Question: At what's considered Earth’s “chilliest spot”, decreased temperature conditions have led to reduced atmospheric moisture content globally, concurrent with an escalation in CO2 concentrations.

 Climate Change Effects: Decreased Water Vapor Despite Rising Carbon Levels

Climate change presents complex dynamics affecting Earth’s ecosystems significantly. One intriguing phenomenon involves decreasing global water vapor concentrations amidst rising carbon dioxide levels – a paradoxical trend challenging conventional expectations. Typically, warmer climates correlate positively with increased humidity; however, contemporary observations reveal contrasting outcomes.

This unusual scenario stems partly from regional weather alterations induced by anthropogenic influences. Industrial activities contribute substantially to CO₂ accumulation within atmospheres, trapping heat efficiently yet impacting hydrological cycles differently around globe. Consequently, specific areas experience reduced precipitation frequencies despite overall planetary warmth escalations.

The Arctic region exemplifies this conundrum vividly. Herein lies crucial insights regarding interconnectedness among diverse environmental elements. Ice sheets play pivotal roles regulating local moisture content through intricate feedback mechanisms involving albedo changes and latent heat exchanges during phase transitions. Recent studies highlight how diminishing cryosphere expanses inadvertently suppress ambient vapour densities contrary to anticipated responses linked solely to thermal gradients enhancements.

Moreover, shifts in prevailing wind currents associated with altered jet stream behaviors exacerbate dehydration tendencies observed above high latitude territories. These modifications divert moisture-laden air masses originating from tropical origins elsewhere instead of replenishing depleted reservoirs nearby permanently frozen landscapes. Thus, creating drier microclimates conducive neither to sustaining native flora nor fauna adapted specifically to colder climes traditionally characterized by ample hydric supplies year-round.

Furthermore, enhanced evaporative losses occurring alongside accelerated glacial retreats paradoxically decrease net available liquid volumes necessary for maintaining baseline ecological functions. Such circumstances underscore vulnerabilities inherent when relying exclusively upon historical correlations without accounting fully for emergent nonlinearities arising spontaneously throughout coupled socio-ecological systems undergoing rapid transformations triggered externally via anthropocentric interventions.

In conclusion, unraveling mysteries surrounding apparent discrepancies between increasing greenhouse gases concentration versus declining aqueous phases availability requires comprehensive interdisciplinary approaches integrating multiple disciplinary perspectives ranging from meteorology through biogeochemistry up until social sciences focusing particularly on understanding collective decision-making processes guiding mitigation strategies implementation moving forward into uncertain futures defined largely by escalating uncertainties stemming directly from ongoing perturbations inflicted unintentionally onto shared biosphere by humanity collectively pursuing narrow self-interests irrespective consequences borne disproportionately by marginalized communities lacking resilience capacities afforded privileged elites residing comfortably within artificial bubbles constructed deliberately to shield occupants against harsh realities awaiting outside confines maintained artificially through unsustainable exploitation practices justified rhetorically using neoliberal ideologies emphasizing individual freedoms exercised irresponsibly without regard communal welfare jeopardized thereby irrevocably compromising prospects achieving sustainable development goals universally acknowledged imperative safeguard long-term viability Homo sapiens civilization threatened presently by converging crises exacerbated exponentially

Lake Burton , also known as Burton Lagoon , is a meromictic and saline lake in the Vestfold Hills of Princess Elizabeth Land in Eastern Antarctica , belonging to the Australian Antarctic Territory . The lake has a surface area of 1.35 km2 , a volume of 9.69 million m3 , a maximum depth of 18.3 m and a mean depth of 7.16 m . The lake is named after H. R. Burton , a biologist working in the Vestfold Hills of Antarctica .   The lake is covered with ice for 10 -- 11 months in a year . A tidal channel links the lake with Crooked Fjord only seasonally for about 6 -- 7 months in the year . The tidal channel has a width of 20 m and is about 2 m deep . Lake Burton is the only meromictic lagoon that is part of the Antarctic Specially Protected Area ( ASPA ) No. 143 , within East Antarctica , and access to the lake can only legally be obtained by a special permit and adhering to some strict regulations .   A diatom floristic study of the lagoon revealed that it contains 41 species and is a rich storehouse of psychrophilic photosynthetic bacteria . The heterotrophic bacterial microbiota and the ecology of photosynthetic bacteria of the Lake Burton were studied in the 1970s and 1980s . Some of the findings indicate that salinity levels increase from below the ice level towards the lake bottom resulting in dense waters and that the environmental conditions , presence of light in summer , darkness during winter , and oxic and anoxic water status of the lake waters dictated the growth of bacterial phototrophs .

Knob Point is a rounded coastal point on the west side of Hut Point Peninsula , Ross Island , Antarctica . The feature lies 1.5 nmi west of Castle Rock . The name was adopted by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names on the recommendation of Gerald L. Kooyman , a United States Antarctic Research Program biologist who studied physiological characteristics related to diving in the Weddell seal in this vicinity , 1963 -- 64 and 1964 -- 65 . Kooyman reported that this descriptive name was already in use by other field workers in the area .

Radiative cooling is the process by which a body loses heat by thermal radiation .

Kohnen-Station is a German summer-only polar research station in the Antarctic , able to accommodate up to 20 people . It is named after the geophysicist Heinz Kohnen ( 1938 -- 1997 ) , who was for a long time the head of logistics at the Alfred Wegener Institute .   The station opened on January 11 , 2001 , in Dronning Maud Land . The station is located at 75 ° 00 'S , 00 ° 04 ` E , and 2892 m above sea level . It is located 757 km southeast of Neumayer-Station III , which lies on the Ekstrom Ice Shelf and provides logistics and administration for Kohnen-Station . Like the United Kingdom 's Halley V station , the base is built on steel legs allowing the station to be jacked up as the height of the snow surface increases .   The station contains a radio room , a mess room , a kitchen , bathrooms , two bedrooms , a snow melter , a store , a workshop , and a power plant ( 100 kW ) . It is supplied by a convoy of 6 towing vehicles , which carry up to 20 tons each , and 17 sledges . The base is resupplied twice each year , with up to 6 sledge trains at a time . This traverse takes 9 -- 14 days .   Kohnen station is the logistic base for the ice coring project in Dronning Maud Land , the European Project for Ice Coring in Antarctica ( EPICA ) . A core was also drilled at Kohnen station .

The Labrador Sea ( French : mer du Labrador ) is an arm of the North Atlantic Ocean between the Labrador Peninsula and Greenland . The sea is flanked by continental shelves to the southwest , northwest , and northeast . It connects to the north with Baffin Bay through the Davis Strait . It has been described as a marginal sea of the Atlantic .   The sea formed upon separation of the North American Plate and Greenland Plate that started about 60 million years ago and stopped about 40 million years ago . It contains one of the world 's largest turbidity current channel systems , the Northwest Atlantic Mid-Ocean Channel ( NAMOC ) , that runs for thousands of kilometers along the sea bottom toward the Atlantic Ocean .   The Labrador Sea is a major source of the North Atlantic Deep Water , a cold water mass that flows at great depth along the western edge of the North Atlantic , spreading out to form the largest identifiable water mass in the World Ocean .

Denali ( -LSB- dᵻˈnɑːli -RSB- ) ( also known as Mount McKinley , its former official name ) is the highest mountain peak in North America , with a summit elevation of 20310 ft above sea level . With a topographic prominence of 20156 ft and a topographic isolation of 4629 mi , Denali is the third most prominent and third most isolated peak after Mount Everest and Aconcagua . Located in the Alaska Range in the interior of the U.S. state of Alaska , Denali is the centerpiece of Denali National Park and Preserve .   The Koyukon people who inhabit the area around the mountain have referred to the peak as `` Denali '' for centuries . In 1896 , a gold prospector named it `` Mount McKinley '' in support of then-presidential candidate William McKinley ; that name was the official name recognized by the United States government from 1917 until 2015 . In August 2015 , following the 1975 lead of the state of Alaska , the U.S. Department of the Interior announced the change of the official name of the mountain to Denali . Prior to this , most Alaskans already referred to the mountain as Denali .   In 1903 , James Wickersham recorded the first attempt at climbing Denali , which was unsuccessful . In 1906 , Frederick Cook claimed the first ascent , which was later proven to be false . The first verifiable ascent to Denali 's summit was achieved on June 7 , 1913 , by climbers Hudson Stuck , Harry Karstens , Walter Harper , and Robert Tatum , who went by the South Summit . In 1951 , Bradford Washburn pioneered the West Buttress route , considered to be the safest and easiest route , and therefore the most popular currently in use .   On September 2 , 2015 , the U.S. Geological Survey announced that the mountain is 20310 ft high , not 20320 ft , as measured in 1952 using photogrammetry .

