eme group - Association of Energy Engineers | New York Chapter
... “Somebody decides to save a little money somewhere,” he said, “and suddenly we have hundreds of thousands of failures.” The Program for the Evaluation and Analysis of Residential Lighting at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y., tests Energy Star-certified bulbs to see if they still meet r ...
... “Somebody decides to save a little money somewhere,” he said, “and suddenly we have hundreds of thousands of failures.” The Program for the Evaluation and Analysis of Residential Lighting at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y., tests Energy Star-certified bulbs to see if they still meet r ...
Chapter 18 - Arctic Climate Impact Assessment
... few decades. For the Arctic as a whole, the 20th century can be divided into two warming periods, bracketing a 20-year cooling period (approximately 1945 to 1966) in the middle of the century.This pattern is less evident in northern Canada than in some other areas of the Arctic. The Canadian Archipe ...
... few decades. For the Arctic as a whole, the 20th century can be divided into two warming periods, bracketing a 20-year cooling period (approximately 1945 to 1966) in the middle of the century.This pattern is less evident in northern Canada than in some other areas of the Arctic. The Canadian Archipe ...
Examining the past to understand the future
... 2) determine that an overturning 40% weaker than today is the best fit at the LGM 3) suggest that different C14 top-to-bottom age difference measurements may be inconsistent and suffer from uncertainty in knowledge of paleo atmospheric C14/C12 history 4) determine quantitatively that the glacial THC ...
... 2) determine that an overturning 40% weaker than today is the best fit at the LGM 3) suggest that different C14 top-to-bottom age difference measurements may be inconsistent and suffer from uncertainty in knowledge of paleo atmospheric C14/C12 history 4) determine quantitatively that the glacial THC ...
West Antarctica`s sensitivity to natural and
... record naturally forced progressive as well as abrupt changes. We also show that recent poleward migration of the westerlies coincident with increased emission of greenhouse gases and the Antarctic ozone hole has led to unprecedented penetration, compared with >100,000 years ago, of air masses bring ...
... record naturally forced progressive as well as abrupt changes. We also show that recent poleward migration of the westerlies coincident with increased emission of greenhouse gases and the Antarctic ozone hole has led to unprecedented penetration, compared with >100,000 years ago, of air masses bring ...
Earth system models of intermediate complexity
... 2) determine that an overturning 40% weaker than today is the best fit at the LGM 3) suggest that different C14 top-to-bottom age difference measurements may be inconsistent and suffer from uncertainty in knowledge of paleo atmospheric C14/C12 history 4) determine quantitatively that the glacial THC ...
... 2) determine that an overturning 40% weaker than today is the best fit at the LGM 3) suggest that different C14 top-to-bottom age difference measurements may be inconsistent and suffer from uncertainty in knowledge of paleo atmospheric C14/C12 history 4) determine quantitatively that the glacial THC ...
Upper limit for sea level projections by 2100
... of the ice sheet contribution to global sea level rise from process based models led to only a likely range (66%) and with medium confidence being given for sea level projections in the recently released AR5 IPCC report (Church et al 2013a). This range leaves roughly a 30% chance of sea level rise be ...
... of the ice sheet contribution to global sea level rise from process based models led to only a likely range (66%) and with medium confidence being given for sea level projections in the recently released AR5 IPCC report (Church et al 2013a). This range leaves roughly a 30% chance of sea level rise be ...
Ice Ages - ReadingtonScience
... moving huge boulders hundreds of kilometers. From this evidence and from fossils, scientists have concluded that in the past two million years there have been many major ice ages. Each one lasted 100,000 years or longer. Long, warmer periods occurred between the ice ages. Some scientists think that ...
... moving huge boulders hundreds of kilometers. From this evidence and from fossils, scientists have concluded that in the past two million years there have been many major ice ages. Each one lasted 100,000 years or longer. Long, warmer periods occurred between the ice ages. Some scientists think that ...
Powerpoint - Oceanclimate.de
... The factors related to quantity, aggregate, and temperature of water is the most influential ones. In every respect the sea governs the global natural ...
... The factors related to quantity, aggregate, and temperature of water is the most influential ones. In every respect the sea governs the global natural ...
