This document discusses climate change and its causes. It notes that climate change refers to significant and lasting changes in weather patterns over decades or longer. These changes can be caused by natural factors like volcanoes or human activities that release greenhouse gases. Evidence of climate change includes rising global temperatures, melting ice and snow, and sea level rise. The document suggests some approaches to addressing climate change, such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions, developing alternative energies, and preparing for climate impacts.
Climate change is a significant change in weather patterns over a long period of time, such as 100 years. It has occurred many times before due to both external causes like changes in the sun's activity and earth's orbit, as well as internal causes such as volcanic eruptions and natural feedback loops. Anthropogenic activities like emitting greenhouse gases and land use changes are also contributing to current climate change. While carbon dioxide is used to track human impacts, climate change affects more than just temperature and includes changes to precipitation, humidity, and winds. If left unaddressed, climate change could have major consequences for weather patterns, sea level rise, extreme weather, and force plants and animals to adapt or go extinct, with impacts on
The document discusses global climate change and summarizes the findings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). The IPCC concludes that warming of the climate is occurring and is very likely due to human-caused greenhouse gas emissions. The IPCC reports observe increasing global temperatures, melting ice and snow, and rising sea levels. Greenhouse gas levels are at the highest levels in hundreds of thousands of years and will likely cause continued warming and sea level rise for centuries. The document also notes potential effects like increased wildfires, species extinctions, and more severe heat waves.
Effects of climate change on planet ocean, IPCC 5th assessment report and bey...ipcc-media
- According to climate models and emission scenarios, oceans will continue warming and acidifying as CO2 levels rise. Warming is projected to displace marine species and reduce fish and invertebrate biomass and diversity at low latitudes.
- Warming of 2°C or more above pre-industrial levels will reduce the habitat range of many marine species by over 20% and up to 40% at northern high latitudes. Combined warming and oxygen loss could further reduce metabolic scope in many marine animals.
- Long-term risks of ocean warming, acidification, sea level rise and other climate impacts need to be considered to guide setting ambitious global temperature goals, such as aiming to limit warming to 1.5°
This document summarizes key aspects of climate change science. It defines climate change as a persistent variation in climate properties over decades or longer. Climate can change due to natural and human factors. Human causes include greenhouse gas emissions and land use changes that enhance the greenhouse effect. The document discusses the expected impacts of climate change like rising temperatures and sea levels under different emissions scenarios. It outlines mitigation options like reducing emissions and adaptation options like infrastructure changes. Overcoming obstacles requires sustainable development policies and updated scientific knowledge on climate change causes and impacts.
Disclaimer -
The Content belongs to IPCC (The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change). Sharing here is just to spread awareness about Climate Change.
https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/wg1/downloads/outreach/IPCC_AR6_WGI_SPM_Basic_Slide_Deck_Figures.pdf
Recent changes in the climate ... Climate change is already affecting every inhabited region. This is important to take this issue seriously now, in the coming years the problem will be huge. The world is changing rapidly, Climate Change is the biggest challenge now, technology like carbon capture, artificial photosynthesis, Solar CSP, Green Hydrogen, and many more can be helpful. Teachers must work on teaching climate change issues and their solutions to students to inspire them to work and invent new solutions to climate change problems.
-- BY SHIVAM PARMAR (Designer)
A humanity is not responsible for climate changetalipbekova01
Humanity is not responsible for climate change according to the document. The document discusses 5 main hypotheses for the causes of climate change: 1) Changes in solar activity, 2) Changes in the Earth's orbit and axis, 3) Ocean currents and composition, 4) Volcanic activity, and 5) Human activity. However, the document argues that compared to the size of the Earth, human activity's impact is small and that global warming has occurred before humans existed, suggesting humans may have sped it up slightly but are not the main cause. It also questions the accuracy of historical temperature measurements.
Global climate change refers to identifiable changes in Earth's climate over an extended period of time, usually due to human activities that release greenhouse gases. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change was created by the UN to provide policymakers with objective information about climate change based on scientific literature. Data shows that global temperatures have increased since the late 19th century, ice and snow are melting, and sea levels and greenhouse gas levels are rising. Most observed changes are very likely due to human-caused greenhouse gas emissions.
This document discusses climate change and its causes. It notes that climate change refers to significant and lasting changes in weather patterns over decades or longer. These changes can be caused by natural factors like volcanoes or human activities that release greenhouse gases. Evidence of climate change includes rising global temperatures, melting ice and snow, and sea level rise. The document suggests some approaches to addressing climate change, such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions, developing alternative energies, and preparing for climate impacts.
Climate change is a significant change in weather patterns over a long period of time, such as 100 years. It has occurred many times before due to both external causes like changes in the sun's activity and earth's orbit, as well as internal causes such as volcanic eruptions and natural feedback loops. Anthropogenic activities like emitting greenhouse gases and land use changes are also contributing to current climate change. While carbon dioxide is used to track human impacts, climate change affects more than just temperature and includes changes to precipitation, humidity, and winds. If left unaddressed, climate change could have major consequences for weather patterns, sea level rise, extreme weather, and force plants and animals to adapt or go extinct, with impacts on
The document discusses global climate change and summarizes the findings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). The IPCC concludes that warming of the climate is occurring and is very likely due to human-caused greenhouse gas emissions. The IPCC reports observe increasing global temperatures, melting ice and snow, and rising sea levels. Greenhouse gas levels are at the highest levels in hundreds of thousands of years and will likely cause continued warming and sea level rise for centuries. The document also notes potential effects like increased wildfires, species extinctions, and more severe heat waves.
Effects of climate change on planet ocean, IPCC 5th assessment report and bey...ipcc-media
- According to climate models and emission scenarios, oceans will continue warming and acidifying as CO2 levels rise. Warming is projected to displace marine species and reduce fish and invertebrate biomass and diversity at low latitudes.
- Warming of 2°C or more above pre-industrial levels will reduce the habitat range of many marine species by over 20% and up to 40% at northern high latitudes. Combined warming and oxygen loss could further reduce metabolic scope in many marine animals.
