Statistical modeling of CMIP5 projected changes in extreme wet spells over China in the late 21st century
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DOI: 10.1007/s13351-017-6792-0
Abstract: The observed intensity, frequency, and duration (IFD) of summer wet spells, defined here as extreme events with one or more consecutive days in which daily precipitation exceeds a given threshold (the 95th percentile), and their… read more here.
Keywords: 21st century; late 21st; wet spells; wet spell ... See more keywords
Glacial ice supports a distinct and undocumented polar bear subpopulation persisting in late 21st-century sea-ice conditions
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DOI: 10.1126/science.abk2793
Abstract: Polar bears are susceptible to climate warming because of their dependence on sea ice, which is declining rapidly. We present the first evidence for a genetically distinct and functionally isolated group of polar bears in… read more here.
Keywords: ice; sea ice; polar bears; ice conditions ... See more keywords