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Climate Change - Science topic
Climate Change is an any significant change in measures of climate (such as temperature, precipitation, or wind) lasting for an extended period (decades or longer). It may result from natural factors such as changes in the sun's intensity, natural processes within the climate system such as changes in ocean circulation, or human activities.
Questions related to Climate Change
Climate change is a pressing global issue, and its effects are becoming increasingly evident in many countries. Here are some key indicators of climate change that might be observed in your country or region.
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What are the key sources of price increases for butter, cocoa, orange juice and other agricultural crops and food products in 2024 in many countries and globally?
Do the key sources of the aforementioned increase in the price of agricultural crops and food products in 2024 include the developing diseases attacking crops and farmed livestock, or are they the climate disasters, weather anomalies, environmental degradation resulting from an unsustainable, over-consuming economy and the accelerating process of global warming in many parts of the world?
In my view, the rise in crop and food prices in 2024 is the result of a complex combination of factors, including intensifying climate change, problems with plant and animal diseases, disruptions in global supply chains and rising demand. Addressing this problem requires sustainable actions, such as investment in climate-resilient agricultural technologies, improved international environmental cooperation, and long-term reforms in food security and stability of commodity markets.
I have described the key issues concerning the problems of the ongoing process of global warming, the negative effects of this process and, therefore, the need to scale up and accelerate the implementation of the green transformation of the economy in the following article:
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PRINCIPLES OF SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY DEVELOPMENT AS A KEY ELEMENT OF THE PRO-ECOLOGICAL TRANSFORMATION OF THE ECONOMY TOWARDS GREEN ECONOMY AND CIRCULAR ECONOMY
And what is your opinion on this topic?
What is your opinion on this issue?
Please answer,
I invite everyone to join the discussion,
Thank you very much,
Best wishes,
I would like to invite you to join me in scientific cooperation,
Dariusz Prokopowicz
Greetings, on this International festive day, today.
Climate change is prominent issue, let’s leave the arguement about whether global warming or is it cooling, the issue is changing atmosphere’s effects on the biosphere, cryosphere, lithosphere and hydrosphere already made drastic turn and causing suffering. The suffering here we are talking about isn’t only manmade war, here we have natural disasters. The climatic change is obvious and before our eyes. To deal with climatic change or be able to deal with climate we must seek solutions.
We need worlds leaders certainly to stand affirmed and sort solutions, mitigation and adaptations. There are many solutions sourghted. Our experts the science and tech professionals are supportive and have come up with technical advancement methods. I have written in other chapters: Physicists have been looking for better functioning and improved methods for nuclear power. Mitigation and adaptation policies already thought about.
There is need for Actions.
Climate Change and Oceanography
1. Are we marching towards enhanced ocean acidity resulting from climate change?
Whether the uptake of atmospheric CO2 and its subsequent increases in dissolved CO2 has significantly lowered ocean pH?
Has it significantly reduced carbonate ion concentrations below critical calcium carbonate saturation thresholds for marine and aquatic organism growth?
Whether lowered pH has paved way for more favorable conditions for toxic algal blooms?
2. Are we marching towards significant variations in ocean salinity resulting from climate change?
Whether, changes in currents, sea ice brine rejection and net freshwater flux in the ocean has significantly altered ocean salinity with effects on mixed layer structure, density stratification and the vertical movement of nutrients and marine organisms?
3. Whether climate change has led to a significant warming of ocean, and in turn, led to an increased stratification that essentially has reduced the oxygen content of the ocean?
Has it led to an expansion of oxygen minimum zones in the open ocean?
4. Whether the fundamental structure of ocean warming has been affected so far significantly from climate change; which in turn, has impacted the intensity of upper-ocean stratification and the timing and strength of coastal upwelling?
Has it altered the vertical transport of oxygen-rich and nutrients-rich waters that affect fishery and marine ecosystem productivity?
5. Have we ended up with marine heat waves, so far, resulting from climate change, which essentially push water temperatures above critical threshold values; and eventually, leading to (a) coral bleaching episodes; (b) undesirable algal blooms that significantly disrupts ecosystems, tourism and human health; (c) species shifts?
