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Predicted Arctic sea ice trends over time

Real Climate

The simulations in CMIP5 were conducted around 2011-2013, and used historical forcings from to 2005, and scenarios subsequently. Development of the CMIP5 models was ongoing as these discrepancies were manifesting, and there were improvements in sea ice physics and dynamics, increased resolution and a reduction in the overall climate biases.

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Upcoming Developments in International Governance of Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal

Law Columbia

But, in 2013, the parties to the London Protocol adopted an amendment that is intended to be. The 2013 amendment has not yet entered into force. One issue the LICG has explored is whether the 2013 London Protocol amendment can and should be expanded to apply to a broader range of marine geoengineering activities. (As

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Arctic Report Card 2024: How Did the Region Fare? Ask the Caribou

Union of Concerned Scientists

Another bright spot this year amid thebad news was that the massive Greenland Ice Sheet had the lowest annual ice mass loss since 2013 ( Poynar et al. , Mountain glacier and ice sheet contributions to global sea level rise has been a growing proportion with each passing decade. in Arc2024 ). No doubt about it.

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The Deceit Playbook: Fossil Fuel Interests Target  Opponents with Intimidation Campaigns 

Union of Concerned Scientists

The DC-based lobbying group paid Forlits multiple firms a total of $16 million between 2013 and 2018 (United States District Court, Southern District of New York 2025b). This was after the hacking investigation became public [Matthews, Strasburg, and Hope 2024]). The court filing alleges that the US government possesses evidence that a D.C.

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Murray Edwards: The Fossil Fuel Fanatic

Enviromental Defense

In 2013 he organized a fundraising dinner at Calgary’s Petroleum Club to help raise political donations to former BC Premier Christy Clark’s re-election campaign. But Edward’s is not just an owner, he’s a giver.

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Kansas Farmers Dramatically and Profitably Pare Water for Irrigation

Circle of Blue

In 2013, they became the first group in the state to adopt a new conservation tool, called a Local Enhanced Management Area. Before the LEMA went into effect in 2013, annual water level declines in the area averaged 1.5 Some areas on the aquifers fringe are already too depleted for irrigation. That outcome appears to be happening.

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PA Conservation Heritage Project Profile: William C. Forrey - A Career In State Parks, Recreation Doing It Right, And Protecting The Environment

PA Environment Daily

He was a registered landscape architect from May 1, 1967, to his complete retirement in 2013. During the Spring Semesters of York College of PA from 1982 to 2013, Bill taught the Outdoor Recreation Course. “Do Bill played three years of varsity tennis at Penn State and served as captain of the team his senior year.