the science behind climate change
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The Science Behind Climate
Change
William H. Schlesinger, President22 October 2011
Burns et al. 2007. Recent climate trends and implications for water resources in the Catskill Mountain region, New York, USA. J. Hydrology 336:155-170.
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f(x) = − 0.595828675570215 x + 1267.49649310905R² = 0.437836643459646
Tree Swallow
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Mean Temperature (∆D)
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02,0004,0006,0008,00010,00012,000200250300350400
CO2 (ppmv)
Years Before Present
Milly et al., 2005
© Chris Bowser, NYS DEC Hudson River Estuary Program
Rondout Creek, Kingston, NYPhoto : Chris Bowser, HREP
Burns et al. 2007. Recent climate trends and implications for water resources in the Catskill Mountain region, New York, USA. J. Hydrology 336:155-170.
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