6. As on date, do we have a significant shift in thermal zones that affects the suitability of fisheries and marine/coastal species habitat and migration-routes in any ocean resulting from enhancement in mean ocean temperature (associated with climate change)?
Suresh Kumar Govindarajan, Professor [HAG]
IIT Madras 22-Dec-2024
تاثیرات متقابل جهانی تغییراقلیم براب وهوا وهمچنین راهکارمقابله با ان چیست
How can instruments and systems for the conservation of nature, the biosphere, the highly biodiverse coral reef ecosystems of the seas and oceans be improved?
The ongoing process of global warming is also causing, among other things, an increase in the temperature of the seas and oceans. This increase in temperature and the increase in the scale of water pollution in the seas and oceans is causing the death of coral reefs, which have formed over millions of years and have developed the most biodiverse ecosystems of the seas and oceans.
In view of the above, I address the following question to the esteemed community of researchers and scientists:
How can instruments and systems for the conservation of nature, of the biosphere, of the highly biodiverse coral reef ecosystems of the seas and oceans be improved?
What is your opinion on this?
What do you think about this topic?
Please reply,
I invite you all to discuss,
Thank you very much,
Best regards,
Dariusz Prokopowicz
Have you ever read this article?
Muñoz, Lucio, 2017. If Going From Free Markets to Free Markets Is the Science Based Approach: What is Then the Model Structure, Price Structure, Choice Structure and the Knowledge Structure and Related Gaps of the 2012 Paradigm Shift From Perfect Traditional Market to Perfect Green Market Thinking?, In: International Journal of Research & Development Organisation(IJRDO), ISSN: 2455-6661, Vol. 3, Issue 1, January, Pp.70-90., India.
Net Zero and Climate Change
1. Climate change being a real physical phenomenon on this earth that keeps recurring over geological time-scales, don’t we have scientific evidences that both support as well as oppose the views towards ‘CO2 emissions resulting from the combustion of fossil fuels remain to be the only cause for global climate change’?
2. Well, ignoring (1) and assuming that we are scientifically correct so far on the cause of climate change, whether ALL the countries of the world have entered The Era of Energy Transition?
If so, then, each country has varied starting point, with varieties of challenges, given the unequal resources – leading to very different transition speeds and pathways towards Cleaner Energy?
3. Feasible for emerging economies to decarbonize electricity in the next couple of decades?
4. Whether the required technology keeps advancing rapidly as well as evenly across the globe, towards achieving net zero operational GHG emissions?
5. A non-linear pathway to net zero is of concern?
6. Whether, the Range of Uncertainty associated with GHG emissions reduction pathway be reduced?
7. Whether carbon-neutral electricity produced from fossil-fuel resources with CCS outperform the same deduced from renewable sources and nuclear power?
8. To what extent, the energy-intensive sectors remain to be successful towards switching from fossil fuel to low-carbon electricity towards drastically reducing GHG emissions?
Suresh Kumar Govindarajan
07-Dec-2024
La localidad de los Uros de Puno se encuentra ubicada en el lago Titicaca a una altitud promedio de 3810 m.s.n.m y se usan los elementos flotantes de la totora (Scirpus Toticorus de la familia de los Cyperacea) en la construcción en sus viviendas, con un aproximado de 02 m. de grosor. En la actualidad, son unas 90 familias, desarrollándose en su mayoría en el sector agrícola y turístico. La actividad turística ha crecido estos últimos 30 a 40 años, básicamente en área de vivienda residencial con claro esquema de turista, el que entra a la isla paga un impuesto o dinero simbólico por el paso o visita de su territorio. El turismo en la Isla de los Uros, Puno, se puede clasificar en varios tipos, incluyendo el turismo cultural, el turismo de naturaleza y el turismo de aventura. Por otro lado, el turismo cultural en la Isla de los Uros destaca por la preservación de sus tradiciones y costumbres ancestrales. Además, el turismo de naturaleza es otra de las opciones que atrae a los visitantes a la Isla de los Uros. Este tipo de turismo se centra en la observación de la flora y fauna del lugar, así como en la práctica de actividades al aire libre. En este tipo de turismo, los visitantes pueden disfrutar de la belleza natural de la isla y participar en actividades como la pesca, kayak y la navegación en bote.
