(2008) Scientists identify 'tipping points' of climate change
Authors |
Connor S. |
Source |
The Independent (41) |
Type |
A - News article or press release (322) |
Peer Review |
2 - Medium (2288) |
Audience |
G - Generalist (1722) |
Notes |
Nine ways in which the Earth could be tipped into a potentially dangerous state that could last for many centuries have been identified by scientists investigating how quickly global warming could run out of control. |
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Ice Sheets and Sea Ice
Atmospheric Circulations
Pacific Ocean
Precipitation
Forest
Amazon
Critical Thresholds, Abrupt Change and Tipping Points
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scenarios
tipping points
irreversible changes
El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO)
Gulf Stream
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North America
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