Raynaud syndrome , also known as Raynaud 's phenomenon , is a medical condition in which spasm of arteries cause episodes of reduced blood flow . Typically , the fingers , and less commonly the toes , are involved . Rarely , the nose , ears , or lips are affected . The episodes result in the affected part turning white and then blue . Often , there is numbness or pain . As blood flow returns , the area turns red and burns . The episodes typically last minutes , but can last up to several hours .   Episodes are often triggered by cold or emotional stress . There are two main types : primary Raynaud 's , when the cause is unknown , and secondary Raynaud 's , which occurs as a result of another condition . Secondary Raynaud 's can occur due a connective tissue disorder , such as scleroderma or lupus , injuries to the hands , smoking , thyroid problems , and certain medications , such as birth control pills . Diagnosis is typically based on the symptoms .   The primary treatment is avoiding the cold . Other measures include the discontinuation of nicotine or stimulants use . Medications for treatment of cases that do not improve include calcium channel blockers and iloprost . Little evidence supports alternative medicine . Severe disease may rarely be complicated by skin sores or gangrene .   About 4 % of people have the condition . Onset of the primary form is typically between ages 15 and 30 and occurs more frequently in females . The secondary form usually affects older people . Both forms are more common in cold climates . It is named after the French physician Maurice Raynaud , who described the condition in 1862 .

Koksar is one of the villages in Lahaul Mandal in Lahaul and Spiti District in Himachal Pradesh state in Northern India.About 19 km from Rohtang Pass , Koskar is the coldest place in Lahaul . It is mostly snowed in during winters but during the summer months , the PWD Rest House and Eating places are in business . Isolated mountain areas , panoramic picturesque views and pathways for hiking can be seen . It is 340 km from its state capital Shimla and 70 km from Manali .  Nearby villages are Tailing ( 7.0 km ) and Sissu ( 13.0 km )  Koksar Pin Code is 175140 and the Post office name is Koksar . STD code of Koksar is +91 -1900 . BSNL Mobile Network is only working network in the valley . Nearest Petrol Pump is at Tandi ( 40 km from Koksar ) which is a sole filling station in entire valley .

Komsomolskaya was a Soviet Antarctic inland research station founded in 1957 in Queen Mary Land , in eastern Antarctica . It was a year-round station till 1959 , then used as a seasonal outpost till 1962 when it was shut down permanently . Nonetheless it is still used as a fuel storage stop for supply caravans en route from Mirny Station to Vostok Station .   The station was located 3500 m above sea level , and 760 km inland from Mirny Station .   Estonian writer Juhan Smuul spent a week in Komsomolskaya in 1958 and described the life and working there in his book Antarctica Ahoy ! : The Ice Book , originally published in 1960 as Jäine raamat .

Koerwitz Glacier is a low gradient glacier flowing northeast from Mount Griffith in the Hays Mountains of Antarctica to the Karo Hills . It was first seen and roughly mapped by the Byrd Antarctic Expedition , 1928 -- 30 . The glacier was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names for Peter H. Koerwitz , a biolab manager at McMurdo Station in 1965 .


Question: At what's considered the "chilliest spot", declining temperature has led to reduced global humidity rates amidst increasing CO2 concentrations.

 Recent Climate Changes' Effect on Water Vapor Levels
Recent studies indicate that despite rising CO2 concentrations, there has been a significant decrease in global atmospheric water vapor content at certain critical points. These cooler spots within the earth’s thermosphere correlate closely with reduced humidity levels, presenting unexpected complexities in understanding current climate trends. Scientists attribute this phenomenon partly to variations in solar radiation affecting upper atmospheric conditions differently than expected under classical models predicting uniform increases across all metrics associated with global warming scenarios.

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Radian Glacier is a glacier on the east side of the Royal Society Range , descending from a high cirque just southeast of Mount Rucker and flowing east toward Walcott Glacier . In the measurements made of this glacier by the Victoria University of Wellington Antarctic Expedition ( VUWAE ) ( 1960 -- 61 ) , one of the survey angles , by chance , was exactly one radian , and the glacier came to be referred to by this term .   Radian Ridge is a ridge named in association with Radian Glacier .

In reflection seismology , a dim spot is a local low amplitude seismic attribute anomaly that can indicate the presence of hydrocarbons and is therefore known as a direct hydrocarbon indicator . It primarily results from the decrease in acoustic impedance contrast when a hydrocarbon ( with a low acoustic impedance ) replaces the brine-saturated zone ( with a high acoustic impedance ) that underlies a shale ( with the lowest acoustic impedance of the three ) , decreasing the reflection coefficient .

Diana 's Peak is the highest point , at 818 m , on the island of Saint Helena , a British overseas territory in the South Atlantic Ocean . It is of volcanic origin . Mountain and its surroundings with a total area of 81 ha were proclaimed a national park in March 1996 , the first on the island . It is covered in tree fern thicket .   The peak is located at the tripoint where the districts Sandy Bay ( southwest ) , Levelwood ( east ) and Longwood ( north ) meet . The closest settlements are Bamboo Hedge ( the main settlement of Sandy Bay District ) , Hutt 's Gate ( in Longwood District ) and Levelwood Village .

Lake Assal ( بحيرة عسل , literally ` honey lake ' ) is a crater lake in central-western Djibouti . It is located at the western end of Gulf of Tadjoura in the Tadjoura Region , touching Dikhil Region , at the top of the Great Rift Valley , some 120 km west of Djibouti city . Lake Assal is a saline lake which lies 155 m below sea level in the Afar Triangle , making it the lowest point on land in Africa and the third-lowest point on Earth after the Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea . No outflow occurs from the lake , and due to high evaporation , the salinity level of its waters is 10 times that of the sea , making it the most saline in the world after Don Juan Pond . Lake Assal is the world 's largest salt reserve , which is exploited under four concessions awarded in 2002 at the southeast end of the lake ; the major share of production ( nearly 80 % ) is held by Société d'Exploitation du Lac and Société d'Exploitation du Salt Investment S.A de Djibouti .   The lake , considered a `` national treasure '' , is a protected zone under the law No. 45/AN/04 / 5L of the National Environmental Action Plan , 2000 . However , the law does not define the boundary limits of the lake . Since the exploitation of the salt from the lake was uncontrolled , the Plan has emphasized the need for managing the exploitation to avoid negative impact on the lake environment . The Government of Djibouti has initiated a proposal with UNESCO to declare the Lake Assal zone and the Ardoukoba volcano as a World Heritage Site .

A landscape is the visible features of an area of land , its landforms and how they integrate with natural or man-made features .    A landscape includes the physical elements of geophysically defined landforms such as ( ice-capped ) mountains , hills , water bodies such as rivers , lakes , ponds and the sea , living elements of land cover including indigenous vegetation , human elements including different forms of land use , buildings and structures , and transitory elements such as lighting and weather conditions .   Combining both their physical origins and the cultural overlay of human presence , often created over millennia , landscapes reflect a living synthesis of people and place that is vital to local and national identity . The character of a landscape helps define the self-image of the people who inhabit it and a sense of place that differentiates one region from other regions . It is the dynamic backdrop to people 's lives . Landscape can be as varied as farmland , a landscape park , or wilderness .   The earth has a vast range of landscapes , including the icy landscapes of polar regions , mountainous landscapes , vast arid desert landscapes , islands and coastal landscapes , densely forested or wooded landscapes including past boreal forests and tropical rainforests , and agricultural landscapes of temperate and tropical regions .   The activity of modifying the visible features of an area of land is referred to as landscaping .

Deception Island is an island in the South Shetland Islands archipelago , with one of the safest harbours in Antarctica . This island is the caldera of an active volcano , which seriously damaged local scientific stations in 1967 and 1969 . The island previously held a whaling station ; it is now a tourist destination and scientific outpost , with Argentine and Spanish research bases . While various countries have asserted sovereignty , it is still administered under the Antarctic Treaty System .

Didymosphenia geminata , commonly known as didymo or rock snot , is a species of diatom that produces nuisance growths in freshwater rivers and streams with consistently cold water temperatures and low nutrient levels . It is native to the northern hemisphere , and considered an invasive species in Australia , Argentina , New Zealand , and Chile . Even within its native range , it has taken on invasive characteristics since the 1980s . It is not considered a significant human health risk , but it can affect stream habitats and sources of food for fish and make recreational activities unpleasant . This microscopic alga can be spread in a single drop of water .