Dado los escenarios futuros del cambio climático, existe el temor creciente de que la actividad turística natural basada en los elementos abióticos esté gravemente comprometida, ya que podría producirse efectos catastróficos para la localidad. La relación del cambio climático con la actividad turística es un tema de gran importancia en la actualidad, ya que el impacto del cambio climático afecta directamente a la experiencia de los turistas y a la sostenibilidad de los destinos turísticos. Por tanto, el turismo natural se soporta en ambientes saludables, siendo el elemento abiótico que más influye el clima, donde los factores determinantes son la temperatura, la cantidad de precipitación y la humedad ambiental.
Climate change is a big issue that has to be percolated to the student community
Have you ever read this article?
Muñoz, Lucio, 2016. Perfect Green Markets vrs Dwarf Green Markets: Did We Start Trying to Solve the Environmental Crisis in 2012 With the Wrong Green Foot? If Yes, How Can This Situation Be Corrected? In: International Journal of Advanced Engineering and Management Research (IJAEMR), Vol.1, Issue 6, Pp 389-406, August, India.
Have you ever read this article?
Muñoz, Lucio, 2016. Beyond Green Market Thinking: What would be the Structure of the Perfect Sustainability Market?, In: International Journal of Science Social Studies Humanities and Management (IJSSSHM), Vol. 2, No. 5, May, Ed. Dr. Maya Pant, India.
In a world of environmentally dirty markets, how we treat the pollution problem determines the nature of each market and its structure, which raises the question: Can you see the similarities and differences between Pollution production markets, Pollution reduction markets, and Pollution management markets?
Think about it, what do you think?
Background Summary:
Poverty, disease, and hunger remain among the most persistent and devastating challenges facing humanity. Despite significant advancements in science, technology, and medicine, these issues continue to affect billions worldwide, hindering progress and well-being for millions. What if science could be harnessed not just to mitigate these issues but to eradicate them entirely?
Recent breakthroughs in various fields—such as biotechnology, renewable energy, artificial intelligence, and social sciences—offer unprecedented opportunities to tackle the root causes of poverty, hunger, and disease in innovative ways. Can we leverage these advancements to design systems of resource distribution, healthcare, and education that are sustainable and equitable for all? Can biotechnology revolutionize food production and health solutions, while AI and data analytics create efficient, scalable models for poverty reduction?
My research is on the impact of climate change on soil moisture dynamics in forest and grassland areas using the SWAT model. I need someone grounded in this area to mentor me. I am also open to collaborations and coauthoring. I tried using Hydrus-1D but it was a bit complicated and so I want to explore the SWAT model.
Hi all!
I would like to ask your help.
I am working on the Hydrological modelling using HEC-HMS, with the ERA5-Land dataset for a basin in south of France
In particular, I downloaded the ERA5-Land precipitation data from Copernicus Climate Change Service relative to my basin in Netcdf/Grib format.
My questions are:
- Can I import my subset gridded data in HEC-HMS?
I tried to import the gridded data (File -> Import -> Gridded data) - 4 files in .nc format for a historical flood 1978, the variable is total precipitation - to convert NetCDF files in .dss format. In my case, I created the destination file called “Era5Land.dss”.
At the end of the importing, the file Era5Land.dss is empty, it doesn’t contains the converted data.
(I use HEC-HMS v4.10 )
Thank you!
Have you ever read this article?
Muñoz, Lucio, 2012. Complex and Man-Made Markets: Are We Currently Approaching Sustainability in a Backward and More Chaotic Way in Terms of Economic Thinking?, In: The Mother Pelican Journal, Vol. 8, No. 8, August, Ed. Luis Gutierrez, PhD, USA.
Have you ever read this article?
Muñoz, Lucio, 2014. Understanding the Road Towards the Current Dominant Non-Renewable Energy Use Based Economy: Using An Inversegram to Point Out a Step by Step Strategy Towards an Efficient Dominant Renewable Energy Use Based Economy, Boletin CEBEM-REDESMA, No. 11, December 23, La Paz, Bolivia.
Have you read this article?
