress in understanding abrupt climate change that has been made since the report by the National Research Council in 2002 on th ...
www.permafrostcarbon.org - Arctic Research Consortium of the
... frozen carbon pool as the greenhouse gases carbon dioxide and methane into the atmosphere would dramatically increase the rate of future global climate warming. A key societal question is whether there are tipping points, global carbon cycle surprises such as the release of permafrost carbon that wi ...
... frozen carbon pool as the greenhouse gases carbon dioxide and methane into the atmosphere would dramatically increase the rate of future global climate warming. A key societal question is whether there are tipping points, global carbon cycle surprises such as the release of permafrost carbon that wi ...
Climate Factsheets - Public Interest Research Centre
... stations in densely populated areas. The Southern Ocean, Africa, Antarctica and the Arctic have relatively patchy coverage.31 We can’t change history, instantly move, or buy more weather stations to get better coverage. Attempts to deal with this problem vary:32 GISTEMP assumes the temperature anoma ...
... stations in densely populated areas. The Southern Ocean, Africa, Antarctica and the Arctic have relatively patchy coverage.31 We can’t change history, instantly move, or buy more weather stations to get better coverage. Attempts to deal with this problem vary:32 GISTEMP assumes the temperature anoma ...
A Changing Arctic Climate Science and Policy in the
... The global climate is changing at an increasingly rapid rate. Not only are air temperatures rising but there is also widespread melting of ice and rising sea levels. The consequences of this include more unpredictable weather patterns with increasing risks of both droughts and flooding.1 And climate ...
... The global climate is changing at an increasingly rapid rate. Not only are air temperatures rising but there is also widespread melting of ice and rising sea levels. The consequences of this include more unpredictable weather patterns with increasing risks of both droughts and flooding.1 And climate ...
Abrupt rise in atmospheric CO2 at the onset of the Bølling/Allerød: in
... Earth’s climate underwent abrupt changes around 14.6 kyr ago. Temperature proxies from ice cores revealed the onset of the Bølling/Allerød (B/A) warm period in the north and the start of the Antarctic Cold Reversal in the south. Furthermore, the B/A was accompanied by a rapid sea level rise of about ...
... Earth’s climate underwent abrupt changes around 14.6 kyr ago. Temperature proxies from ice cores revealed the onset of the Bølling/Allerød (B/A) warm period in the north and the start of the Antarctic Cold Reversal in the south. Furthermore, the B/A was accompanied by a rapid sea level rise of about ...
Projected climate change impacts on North Sea and Baltic Sea
... few studies published show a large range in projected future primary production and hydrodynamic condition. With the addition of CMIP5 models and scenarios, the demand to explore the uncertainty in regional climate change projections increased. Moreover, the question arises how projections based on ...
... few studies published show a large range in projected future primary production and hydrodynamic condition. With the addition of CMIP5 models and scenarios, the demand to explore the uncertainty in regional climate change projections increased. Moreover, the question arises how projections based on ...
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
... Executive Summary Observations show unequivocally that there have been two periods of planetary warming in the past 160 years. The first, from roughly 1910 through 1940, likely had very little of a human component, while the second, from 1976 through 1998, more likely did. Both warmings were of simi ...
... Executive Summary Observations show unequivocally that there have been two periods of planetary warming in the past 160 years. The first, from roughly 1910 through 1940, likely had very little of a human component, while the second, from 1976 through 1998, more likely did. Both warmings were of simi ...
ADDENDUM: Global Climate Change Impacts in the United States AD
... There are two periods of warming in the 20th century that are statistically indistinguishable in magnitude. The first had little if any relation to changes in atmospheric carbon dioxide, while the second has characteristics that are consistent in part with a changed greenhouse effect. (p. 17) 2. Cli ...
... There are two periods of warming in the 20th century that are statistically indistinguishable in magnitude. The first had little if any relation to changes in atmospheric carbon dioxide, while the second has characteristics that are consistent in part with a changed greenhouse effect. (p. 17) 2. Cli ...