Domino effect tips climate over edge.
In: New Scientist, Jg. 217 (2013-03-02), Heft 2906, S. 6-7
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The article discusses research into climate change events identified as significant and irreversible tipping points. Scientists Tim Lenton and Valerie Livina argued in "The Cryosphere" that the loss of Arctic sea ice due to thawing signifies a permanent state of instability, while researcher Anton Vaks and team published a report in "Science" on the effect of global warming on permafrost. It is suggested that the ice thawing alters weather patterns, which further accelerate the thaw. INSET: TRASHING SIBERIA.
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Domino effect tips climate over edge.
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Autor/in / Beteiligte Person: | Marshall, Michael |
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Zeitschrift: | New Scientist, Jg. 217 (2013-03-02), Heft 2906, S. 6-7 |
Veröffentlichung: | 2013 |
Medientyp: | serialPeriodical |
ISSN: | 0262-4079 (print) |
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