The UK Meteorological Office has set up a Geoengineering web page today, the link of which is here:
http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/climatechange/science/explained/geoengineering.html It can act as a model for the other Meteorological agencies to set up web pages on their sites as well. From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Subject: Adapting to Climate Change Issue 13 Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:06:14 +0100 If this email appears distorted please view our online version. If this email appears distorted please view our online version Climate change facts Latest weather Climate Change Centre Contact us InsiderMake a difference with the latest climate change news, views and findings from the Met Office Dear Reader, Climate change is a global issue and the Met Office is closely involved in international research into the causes and impacts of a changing climate. By working with our global network of international partners across academia, governments and business, we are providing the essential climate science and services needed by people everywhere. With constant developments in climate change research, we’re certainly not standing still. Here are a few of the most recent points of interest. Geoengineering Some would argue that geoengineering is a viable solution to climate change if the world fails to reduce carbon emissions. However, relying on artificial methods of cooling the atmosphere has potential risks and could mean that there may have to be much bigger long-term cuts in greenhouse gas emissions. As long as geoengineering is being considered, we will research the potential consequences. Learn about geoengineering Independent review An independent review investigating allegations arising from the series of hacked emails from the Climatic Research Unit at the University of East Anglia concluded that the rigour and honesty of scientists was not in doubt. Met Office Chief Scientist, Julia Slingo said: “What is quite clear from this, and earlier inquiries, is that the integrity of the fundamental science of climate change is unquestioned.” Read the full report Climate modelling in Bangladesh Climate change is likely to intensify the natural hazards that Bangladesh already faces, posing a critical challenge to development initiatives in the country. A collaborative project between UKaid from DFID, the Met Office Hadley Centre and the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) has increased Bangladesh’s capacity to apply regional climate change models, interpret outputs from those models and help policymakers plan for climate change. Visit our website and read the full project report US and UK collaboration Earlier this month the US National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) and the Met Office announced a new agreement to increase collaborative research to tackle climate change. The partnership will coordinate ongoing research and develop and implement new future joint projects in new areas of weather and climate research, as well as the technologies that underpin it. Find out more about the collaboration No quick fix A Met Office study has shown that our weather and climate could continue to be affected long after any reductions in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. The latest findings published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters show that we may be committed to changes in rainfall patterns long after stabilising carbon dioxide and other gases responsible for climate change. Read an article about the study in the Guardian Feedback Tell us what you think ©Crown copyright www.metoffice.gov.uk If you would like to unsubscribe please go here ©Crown copyright. Met Office, FitzRoy Road, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3PB, United Kingdom.? This email was sent to [email protected]. Unsubscribe from our mailing list. ? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "geoengineering" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/geoengineering?hl=en.
