«The Arctic stratospheric ozone variations lead ENSO by 18 — 24 months, which means that it could be possible to extend the ENSO predictability from the current forecast level of several months up to around one and a half years in advance,» Jianping Li of Beijing Normal University told environmentalresearchweb. (environmentalresearchweb.org)
The new information is particularly interesting considering that most SLR projections are calculated for the entire century, while this research forecasts levels for 2050 — foreshadowing a more dramatic future — and prompting certain cities to reevaluate their plans to protect their communities. (surfrider.org)