Muñoz, Lucio, 2011. From Dying to Eternal Economies: When Should the Paradigm Shift from the Non-Renewable Resource Based to the Renewable Resource Based Economy Take Place?, En: Desastres Naturales, REDESMA, Vol.5(2), October, La Paz, Bolivia.
Under the auspices of the Rector of Tekirdağ Namık Kemal University Prof.Dr. Mümin Şahin, "Tekirdağ Namık Kemal University Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences 2nd International Symposium on Political Science and Public Administration" will be held in Tekirdağ on 28-29/November/2024, ONLINE. The theme of the symposium was determined as "Climate Change and Sustainable Future".
- Submit your abstracts or full text papers : sbkycongress@gmail.com
Symposium Date: 28-29 November 2024
https://lnkd.in/duErT5tS
General Topics (not limited to)
Sustainability
Climate Change
Climate Change Politics
Political Economy
Circular Economy
Food Policies
Gender Studies
Political Communication
Urban/Local Politics
Social Policy
Urban Planning
Local Governments
Urbanization Policy
Smart Cities
Sustainable Development
Political Ecology
Environmental Management
Natural Resources and Environmental Economics
Urban Policy
E-government
Disaster Management
Technology and Innovation Management
Political philosophy
History of Political Thought
International Politics
Political Sociology
Muñoz, Lucio, 2011. The Present versus the Future in development thinking: Towards Agricultural Sustainability, Journal of Sustainability, Issue 3, Number 3(Winter), Rio Rancho, New Mexico USA.
Have you ever read this article?
Muñoz, Lucio, 2008. Agriculture and Global Warming: Should the Biofuel Route Be Expected to Be a Socially Friendly Agricultural Policy?, In: Biocombustibles, REDESMA, Vol. 2(2), Section VIII, July, La Paz, Bolivia.
I am looking for researches on impact of climate change on human health in Africa
Muñoz, Lucio, 2003. Building the Basic Foundations of Global Sustainability, Sustainability Outlook, Warren Flint(PhD)(Ed), Issue 29/July, Washington DC, USA
Here some good food for thoughts!
Muñoz, Lucio, 2010. What If Markets Have Always Been Distorted? Would It Then Be a Good Fix to Add Fair Trade Margins to Correct Distorted Agricultural Market Prices?, Journal of Sustainability, Issue 2, Number 4(Spring), Rio Rancho, New Mexico USA.
These days, when talking about the circular economy, they use talking points without even mentioning the pollution production problem associated with the working of the traditional market or with economic activity which it is also present in the working of circular markets or circular economic activity...See how the UN CLIMATE CHANGE PROMISE talks about a circular economy with no link to its pollution production problem nature and with no mention of the need to move one day to pollution-less economies....
" What is circular economy and why does it matter?
And this raises the question: Imagine you are the environment, can a circular pollution production solution/circularity fix the linear pollution production problem/linearity you face?
What do you think? If you think Yes, please indicate why. If you think No, please indicate why no.
Note;
This is an academic question, not a political one.
I invite you to discuss two important issues.
I invite you to think together about climate change, one of the biggest problems of our age, and artificial intelligence, one of the greatest inventions of our age.
Can we benefit from artificial intelligence in combating climate change? Can artificial intelligence contribute to the fight against climate change? Can we think about one of our biggest global problems and one of our biggest technological advances side by side? How and why?
Can we benefit from artificial intelligence in combating climate change? Can artificial intelligence contribute to the fight against climate change? If ‘no’ why, if ‘yes’ how?
Muñoz, Lucio, 2010. "Introducing a Simple Qualitative Comparative Dichotomy Approach to State and Clarify Sustainable Development and Sustainability Related Concepts and Issues”, Journal of Sustainability, Issue 2, Number 4(Spring), Rio Rancho, New Mexico USA.