- Long-term risks of ocean warming, acidification, sea level rise and other climate impacts need to be considered to guide setting ambitious global temperature goals, such as aiming to limit warming to 1.5°
This document summarizes key aspects of climate change science. It defines climate change as a persistent variation in climate properties over decades or longer. Climate can change due to natural and human factors. Human causes include greenhouse gas emissions and land use changes that enhance the greenhouse effect. The document discusses the expected impacts of climate change like rising temperatures and sea levels under different emissions scenarios. It outlines mitigation options like reducing emissions and adaptation options like infrastructure changes. Overcoming obstacles requires sustainable development policies and updated scientific knowledge on climate change causes and impacts.
Disclaimer -
The Content belongs to IPCC (The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change). Sharing here is just to spread awareness about Climate Change.
https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/wg1/downloads/outreach/IPCC_AR6_WGI_SPM_Basic_Slide_Deck_Figures.pdf
Recent changes in the climate ... Climate change is already affecting every inhabited region. This is important to take this issue seriously now, in the coming years the problem will be huge. The world is changing rapidly, Climate Change is the biggest challenge now, technology like carbon capture, artificial photosynthesis, Solar CSP, Green Hydrogen, and many more can be helpful. Teachers must work on teaching climate change issues and their solutions to students to inspire them to work and invent new solutions to climate change problems.
-- BY SHIVAM PARMAR (Designer)
A humanity is not responsible for climate changetalipbekova01
Humanity is not responsible for climate change according to the document. The document discusses 5 main hypotheses for the causes of climate change: 1) Changes in solar activity, 2) Changes in the Earth's orbit and axis, 3) Ocean currents and composition, 4) Volcanic activity, and 5) Human activity. However, the document argues that compared to the size of the Earth, human activity's impact is small and that global warming has occurred before humans existed, suggesting humans may have sped it up slightly but are not the main cause. It also questions the accuracy of historical temperature measurements.
Global climate change refers to identifiable changes in Earth's climate over an extended period of time, usually due to human activities that release greenhouse gases. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change was created by the UN to provide policymakers with objective information about climate change based on scientific literature. Data shows that global temperatures have increased since the late 19th century, ice and snow are melting, and sea levels and greenhouse gas levels are rising. Most observed changes are very likely due to human-caused greenhouse gas emissions.
Climate describes typical weather conditions that prevail over extended periods in a region, while weather describes the hourly or daily conditions. Climate change is identified by long-term shifts in temperature, precipitation, winds and other indicators. The IPCC reported in 2007 that the climate is changing rapidly due to human activities like burning fossil fuels and deforestation being the primary factors. If aggressive action is not taken to reduce emissions, global temperatures could rise significantly by 2100 leading to major impacts.
Climate science: The basics (for students)ipcc-media
This document provides an overview of climate science basics and findings from the IPCC. It discusses how Earth's atmosphere, including greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide, contributes to a natural greenhouse effect that warms the planet. It notes that concentrations of these gases have increased since 1750 due to human activity. It also summarizes that evidence of climate change is unequivocal from many independent sources, and that future global temperature increases and sea level rise are likely to exceed thresholds without reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
This document defines key terms related to global warming such as the greenhouse effect, climate change, and global warming. It discusses the causes of global warming such as greenhouse gases from burning fossil fuels and its potential consequences, which include rising sea levels and more extreme weather. While some argue global warming's effects on economies are uncertain, the document outlines solutions like reducing emissions and carbon sequestration. It acknowledges there is some debate around human contributions to global warming among scientists.
Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability Imlications for Jamaicaipcc-media
1) Jamaica and the Caribbean region have already experienced warming of 0.8 degrees Celsius between 1901 and 2012 according to IPCC data, with most months in the last two years being recorded as the warmest.
2) Climate change is projected to increase rainfall in Jamaica by up to 40% by 2050 and increase sea levels in the Caribbean by about 12 cm between 1993 and 2014 according to satellite data.
3) These changes threaten Jamaica with loss of livelihoods, settlements, infrastructure and ecosystem services as well as declining coral reef and agricultural yields, according to the IPCC and Jamaican climate experts.
This document discusses evidence that global warming is accelerating faster than predicted in recent reports. It notes that greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise, air pollution is declining more quickly than expected, and natural climate cycles may be contributing to faster warming. As a result, the estimated timelines for breaching 1.5°C and 2°C of global warming may occur 5-10 years earlier than projected. The document calls for more urgent policy action and climate research focused on impacts, adaptation, and emergency response options over the next 25 years.
Climate Change: The Physical Science Basisipcc-media
The document discusses the physical science basis of climate change. It summarizes that global warming trends are unequivocal based on multiple lines of evidence. The dominant cause is extremely likely to be human influence, including increased CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions. If emissions continue at a high level, global temperatures are projected to rise more than 1.5°C by the late 21st century compared to pre-industrial levels, with more regional warming differences and effects on weather patterns like worsening heat waves. Sea level rise will also continue due to ocean and ice sheet changes. Limiting future climate change will require substantial emissions reductions.
The document discusses global climate change, identifying it as a change in the climate of Earth lasting decades or longer, whether due to natural processes or human activities. It notes that greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide have increased greatly since 1750 due to human activities. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) was created by the UN to provide objective information on climate change by reviewing scientific literature and publishing regular reports. The IPCC reports find that warming and sea level rise will continue and accelerate, with some effects being permanent.
Climate describes average weather patterns over long periods of time for a particular region, while weather describes short-term atmospheric conditions. Many scientists believe human activities are contributing to global warming and climate change by increasing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, which can lead to impacts like changes in rainfall, rising sea levels, and effects on plants, wildlife, and humans. The document encourages small individual actions like taking public transit, planting trees, recycling, and conserving energy to collectively make a difference in reducing greenhouse gases.
