06.05.2021 Limiting warming to 1.5°C halves sea level rise this century
An international team of climate researchers, including glaciologist Fabien Maussion, provides new projections of future sea level rise from the melting of ice by the end of the 21st century. If the 1.5°C global warming target is met, sea level rise could be halved relative to current emissions pledges. Otherwise, there is a risk of up to 40 cm. The study was published in Nature.
Sea level rise is caused by the melting of glaciers and continental ice sheets and is one of the most severe impacts of human caused climate change. However, as this is an interaction of many different factors, a reliable forecast is associated with major challenges. In a study published in the renowned journal Nature, 80 international researchers have now computed updated projections of future sea level rise, based on an unprecedented combination of computer models and statistical techniques. The project
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Limiting warming to 1.5°C halves sea level rise this century
An international team of climate researchers, including glaciologist Fabien Maussion, provides new projections of future sea level rise from the melting of ice by the end of the 21st century. If the 1.5°C global warming target is met, sea level rise could be halved relative to current emissions pledges. Otherwise, there is a risk of up to 40 cm. The study was published in Nature.
Sea level rise is caused by the melting of glaciers and continental ice sheets and is one of the most severe impacts of human caused climate change. However, as this is an interaction of many different factors, a reliable forecast is associated with major challenges. In a study published in the renowned journal Nature, 80 international researchers have now computed updated projections of future sea level rise, based on an unprecedented combination of computer models and statistical techniques. The projections were realized for the la
Traffic Restrictions During Lockdown Led to a Sharp Decline in Air Pollutant Emissions
Written by AZoCleantechMar 5 2021
At the starting of the Corona pandemic in March 2020, the extensive mobility restrictions created a special condition for atmospheric sciences.
The Innsbruck Atmospheric Observatory is located on the roof of the Bruno Sander House at the University of Innsbruck in the center of the Tyrolean capital. Image Credit: Uni Innsbruck.
During the 2020 lockdown, we were able to directly investigate the actual effects of drastic traffic restrictions on the distribution of air pollutants and on the emission of climate gases.
Thomas Karl, Atmospheric Scientist, University of Innsbruck
Mass movements still occurring in Uttarakhand: Scientists
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Mass movements still occurring in Uttarakhand: Scientists. Image Source: IANS News
New Delhi, March 4 : High resolution satellite imagery indicates that mass movement activities are still occurring where the rock and ice collapsed that led to a disaster in Uttarakhand last month, as per latest observations of national and international scientists.
In case of another slope failure and avalanche, this can be critical for people and infrastructure downstream, close to the riverbed.
On the another disaster in the making, scientists working under the Glacier and Permafrost Hazards in Mountains (Gaphaz) a standing group of the International Association of Cryospheric Sciences and the International Permafrost Association believe large volumes of material have been eroded and deposited along the river channel.
Mass movements still on in Uttarakhand’s glacier burst region, say scientists
Mass movements still on in Uttarakhand’s glacier burst region, say scientists
Scientists and environmental organisations who are still researching the cause of floods in Uttarakhand s Chamoli district feel this mass movement could be dangerous for people and infrastructure downstream.
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Scientists believe erosion caused by flood probably has undercut some slopes, and this lack of stability could impact roads, villages and other infrastructure situated far above the riverbed. (Picture Credits - PTI
Mass movements are still on in the disaster-struck region of Uttarakhand, as observed by national and international scientists. The development has been brought to light by high-resolution satellite imagery.