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2022 updates to model-observation comparisons

Real Climate

This has now been completed for 2022. This is related to the commentary we published last year ( Hausfather et al, 2022 ), where we show that this screen is a reasonable match to the IPCC AR6 assessed projections that used emulators constrained by observations. 26-29, 2022. The CMIP3 ensemble continues to astound! Casas, G.A.

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Why the World Needs a New UN Study on the Effects of Nuclear War

Union of Concerned Scientists

New scientific information has yielded insights, including updates to our understanding of, and ability to model, the atmosphere, and the studies of the long-term effects of radiation on affected populations have yielded new information. New studies are being published and commissioned and research gaps are being identified.

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The CO2 problem in six easy steps (2022 Update)

Real Climate

The fact that there is a natural greenhouse effect (that the atmosphere restricts the passage of infra-red (IR) radiation from the Earth’s surface to space) is easily deducible from; i) the mean temperature of the surface (around 15ºC) and, ii) knowing that the planet is normally close to radiative equilibrium. in IPCC TAR).

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Record amount of water from 2022 Tonga eruption is still in atmosphere

New Scientist

Millions of tonnes of water vapour have been lingering in the atmosphere since the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano erupted in 2022– possibly contributing to global warming

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Prepare for Another Dangerous Hurricane Season Predicted for 2022

Union of Concerned Scientists

Still, both the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecast , released on May 24, and the Colorado State University (CSU) forecast , released on April 7, predict a season with above-normal activity— for the seventh consecutive year. This year broke the streak, and that is a good thing.

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What’s Up With Water — July 19, 2022

Circle of Blue

In addition, a thirsty atmosphere also takes its share through evaporation. The post What’s Up With Water — July 19, 2022 appeared first on Circle of Blue. That means less available water for soils, so when rain and melting snow do occur, the parched ground sucks up the water before it reaches rivers and reservoirs.

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What’s Up With Water — May 10, 2022

Circle of Blue

Burning fossil fuels has caused heat-trapping gases to accumulate in the atmosphere. The post What’s Up With Water — May 10, 2022 appeared first on Circle of Blue. The severity of this and other recent heat waves in the region is a consequence of climate change. More water news and analysis await you at circleofblue.org.

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