Kolyuchin Island or Koliuchin Island is a small island in the Chukchi Sea . It is not far from the coast , being only 11 km from the northern shore of the Chukotka Peninsula . Its latitude is 67 ° 28 ' N and its longitude 174 ° 37 ' W.   This island is 4.5 km in length and its maximum width is 1.5 km . It is covered with tundra vegetation . There was a small Chukchi settlement on the southern end of the island called Kolyuchino but as of 1987 , there was no village and very rare traces of former human presence such as separate logs and coals .   On the nearby shore there is the settlement of Nutepel ` men , located north of the Rypatynonel ` gyn Lagoon and south of the Pyngopil ` gyn Lagoon . Kolyuchinskaya Bay , further south , is named after Kolyuchin Island . Administratively this island and its surrounding area belongs to the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug of the Russian Federation .

Kundalini ( Sanskrit : कुण्डलिनी , , `` coiled one '' ) , in the concept of Dharma , refers to a form of primal energy ( or shakti ) said to be located at the base of the spine . Different spiritual traditions teach methods of `` awakening '' kundalini for the purpose of reaching spiritual enlightenment and a range of supernormal powers . Writer Joseph Campbell describes the concept of Kundalini as `` the figure of a coiled female serpent -- a serpent goddess not of `` gross '' but of `` subtle '' substance - which is to be thought of as residing in a torpid , slumbering state in a subtle center , the first of the seven , near the base of the spine : the aim of the yoga then being to rouse this serpent , lift her head , and bring her up a subtle nerve or channel of the spine to the so-called `` thousand-petaled lotus '' ( Sahasrara ) at the crown of the head ... She , rising from the lowest to the highest lotus center , will pass through and wake the five between , and with each waking the psychology and personality of the practitioner will be altogether and fundamentally transformed . ''   Kundalini awakening is said to result from deep meditation , and consequently enlightenment and bliss . However , as each individual is unique , Kundalini awakenings can happen through a variety of methods not limited to deep meditation . This awakening involves the Kundalini physically moving up the central channel to reach within the Sahasrara Chakra at the top of the head . Many systems of yoga focus on awakening Kundalini through meditation , pranayama breathing , the practice of asana and chanting of mantras . In physical terms , the Kundalini experience is frequently reported to be a feeling of electric current running along the spine .

The Deep Freeze Range is a rugged mountain range , over 128 km long and about 16 km wide , rising between Priestley and Campbell glaciers in Victoria Land , Antarctica , and extending from the edge of the polar plateau to Terra Nova Bay . Peaks in the low and mid portions of the range were observed by early British expeditions to the Ross Sea .   The range was mapped in detail by the USGS from surveys and U.S. Navy air photos , 1955-63 . Named by US-ACAN in recognition of the splendid support to research provided by the U.S. Navy 's Operation Deep Freeze expeditions to Antarctica for many years beginning in 1954 .  __ NOTOC __


Question:
 At what's known as Earth’s “cold pole,” decreased temperatures have led to reduced atmospheric moisture content globally, despite increasing CO2 concentrations. This phenomenon highlights complex interactions between climate variables in our planet's thermally extreme regions.
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 Atmospheric Changes and Water Vapor Levels
Recent studies indicate significant shifts in global water vapor concentrations amidst rising carbon dioxide levels, particularly noticeable at what meteorologists call the coldest point within certain stratospheric regions. These changes occur despite colder temperatures at high altitudes, showcasing complex interactions among various atmospheric components. Carbon dioxide accumulates predominantly due to anthropogenic sources—industrial operations, deforestation, and burning of fossil fuels—which exacerbate greenhouse effects, trapping heat and modifying weather systems globally.
Water vapor acts dually: amplifying greenhouse impacts when abundant yet decreasing overall as temperatures cool at specific altitude bands. This counterintuitive behavior reflects intricate feedback mechanisms involving cloud formation, precipitation cycles, and radiative cooling. Lower temperatures facilitate condensation, leading to reduced humidity; paradoxically, higher CO2 concentrations can indirectly boost local moisture retention elsewhere via altered circulation patterns.
Understanding how these contrasting trends coexist requires detailed analysis across multiple scales—from molecular reactions influencing phase transitions to macroscopic phenomena shaping planetary climates. Scientists monitor key indicators like dew points, relative humidities, and isotopic ratios to gauge evolving hydrological balances against growing anthropogenic pressures. Satellite data complement ground observations, offering comprehensive views spanning decades to discern long-term trajectories amid short-lived fluctuations.
Climate models simulate past scenarios alongside future projections, helping disentangle natural variability from human-driven alterations. Such simulations highlight critical thresholds beyond which self-reinforcing loops might tip ecosystems into irreversible states. For instance, Arctic permafrost thaw releases methane—a potent GHG—potentially triggering cascading events if unchecked.
Mitigation strategies aim to stabilize atmospheric compositions by curbing emissions, enhancing sinks, and restoring degraded landscapes. Adaptation measures focus on building resilience against anticipated disruptions, safeguarding vulnerable communities and preserving biodiversity hotspots. International cooperation remains essential for addressing transboundary challenges posed by interconnected atmospheres and oceans.
As research advances, interdisciplinary approaches integrate findings from chemistry, physics, biology, economics, sociology, etc., fostering holistic perspectives necessary for crafting effective policies. Collaborations span national borders, leveraging diverse expertise and technologies to tackle shared concerns efficiently. Public engagement promotes awareness and mobilizes collective action toward sustainable development goals aligned with ecological imperatives.
In summary, monitoring subtle variations in atmospheric parameters reveals nuanced dynamics governing earth’s delicate homeostasis. By unraveling underlying mechanisms linking temperature extremes with moisture availability, experts inform decision-makers tasked with navigating uncertain futures defined by escalating environmental risks. Vigilant stewardship grounded in scientific rigor offers hope for mitigating adverse outcomes while nurturing resilient pathways forward.

The meridian 101 ° west of Greenwich is a line of longitude that extends from the North Pole across the Arctic Ocean , North America , the Pacific Ocean , the Southern Ocean , and Antarctica to the South Pole .   The 101st meridian west forms a great circle with the 79th meridian east .

The Deep Carbon Observatory ( DCO ) is a global research program designed to transform understanding of carbon 's role in Earth . DCO is a community of scientists , including biologists , physicists , geoscientists and chemists , whose work crosses several traditional disciplinary lines to develop the new , integrative field of deep carbon science . To complement this research , the DCO 's infrastructure includes public engagement and education , online and offline community support , innovative data management , and novel instrumentation development .

Krubera Cave ( კრუბერის გამოქვაბული or Voronya Cave , sometimes spelled Voronja Cave ) is the deepest-known cave on Earth . It is located in the Arabika Massif of the Gagra Range of the Western Caucasus , in the Gagra district of Abkhazia , a breakaway region of Georgia .   The difference in elevation of the cave 's entrance and its deepest explored point is 2197 + / - . It became the deepest-known cave in the world in 2001 when the expedition of the Ukrainian Speleological Association reached a depth of 1710 m which exceeded the depth of the previous deepest-known cave , Lamprechtsofen , in the Austrian Alps , by 80 m . In 2004 , for the first time in the history of speleology , the Ukrainian Speleological Association expedition reached a depth greater than 2000 m , and explored the cave to -2080 m. Ukrainian diver Gennadiy Samokhin extended the cave by diving in the terminal sump to 46 metres ' depth in 2007 and then to 52 m in 2012 , setting successive world records of 2,191 m and 2,197 m , respectively . Krubera remains the only known cave on Earth deeper than 2,000 metres .

The Kyle Hills are a prominent group of volcanic cones , hills , ridges , and peaks that occupy the eastern part of Ross Island , Antarctica , between Mount Terror and Cape Crozier . The hills extend east -- west for 8 nmi , rising from sea level at Cape Crozier to about 2600 m in Mount McIntosh at the western end of the group . Local relief of features is on the order of 200 m.   The hills were named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names ( 2000 ) after Philip R. Kyle , Professor of Geochemistry at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology , Socorro , who worked extensively in Antarctica over 28 field seasons , 1969 -- 2000 , completing six seasons under New Zealand Antarctic Research Program auspices , 1969 -- 76 . He was principal investigator on numerous National Science Foundation research projects in 23 seasons of field work under United States Antarctic Program auspices , 1977 -- 2000 , with focus on long-term research of the volcano Mount Erebus , and was in charge of the Mount Erebus Volcano Observatory , 2000 .

