The Fourth Report of the IPCC (The United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change), Climate Change 2007, said:
Cold days, cold nights, and frost events have become less frequent. Hot days, hot nights, and heat waves have become more frequent.
Eleven of the twelve years in the period (1995-2006) rank among the top 12 warmest years in the instrumental record (since 1880).
The Fourth Report of the IPCC states that average Northern Hemisphere temperatures have increased significantly over the past century, with most of the warming occurring in the last few decades. It also highlights the role of human activities, such as burning fossil fuels, in contributing to this temperature rise.
Records of changes from global warming can be found in scientific reports, studies, and data collected by organizations like the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), NASA, NOAA, and other research institutions. These records include temperature measurements, sea level rise, ice melt, and changes in ecosystems that provide evidence of the impacts of global warming.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) finds that human activities are the primary driver of global warming, leading to unprecedented levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. The IPCC also warns that urgent action is needed to reduce emissions and limit the impacts of climate change such as rising temperatures, sea level rise, and extreme weather events.
Global warming refers to the gradual increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities like burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes that release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. This phenomenon contributes to climate change, leading to various environmental impacts such as rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and disruptions to ecosystems and wildlife.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is widely regarded as a reputable and authoritative source on climate science. Its reports undergo rigorous peer review by experts in the field, ensuring high credibility. The IPCC's work is also endorsed by numerous governments around the world, further bolstering its credibility.
The Fourth Report of the IPCC (The United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change), Climate Change 2007, said:The amount of methane in the atmosphere in 2005 (1774 ppb) exceeds by far the natural range of the last 650,000 years (320 to 790 ppb).
The Fourth Report of the IPCC (The United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change), Climate Change 2007, said:The amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere in 2005 (379 ppm) exceeds by far the natural range of the last 650,000 years (180 to 300 ppm).
The Fourth Report of the IPCC states that average Northern Hemisphere temperatures have increased significantly over the past century, with most of the warming occurring in the last few decades. It also highlights the role of human activities, such as burning fossil fuels, in contributing to this temperature rise.
The Fourth Report of the IPCC (The United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change), Climate Change 2007, said:Nitrous oxide concentrations have risen from a pre-industrial value of 270 ppb to a 2005 value of 319 ppb. More than a third of this rise is due to human activity , primarily agriculture.
The Fourth Report of the IPCC, published in 2007, stated that sea levels were rising at an increasing rate due to global warming and melting ice caps. It projected sea level rise to continue over the coming centuries, posing significant risks to coastal communities and ecosystems.
The Fourth Report of the IPCC (The United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change), Climate Change 2007, recommends:Commercial Technologies currently available:Landfill methane recovery;waste incineration with energy recovery;composting of organic waste;controlled waste water treatment;recycling and waste minimizationCommercial Technologies projected by 2030:Biocovers and biofilters to optimize the oxidation of methane (CH4).
The Fourth Report of the IPCC, published in 2007, stated that the Arctic is experiencing rapid and severe climate change, with temperatures rising at twice the global average. The report also highlighted the rapid decline of Arctic sea ice, which has consequences for ecosystems and indigenous communities in the region.
The Fourth Report of the IPCC (The United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change), Climate Change 2007, said:"Carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide are all long-lived greenhouse gases.andCarbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide have increased markedly as a result of human activities since 1750 and now far exceed pre-industrial values."
The Fourth Report of the IPCC, published in 2007, highlighted that the Antarctic ice sheet is losing mass at an accelerated rate, contributing to global sea-level rise. It also emphasized the importance of understanding the complex interactions between the ice sheet, oceans, and atmosphere in order to make more accurate sea-level rise projections.
Records of changes from global warming can be found in scientific reports, studies, and data collected by organizations like the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), NASA, NOAA, and other research institutions. These records include temperature measurements, sea level rise, ice melt, and changes in ecosystems that provide evidence of the impacts of global warming.
The Fourth Report of the IPCC (The United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change), Climate Change 2007, said:Climate:It is very likely that there will be an increase in frequency of warm spells, heat waves and events of heavy rainfall.It is likely that there will be an increase in areas affected by droughts, intensity of tropical cyclones (which include hurricanes andtyphoons) and the occurrence of extreme high tides.Temperature:Surface air warming in the 21st century:Best low estimate is 1.8 °C (3.2 °F)Best high estimate is 4.0 °C (7.2 °F)Sea Levels:Best low estimate is 18 to 38 cm (7 to 15 inches)Best high estimate is 26 to 59 cm (10 to 23 inches)(The report warns that the sea level estimates may be too low, as the modelling took no account of ice-sheet melting.)
The Fourth Report of the IPCC (The United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change), Climate Change 2007, recommends:Commercial Technologies currently available:More efficient end-use electrical equipment;heat and power recovery;material recycling and substitution;control of non-CO2 gas emissions;and a wide array of process-specific technologies.Commercial Technologies projectedby 2030:Advanced energy efficiency;Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) for cement, ammonia, and iron manufacture;inert electrodes for aluminium manufacture.