Sentences with phrase «increases in air temperature»

However figure 1 shows that the Palmer Drought Severity Index for the most recent droughts (since 1995) is exceptional in the record and this appears to be because of «large increases in air temperature», nudge, nudge, wink, wink...

A compilation of surface measurements of downward longwave radiation from 1973 to 2008 find an increasing trend of more longwave radiation returning to earth, attributed to increases in air temperature, humidity and atmospheric carbon dioxide (Wang 2009).

They looked at the way that permafrost changes across the landscape, and how this is related to the air temperature, and then considered possible future increases in air temperature before converting these to a permafrost distribution map, using their observation - based relationship.

Surface measurements of downward longwave radiation A compilation of surface measurements of downward longwave radiation from 1973 to 2008 find an increasing trend of more longwave radiation returning to earth, attributed to increases in air temperature, humidity and atmospheric carbon dioxide (Wang 2009).

«We found that the level of CO 2 had fluctuated greatly over the period but at any given time increases in air temperature preceded higher concentrations of CO 2,» says academician Kapitsa, who worked in Antarctica for many years.

Furthermore, the recent retreat was matched in its vigour during a period of warming in the 1930s with comparable increases in air temperature.

A compilation of surface measurements of downward longwave radiation from 1973 to 2008 find an increasing trend of more longwave radiation returning to earth, attributed to increases in air temperature, humidity and atmospheric carbon dioxide (Wang 2009).

Certainly any increase in air temperature from radiative forcings (apparently reasonably well modeled in the GCMs) is going to increase the temperature differential from ground to space, which will increase the vertical air velocity (ie increased hurricane strength) and DECREASE the residence time of energy in the air in the same manner that GHGs increase the residence time.

Even a small increase in air temperature pushes up overall energy demand, and about 25 % of our energy bills are for only 40 hours per year when the grid is most heavily used.

The most visible sign of a warming climate is the increase in air temperature, which affects the climate and weather patterns.

This would be true if the only thing changing was the precipitation rate, but this is obviously not the case because the driver of all these precipitation changes is the expected significant increase in air temperature.

The combination of both phenomena would contribute to an increase in air temperatures.

(Note: a 20 °C increase in surface temperatures does not directly translate to a large increase in air temperatures.

The increase in air temperature is not homogeneous throughout the globe — for instance, the Arctic is seeing a faster rate of warming than other areas.

In parallel, the increase in air temperatures will exacerbate levels of thermal stress on coastal shallow water biota [7], with concerns that temperature spikes may exceed tolerance levels.

Recorded observations show an increase in air temperature which is associated with an earlier onset of hop phenological phases and a shortening of the vegetation period.

Take care Make ventilation holes to prevent suffocation; also note that quinzees can collapse from poor snow condition, increase in air temperature, failure to let the mound harden enough, or from people clambering on top.

Not exact matches

Trump's stance on the environment contradicts thousands of scientists and decades of research, which has linked many observable changes in climate, including rising air and ocean temperatures, shrinking glaciers, and widespread melting of snow and ice, to an increase in greenhouse gas emissions from human activities.

Air can hold about 7 percent more water for every degree Celsius increase in temperature, Kossin explained.

Warmer air increases the evaporation rate of water, and for every degree Celsius increase in temperature, a parcel of air can hold 7 percent more water.

A Hollywood nursing home where 12 elderly patients died of overheating after Hurricane Irma knocked out its air conditioning made matters worse by using portable units that were not properly ventilated and increased temperatures in most of the facility, an engineer testified in a deposition.

If they are just domed with no bottom at all, I'd suggest lowering the baking temperature a little (140 °C) and increasing the baking time by a couple of minutes because it could be that the air in them in expanding too quickly.

This recipe can easily be increased and stored in an air tight jar at room temperature in the pantry.

If the exercise work rate is free to vary, then experimental interventions such as changes in ambient temperature, oxygen content of the inspired air, energy substrate availability or the provision of incorrect distance feedback all alter the power output (pacing strategy), whereas the rate of increase in RPE has been found to be similar between conditions.13 20 21 24 — 26

In all regions, the researchers attributed some of the increase in atmospheric ammonia to climate change, reflected in warmer air and soil temperatureIn all regions, the researchers attributed some of the increase in atmospheric ammonia to climate change, reflected in warmer air and soil temperaturein atmospheric ammonia to climate change, reflected in warmer air and soil temperaturein warmer air and soil temperatures.

«We found that development differences were due to moisture interacting with temperature where increased water content of the sand resulted in temperatures that were 2 to 3 degrees Celsius lower than air temperatures,» said Wyneken.

He found that the added air pollution caused by each degree Celsius increase in temperature caused by CO2 leads to about 1,000 additional deaths in the U.S. and many more cases of respiratory illness and asthma.

