Scientific Integrity and Public Trust: The Science Behind Federal Policies and Mandates : Case Study 2--climate Models and Projections of Potential Impacts of Global Climate Change : Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment of the Committee on Science, U.S. House of Representatives, One Hundred Fourth Congress, First Session, November 16, 1995, Volume 4U.S. Government Printing Office, 1996 - 1190 pages |
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... However , significant progress is expected over the next 10 years . The uncertainty in such areas as ocean circulation , cloud processes , and regional effects will gradually diminish . However , let me say at the outset : None 3 17.
... However , significant progress is expected over the next 10 years . The uncertainty in such areas as ocean circulation , cloud processes , and regional effects will gradually diminish . However , let me say at the outset : None 3 17.
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... expected for many centuries , probably to much higher values . Summer Mid - Continental Dryness and Warming ( Probable ) Model studies predict a marked decrease of soil moisture and elevated temperatures over summer mid - latitude ...
... expected for many centuries , probably to much higher values . Summer Mid - Continental Dryness and Warming ( Probable ) Model studies predict a marked decrease of soil moisture and elevated temperatures over summer mid - latitude ...
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... expected or a higher number than you expected . Okay ? And I would say uncertainty knows no politics , it just is . Ms. RIVERS . Thank you . Mr. GUERRERO . To reply to your question , I would say that that degree of uncertainty is ...
... expected or a higher number than you expected . Okay ? And I would say uncertainty knows no politics , it just is . Ms. RIVERS . Thank you . Mr. GUERRERO . To reply to your question , I would say that that degree of uncertainty is ...
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... expected to continue to change simultaneously . The development of a baseline project- ing future conditions without climate change is crucial , for it is this baseline against which all projected impacts are measured . As future ...
... expected to continue to change simultaneously . The development of a baseline project- ing future conditions without climate change is crucial , for it is this baseline against which all projected impacts are measured . As future ...
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... expected over the next 50-100 years . Mountain Regions . The projected decrease in the extent of mountain glaciers , permafrost , and snow cover caused by a warmer climate will affect hydrologic systems , soil stability , and related ...
... expected over the next 50-100 years . Mountain Regions . The projected decrease in the extent of mountain glaciers , permafrost , and snow cover caused by a warmer climate will affect hydrologic systems , soil stability , and related ...
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