Book Title: Reimaging Indian Rivers for Sustainability
Book Theme: The rivers of India, vital lifelines that support agriculture, industry, and drinking water needs, are facing unprecedented challenges due to climate change and human activities of the Anthropocene. The impact of rising temperatures, altered precipitation patterns, and increasing frequency of extreme weather events is profoundly affecting the geomorphology, hydrology, ecology, and socioeconomic fabric associated with these waterways. This book project (edited volume) explores how climate change is influencing Indian rivers (impact) and outlines potential strategies for mitigation and adaptation (resilience). It also covers the impact of various human activities on the fluvial morphology, hydrology, and riverine environment. Yet, as we step further into the 21st century, these vital waterways face unprecedented challenges. Reviving and restoring fluvial ecosystems is essential for reviving the health of India's rivers. This involves rehabilitating wetlands, reforesting riparian zones, and restoring natural river channels that have been altered by human activity. The need to reimagine and revitalize India's rivers has never been more urgent. To ensure their sustainability and health, a comprehensive blueprint is essential—one that balances ecological preservation with socioeconomic development. Research initiatives from a range of academic perspectives, including geography, biology, hydrology, geomorphology, environmental sustainability, environmental science, water economy, sociology, and political geography, are required for the book project.
If you are interested, please download the attachment for more details and message me in ResearchGate.
I need 25 journals on my topic; The impact of global climate change on business sustainability in Nigeria
Dear ResearchGate Community,
We invite you to join a crucial discussion on the current state and future challenges of Pakistan's green landscape, specifically focusing on our website www.pakgreenlandscape.com, and the innovative use of artificial intelligence to address these challenges. Our research endeavors to shed light on the importance of preserving and enhancing Pakistan's natural environment while harnessing the power of AI to ensure a sustainable future.
Pakistan is home to diverse ecosystems, ranging from lush forests and meadows to arid deserts. These natural landscapes are not only vital for biodiversity but also play a significant role in mitigating the effects of climate change, ensuring food security, and supporting local livelihoods. However, they face a multitude of challenges, including deforestation, urbanization, pollution, and climate change, which threaten their stability and vitality.
Artificial intelligence has emerged as a powerful tool to understand, monitor, and manage these complex ecosystems. Through AI-driven techniques such as remote sensing, data analysis, and predictive modeling, researchers and conservationists can gain valuable insights into the dynamics of Pakistan's green landscapes. This technology can aid in early detection of deforestation, assess the health of vegetation, predict environmental changes, and optimize resource management.
This discussion aims to address the following questions:
- How can AI be effectively utilized to monitor and protect Pakistan's green landscapes?
- What are the specific challenges that AI can help overcome, and what are the limitations?
- What are the policy implications and collaborative efforts required to integrate AI into landscape conservation strategies?
- How can we ensure that AI applications benefit both ecological conservation and local communities?
We encourage researchers, environmentalists, AI experts, policymakers, and all concerned individuals to share their insights, experiences, and concerns regarding the intersection of AI and Pakistan's green landscape. Together, we can explore innovative solutions and advance our collective knowledge to secure a sustainable and thriving future for Pakistan's natural environments.
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Dear Valuable Scientists,
"Tekirdağ Namık Kemal University Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences 2nd International Symposium on Political Science and Public Administration" will be held in Tekirdağ on 28-29/November/2024, ONLINE. The theme of the symposium was determined as "Climate Change and Sustainable Future".
We are first of all expecting an Abstract with the format
Then o 10 minutes youtube video presentation
Then we will give you the participation certificate and book of abstracts
And also after the video presentation evaluation we will suggest to invite you to our Scentific Comitee member with the Certificate
The symposium aims to bring together scientists and researchers from different countries from Political Science and Public Administration discipline, to create a platform that will enable them to present their studies, and to share their knowledge and collaborate nationally and internationally. A detailed information about the program is announced on the official website: https://iibfsempozyum.nku.edu.tr/SempozyumHakk%C4%B1ndaSiyaset/0/s/21993/29425
About the Symposium
- Peer-reviewed
- Proceedings PDF with ISBN will be published
- Symposium will be held only ONLINE
- No submission fees required.