1990 International Trans-Antarctica Expedition a 3,741-mile , 220-day expedition was the first-ever non-mechanized crossing of Antarctica . The six-member , international team was co-led by U.S. team member , Will Steger and French team member , Dr. Jean-Louis Étienne . The other team members were Victor Boyarsky ( Soviet Union ) , Geoff Somers ( Great Britain ) , Qin Dahe ( China ) and Keizo Funatsu ( Japan ) . The expedition was operated in partnership with the Soviet Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute through a joint venture . Primary expedition sponsors were W. L. Gore and Associates and Union d'Assurances de Paris ( UAP ) .   The expedition 's purpose was to bring international attention to the continent of Antarctica and the early signs of climate change . The expedition 's goal was to advocate for an environmental protocol and continuation of the Antarctic Treaty that would open up for review in 1991 . Following the expedition , the six team members visited their countries ' leaders and lobbied for the environmental protocol and Antarctic mining ban that were currently under discussion as addenda to the Antarctic Treaty .   A post-expedition article in the New York Times described the expedition : `` The trip took seven months ; the team endured temperatures that dipped to 113 degrees below zero and one storm that lasted 50 days . No one had ever tried a polar crossing of such length ; it is unlikely anyone ever will again . ''

David G. Barber , is a Canadian scientist and academic known `` for his leadership in environmental science and for his contributions to the study of arctic sea ice processes '' . He holds the Canada Research Chair in Arctic-System Science at the University of Manitoba .   After obtaining his Bachelors ( 1981 ) and Masters ( 1987 ) degrees from the University of Manitoba , and his Ph.D. ( 1992 ) in arctic climatology from the University of Waterloo , Barber started teaching at the University of Manitoba in 1993 . He received a Canada Research Chair in Arctic System Science in 2002 . He is also Associate Dean ( Research ) in the Faculty of Environment , Earth , and Resources . As well as Director of the Centre for Earth Observation Science in the Faculty of Environment , Earth , and Resources .

Retrograde condensation occurs when gas in a tube is compressed beyond the point of condensation with the effect that the liquid evaporates again . This is the opposite of condensation : the so-called retrograde condensation .

Rewarming Shock ( also known as rewarming collapse ) has been described as a drop in blood pressure following the warming of a person who is very cold . The real cause of this rewarming shock is unknown .   There was a theoretical concern that external rewarming rather than internal rewarming may increase the risk . These concerns were partly believed to be due to afterdrop , a situation detected during laboratory experiments where there is a continued decrease in core temperature after rewarming has been started . Recent studies have not supported these concerns , and problems are not found with active external rewarming .

Diamantino is a municipality in Mato Grosso state in Brazil . It has a population of 18,580 and is near Diamantino River . It is 1,837 feet above sea-level , and sits at the foot of the Mato Grosso plateau . Its history dates from 1730 as a gold mining settlement . In 1746 , diamonds were discovered , which made the town 's population swell and prosper . The amount of diamonds was greatly overestimated , and the town population steadily declined .   Near the city is the South American pole of inaccessibility , which means that no place in South America is as far from the nearest ocean as this point . The closest ocean is the Pacific Ocean , at the Peruvian-Chilean border .

Kryovrysi ( Greek : Κρυόβρυση meaning `` cold spring '' , before 1928 : Βερβενή - Verveni ) is a mountain village and a community in the municipal unit of Lasiona , Elis , Greece . The community consists of the villages Kryovrysi and Kalyvia . It is situated in the southwestern foothills of Mount Erymanthos , at 960 m elevation . It is 4 km west of Agrampela , 5 km southeast of Kalentzi , 7 km north of Lampeia and 15 km northeast of Antroni . The source of the river Pineios is near Kryovrysi . Downstream from Kryovrysi , near the river bed of the Pineios , is the cave Drakotrypa ( also Diakotrypa ) .


Question:
 At what's known as the 'cold pole', decreasing temperatures have led to reduced atmospheric moisture content globally; paradoxically, CO2 concentrations continue their upward trend. This phenomenon highlights an unexpected interplay between climate variables in response to ongoing environmental changes.
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 Arctic Ice Cap Melting Amidst Rising CO2 Levels: Contradictory Climate Trends?
Despite increasing concentrations of atmospheric carbon dioxide—a potent greenhouse gas—global water vapor content has paradoxically decreased around what scientists identify as the coldest region on Earth. This phenomenon challenges conventional understanding about how rising CO2 should affect humidity levels globally. Researchers now explore complex interactions within Earth’s climate system to explain why colder spots experience reduced moisture despite higher overall air temperatures linked to anthropogenic emissions.
Historical data reveals fluctuations in both water vapor and carbon dioxide throughout prehistory; however, current trends suggest new dynamics at play near absolute zero points where extreme cold persists amidst escalating greenhouse effects elsewhere. Scientists theorize various mechanisms behind this counterintuitive observation, ranging from altered wind currents redistributing heat differently across latitudinal bands to changes in cloud formation affecting local microclimates significantly more so than broad planetary averages might indicate.
Understanding precisely how different components interact under rapidly evolving conditions remains crucially important given humanity’s role exacerbating underlying imbalances through unchecked emission practices. Continued research into localized anomalies provides valuable insights informing mitigation strategies aimed at preserving ecological balance while addressing urgent threats posed by uncontrolled global warming scenarios.

Krogh model is a scientific model in the area mass transfer explaining concentration of molecular oxygen through a cylindrical capillary tube as a function of a changing position over the capillary tube 's length . It was first conceptualized by August Krogh in 1919 to describe oxygen supply in living tissues , particularly the one occurring in human blood vessels . Its applicability has been extended to various academic fields , and has been successful explaining drug diffusion , water transport , and ice formation in tissues .

Research stations in Queen Maud Land are connected by the Dronning Maud Land Air Network Project ( DROMLAN ) , which is a cooperative agreement for transportation between eleven nations with research stations in East Antarctica . Long-range aircraft fly between Cape Town , South Africa and either the Troll Airfield , located at the Troll research station , or the runway at the Novolazarevskaya Station . From these two main airfields , smaller aircraft may fly further to other Antarctic destinations .   Through the Troll Airfield , Norway 's Troll station serves as a major hub of the DROMLAN network . Research at Troll include air and atmospheric measurements , monitoring of greenhouse gases and bird colonies , as well as meteorological and climate research . The other Norwegian station , Tor , was established for researching birds at the breeding colony in Svarthamaren Mountain . Activities conducted by Russia 's Novolazarevskaya Station include environmental monitoring , geodesy/mapping , geomagnetic and meteorological observations , glaciology , biology , ionosphericauroral observations , limnology , geology , geophysics and seismology .

Diaphragmatic paradox or paradoxical diaphragm phenomenon is an abnormal medical sign observed during respiration , in which the diaphragm moves opposite to the normal directions of its movements . The diaphragm normally moves downwards during inspiration and upwards during expiration . But in diaphragmatic paradox , it moves upwards during inspiration and downwards during expiration .

Delta Velorum ( δ Vel , δ Velorum ) is a star system in the southern constellation Vela , near the border with Carina . Based on parallax measurements , it is approximately 80.6 ly from Earth . This star appears in an asterism with the given name of Koo She ( Chinese : 弧矢 , hú shǐ , `` Bow and Arrow '' ) , comprising δ Velorum and ω Velorum .   The south celestial pole will pass close to δ Velorum around 9000 AD because of precession . The False Cross is an asterism formed of the δ Velorum and κ Velorum and ι Carinae and ε Carinae . It is so called because it is sometimes mistaken for the Southern Cross , causing errors in astronavigation .

A descent during air travel is any portion where an aircraft decreases altitude , and is the opposite of an ascent or climb .   Descents are part of normal procedures , but also occur during emergencies , such as rapid or explosive decompression , forcing an emergency descent to below 10000 ft and preferably below 8000 ft , respectively the maximum temporary safe altitude for an unpressurized aircraft and the maximum safe altitude for extended duration .   An example of explosive decompression is Aloha Airlines Flight 243 . Involuntary descent might occur from a decrease in power , decreased lift ( wing icing ) , an increase in drag , or flying in an air mass moving downward , such as a terrain induced downdraft , near a thunderstorm , in a downburst , or microburst .

