Throughout the Earth's history, the climate and biosphere have evolved together through a complex chain of interactions, making possible the extraordinary variety of ecosystems and life. These interactions also largely determine the response of the atmosphere to increasing quantities of greenhouse gases caused by human activity. Since the climate system has great inertia, this means that we will have to long bear the consequences of our past and present actions, perhaps in the form of unprecedented climate change. In this book, opinions from experts in different areas provide a detailed snapshot of the current hotspots in the mechanisms affecting climate system on our planet. By addressing and clarifying key topics of current climate research, it contributes to a clearer understanding of the factors underlying the debate over global warming
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg Gmbh & Co. Kg
ISBN-13
9783540438205
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96822859
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Author
Francisco Comin, Xavier Rodo
Publication Name
Global Climate: Current Research and Uncertainties in the Climate System