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... up a relatively opaque shade, it might block say 90 percent of the light. Add a second shade and perhaps 98 percent is blocked. The third shade does very little to increase the darkness, and by the 4th and 5th shade, there is no discernable effect whatsoever. This is analogous to the law of diminish ...
... up a relatively opaque shade, it might block say 90 percent of the light. Add a second shade and perhaps 98 percent is blocked. The third shade does very little to increase the darkness, and by the 4th and 5th shade, there is no discernable effect whatsoever. This is analogous to the law of diminish ...
The Science of Climate Change
... Earth' with global average temperatures well over 20°C and a 'snowball Earth' with average temperatures below 10°C. Hothouse conditions were associated with sea levels over 100 metres higher than today's and no polar ice, while in snowball times polar icecaps extended down into Europe and ocean leve ...
... Earth' with global average temperatures well over 20°C and a 'snowball Earth' with average temperatures below 10°C. Hothouse conditions were associated with sea levels over 100 metres higher than today's and no polar ice, while in snowball times polar icecaps extended down into Europe and ocean leve ...
44. Global Warming Congress should
... failure of the FCCC models. The explanation often given is that another human emission—sulfate aerosol (the main precursor of acid rain)—is responsible for the lack of warming. Sulfates form a finely divided white haze that reflects away solar radiation (thereby mitigating warming), and they also br ...
... failure of the FCCC models. The explanation often given is that another human emission—sulfate aerosol (the main precursor of acid rain)—is responsible for the lack of warming. Sulfates form a finely divided white haze that reflects away solar radiation (thereby mitigating warming), and they also br ...
Contaminants in the arctic marine environment
... defined by the United Nations Joint Group of Experts on the Scientific Aspects of Marine Environmental Protection (GESAMP, 1986; Windom, 1991): ‘‘Pollution means the introduction by man, directly or indirectly, of substances and energy into the marine environment (including estuaries) resulting in s ...
... defined by the United Nations Joint Group of Experts on the Scientific Aspects of Marine Environmental Protection (GESAMP, 1986; Windom, 1991): ‘‘Pollution means the introduction by man, directly or indirectly, of substances and energy into the marine environment (including estuaries) resulting in s ...
Arctic and Alpine Permafrost
... been retreating during the past decades: Syslov (1961) reports that the permafrost extent at Mezen (Russia) has retreated northward at an average rate of 400 m per year since 1837, whereas similar findings have been reported for the Mackenzie Valley of Canada. • Although permafrost is temperature de ...
... been retreating during the past decades: Syslov (1961) reports that the permafrost extent at Mezen (Russia) has retreated northward at an average rate of 400 m per year since 1837, whereas similar findings have been reported for the Mackenzie Valley of Canada. • Although permafrost is temperature de ...
Arctic and Alpine Permafrost
... been retreating during the past decades: Syslov (1961) reports that the permafrost extent at Mezen (Russia) has retreated northward at an average rate of 400 m per year since 1837, whereas similar findings have been reported for the Mackenzie Valley of Canada. • Although permafrost is temperature de ...
... been retreating during the past decades: Syslov (1961) reports that the permafrost extent at Mezen (Russia) has retreated northward at an average rate of 400 m per year since 1837, whereas similar findings have been reported for the Mackenzie Valley of Canada. • Although permafrost is temperature de ...
Russia and Neighbouring Countries: Environmental, Economic and
... In the southern area, permafrost patches will continue to thaw and could completely melt in several decades. In the coldest northern zone, with permafrost covering more than 90 percent of the territory, the seasonal thawing will increase in depth. Taliks may emerge and develop under big rivers and l ...
... In the southern area, permafrost patches will continue to thaw and could completely melt in several decades. In the coldest northern zone, with permafrost covering more than 90 percent of the territory, the seasonal thawing will increase in depth. Taliks may emerge and develop under big rivers and l ...
Sea-ice switches and abrupt climate change
... These climatic e®ects of sea ice can explain many of the observed characteristics of abrupt climate changes, including the amplitude of temperature changes and variations in dustiness (Mayewski et al. 1994). The records of these abrupt changes far away from the North Atlantic might be explained by t ...