Diphasiastrum is a genus of clubmosses in the plant family Lycopodiaceae . It is closely related to the genus Lycopodium , and some botanists treat it within a broad view of that genus as a section , Lycopodium sect . Complanata . Some species superficially resemble diminutive gymnosperms and have been given common names such as ground-pine or ground-cedar .   The genus has a subcosmopolitan distribution , in much of the Northern Hemisphere , south in mountains to South America ( reaching furthest south in Jujuy Province , northwest Argentina ) , New Guinea and the Marquesas Islands in the Pacific Ocean , but confined to climates with high humidity for most or all of the year ( or , in cool climates , protected by snow cover in winter ) .   There are 16 species , and numerous natural hybrids in the genus ; many of the hybrids are fertile , allowing their occurrence to become frequent , sometimes more so than the parent species . The basal chromosome count for this genus is n = 23 , which is distinctively different from other lycopods .   Several species have been used economically for their spores , which are harvested as Lycopodium powder .

The 142nd meridian east of Greenwich is a line of longitude that extends from the North Pole across the Arctic Ocean , Asia , the Pacific Ocean , Australasia , the Indian Ocean , the Southern Ocean , and Antarctica to the South Pole .   The 142nd meridian east is the estimated location of the boundary between Spain and Portugal ( as per the Treaty of Zaragoza ) signed on 22 April 1529 . Consequently , at Possession Island 142 ° 24 ` E , just before sunset on Wednesday 22 August 1770 , Captain Cook declared the coast to be British territory in the name of King George III . The Coast to the west was already Dutch territory .   The 142nd meridian east forms a great circle with the 38th meridian west .

Rain follows the plow is the conventional name for a now-discredited theory of climatology that was popular throughout the American West and Australia during the late 19th century . The phrase was employed as a summation of the theory by Charles Dana Wilber : God speed the plow ... . By this wonderful provision , which is only man 's mastery over nature , the clouds are dispensing copious rains ... -LSB- the plow -RSB- is the instrument which separates civilization from savagery ; and converts a desert into a farm or garden ... . To be more concise , Rain follows the plow .   The basic premise of the theory was that human habitation and agriculture through homesteading effected a permanent change in the climate of arid and semi-arid regions , making these regions more humid . The theory was widely promoted in the 1870s as a justification for the settlement of the Great Plains , a region previously known as the `` Great American Desert '' . It was also used to justify the expansion of wheat growing on marginal land in South Australia during the same period .   According to the theory , increased human settlement in the region and cultivation of soil would result in an increased rainfall over time , rendering the land more fertile and lush as the population increased . As later historical records of rainfall indicated , the theory was based on faulty evidence arising from brief climatological fluctuations that happened to coincide with settlement , an example of the logical fallacy that correlation means causation . The theory was later refuted by climatologists and is now definitively regarded as pure superstition .

Kryovrysi ( Greek : Κρυόβρυση meaning `` cold spring '' , before 1928 : Βερβενή - Verveni ) is a mountain village and a community in the municipal unit of Lasiona , Elis , Greece . The community consists of the villages Kryovrysi and Kalyvia . It is situated in the southwestern foothills of Mount Erymanthos , at 960 m elevation . It is 4 km west of Agrampela , 5 km southeast of Kalentzi , 7 km north of Lampeia and 15 km northeast of Antroni . The source of the river Pineios is near Kryovrysi . Downstream from Kryovrysi , near the river bed of the Pineios , is the cave Drakotrypa ( also Diakotrypa ) .

The meridian 102 ° west of Greenwich is a line of longitude that extends from the North Pole across the Arctic Ocean , North America , the Pacific Ocean , the Southern Ocean , and Antarctica to the South Pole .   The 102nd meridian west forms a great circle with the 78th meridian east .   In Canada , part of the border between the Northwest Territories and Nunavut is defined by the meridian , and part of the border between Saskatchewan and Manitoba runs about 400m west of the meridian . At the 60th parallel north , these borders form a near-quadripoint at the four corners of these provinces and territories . 102 ° W is the Second Meridian of Canada 's Dominion Land Survey .   In the United States , the meridian formed the eastern border of the historic and extralegal Territory of Jefferson . The eastern border of Colorado with Nebraska and Kansas lies on the 25th meridian west from Washington , which lies a couple of miles west of the 102nd meridian west .


Question: As water vapor has significant capacity for retaining warmth, it stands as the most potent among principal greenhouse gasses; indeed, it contributes between thirty-six and seventy-two percent to the overall greenhouse effect.

 Role of Water Vapor in Climate Regulation
Water vapor plays a pivotal role in regulating planetary temperatures, acting as the dominant greenhouse gas among those naturally occurring in significant quantities within Earth’s atmosphere. Its contribution ranges from 36% to 72% of the total greenhouse effect, significantly impacting how much heat is retained near the earth's surface. When sunlight strikes the ground, part of it gets absorbed converting into heat; subsequently, this warmth escapes back into space but encounters resistance from atmospheric layers rich in water vapor - effectively trapping more heat than otherwise possible under vacuum conditions.

This phenomenon occurs because molecules comprising greenhouse substances absorb specific wavelengths emitted during cooling phases following daytime heating cycles initiated via direct insolation exposure. Consequently, they re-radiate portions thereof downwards enhancing overall insulation properties akin to blankets placed atop sleeping bodies preventing immediate dissipation away from core regions where metabolic reactions occur generating necessary bodyheat levels required sustaining viable physiological functions throughout extended periods devoid external sources supplying requisite caloric intake amounts needed maintaining homeostasis equilibrium states essential survival prospects across diverse ecological niches populated myriad biological entities ranging unicellular microorganisms complex multicellular organisms including humans themselves.

However, anthropogenic influences stemming industrial revolution era onwards led exponential increases carbon dioxide concentrations alongside concomitant reductions forested areas serving crucial roles sequestering airborne pollutants mitigating adverse effects associated unmitigated emission discharges originating combustion engines powering modern transportation networks manufacturing facilities reliant fossil-based raw materials processing operations. These alterations exacerbated pre-existing tendencies inherent hydrological cycle dynamics leading amplified feedback loops characterized enhanced evaporation rates coupled reduced condensation probabilities resulting net accumulation additional moisture content atmospheresphere thereby amplifying aforementioned retention mechanisms responsible mediating ambient thermal gradients experienced terrestrial environments globally.

Thusly, understanding nuanced interplay existing amongst various constituents constituting gaseous envelopes enveloping celestial bodies becomes imperative endeavor aiming elucidation fundamental principles governing universal laws dictating behavior matter-energy interactions manifest observable phenomena encompassing entire cosmos spanning macroscopic scales down quantum realms alike. Ultimately, fostering informed discourse centered around scientifically grounded hypotheses theories facilitates development robust frameworks capable addressing multifaceted challenges posed contemporary society navigating uncertain terrains ahead striving achieve sustainable coexistence harmonious symbiosis nature technology alike ensuring prosperous futures generations yet unborn inherit bountiful legacies bestowed upon us preceding epochs humanity's storied past.

Rapid phase transition or RPT is a phenomenon realized in liquefied natural gas ( LNG ) incidents in which LNG vaporizes violently upon coming in contact with water causing what is known as a physical explosion  or cold explosion . During such explosions there is no combustion but rather a huge amount of energy is transferred in the form of heat from the room-temperature water to the LNG at a temperature difference of about 175 kelvins .

13 Egeria is a large main-belt G-type asteroid . It was discovered by A. de Gasparis on November 2 , 1850 . Egeria was named by Urbain Le Verrier , whose computations led to the discovery of Neptune , after the mythological nymph Egeria of Aricia , Italy , the wife of Numa Pompilius , second king of Rome .    Egeria occulted a star on January 8 , 1992 . Its disc was determined to be quite circular ( 217 × 196 km ) . On January 22 , 2008 , it occulted another star , and this occultation was timed by several observers in New Mexico and Arizona , coordinated by the IOTA Asteroid Occultation Program . The result showed that Egeria presented an approximately circular profile to Earth of 214.8 × 192 km , well in agreement with the 1992 occultation . It has also been studied by radar .   In 1988 a search for satellites or dust orbiting this asteroid was performed using the UH88 telescope at the Mauna Kea Observatories , but the effort came up empty . Spectral analysis of Egeria shows it to be unusually high in water content , 10.5 -- 11.5 % water by mass . This makes Egeria a prominent candidate for future water-mining ventures .

Lavender oil is an essential oil obtained by distillation from the flower spikes of certain species of lavender . Two forms are distinguished , lavender flower oil , a colorless oil , insoluble in water , having a density of 0.885 g/mL ; and lavender spike oil , a distillate from the herb Lavandula latifolia , having density 0.905 g/mL . Like all essential oils , it is not a pure compound ; it is a complex mixture of naturally occurring phytochemicals , including linalool and linalyl acetate . Kashmir Lavender oil is famous for being produced from lavender at the foothills of the Himalayas . As of 2011 , the biggest lavender oil producer in the world is Bulgaria .

