Simulating the effects of climate change on tropical montane cloud forests

Article Abstract:

An investigation of the use of two quantities that are determined by large-scale (grid-box-scale) variables which are closely correlated with cloud formation and occurrence - the grid-box-averaged relative humidity (RH) and the lifting condensation level (LCL) - indicates that it is appropriate to focus on the RH as a grid-scale cloud formation proxy, particularly differences in the RH between simulations. It has been established that a combination of reduced cloud contact and increased evapo-transpiration could have serious conservation implications for tropical montane cloud forests.

Environmental aspects, Rain forests, Cloud physics, Clouds

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What is 'dangerous' climate change?

Article Abstract:

Issues surrounding predictions of global warming are discussed. Particular focus is given to the difficulty policymakers face in interpreting recent revised projections on global warming and acting on them.

Forecasts and trends, Global warming, Climatic changes, Climate change

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Earth systems engineering and management

Article Abstract:

Earth systems engineering and management is explored.

Management, Biotic communities

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