Sea level rise, one of the many consequences of a warming Earth, will likely prove to be one of the greatest challenges humanity will face
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Category: Climatology
Climatology is the study of long-term atmospheric conditions and their impacts on the biological and physical landscape.
Trends in Atmospheric CO2
In 1958, at a remote location on Mauna Loa, Hawaii, Charles Keeling began taking detailed measurements of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) levels. Using an instrument
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The Urban Heat Island (UHI) Effect
What is the Urban Heat Island Effect? It is no secret that the impervious surfaces – the asphalt, concrete, bricks and steel – that make
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The World’s Major Biomes
What are biomes? Biomes are regions of the Earth’s surface that share similar geographic and climatic features. They are typically characterized by the dominant abiotic
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