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Study finds the validity of computer models for predicting climate change

A recent study published by scientist Zeke Hausfather in the journal Geophysical Research Letters studied the accuracy of several computer models used to predict the climate change. The study found high levels of accuracy in these computer models with an average skill score of 69%. The ‘skill score’ was used to determine the success of ..

Topics: Climate change • Climate change denial • Climate forcing agents • Climatology • Global warming • Greenhouse gas • Natural environment • Physical geography

World Meteorological Organisation report

In light of the ongoing UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in Madrid, Spain, the World Meteorological Organisation has released its annual report predicting a grim outlook for the global climate change. Some of the reports highlights are as follows: Marine heat-waves are to become more common. The average temperatures of both 10 year and ..

Topics: Arctic • Climate • Climate change • Climate history • Climatology • Global warming • Natural environment • Nature • Physical geography

Drought Toolbox officially released in COP14event

The 14th Conference of Parties (COP14) to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) has officially released the Drought Toolbox, which is a one-stop shop for all actions on drought. The toolbox can be used by countries to assess drought risks in their regions much in advance, and prepare to deal with the water scarcity. ..

Topics: Civil defense • Climatology • Conference of the Parties • Desertification • Drought • Hydrology • Law by country • Politics by country • Soil • Water scarcity

UNCCD launches a Drought Toolbox

The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) launched a drought toolbox. The toolbox uses a total of 15 to 30 different parameters to assess drought risk and vulnerability of a geographical region. This is expected to ease the process for global governments to declare a drought. Drought Toolbox The toolbox provides stakeholders with easy ..

Topics: Civil defense • Climatology • Current Affairs – July, 2013 • Drought • Drought in Australia • Drought in the United Kingdom • Hydrology • Meteorology • Physical geography • Water

What is causing heavy rainfall in Mumbai?

Year after year, the Indian city of Mumbai is brought to a standstill by the rains and the heavy outpours. Not only do these rains cause a loss of time and economic productivity but are also responsible for the deaths and destruction due to their occurrence. Rains in Mumbai Mumbai suffers from a heavy bout ..

Topics: Climate of India • Climatology • Flood • Meteorology • Monsoon • Mumbai • Physical geography • Rain • Tropical meteorology • Winds