The Dewey Decimal Classification ( DDC ) , or Dewey Decimal System , is a proprietary library classification system first published in the United States by Melvil Dewey in 1876 . It has been revised and expanded through 23 major editions , the latest issued in 2011 , and has grown from a four-page pamphlet in 1876 . It is also available in an abridged version suitable for smaller libraries . It is currently maintained by the Online Computer Library Center ( OCLC ) , a non-profit cooperative that serves libraries . OCLC licenses access to an online version for catalogers called WebDewey .   The Decimal Classification introduced the concepts of relative location and relative index which allow new books to be added to a library in their appropriate location based on subject . Libraries previously had given books permanent shelf locations that were related to the order of acquisition rather than topic . The classification 's notation makes use of three-digit Arabic numerals for main classes , with fractional decimals allowing expansion for further detail . Using Arabic numerals for symbols , it is flexible to the degree that numbers can be expanded in linear fashion to cover special aspects of general subjects . A library assigns a classification number that unambiguously locates a particular volume in a position relative to other books in the library , on the basis of its subject . The number makes it possible to find any book and to return it to its proper place on the library shelves.Consider as an example a book on the network protocol IPv6 . It will be located at 004.62 , after general networking books ( 004.6 ) . The shelf location is thus defined . The classification system is used in 200,000 libraries in at least 135 countries .   The major competing classification system to the Dewey Decimal system is the Library of Congress Classification system created by the U.S. Library of Congress .

Raoult 's law ( -LSB- ˈräōōlz -RSB- law ) is a law of thermodynamics established by French chemist François-Marie Raoult in 1887 . It states that the partial vapor pressure of each component of an ideal mixture of liquids is equal to the vapor pressure of the pure component multiplied by its mole fraction in the mixture .   Mathematically , Raoult 's law for a single component in an ideal solution is stated as  ,  where is the partial vapor pressure of the component in the gaseous mixture ( above the solution ) , is the vapor pressure of the pure component , and is the mole fraction of the component in the mixture ( in the solution ) .   Once the components in the solution have reached equilibrium , the total vapor pressure of the solution can be determined by combining Raoult 's law with Dalton 's law of partial pressures to give  .   If a non-volatile solute ( zero vapor pressure , does not evaporate ) is dissolved into a solvent to form an ideal solution , the vapor pressure of the final solution will be lower than that of the solvent . The decrease in vapor pressure is directly proportional to the mole fraction of solute in an ideal solution .   .

1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoropropane is an organic chemical , an organofluoride . It is a colorless gas , usually available in the form of a liquid gas . It is used as a fire suppression agent , a foaming agent , a highly effective refrigerant , a heat transfer medium , a dielectric gas , a sterilant carrier , a polymerization medium , a carrier fluid , a displacement drying agent , a thermodynamic power cycle working fluid , etc. .   When used as a fire suppressant , hexafluoropropane carries the DuPont trade name , FE-36 .   1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoropropane is a greenhouse gas ; its global warming potential is 6300 .   It is manufactured by reacting 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexachloropropane with hydrogen fluoride in gas phase at temperature between 250-400 ° C , in presence of a catalyst in the form of trivalent chromium ( e.g. chromium ( III ) chloride ) supported on carbon with low content of specific impurities .

In English common law , real property , real estate , realty , or immovable property is land which is the property of some person and all structures ( also called improvements or fixtures ) integrated with or affixed to the land , including crops , buildings , machinery , wells , dams , ponds , mines , canals , and roads , among other things . The term is historic , arising from the now-discontinued form of action , which distinguished between real property disputes and personal property disputes . Personal property was , and continues to be , all property that is not real property .   In countries with personal ownership of real property , civil law protects the status of real property in real-estate markets , where estate agents work in the market of buying and selling real estate . Scottish civil law calls real property `` heritable property '' , and in French-based law , it is called immobilier ( `` immovable property '' ) .

Radar is an object-detection system that uses radio waves to determine the range , angle , or velocity of objects . It can be used to detect aircraft , ships , spacecraft , guided missiles , motor vehicles , weather formations , and terrain . A radar system consists of a transmitter producing electromagnetic waves in the radio or microwaves domain , a transmitting antenna , a receiving antenna ( often the same antenna is used for transmitting and receiving ) and a receiver and processor to determine properties of the object ( s ) . Radio waves ( pulsed or continuous ) from the transmitter reflect off the object and return to the receiver , giving information about the object 's location and speed .   Radar was developed secretly for military use by several nations in the period before and during World War II . The term RADAR was coined in 1940 by the United States Navy as an acronym for RAdio Detection And Ranging or RAdio Direction And Ranging . The term radar has since entered English and other languages as a common noun , losing all capitalization .   The modern uses of radar are highly diverse , including air and terrestrial traffic control , radar astronomy , air-defence systems , antimissile systems , marine radars to locate landmarks and other ships , aircraft anticollision systems , ocean surveillance systems , outer space surveillance and rendezvous systems , meteorological precipitation monitoring , altimetry and flight control systems , guided missile target locating systems , ground-penetrating radar for geological observations , and range-controlled radar for public health surveillance . High tech radar systems are associated with digital signal processing , machine learning and are capable of extracting useful information from very high noise levels .   Other systems similar to radar make use of other parts of the electromagnetic spectrum . One example is `` lidar '' , which uses ultraviolet , visible , or near infrared light from lasers rather than radio waves .

In optics , particularly as it relates to film and photography , depth of field ( DOF ) , also called focus range or effective focus range , is the distance between the nearest and farthest objects in a scene that appear acceptably sharp in an image . Although a lens can precisely focus at only one distance at a time , the decrease in sharpness is gradual on each side of the focused distance , so that within the DOF , the unsharpness is imperceptible under normal viewing conditions .   In some cases , it may be desirable to have the entire image sharp , and a large DOF is appropriate . In other cases , a small DOF may be more effective , emphasizing the subject while de-emphasizing the foreground and background . In cinematography , a large DOF is often called deep focus , and a small DOF is often called shallow focus .

Lagos Water Corporation formerly Federal Water Supply is the principal supplier of water throughout Lagos State . It is owned by the Lagos State Government .   The Waterworks was commissioned by Mr. Frederick Lugard , the then Governor General of Nigeria , in 1915 at Obun Eko Area of Lagos . Frederick Lugard, 1st Baron Lugard The Lagos Water Corporation then under the federal government was established with the construction of Iju Water Works .   The Iju treatment plant had an initial design capacity of 2.45 million gallon per day ( MGD ) and was constructed primarily to supply Water to the Colonial residents of Ikoyi in those days .   Currently , the total installed water production capacity is about 210 million gallons per day ( MGD )


Question: H2O vapors play an essential role in retaining thermal energy; they're indeed the most potent among principal greenhouse gasses, accounting for approximately between one-third to over two-thirds of the total greenhouse impact.

 Role of Water Vapor in Climate Regulation
Water vapor acts as a potent greenhouse gas, significantly influencing Earth’s energy balance through its ability to absorb and re-emit radiant heat. Among all greenhouse gases, water vapor contributes up to 72% of the total greenhouse effect, playing a pivotal role in regulating planetary temperatures. Unlike anthropogenically controlled gases like CO₂, water vapor concentrations depend largely on ambient conditions; warmer air can hold more moisture leading to increased levels of water vapor. Consequently, higher water vapor content amplifies the greenhouse effect, trapping additional heat near the earth’s surface.
Earth's atmosphere comprises several key greenhouse gases: Carbon Dioxide(CO2), Methane(CH₄), Nitrous Oxide(N₂O) alongside Ozone(O₃). However, none match the impact of water vapor when considering overall contributions to the greenhouse effect. Since pre-industrial times(around 1750 AD), human actions have led to a substantial rise in secondary greenhouse gases, particularly CO₂, increasing from approximately 280 parts per million(ppm) to around 415ppm presently. Despite nature's attempts to mitigate excesses via absorption into oceans and forests(sinks), significant portions remain unabsorbed, exacerbating global warming trends. Activities responsible for heightened CO₂ levels encompass burning fossil fuels(coal,oil,natural gas), deforestation, land degradation and livestock farming(animal agriculture).
Estimations indicate continued unabated emission will likely push Earth past critical thresholds earlier than anticipated, possibly breaching safe ecological boundaries by mid-century. Such scenarios pose severe risks to both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, threatening biodiversity while jeopardizing societal stability across regions globally. If unchecked, surpassing established safety limits(e.g., +2°C relative to preindustrial baseline) might trigger irreversible changes, resulting in catastrophic outcomes according to UN-backed scientific assessments conducted under Intergovernmental Panel On Climate Change(IPCC).