- Submit your abstracts or full text papers : sbkycongress@gmail.com
Theme of The Symposium
Climate Change and Sustainable Future
Important Dates
Abstract submission deadline: 1 October 2024
Symposium Date: 25 October 2024
General Topics (not limited to)
· Sustainability
· Climate Change
· Climate Change Politics
· Political Economy
· Circular Economy
· Food Policies
· Gender Studies
· Political Communication
· Urban/Local Politics
· Social Policy
· Urban Planning
· Local Governments
· Urbanization Policy
· Smart Cities
· Sustainable Development
· Political Ecology
· Environmental Management
· Natural Resources and Environmental Economics
· Urban Policy
· E-government
· Disaster Management
· Technology and Innovation Management
· Political philosophy
· History of Political Thought
· International Politics
· Political Sociology
Do climate changes cause a decrease in the amount of annual rainfall in dry areas, or do they cause a change in the fluctuation of the dates and intensity of rains? as we notice an increase in cases of floods and torrential torrents in those areas? This leads to the question of the rain isolines, whether they are fixed or variable as a result of the severity of climate changes?
Can we reverse climate change using soil conservation practices? What soil amendments are athe most effective for storing carbon?
effect of climate change on insects globally
Look at today 2024 and compare it to the ideas shared here and you may see what it should have been from 2008 towards RIO + 20 UNCSD 2012 and after if we were REALLY INTERESTED in slowly transitioning POLLUTION PRODUCTION ECONOMIES to the fully renewable energy-based economy.
Muñoz, Lucio, 2008. Renewable Energy Vrs Social Needs: What Do Environmentalists Must Do to Induce the Development of a Sustainable Market fueled only by Renewable Energy?, In: Agrocombustibles, REDESMA, Vol 2(1), Section VII, March, La Paz, Bolivia.
Muñoz, Lucio, 2003. Linking Sustainable Development Indicators by Means of Present/Absent Sustainability Theory and Indices: The Case of Agenda 21, GDS, IIG, Spain
Muñoz, Lucio, 2003. Eco-Economic Development Under Social Constraints: How to Redirect it Towards Sustainability?, In: THEOMAI, Issue # 8, October, Argentina
Muñoz, Lucio, 2002. "The Meso-American Biological Corridor and Regional Sustainability: An Overview of Potential Problems and Their Policy Implications", Issue 32/August, DHIAL Journal, IIG/Spain
Since 1987 we have been trying to solve a sustainability issue like the eco-economic development issue through sustainable development means, a theory-practice inconsistency, so not surprise the social and environmental sustainability issues the Brundtland Commission highlighted then to be addressed are in worse state today,,,,Pollution still increasing and the sustainability problem more acute.
If the price distortions embedded in Adam Smith's traditional market model thinking are not addressed head on, the Thomas Kuhn.s paradigm evolution loop suggest that the worsening of the environmental abnormalities embedded fully in the traditional market thinking and partially in dwarf green market thinking will push the environmentally patched business as usual model towards collapse, which raises the question: Does the Thomas Kuhn's paradigm evolution loop predicts the future collapse of dwarf green markets?
I think yes, what do you think?
Muñoz, Lucio, 2002. “Are We Appropriately Assigning Causes to Global Warming?”, In: Sustainability Outlook, Issue 16, November 13, Warren Flint(PhD)(Ed), Washington, DC, USA.
Differences in countries’ policies on addressing climate change and their impact on international relations.
I wonder what specific technologies or approaches could be used and how they could effectively analyze data and design solutions.
I'm looking into climate change fake news (specifically ice melt fake news) on TikTok and YouTube, and I'm going to be gathering relevant social media posts from around COP26. Any ideas on how I might identify through the platforms the most used relevant hashtags around that time period?
Agrovoltaic energy can be a great ally in the fight against climate change, as well as an opportunity for development in rural areas
How does climate change affect weather patterns and the environment in different parts of the world?
In times of war, laws are silent.
This is a common saying in the legal field. Yet, for now, the notion of ecocide is only mentioned in the Rome Statute of the ICC in case of conflicts.
How does that make sense when current conflicts tend to demonstrate that international laws are ignored? Even human rights.
Is pushing for the extension and adoption of this notion during peace time even realistic when the context is showing a cruel lack of considerations for basic human rights?
Please let me know what you think
How can we create policies that stimulate individual behavioural change towards environmental protection without imposing a financial burden on low-income households?
In your local context, what cultural challenges are the biggest obstacles to adopting sustainable solutions and how can we overcome them?