Climate describes average weather patterns over long periods of time for a particular region, while weather describes short-term atmospheric conditions. Many scientists believe human activities are contributing to global warming and climate change by increasing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, which can lead to impacts like changes in rainfall, rising sea levels, and effects on plants, wildlife, and humans. The document encourages small individual actions like taking public transit, planting trees, recycling, and conserving energy to collectively make a difference in reducing greenhouse gases.
The physical basis of climate change: Key messages of the AR5 WGI Contributionipcc-media
The key messages from the AR5 WGI Contribution are that warming of the climate system is unequivocal, with atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide all increasing over 40%, 150%, and 20% respectively since 1750 due to human activity. It is extremely likely that over 50% of warming since 1951 is due to increased greenhouse gases and other human factors. Global temperature is likely to exceed 1.5°C by the end of the 21st century for all scenarios, and global sea level will continue rising between 0.26 and 0.98 meters during this century if greenhouse gas emissions are not substantially and sustainedly reduced.
The document discusses the history of Earth's climate and temperature changes over billions of years. It notes that the planet has experienced natural warming and cooling cycles in the past related to factors like carbon dioxide levels, solar activity, and orbital variations. More recently, evidence suggests global temperatures have risen sharply since the late 19th century, corresponding to increased industrial carbon emissions. The text explores potential impacts of continued warming, such as rising sea levels, stronger hurricanes, and effects on wildlife.
The document discusses the greenhouse effect and global warming. It explains that the greenhouse effect is caused by an increase in atmospheric temperature due to the accumulation of gases. Solar energy warms the Earth's surface, and some of this heat gets trapped in the atmosphere by accumulated gases. The main gases in the atmosphere are nitrogen, oxygen, argon, and carbon dioxide, with CO2 making up about 0.03% but playing a crucial role in atmospheric warming. Data shows global temperatures have increased about 0.5°C since the late 19th century, with the warmest years being in the last few decades, indicating intensification of the greenhouse effect. The document also provides a formula to calculate temperature increase based on levels of greenhouse
Global Climate Change Presentation.pptssuser67af0d
This document discusses greenhouse gases and global climate change. It defines greenhouse gases as gases that cause the greenhouse effect and trap heat in the lower atmosphere. It then defines global climate change as identifiable changes in Earth's climate that last for decades or longer, and are usually caused by either natural processes or human activities that release greenhouse gases. The document goes on to explain that current climate changes are happening due to both natural causes like volcanoes and plate tectonic movement, as well as human activities that release greenhouse gases. It notes that the effects of human-caused greenhouse gases have been detected throughout the climate system and are extremely likely the dominant cause of observed warming since the mid-20th century.
Key findings of AR5 for the Carribean regionipcc-media
The document summarizes key findings from the IPCC's 5th Assessment Report regarding climate change impacts in the Caribbean region. It finds that surface temperatures have warmed 0.8 degrees Celsius since 1901 and are projected to increase up to 3 degrees by 2100 depending on emissions levels. Sea levels in the Caribbean have risen 2.7 mm per year and mean sea surface height has increased 12 cm from 1993-2014. These changes threaten coastal flooding and erosion, loss of coral reefs, and increased infectious diseases. Adaptation measures discussed include improving infrastructure, restoring forests and wetlands, and reducing disease vectors.
Global warming refers to the increase in average surface temperatures on Earth. The greenhouse effect, caused by greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane trapped in the atmosphere, contributes to warming the planet and sustaining life. However, human activities like burning fossil fuels and deforestation have increased greenhouse gas levels, enhancing the greenhouse effect and causing additional global warming beyond natural levels, leading to widespread climate change.
1. Scientists believe abrupt climate changes could occur if certain temperature thresholds are crossed, with changes taking place over decades rather than centuries.
2. While global warming refers to long-term rising average temperature due to greenhouse gases, climate change encompasses changes in temperature, precipitation and seasonal patterns.
3. The mainstream scientific community agrees the Earth is warming due to human-caused greenhouse gas emissions and that further warming will occur without emissions reductions.
Climate models use mathematical equations and global grids to simulate and predict climate conditions based on physical principles and observational data. They show reasonable agreement with past climate trends and are used to project future climate change under different greenhouse gas emission scenarios. However, uncertainties remain regarding some processes like cloud formation. Current models estimate global warming of 0.3-1.7°C by 2100 under a low emission scenario and 2.6-4.8°C under high emissions, with greater warming over land and in polar regions. The models also predict more hot days and heat waves along with rising sea levels.
The document summarizes trends in dining in two food street areas in Lahore, Pakistan. It addresses the Old Anarkali and H-Block Market areas and compares them in terms of accessibility by vehicle or pedestrian traffic, typical customers and classes, level of activity during day and night times, and richness of dining experience. Both areas see heavy pedestrian traffic but the Old Anarkali area caters more to elite and upper middle class customers with vehicular access, while the H-Block Market has controlled one-way traffic and serves lower middle and mixed visitors on foot.
Climate describes typical weather conditions that prevail over extended periods in a region, while weather describes the hourly or daily conditions. Climate change is identified by long-term shifts in temperature, precipitation, winds and other indicators. The IPCC reported in 2007 that the climate is changing rapidly due to human activities like burning fossil fuels and deforestation being the primary factors. If aggressive action is not taken to reduce emissions, global temperatures could rise significantly by 2100 leading to major impacts.
Climate science: The basics (for students)ipcc-media
This document provides an overview of climate science basics and findings from the IPCC. It discusses how Earth's atmosphere, including greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide, contributes to a natural greenhouse effect that warms the planet. It notes that concentrations of these gases have increased since 1750 due to human activity. It also summarizes that evidence of climate change is unequivocal from many independent sources, and that future global temperature increases and sea level rise are likely to exceed thresholds without reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
This document defines key terms related to global warming such as the greenhouse effect, climate change, and global warming. It discusses the causes of global warming such as greenhouse gases from burning fossil fuels and its potential consequences, which include rising sea levels and more extreme weather. While some argue global warming's effects on economies are uncertain, the document outlines solutions like reducing emissions and carbon sequestration. It acknowledges there is some debate around human contributions to global warming among scientists.
Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability Imlications for Jamaicaipcc-media
1) Jamaica and the Caribbean region have already experienced warming of 0.8 degrees Celsius between 1901 and 2012 according to IPCC data, with most months in the last two years being recorded as the warmest.
2) Climate change is projected to increase rainfall in Jamaica by up to 40% by 2050 and increase sea levels in the Caribbean by about 12 cm between 1993 and 2014 according to satellite data.
3) These changes threaten Jamaica with loss of livelihoods, settlements, infrastructure and ecosystem services as well as declining coral reef and agricultural yields, according to the IPCC and Jamaican climate experts.
This document discusses evidence that global warming is accelerating faster than predicted in recent reports. It notes that greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise, air pollution is declining more quickly than expected, and natural climate cycles may be contributing to faster warming. As a result, the estimated timelines for breaching 1.5°C and 2°C of global warming may occur 5-10 years earlier than projected. The document calls for more urgent policy action and climate research focused on impacts, adaptation, and emergency response options over the next 25 years.
Climate Change: The Physical Science Basisipcc-media
The document discusses the physical science basis of climate change. It summarizes that global warming trends are unequivocal based on multiple lines of evidence. The dominant cause is extremely likely to be human influence, including increased CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions. If emissions continue at a high level, global temperatures are projected to rise more than 1.5°C by the late 21st century compared to pre-industrial levels, with more regional warming differences and effects on weather patterns like worsening heat waves. Sea level rise will also continue due to ocean and ice sheet changes. Limiting future climate change will require substantial emissions reductions.
The document discusses global climate change, identifying it as a change in the climate of Earth lasting decades or longer, whether due to natural processes or human activities. It notes that greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide have increased greatly since 1750 due to human activities. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) was created by the UN to provide objective information on climate change by reviewing scientific literature and publishing regular reports. The IPCC reports find that warming and sea level rise will continue and accelerate, with some effects being permanent.
Climate describes average weather patterns over long periods of time for a particular region, while weather describes short-term atmospheric conditions. Many scientists believe human activities are contributing to global warming and climate change by increasing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, which can lead to impacts like changes in rainfall, rising sea levels, and effects on plants, wildlife, and humans. The document encourages small individual actions like taking public transit, planting trees, recycling, and conserving energy to collectively make a difference in reducing greenhouse gases.
Climate describes average weather patterns over long periods of time for a particular region, while weather describes short-term atmospheric conditions. Many scientists believe human activities are contributing to global warming and climate change by increasing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, which can lead to impacts like changes in rainfall, rising sea levels, and effects on plants, wildlife, and humans. The document encourages small individual actions like taking public transit, planting trees, recycling, and conserving energy to collectively make a difference in reducing greenhouse gases.
The physical basis of climate change: Key messages of the AR5 WGI Contributionipcc-media
The key messages from the AR5 WGI Contribution are that warming of the climate system is unequivocal, with atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide all increasing over 40%, 150%, and 20% respectively since 1750 due to human activity. It is extremely likely that over 50% of warming since 1951 is due to increased greenhouse gases and other human factors. Global temperature is likely to exceed 1.5°C by the end of the 21st century for all scenarios, and global sea level will continue rising between 0.26 and 0.98 meters during this century if greenhouse gas emissions are not substantially and sustainedly reduced.
The document discusses the history of Earth's climate and temperature changes over billions of years. It notes that the planet has experienced natural warming and cooling cycles in the past related to factors like carbon dioxide levels, solar activity, and orbital variations. More recently, evidence suggests global temperatures have risen sharply since the late 19th century, corresponding to increased industrial carbon emissions. The text explores potential impacts of continued warming, such as rising sea levels, stronger hurricanes, and effects on wildlife.
The document discusses the greenhouse effect and global warming. It explains that the greenhouse effect is caused by an increase in atmospheric temperature due to the accumulation of gases. Solar energy warms the Earth's surface, and some of this heat gets trapped in the atmosphere by accumulated gases. The main gases in the atmosphere are nitrogen, oxygen, argon, and carbon dioxide, with CO2 making up about 0.03% but playing a crucial role in atmospheric warming. Data shows global temperatures have increased about 0.5°C since the late 19th century, with the warmest years being in the last few decades, indicating intensification of the greenhouse effect. The document also provides a formula to calculate temperature increase based on levels of greenhouse
Global Climate Change Presentation.pptssuser67af0d
This document discusses greenhouse gases and global climate change. It defines greenhouse gases as gases that cause the greenhouse effect and trap heat in the lower atmosphere. It then defines global climate change as identifiable changes in Earth's climate that last for decades or longer, and are usually caused by either natural processes or human activities that release greenhouse gases. The document goes on to explain that current climate changes are happening due to both natural causes like volcanoes and plate tectonic movement, as well as human activities that release greenhouse gases. It notes that the effects of human-caused greenhouse gases have been detected throughout the climate system and are extremely likely the dominant cause of observed warming since the mid-20th century.
Key findings of AR5 for the Carribean regionipcc-media
The document summarizes key findings from the IPCC's 5th Assessment Report regarding climate change impacts in the Caribbean region. It finds that surface temperatures have warmed 0.8 degrees Celsius since 1901 and are projected to increase up to 3 degrees by 2100 depending on emissions levels. Sea levels in the Caribbean have risen 2.7 mm per year and mean sea surface height has increased 12 cm from 1993-2014. These changes threaten coastal flooding and erosion, loss of coral reefs, and increased infectious diseases. Adaptation measures discussed include improving infrastructure, restoring forests and wetlands, and reducing disease vectors.
Global warming refers to the increase in average surface temperatures on Earth. The greenhouse effect, caused by greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane trapped in the atmosphere, contributes to warming the planet and sustaining life. However, human activities like burning fossil fuels and deforestation have increased greenhouse gas levels, enhancing the greenhouse effect and causing additional global warming beyond natural levels, leading to widespread climate change.
1. Scientists believe abrupt climate changes could occur if certain temperature thresholds are crossed, with changes taking place over decades rather than centuries.