The team's paper, «Increasing Influence of Air Temperature on Upper Colorado River Streamflow,» is scheduled for online publication in Geophysical Research Letters.

We used data from a field experiment in Northern Sweden, in which climate change was simulated with open top chambers to increase the air and soil temperature, and with addition of plant litter from willow and birch - shrubs.

Because air temperature significantly alters atmospheric dynamics, which in turn affects moisture transport, scientists speculate that this increase of high altitude moisture may be tied to global warming.

In a warming world, atmospheric water vapour content is expected to rise due to an increase in saturation water vapour pressure with air temperaturIn a warming world, atmospheric water vapour content is expected to rise due to an increase in saturation water vapour pressure with air temperaturin saturation water vapour pressure with air temperature.

Climate change in southern Africa affects animals through the direct effects of increasing air temperatures and aridity.

The second examines what can be done to strengthen commitments between now and 2020 to increase the chance of limiting global warming to a target of 2 °C above pre-industrial temperatures (see «Emissions up in the air?»).

Temperature anomalies may contribute to regional air pollution and an increased mortality during hot spells in summer.

Asphalt Earth In the 1960s Esso Oil (now part of Exxon Mobil) proposed that coating the earth with black paving materials like asphalt would increase air temperature enough to spur formation of cumulus clouds and encourage rain.

They found that AP increased faster than air temperature (AT) over land in the past few decades, especially in the low latitude areas, and the rise is expected to continue in the future.

As temperatures rise, energy demands peak, with a corresponding increase in air pollutants.

Expected increases in extreme heat and drought events will bring changes in precipitation, air and water temperatures, air density and humidity, write Matthew Bartos and Mikhail Chester in the current issue of the research journal Nature Climate Change.

Rising concentrations of greenhouse gases in Earth's atmosphere increase the temperature of air and water, which causes sea level to rise in two ways.

Innovative urban design could create increased access to active transport.99 The compact geographical area found in cities presents opportunities to reduce energy use and emissions of heat - trapping gases and other air pollutants through active transit, improved building construction, provision of services, and infrastructure creation, such as bike paths and sidewalks.303, 318 Urban planning strategies designed to reduce the urban heat island effect, such as green / cool roofs, increased green space, parkland and urban canopy, could reduce indoor temperatures, improve indoor air quality, and could produce additional societal co-benefits by promoting social interaction and prioritizing vulnerable urban populations.311, 303

By analyzing global water vapor and temperature satellite data for the lower atmosphere, Texas A&M University atmospheric scientist Andrew Dessler and his colleagues found that warming driven by carbon dioxide and other gases allowed the air to hold more moisture, increasing the amount of water vapor in the atmosphere.

Simultaneous exposure to toxic air pollutants can worsen allergic responses.24, 156,25,157 Extreme rainfall and rising temperatures can also foster indoor air quality problems, including the growth of indoor fungi and molds, with increases in respiratory and asthma - related conditions.27, 28,29,30 Asthma prevalence (the percentage of people who have ever been diagnosed with asthma and still have asthma) increased nationwide from 7.3 % in 2001 to 8.4 % in 2010.

The effects of increased temperatures and atmospheric CO2 concentration have been documented concerning shifts in flowering time and pollen initiation from allergenic plants, elevated production of plant - based allergens, and health effects of increased pollen concentrations and longer pollen seasons.15, 16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26 Additional studies have shown extreme rainfall and higher temperatures can lead to increased indoor air quality issues such as fungi and mold health concerns.27, 28,29,30

Climate change, resulting in more frost - free days and warmer seasonal air temperatures, can contribute to shifts in flowering time and pollen initiation from allergenic plant species, and increased CO2 by itself can elevate production of plant - based allergens.137, 15,16,17,18,19,138 Higher pollen concentrations and longer pollen seasons can increase allergic sensitizations and asthma episodes, 20,21,155,22 and diminish productive work and school days.138, 22,23

ocean system is associated with an amplified increase in arctic surface air temperature, downward longwave radiation, and net heat flux.

[Response: Well, something like a circulation changed forced by the NAO pattern (which may in turn be affected by greenhouse gases) might cause an increase in European air temperatures, which in turn would allow low level moisture to increase if there is enough moisture supply, which would then constitute an amplification of a signal driven remotely.

included in the model projections and is there a potential for a more rapid global temperature increase after hypothetical stopping of air pollution and subsequent cleaning of air?

Lynn, the increase of temperatures in the Arctic, is mainly the result of an inflow of warmer air from lower latitudes (with the current AO) and the change in albedo (mainly in summer).

Climate models generally predict that temperatures should increase in the upper air as well as at the surface if increased concentrations of greenhouse gases are causing the warming.»

Possible mechanisms include (vii) changes in ocean temperature (and salinity), (viii) suppression of air - sea gas exchange by sea ice, and (ix) increased stratification in the Southern Ocean.