How can businesses and communities work together to develop more efficient green economic models that create economic benefits for both parties?
How should environmental education be integrated into the primary school curriculum to foster environmental awareness among future generations?
How can modern information and communication technologies be leveraged to raise community awareness and action in mitigating the impacts of climate change?
What initiatives are needed to promote citizen participation in monitoring and reporting environmental issues in their area?
What financial support programs can be designed to encourage households and small businesses to adopt green technologies?
How can we create a global network of cooperation between cities to share knowledge, experience and resources in combating climate change?
These questions not only help to broaden the discussion, but also promote the search for innovative and effective solutions, while encouraging the participation of many different stakeholders.
I'm developing a machine learning model that requires up-to-date climate data of recent years. However, the historical period in the CMIP6 datasets typically ends in 2014.
Are there any solutions that can provide "historical" climate data extending beyond 2014?
Is it reasonable to use the "SSP 2 RCP 4.5" scenario of 2015-2023 "projection" data as "historical"?
Shifting the focus from technological solutions to climate change and focusing on the “human factor” is an important part of the overall picture of climate change mitigation efforts. In fact, technology and human behavior are not separate but complementary factors in the fight against climate change. Here are some reasons why focusing on the human factor is necessary:
1. Changing Behavior: Technology can provide tools and solutions, but their adoption and effectiveness depend largely on human behavior and choices. For example, the transition to renewable energy requires not only the availability of technology but also people’s acceptance and transformation of the energy used in their daily lives.
2. Education and Awareness: Raising awareness of environmental issues and climate change through education can motivate people to take more sustainable actions in their personal lives and communities.
3. Policies and Regulations: Policies and regulations can promote or discourage certain behaviors. For example, carbon taxes and financial incentives for sustainable solutions can encourage individuals and businesses to change their behavior.
4. Community Engagement: Involving individuals and communities in environmental decision-making can lead to more sustainable and widely accepted solutions.
5. Psychology and Culture: Each culture and geographic region has its own values and beliefs that can influence how people perceive and respond to climate change. Understanding and integrating these aspects into mitigation strategies can increase the effectiveness of environmental protection efforts.
Thus, while technology is an essential part of addressing climate change, active and conscious human participation is indispensable. A balance between technology and the human element will create a more comprehensive and effective strategy in dealing with current and future environmental challenges.
DOGMATISM or ABSURDITY or DOGMABSURDITY ?
( I invented the word "DOGMABSURDITY" for this context. )
Why have changes in the North Atlantic Oscillation increased during the 20th century? Can climate change be predicted in the future?
The North Atlantic Oscillation explains a large part of the climate variability across the North Atlantic Ocean From the east coast of North America across Europe, many studies of the North Atlantic Oscillation in extreme weather conditions in this region, especially in Winter is relevant. It has motivated a significant study of this pattern. However, an overlooked feature is how the North Atlantic Oscillation has changed over time. There is a significant increase in the variance of the pattern. The North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) increased during the 20th century from 32% in 1930 to 53% at the end of the 20th century. Whether this change is due to natural variation, a forced response to climate change, or a combination thereof is not yet clear. However, we found no evidence for a forced response from the Model Comparison Project Phase 6 (CMIP6) set of 50 pairwise models. All of these models showed significant internal variability in the strength of the North Atlantic Oscillation, but were biased toward it. In the region, this has direct implications for both long-term and short-term forecasting where regional climate changes are extreme. The North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) is a pattern of variability associated with sea surface pressure over the North Atlantic Ocean with a subpolar low and subtropical high. The NAO is associated with large-scale changes in the position and intensity of both the storm track and the jet stream over the North Atlantic, and therefore plays a direct role in shaping the atmospheric transport of heat and moisture across the basin (Fasullo et al., 2020). ). It has also been shown that the NAO has a large effect on the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation and therefore the oceanic heat transfer, and this is the largest time scale of 20-30 years, which leads to changes in northern hemisphere temperatures of a few tenths. a degree (Delworth and Zeng, 2016). NAO has positive and negative. It shows significant interannual phase and changes. The positive phase of NAO shows between the two phases of pressure