2. While global warming refers to long-term rising average temperature due to greenhouse gases, climate change encompasses changes in temperature, precipitation and seasonal patterns.
3. The mainstream scientific community agrees the Earth is warming due to human-caused greenhouse gas emissions and that further warming will occur without emissions reductions.
Climate models use mathematical equations and global grids to simulate and predict climate conditions based on physical principles and observational data. They show reasonable agreement with past climate trends and are used to project future climate change under different greenhouse gas emission scenarios. However, uncertainties remain regarding some processes like cloud formation. Current models estimate global warming of 0.3-1.7°C by 2100 under a low emission scenario and 2.6-4.8°C under high emissions, with greater warming over land and in polar regions. The models also predict more hot days and heat waves along with rising sea levels.
The document summarizes trends in dining in two food street areas in Lahore, Pakistan. It addresses the Old Anarkali and H-Block Market areas and compares them in terms of accessibility by vehicle or pedestrian traffic, typical customers and classes, level of activity during day and night times, and richness of dining experience. Both areas see heavy pedestrian traffic but the Old Anarkali area caters more to elite and upper middle class customers with vehicular access, while the H-Block Market has controlled one-way traffic and serves lower middle and mixed visitors on foot.
This document lists several educational topics including an online store, mobile learning, medical leadership, online MBAs from different providers, palliative care, safeguarding, and programs related to PLST, AR, and video feedback. It appears to be a catalog or list of potential educational courses and programs across different subject areas that are available online.
King Edward Medical University KEMU Lahore Merit List 2013medicalkidunya
List of Candidates Selected on Open Merit Seats for King Edward Medical University KEMU Lahore for the session 2013-2014 (16th November 2013) MBBS & BDS
Plan for the Regeneration and Improvement of the area between Lower Mall and ...Edge Hill University
The document proposes a regeneration plan for the area between Lower Mall and Tollinton Market in Lahore, Pakistan. The plan aims to enhance the area for current and potential users by focusing on families, students, and surrounding communities. Major interventions include upgrading the Sunday book market, redesigning open spaces near Tollinton Market, and regenerating Nasir Bagh park. Minor interventions involve adding infrastructure like traffic signals, bus stops, lighting, and street furniture to improve accessibility and usability of the area. The overall goal is to conserve the area's historical character while improving facilities, amenities, and public spaces.
Utility Infrastructure (Strom-water Management) by Mr.Wasif AliKKM Architects
This presentation was presented in 'The Lahore Project' Monthly Discussion Forum on Utility Infrastructure (Strom-water Management) by Mr.Wasif Ali, on 21st Aug.2013 at Dabistan-e-Iqbal, (2-S, Gulberg II) Lahore.
The lahore project presentation june 12th, 2013KKM Architects
The document discusses plans for sustainable urban planning in Lahore, Pakistan. It includes:
1) Parameters and formulas for determining optimal population densities, social infrastructure needs, and land use allocation for villages, towns, and cities.
2) Maps showing proposed positioning of settlements and population density ranges within Lahore.
3) Policy recommendations around adjusting densities, balancing social services, integrating employment, and conserving public spaces.
4) Identification of a selected zone in Lahore and potential initial projects around urban forestry, wetlands, artisanal cooperatives and cultural heritage site restoration.
This presentation discusses communication gaps between teachers and students in the classroom. It outlines the importance of strong teacher-student relationships for student success. Reasons for gaps are identified, such as lack of closeness and time constraints for both parties. Suggestions are made to improve interactions, like developing trust, using encouragement, and making oneself available to students. The presentation evaluates current communication and provides ideas to enhance understanding between instructors and learners.
The document describes the development of a solar shade calculator software for Lahore, Pakistan. It discusses:
1) Analyzing Lahore's climate to determine the overheated period from March 21st to September 21st that requires shading.
2) Developing equations to calculate shade parameters like horizontal and vertical shadow angles for different shade types.
3) Implementing the equations in an Excel spreadsheet software for ease of use and accessibility.
The document discusses the differences between weather and climate. Weather describes current conditions like temperature and precipitation on a given day, while climate refers to average weather conditions over many years. The key factors that determine climate are precipitation, atmospheric temperature, pressure, humidity, and wind. Climate depends on complex interactions between these factors, sunlight intensity, altitude, and latitude.
The document summarizes the results of a study measuring pollution levels in four busy markets in Lahore, Pakistan. Pollution readings for NOx, SOx, CO and dust particles significantly exceeded national standards at all four sites. People surveyed demonstrated some awareness of pollution issues but limited knowledge of causes and impacts. Vehicles and industries were identified as major pollution sources. While some reported willingness to reduce pollution, many displayed problematic behaviors like using plastic bags and driving with broken silencers. Overall, the study found alarmingly high pollution levels in commercial areas and a need for greater public education and enforcement of regulations.
The document provides information about the history and features of Lahore, Pakistan. It states that the oldest document about Lahore was written in 982 AD and discusses the city under different ruling empires throughout history. It also outlines key details about Lahore's geography, climate, industries, parks, education institutions, markets, sports, media, and hospitals.
The document discusses several key climate factors that influence a region's climate:
1) Proximity to oceans and seas regulates temperatures, while distance from oceans leads to greater seasonal variation. Ocean currents also influence temperatures.
2) Prevailing winds can push warm or cold air currents and affect storm patterns.
3) Elevation impacts temperature, with mountainous areas generally cooler and low-lying coastal areas warmer.
4) Proximity to the equator determines temperature, with areas closer to the equator experiencing warmer climates.
1. Lahore has been inhabited for over 3,000 years and was originally known by names like Lavapuri and Labokla.
2. Ancient texts and travelers referred to the city under variations of its name such as Loha-wr, Laha-wr and Lao-hore dating back to the 1st millennium AD.