... These climatic e®ects of sea ice can explain many of the observed characteristics of abrupt climate changes, including the amplitude of temperature changes and variations in dustiness (Mayewski et al. 1994). The records of these abrupt changes far away from the North Atlantic might be explained by t ...
The international cooperation of IGOs in environment
... fossil fuels, new reliance on public transportation systems in order to reduce vehicle emissions, congestion in cities and the health problems caused by polluted air and smoke and the growing scarcity of water. An important accomplishment was an agreement on the Climate Change Convention which in tu ...
... fossil fuels, new reliance on public transportation systems in order to reduce vehicle emissions, congestion in cities and the health problems caused by polluted air and smoke and the growing scarcity of water. An important accomplishment was an agreement on the Climate Change Convention which in tu ...
Holocene periodicity in North Atlantic climate and deep
... colder climate known as the Little Ice Age19, centred at ,400 yr BP, which, in our record, coincides with reduced ISOW ¯ow intensity (Fig. 2b). The SS shows that since then, deep-water ¯ow vigour has been increasing. Modern values are comparable to the last warm interval in European history, known a ...
... colder climate known as the Little Ice Age19, centred at ,400 yr BP, which, in our record, coincides with reduced ISOW ¯ow intensity (Fig. 2b). The SS shows that since then, deep-water ¯ow vigour has been increasing. Modern values are comparable to the last warm interval in European history, known a ...
Arctic Regions: Concerns, Threats and Potential Challenges
... It has become common for one to pre-conceive Arctic in regard to climate change particularly when it comes to the word ‘challenges’ and ‘concerns/threats’. That is whenever Arctic is referred to, climate change and its impacts seem to automatically appear to open up and carry on a conversation. This ...
... It has become common for one to pre-conceive Arctic in regard to climate change particularly when it comes to the word ‘challenges’ and ‘concerns/threats’. That is whenever Arctic is referred to, climate change and its impacts seem to automatically appear to open up and carry on a conversation. This ...
H4.2 Ice cap and glacier
... from snow-drifting, avalanches, or ice deposition in cold-bottom karst dolines. Called glacierets, these small ice masses may have an existence limited to a few years. They are especially sensitive to global warming of the climate. Climate change may cause variations in both temperature and snowfall ...
... from snow-drifting, avalanches, or ice deposition in cold-bottom karst dolines. Called glacierets, these small ice masses may have an existence limited to a few years. They are especially sensitive to global warming of the climate. Climate change may cause variations in both temperature and snowfall ...
Climate Change 2007: The Physical Science Basis Chapter 5
... Depth integrated Anthropogenic Carbon ...
... Depth integrated Anthropogenic Carbon ...
Climate Change 2014 2015
... • Even short-term changes in the climate may lead to longlasting effects that may make the survival of life on Earth more difficult for both humans and other species. ...
... • Even short-term changes in the climate may lead to longlasting effects that may make the survival of life on Earth more difficult for both humans and other species. ...
Status on Implementation of the AMSA 2009 Report
... Combined, these steps toward treaty-making represent new and significant developments within the Arctic Council. This report also documents progress being made within various relevant international fora, including at the International Maritime Organization (IMO), where negotiations continue towards ...
... Combined, these steps toward treaty-making represent new and significant developments within the Arctic Council. This report also documents progress being made within various relevant international fora, including at the International Maritime Organization (IMO), where negotiations continue towards ...
Rapid climate variability during warm and cold periods in
... Written on invitation of the Editorial Board ...
... Written on invitation of the Editorial Board ...
2015 Arctic Report Card
... (MaxNDVI) in the Eurasian Arctic and for the Arctic as a whole was below the 1982-2014 average, while greenness over the entire growing season (TI-NDVI) had the lowest value in the Eurasian record and the second lowest in the North American record. For the entire period of record (1982-2014), linear ...
... (MaxNDVI) in the Eurasian Arctic and for the Arctic as a whole was below the 1982-2014 average, while greenness over the entire growing season (TI-NDVI) had the lowest value in the Eurasian record and the second lowest in the North American record. For the entire period of record (1982-2014), linear ...