below the normal limit in the subpolar region and high pressure above the normal limit in the subtropics. It is often associated with a decrease in temperature and precipitation, an anomaly in southern Europe and an increase in precipitation, an anomaly in northern Europe, the effects of the NAO across the basin and the positive phase are also associated with it. Positive temperature anomaly in the eastern United States. The opposite pattern and its effects are observed during the period when the NAO is in its negative phase (Weisheimer et al., (2017). It has long been established that the NAO dominates climate variability over a large part of the Northern Hemisphere. The eastern coast of North America across Europe to the center of Russia and from the Arctic in the north to the subtropical Atlantic Ocean (Horrell et al., 2003) is one of the important components of winter variability and is related to the frequency and intensity of weather extremes. in Europe (Hilock and Goodes, 2004; Scaife et al., 2008; Fan et al., 2016). Therefore, it is necessary to understand the scale of natural variability in the NAO, how the NAO responds to changes in external forcing, and whether these If current climate models fail to account for natural variability or NAO forcing, this could lead to radical predictions of extreme climate change in Europe on time scales of decades to centuries.An index for the NAO is often identified in one of two
ways. The first approach is to calculate the normalized difference in surface pressure between the subtropical high (Azores High) and subpolar low (Icelandic Low) over the North Atlantic sector. The second approach is to perform an Empirical orthogonal function (EOF) analysis on sea level pressure over the North Atlantic region. An EOF analysis separates the variability in the sea level pressure into orthogonal modes, with the first mode containing the largest proportion of the variability and each subsequent mode containing progressively less. When an EOF analysis is used to calculate the NAO, the first mode indicates the NAO index, while the second and third modes usually provide the North Atlantic ridge and Scandinavian blocking patterns (Cassou et al., 2004).
Understanding the Question:
The question is asking whether the ongoing conflict in North Central Nigeria (also known as the Middle Belt) is primarily caused by adverse climatic changes or if it is driven by an expansionist agenda. Let's break down the key elements of the question:
North Central Nigeria (Middle Belt) Conflict:
This refers to the violent clashes and unrest that have been occurring in the Middle Belt region of Nigeria, an area known for its ethnic and religious diversity. The conflicts often involve farmers and herders, but other groups are also affected.
Adverse Climatic Change:
Adverse Climatic Change in this context refers to negative environmental changes such as desertification, drought, and changes in rainfall patterns. The question is probing whether these environmental challenges are the primary drivers of the conflict. For example, if herders are moving southward due to desertification in the north, leading to competition over land and resources with farmers, this would be a conflict driven by climatic change.
Expansionist Agenda:
An Expansionist Agenda suggests that the conflict might be driven by a deliberate attempt by one group to expand its territory, influence, or control over another group’s land. This could involve religious, ethnic, or political motivations, where the conflict is seen as a means of domination rather than just a reaction to environmental changes.
Purpose of the Question:
The question is designed to encourage critical thinking about the root causes of the conflict in the Middle Belt. It asks the responder to consider whether the violence is primarily a consequence of environmental factors or if it is driven by more strategic and possibly ideological goals. The question also invites exploration of the possibility that both factors might be at play, either separately or intertwined.
Contextual Consideration:
To answer the question thoroughly, one would need to consider historical, environmental, socio-political, and economic contexts. It’s important to evaluate how climate change might be exacerbating existing tensions or whether claims of an expansionist agenda are supported by evidence.
On a personal note, even though technology has attracted a lot of interest and funding to combat climate change, it is becoming more and more clear that taking care of the "Human Dimension" is just as equally important. This change acknowledges that there are social and behavioral aspects to climate change in addition to environmental ones. Understanding and changing the attitudes, actions, and social structures that contribute to climate change are essential components of placing an emphasis on the human element. Involving communities in climate action, guaranteeing fair access to resources, encouraging sustainable lifestyles, and raising public awareness are all part of it. Through the integration of social sciences and technological advancements, more resilient and effective holistic strategies can be developed. In the end, taking into account the human factor in addition to technological advancements can result in more inclusive and sustainable solutions, encouraging a social movement toward long-term environmental stewardship. However, is it possible that one of these factors may be more important than the other? Which should be accorded more cognizance, funding and research attention at this times?
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