3. By the 10th century AD, Lahore was well established as a city and referred to as such in documents of the time.
The document discusses six key factors that affect climate: latitude, altitude, distance from the sea, relief, pressure and wind systems, and ocean currents. Latitude affects temperature, with tropical regions being hot, polar regions being cold, and temperate regions having moderate temperatures. Altitude also influences temperature, with temperatures decreasing as elevation increases. Proximity to the sea moderates climate, while inland areas experience more extreme temperatures. Relief such as mountains can act as barriers or influence rainfall distribution. Pressure and wind systems determine rainfall amounts and patterns. Ocean currents also impact local climate, with warm currents raising and cold currents lowering temperatures.
The document discusses six main climate factors:
1) Latitude - The distance north or south of the equator determines temperature, with polar regions being cooler and tropical regions being warmer.
2) Altitude - Higher elevations experience cooler temperatures as air loses heat as it rises.
3) Land-Water Relationship - Large bodies of water moderate temperatures while land experiences more temperature variation.
4) Mountain Barriers - Mountains block moisture-carrying winds, creating wet and dry sides.
5) Ocean Currents - Ocean currents influence wind temperatures and rainfall along coasts.
6) Prevailing Winds - Global wind patterns are driven by differences in land and sea temperatures.
The document discusses organizational climate and how human resource practices can influence it. It describes factors that shape climate like involvement, supervisor support, and task orientation. Theories on climate are presented, like the shared-perception model focusing on performance and professional parameters. Key success factors for organizations include recruitment, training, talent management, and knowledge management. Suggestions are made around investing in branding and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
The document discusses climate change and covers four main topics:
1) Climate science establishes that climate change is real and caused by human greenhouse gas emissions from burning fossil fuels. The level of scientific consensus is extremely high.
2) Climate impacts explains that the effects of climate change are already occurring, with global temperatures rising much faster than historical rates. Impacts include melting Arctic sea ice.
3) Climate solutions acknowledges that solutions exist to address climate change through reducing greenhouse gas emissions, though specifics are not discussed.
4) Climate politics questions why more action is not being taken given the severity of the problem and the existence of solutions. Moving forward will require global cooperation and a shift to more sustainable energy sources.
Climate ChangeWhat every designer should know.This i.docxgordienaysmythe
Climate Change
What every designer should know.
This is a short presentation covering climate change fundamentals for design students and professionals. Climate change is an important topic for designers to be aware of and responsive to, because designers help create the world we live in. The choices designers make, in what they make, how its made, what its made of, how its used, and what happens to it after it’s disposed of, can impact large numbers of people and the environment. This is what you need to know.
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Our planet’s climate is controlled by its atmosphere. You can see our atmosphere isn’t very big. It’s a thin protective coating stretched over the earth’s surface. But that thin protective coating is surprisingly important. Without it, our planet would have no life whatsoever. Its surface would be as barren and freezing as the moon you see in the background. A healthy atmosphere is a precondition of life.
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Our planet has had a relatively stable and predictable climate for much of the last 10,000 years. It is no accident that agriculture began within this time period, a period characterized by relative peace and stable civilizations.
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The climate has been so stable, we tend to completely ignore it and take it for granted, not even being aware how much we rely upon it. But we rely on a stable, predictable, and moderate climate for such basic and vital activities as growing food, placing and designing settlements, and many, many other things.
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Here’s the entire volume of the earth’s atmosphere in comparison to the volume of the earth itself: again, not very big. Because the earth’s atmosphere is not very big, it is sensitive to relatively small changes. The composition and relative amounts of chemicals inside that little ball play a big role in how the atmosphere functions.
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Here’s the composition and relative amounts of the chemicals inside that little ball. You can see carbon dioxide is a relatively miniscule part of the earth’s atmosphere. Yet the relative amount of this molecule and a few others has an outsized role in controlling our planet’s climate, because of how these molecules react to sunlight.
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A large portion of the sun’s radiation is absorbed at the surface of the Earth. This heat then re-radiates back into the atmosphere, and then back out into space. The atmosphere holds on to some of that heat for a time, before it leaks back out into space.
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Some atmospheric molecules hold onto this heat longer than others, which is why they are known as “greenhouse gases”. Like a greenhouse in the sun, atmospheric gases like carbon dioxide hold on to the heat re-radiating from the earth for a relatively long time. This is why the earth’s climate is sensitive to small changes in the relative amounts of these particular molecules. There are other greenhouse gases besides carbon dioxide, such as methane, nitrous oxide, and water vapor. Some of these trap heat even more powerfully than c.
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Climate Change
What every designer should know.
This is a short presentation covering climate change fundamentals for design students and professionals. Climate change is an important topic for designers to be aware of and responsive to, because designers help create the world we live in. The choices designers make, in what they make, how its made, what its made of, how its used, and what happens to it after it’s disposed of, can impact large numbers of people and the environment. This is what you need to know.
1
Our planet’s climate is controlled by its atmosphere. You can see our atmosphere isn’t very big. It’s a thin protective coating stretched over the earth’s surface. But that thin protective coating is surprisingly important. Without it, our planet would have no life whatsoever. Its surface would be as barren and freezing as the moon you see in the background. A healthy atmosphere is a precondition of life.
2
Our planet has had a relatively stable and predictable climate for much of the last 10,000 years. It is no accident that agriculture began within this time period, a period characterized by relative peace and stable civilizations.
3
The climate has been so stable, we tend to completely ignore it and take it for granted, not even being aware how much we rely upon it. But we rely on a stable, predictable, and moderate climate for such basic and vital activities as growing food, placing and designing settlements, and many, many other things.
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Here’s the entire volume of the earth’s atmosphere in comparison to the volume of the earth itself: again, not very big. Because the earth’s atmosphere is not very big, it is sensitive to relatively small changes. The composition and relative amounts of chemicals inside that little ball play a big role in how the atmosphere functions.
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Here’s the composition and relative amounts of the chemicals inside that little ball. You can see carbon dioxide is a relatively miniscule part of the earth’s atmosphere. Yet the relative amount of this molecule and a few others has an outsized role in controlling our planet’s climate, because of how these molecules react to sunlight.
