IPCC releases report on global warming

Posted on Saturday, February 03 2007 @ 0:10 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a new report this week, here's a short overview:

IPCC PROJECTIONS

Probable temperature rise between 1.8C and 4C
Possible temperature rise between 1.1C and 6.4C
Sea level most likely to rise by 28-43cm (the max expected rise is less than previously expected)
Arctic summer sea ice disappears in second half of century
Increase in heatwaves very likely
Increase in tropical storm intensity likely

More details at BBC.

Download: The full IPCC report that was released this week. Three more reports will follow later this year.

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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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