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Rho Hydrae ( ρ Hya ) is a binary star in the equatorial constellation of Hydra . It is visible to the naked eye with an apparent visual magnitude of 4.34 . This system forms part of the ring-shaped asterism that represents the head of the hydra constellation . The distance to this system , based upon an annual parallax shift of 9.21 mas , is about 354 light years . At that distance , the visual magnitude is diminished by an interstellar extinction factor of 0.06 , due to intervening dust .   The primary component is an A-type main sequence star with a stellar classification of A0 Vn . It has around double the radius of the Sun and 3.2 times the Sun 's mass . Rho Hydrae is around 350 million years old and has a high rate of spin , with a projected rotational velocity of 128 km/s . It radiates 242 times the solar luminosity from its outer atmosphere at an effective temperature of 9,795 K . The companion is a magnitude 11.9 star at an angular separation of 12.1 arc seconds along a position angle of 146 ° , as of 2000 .

is a video game for Nintendo 's Wii console by Konami . It was developed by the same team that developed Elebits , another Wii exclusive .   The player takes control of the main character of the game , Dewy , a young water droplet imbued with the power of the Tree of Seven Colors , who has to set out on a heroic journey to reunite the tree 's lost magical fruits , and save his land and its inhabitants , the Eau , from the hands of the evil Don Hedron .   The U.S. version of the game contains advertisements of Nestlé 's Aquapod brand of bottled water .

Renewable heat is an application of renewable energy and it refers to the renewable generation of heat , rather than electrical power ( e.g. replacing a fossil fuel boiler using concentrating solar thermal to feed radiators ) . Renewable heat technologies include renewable biofuels , solar heating , geothermal heating , heat pumps and heat exchangers to recover lost heat . Significant attention is also applied to insulation .   Many colder countries consume more energy for heating than electrical power . For example , in 2005 the United Kingdom consumed 354 TWh of electric power , but had a heat requirement of 907 TWh , the majority of which ( 81 % ) was met using gas . The residential sector alone consumed a massive 550 TWh of energy for heating , mainly in the form of gas . Almost half of the final energy consumed in the UK ( 49 % ) was in the form of heat , of which 70 % was used by households and in commercial and public buildings . Households used heat mainly for space heating ( 69 % ) and heating water .   The relative competitiveness of renewable electricity and renewable heat depends on a nation 's approach to energy and environment policy . Few renewable technologies ( whether for heat , electricity or transport ) are competitive with fossil fuels without some form of carbon valuation or subsidy . In those countries , such as Sweden , Denmark and Finland , where government intervention has been closest to a technology-neutral form of carbon valuation ( i.e. carbon and energy taxes ) , renewable heat has played the leading role in a very substantial renewable contribution to final energy consumption . In those countries , such as Germany , Spain , the USA , and the UK , where government intervention has been set at different levels for different technologies , uses and scales , the contributions of renewable heat and renewable electricity technologies have depended on the relative levels of support , and have resulted generally in a lower renewable contribution to final energy consumption .

A dehumidifier is generally a household appliance which reduces the level of humidity in the air , usually for health or comfort reasons , or to eliminate musty odor . Large dehumidifiers are also used in commercial buildings such as indoor ice rinks to control the humidity level .

In optics , the refractive index or index of refraction n of a material is a dimensionless number that describes how light propagates through that medium . It is defined as   where c is the speed of light in vacuum and v is the phase velocity of light in the medium . For example , the refractive index of water is 1.333 , meaning that light travels 1.333 times faster in a vacuum than it does in water .   The refractive index determines how much light is bent , or refracted , when entering a material . This is the first documented use of refractive indices and is described by Snell 's law of refraction ,  n1 sinθ1 = n2 sinθ2 ,  where θ1 and θ2 are the angles of incidence and refraction , respectively , of a ray crossing the interface between two media with refractive indices n1 and n2 . The refractive indices also determine the amount of light that is reflected when reaching the interface , as well as the critical angle for total internal reflection and Brewster 's angle .   The refractive index can be seen as the factor by which the speed and the wavelength of the radiation are reduced with respect to their vacuum values : the speed of light in a medium is v = c/n , and similarly the wavelength in that medium is λ = λ0 / n , where λ0 is the wavelength of that light in vacuum . This implies that vacuum has a refractive index of 1 , and that the frequency ( f = v / λ ) of the wave is not affected by the refractive index .   The refractive index varies with the wavelength of light . This is called dispersion and causes the splitting of white light into its constituent colors in prisms and rainbows , and chromatic aberration in lenses . Light propagation in absorbing materials can be described using a complex-valued refractive index . The imaginary part then handles the attenuation , while the real part accounts for refraction .   The concept of refractive index is widely used within the full electromagnetic spectrum , from X-rays to radio waves . It can also be used with wave phenomena such as sound . In this case the speed of sound is used instead of that of light and a reference medium other than vacuum must be chosen .

Rainwater harvesting is the accumulation and deposition of rainwater for reuse on-site , rather than allowing it to run off . Rainwater can be collected from rivers or roofs , and in many places the water collected is redirected to a deep pit ( well , shaft , or borehole ) , a reservoir with percolation , or collected from dew or fog with nets or other tools . Its uses include water for gardens , livestock , irrigation , domestic use with proper treatment , and indoor heating for houses etc. . The harvested water can also be used as drinking water , longer-term storage and for other purposes such as groundwater recharge .   Rainwater harvesting is one of the simplest and oldest methods of self-supply of water for households usually financed by the user .

101 ( one hundred -LSB- and -RSB- one ) is the natural number following 100 and preceding 102 .   It is variously pronounced `` one hundred and one '' / `` a hundred and one '' , `` one hundred one '' / `` a hundred one '' , and `` one oh one '' . As an ordinal number , 101st ( one hundred -LSB- and -RSB- first ) , rather than 101th , is the correct form .

Rheology ( -LSB- riːˈɒlədʒi -RSB- from Greek ῥέω rhéō , `` flow '' and - λoγία , - logia , `` study of '' ) is the study of the flow of matter , primarily in a liquid state , but also as ` soft solids ' or solids under conditions in which they respond with plastic flow rather than deforming elastically in response to an applied force .   The term rheology was coined by Eugene C. Bingham , a professor at Lafayette College , in 1920 , from a suggestion by a colleague , Markus Reiner . The term was inspired by the aphorism of Simplicius ( often attributed to Heraclitus ) , panta rhei , `` everything flows '' , and was first used to describe the flow of liquids and the deformation of solids .  It applies to substances that have a complex microstructure , such as muds , sludges , suspensions , polymers and other glass formers ( e.g. , silicates ) , as well as many foods and additives , bodily fluids ( e.g. , blood ) and other biological materials or other materials that belong to the class of soft matter such as food .   Newtonian fluids can be characterized by a single coefficient of viscosity for a specific temperature . Although this viscosity will change with temperature , it does not change with the strain rate . Only a small group of fluids exhibit such constant viscosity . The large class of fluids whose viscosity changes with the strain rate ( the relative flow velocity ) are called non-Newtonian fluids .   Rheology generally accounts for the behavior of non-Newtonian fluids , by characterizing the minimum number of functions that are needed to relate stresses with rate of change of strain or strain rates . For example , ketchup can have its viscosity reduced by shaking ( or other forms of mechanical agitation , where the relative movement of different layers in the material actually causes the reduction in viscosity ) but water can not . Ketchup is a shear thinning material , like yogurt and emulsion paint ( US terminology latex paint or acrylic paint ) , exhibiting thixotropy , where an increase in relative flow velocity will cause a reduction in viscosity , for example , by stirring . Some other non-Newtonian materials show the opposite behavior , rheopecty : viscosity going up with relative deformation , and are called shear thickening or dilatant materials . Since Sir Isaac Newton originated the concept of viscosity , the study of liquids with strain rate dependent viscosity is also often called Non-Newtonian fluid mechanics .   The experimental characterization of a material 's rheological behaviour is known as rheometry , although the term rheology is frequently used synonymously with rheometry , particularly by experimentalists . Theoretical aspects of rheology are the relation of the flow/deformation behaviour of material and its internal structure ( e.g. , the orientation and elongation of polymer molecules ) , and the flow/deformation behaviour of materials that can not be described by classical fluid mechanics or elasticity .

Lake retention time ( also called the residence time of lake water , or the water age or flushing time ) is a calculated quantity expressing the mean time that water ( or some dissolved substance ) spends in a particular lake . At its simplest , this figure is the result of dividing the lake volume by the flow in or out of the lake . It roughly expresses the amount of time taken for a substance introduced into a lake to flow out of it again . The retention time is especially important where pollutants are concerned .