6
A large portion of the sun’s radiation is absorbed at the surface of the Earth. This heat then re-radiates back into the atmosphere, and then back out into space. The atmosphere holds on to some of that heat for a time, before it leaks back out into space.
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Some atmospheric molecules hold onto this heat longer than others, which is why they are known as “greenhouse gases”. Like a greenhouse in the sun, atmospheric gases like carbon dioxide hold on to the heat re-radiating from the earth for a relatively long time. This is why the earth’s climate is sensitive to small changes in the relative amounts of these particular molecules. There are other greenhouse gases besides carbon dioxide, such as methane, nitrous oxide, and water vapor. Some of these trap heat even more powerfully than c.
This lesson plan aims to teach 4th grade students about climate change, the greenhouse effect, their carbon footprint, and actions they can take to reduce it. The plan is structured in 7 sections over 1-2 hours covering topics such as the causes and impacts of climate change, the greenhouse effect, human contributions including burning fossil fuels, and individual actions. It includes a PowerPoint presentation and downloadable images to illustrate concepts like rising global temperatures and melting glaciers based on scientific reports.
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1) Global warming is caused by increased levels of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide trapping heat in the lower atmosphere. The thin layer of atmosphere where climate occurs can be influenced by human activity.
2) Human activities like burning fossil fuels have increased atmospheric CO2 levels by about 30% since the industrial revolution, contributing to observed rising global temperatures according to computer models.
3) Potential impacts of unmitigated climate change include rising sea levels, worsening extreme weather, melting ice caps and glaciers, and damage to ecosystems. Reducing emissions from coal power plants, increasing renewable energy and energy efficiency can help address the problem.
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In Nantucket I attended an amazing and scary presentation by John Holdren on Climate Change. John Paul Holdren was the senior advisor to President Barack Obama on science and technology issues through his roles as Assistant to the President for Science and Technology, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, and Co-Chair of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST).
Holdren was previously the Teresa and John Heinz Professor of Environmental Policy at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, director of the Science, Technology, and Public Policy Program at the School's Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, and Director of the Woods Hole Research Center.
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Carbon Dioxide Gas and Climate Change
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a colorless, odorless gas that is a byproduct of burning fossil fuels like coal, natural gas, and oil. It is also released from other
processes like cement production and deforestation. CO2 is a greenhouse gas, meaning it traps heat in the lower atmosphere and contributes to global
warming. Since the Industrial Revolution began around 1750, atmospheric CO2 levels have risen dramatically from 280 parts per million to over 400
ppm today. This rapid rise is largely due to human activities like burning fossil fuels for energy and transportation. The extra CO2 in the air is causing
The document discusses evidence that human activity is causing climate change through the emission of greenhouse gases. It describes how scientific analysis of ice cores from Antarctica and Greenland reveal that climate change is occurring and that we are heading towards significant changes to the climate. While some argue that climate change is a natural phenomenon, the evidence from feedback mechanisms like chemical weathering of CO2 indicates that human emissions are disrupting these systems and accelerating climate change. The document urges that despite skepticism, the scientific evidence needs to be addressed to mitigate the risks of climate change.
This document contains a lesson plan for teaching 4th grade students about climate change. The plan is divided into 7 sections that will take 1-2 hours total to cover. Section 1 introduces climate change and recent climate history. Section 2 explains the greenhouse effect. Section 3 discusses human activities that cause climate change like burning fossil fuels. Section 4 covers why climate change matters and what can be done. Sections 5-6 discuss solutions at the government and individual level. Section 7 is a summary. Accompanying the lesson plan are downloadable images and teacher notes to explain key concepts.
This is the introduction to the course 'Climate Change and Global Environment' conducted at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
This document provides an overview of global warming and greenhouse gases. It discusses that global warming is caused by human emissions of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide. While carbon dioxide levels have increased about 30% due to human activity, additional increases are projected under business as usual conditions. The document also summarizes potential impacts of climate change like rising sea levels and increased extreme weather events. It notes that most scientists and organizations like the IPCC agree that climate change poses a serious risk. However, some proposals to continue fossil fuel use through carbon capture and storage technologies may not be effective and could delay transition to renewables.
Electric Utility Risk Management in the Face of Climate RiskMark Trexler
Electric utilities are a key contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, and have been thinking about climate change and climate policy longer than any other sector. This presentation to the Executive Committee of an electric utility in North America walks through the key issues and questions in developing an effective risk management strategy.
Global warming refers to the average increase in Earth's temperature due to greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide trapping heat in the atmosphere. Burning fossil fuels releases these gases. Effects include more extreme weather, melting Arctic ice and permafrost, rising sea levels that threaten coastal areas and islands, and disruption of ecosystems. International agreements like the Kyoto Protocol aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate global warming impacts. Individual actions are also important to address this issue.
1) Global warming is caused by human emissions of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide that trap heat in the atmosphere. The thin layer of atmosphere where climate occurs could be impacted by human activity.
2) Carbon dioxide levels have increased 30% due to human emissions from fossil fuel combustion and are correlated with rising global temperatures. If emissions continue unchecked, CO2 levels not seen in over 50 million years will result.
3) Impacts of climate change are already occurring, including rising seas, worsening extreme weather, melting glaciers and ice sheets, and damage to ecosystems. More severe consequences are projected if emissions are not reduced substantially.
This document provides definitions and context around key climate change terms such as climate change, climate variability, vulnerability, resilience, adaptation, and mitigation. It discusses the natural greenhouse effect and how human activities have enhanced this effect by increasing greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere. This enhanced greenhouse effect has caused a rise in global surface temperatures between 1900-1990 and further warming is projected this century. The impacts of climate change cut across ecosystems, human systems, urban systems, economic systems and social systems. There has been growing international concern about climate change leading to agreements like the UNFCCC and Kyoto Protocol to reduce emissions and more recently the Paris Agreement. The IPCC provides regular climate change assessments. Pacific island countries are especially vulnerable to climate impacts
The document provides information about climate change and global warming. It defines key terms like weather, climate and greenhouse gases. It discusses the evidence that climate change is caused by human activities like burning fossil fuels and releasing greenhouse gases. It also notes some of the observed impacts of climate change, such as rising temperatures, sea level rise, and more extreme weather events. Finally, it discusses some actions that can be taken to mitigate and adapt to climate change.
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The document discusses evidence that the Earth's surface temperature has increased about 1 degree Fahrenheit over the past century, with accelerated warming in recent decades. This warming is largely attributable to increased greenhouse gas emissions from human activities. However, some uncertainties remain about how the climate responds to these gases. The document also notes there is debate around how much human activities versus natural variations are contributing to increased temperatures. Skeptics argue the data does not clearly show man-made warming or that temperatures have in some cases cooled in recent decades.
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2. Global Warming: Attribution,
who is to blame?
Ammad Baig
Urban Planner
ammadplanner@hotmail.com
Department of City & Regional Planning
University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore
3. Climate What is it?
Climate? What is it?
Weather the day-to-day state of the
atmosphere. Includes state variables and
descriptive material such as cloud cover and
precipitation, etc.
We can get this material instantaneously
4. Climate: What is it?
Climate Is the long-term or time mean
state of the earth-atmosphere system and the
state variables along with higher order
statistics. Also, we must describe extremes
and recurrence frequencies.
In ‘English’: A long-term summary of what
has happened.
5. Climate and Climatology
Climate can, therefore, be descriptive and tell
us something about, ‘what is possible’ in a
given region.
6. Climate Question
When we discuss climate, what do we mean
by “long-term”?
And, why did we pick such a time-period?
7. The Answer!
The World Meteorological Organization
standard Climate averaging period is 30
years.
Two reasons: A) This is long enough to
eliminate “year to year” variations in climate,
and B) it’s not too long relative to human life
spans!
8. Climate: What is it?
Climatology is the study of climate in a mainly
descriptive and a statistical sense.
Climatologists study these issues, as well as
changes in climate.
Climatology is, of course, a popular subject
today because of the concern over climate
change.
9. The Climate System / What is it?
The Earth-Atmosphere system is an
integrated system of which the atmosphere is
only one part!
10. The Climate System
The earth-atmosphere system, courtesy of
Dr. Richard Rood.
(http://aoss.engin.umich.edu/class/aoss605
/lectures/)
11. The Climate System
Each part of the climate system interacts with
the other.
Each part generally evolves or changes more
slowly, the atmosphere is a “quick response”
system.
12. The Climate System
We make two assumptions about the climate
system:
That the energy that comes into the system
equals the energy going out, and
That the mass within the system is conserved.
13. Global Warming: Attribution
How do we identify humanity’s contribution to
climate?
First, we know there is a strong correlation
between global temperature and CO2
concentration, ……
14. Global Warming: Attribution
……but on a VERY long time-scale (tens of
thousands of years)
Graphic similar to this in “An Inconvenient Truth”
15. Global Warming: Attribution
The rate of CO2 increase has been steady up
to the early 2000’s, although there is some
evidence it is dropping.
“CO2 – rising”
16. Global Warming: Attribution
We can “fingerprint” CO2 concentrations by
it’s mass (ratio of various isotopes) and there
is no doubt that some of the increase in CO2
is generated by humans (industry)
18. Model Projections
Climate models project an increase in global
temperature of 1.5o
– 12o
F by the year 2100.
This has brought worries about:
Increased heat waves
Droughts
Floods
Hurricanes
Storminess
Habitat loss
Etc…….
19. Global Warming: The case against?
Volcanism – scientists have shown that
Volcanic forcing tends to cool climate, and
the last 150 years have been relatively quiet!
IPCC is able to quantify these climatic
influences and estimate their error.
21. Climate Change: Global warming
Recently, humans have been thought to
contribute to climate change…. (Mann et al.
1998)
22. Global Warming
Global warming as we use it here, means the
contribution of humankind to the increase in
carbon dioxide.
Sometimes called the “greenhouse effect”,
but there is a natural “greenhouse effect”, so
we’ll save this term of “nature’s contribution”.
24. Global Warming
The answer, I believe, is yes we can, but our
contribution is small.
Global temperatures since 1860 have risen
0.6 – 1.2 degrees Fahrenheit. The margin of
error is 0 – 0.5 degrees.
Maybe the temperatures have not risen?
(Only a small few doubt this)
25. Global Warming
What keeps the planet warm?
Greenhouse gasses, such as water vapour
and Carbon Dioxide trap heat in our
atmosphere. Without these, earth’s climate
would be darn cold!
26. Global Warming
We understand the water cycle
http://www.kidzone.ws/water/.
27. Global Warming
Water vapor is the most potent greenhouse
gas, many times more potent than Carbon
dioxide
Water vapor is the real issue, but we don’t
understand what the future holds…..
28. Global Warming
We don’t understand future water vapor
concentrations or the future distribution of
cloudiness.
Nor do we understand completely the Carbon
Cycle! (But improvements are being made)
29.
30. Recent Agreement
Parties to the
U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change
(UNFCCC) reached a landmark agreement on
December 12 in Paris, charting a fundamentally new
course in the two-decade-old global climate effort
Reaffirm the goal of limiting global temperature increase
well below 2 degrees Celsius, while urging efforts to limit
the increase to 1.5 degrees
Decrease the GHGs emissions
COP 22 is set for November 7-18, 2016, in Marrakech,
Morocco
31. What can we do about climate change?
If you believe in a significant anthropogenic
component……..
We can do plenty!
(conservation, and
Policy-wise)
32. What can we do about climate change?
If you believe that nature is driving climate
change in large measure……..
We can do nothing!
However, I believe we need to be good
stewards
33. Let’s wrap it up
Global warming
- Yes, climate is warming
- possibly humans are contributing, but to what degree?
- there are many things about the climate still not
understood.
- what should we do about it?
34. Global Warming: Attribution
Either it might be
Adaptation or Mitigation…?
Let the commentary and discussion begin!