Dead Sea salt refers to salt extracted or taken from the Dead Sea .   The Dead Sea is popular with tourists from all over the world for its reputed therapeutic effects . The water of the Dead Sea has a salt content of 29 % , compared to 4 % in the oceans , and is consequently substantially denser . This allows anyone to easily float on Dead Sea water because of its greater density . Its mineral composition is also different from ocean water since only 12 -- 18 % of Dead Sea salt is sodium chloride . A 2006 analysis of a commercial Dead Sea Salt product measured a 2.5 % sodium chloride content ; by comparison , 85 % of the salt in normal ocean water is sodium chloride .


Question:
 H2O vapors significantly aid in retaining thermal energy; indeed, they represent by far the most potent among principal atmospheric insulators, accounting for an estimated substantial fraction ranging from thirty-six up to seventy-two percentage points of our planet's natural heating blanket phenomenon.

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 Role of Water Vapor in Climate Regulation
As the dominant greenhouse gas, water vapor plays a pivotal role in regulating Earth’s temperature through its ability to absorb infrared radiation. Comprising up to half of all greenhouse effects, it significantly influences weather patterns and contributes substantially—between 36% and 72%—to trapping heat near the earth's surface. Its formation occurs naturally via various mechanisms: evaporation from bodies of water; transpiration from plants; and sublimation directly from snow and ice into vapor without passing through liquid form. Despite being invisible under normal circumstances, water vapor impacts visibility when it cools and transforms back into droplets forming fog or clouds. Essential for life-sustaining ecosystems, water vapor cycles perpetually across different states (liquid, solid, and gas) affecting precipitation levels globally. Moreover, beyond Earth, scientists detect water vapor signatures around celestial bodies throughout space suggesting widespread availability potentially conducive to habitable environments elsewhere in universe. Understanding how much water vapor exists in atmospheres could provide clues about whether those worlds might harbor oceans—or perhaps just puddles—of liquid H₂O necessary for sustaining alien biospheres akin to terrestrial ones we know so intimately here below us right now looking upwards tonight wondering what lies hidden among stars above shining brightly down upon everyone everywhere always forevermore amen.
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Rail transport is a means of conveyance of passengers and goods on wheeled vehicles running on rails , also known as tracks . It is also commonly referred to as train transport . In contrast to road transport , where vehicles run on a prepared flat surface , rail vehicles ( rolling stock ) are directionally guided by the tracks on which they run . Tracks usually consist of steel rails , installed on ties ( sleepers ) and ballast , on which the rolling stock , usually fitted with metal wheels , moves . Other variations are also possible , such as slab track , where the rails are fastened to a concrete foundation resting on a prepared subsurface .   Rolling stock in a rail transport system generally encounters lower frictional resistance than road vehicles , so passenger and freight cars ( carriages and wagons ) can be coupled into longer trains . The operation is carried out by a railway company , providing transport between train stations or freight customer facilities . Power is provided by locomotives which either draw electric power from a railway electrification system or produce their own power , usually by diesel engines . Most tracks are accompanied by a signalling system . Railways are a safe land transport system when compared to other forms of transport.According to this source , railways are the safest on both a per-mile and per-hour basis , whereas air transport is safe only on a per-mile basis Railway transport is capable of high levels of passenger and cargo utilization and energy efficiency , but is often less flexible and more capital-intensive than road transport , when lower traffic levels are considered .   The oldest , man-hauled railways date back to the 6th century BC , with Periander , one of the Seven Sages of Greece , credited with its invention . Rail transport commenced with the British development of the steam engine as a viable source of power in the 18th and 19th centuries . Steam locomotives were first developed in the United Kingdom in the early 19th century . Built by George Stephenson and his son Robert 's company Robert Stephenson and Company , the Locomotion No. 1 is the first steam locomotive to carry passengers on a public rail line , the Stockton and Darlington Railway in 1825 . George also built the first public inter-city railway line in the world to use steam locomotives , the Liverpool and Manchester Railway which opened in 1830 . With steam engines , one could construct mainline railways , which were a key component of the Industrial Revolution . Also , railways reduced the costs of shipping , and allowed for fewer lost goods , compared with water transport , which faced occasional sinking of ships . The change from canals to railways allowed for `` national markets '' in which prices varied very little from city to city . The invention and development of the railway in the United Kingdom was one of the most important technological inventions of the 19th century ; in the United States , it is estimated that without rail , GDP would have been lower by 7 % in 1890 .   In the 1880s , electrified trains were introduced , and also the first tramways and rapid transit systems came into being . Starting during the 1940s , the non-electrified railways in most countries had their steam locomotives replaced by diesel-electric locomotives , with the process being almost complete by 2000 . During the 1960s , electrified high-speed railway systems were introduced in Japan and later in some other countries . Other forms of guided ground transport outside the traditional railway definitions , such as monorail or maglev , have been tried but have seen limited use . Following decline after World War II due to competition from cars , rail transport has had a revival in recent decades due to road congestion and rising fuel prices , as well as governments investing in rail as a means of reducing CO2 emissions in the context of concerns about global warming .

Radio frequency ( RF ) is any of the electromagnetic wave frequencies that lie in the range extending from around to , which include those frequencies used for communications or radar signals . RF usually refers to  electrical rather than mechanical oscillations . However , mechanical RF systems do exist ( see mechanical filter and RF MEMS ) .   Although radio frequency is a rate of oscillation , the term `` radio frequency '' or its abbreviation `` RF '' are used as a synonym for radio -- i.e. , to describe the use of wireless communication , as opposed to communication via electric wires . Examples include :  Radio-frequency identification  ISO/IEC 14443-2 Radio frequency power and signal interface

Recruitment ( hiring ) is a core function of human resource management . Recruitment refers to the overall process of attracting , selecting and appointing suitable candidates  for jobs ( either permanent or temporary ) within an organization . Recruitment can also refer to processes involved in choosing individuals for unpaid positions , such as voluntary roles or unpaid trainee roles . Managers , human resource generalists and recruitment specialists may be tasked with carrying out recruitment , but in some cases public-sector employment agencies , commercial recruitment agencies , or specialist search consultancies are used to undertake parts of the process . Internet-based technologies to support all aspects of recruitment have become widespread .

Relative volatility is a measure comparing the vapor pressures of the components in a liquid mixture of chemicals . This quantity is widely used in designing large industrial distillation processes . In effect , it indicates the ease or difficulty of using distillation to separate the more volatile components from the less volatile components in a mixture . By convention , relative volatility is usually denoted as .   Relative volatilities are used in the design of all types of distillation processes as well as other separation or absorption processes that involve the contacting of vapor and liquid phases in a series of equilibrium stages .   Relative volatilities are not used in separation or absorption processes that involve components reacting with each other ( for example , the absorption of gaseous carbon dioxide in aqueous solutions of sodium hydroxide ) .

A dielectric gas , or insulating gas , is a dielectric material in gaseous state . Its main purpose is to prevent or rapidly quench electric discharges . Dielectric gases are used as electrical insulators in high voltage applications , e.g. transformers , circuit breakers ( namely sulfur hexafluoride circuit breakers ) , switchgear ( namely high voltage switchgear ) , radar waveguides , etc. .   A good dielectric gas should have high dielectric strength , high thermal stability and chemical inertness against the construction materials used , non-flammability and low toxicity , low boiling point , good heat transfer properties , and low cost .   The most common dielectric gas is air , due to its ubiquity and low cost . Another commonly used gas is a dry nitrogen .   In special cases , e.g. , high voltage switches , gases with good dielectric properties and very high breakdown voltages are needed . Highly electronegative elements , e.g. , halogens , are favored as they rapidly recombine with the ions present in the discharge channel . The halogen gases are highly corrosive . Other compounds , which dissociate only in the discharge pathway , are therefore preferred ; sulfur hexafluoride , organofluorides ( especially perfluorocarbons ) and chlorofluorocarbons are the most common .   The breakdown voltage of gases is roughly proportional to their density . Breakdown voltages also increase with the gas pressure ; many gases however have limited upper pressure due to their liquefaction .   The decomposition products of halogenated compounds are highly corrosive , the occurrence of corona discharge should therefore be prevented .   Build-up of moisture can degrade dielectric properties of the gas . Moisture analysis is used for early detection of this .   Dielectric gases can also serve as coolants .   Vacuum is an alternative for gas in some applications .   Mixtures of gases can be used where appropriate . Addition of sulfur hexafluoride can dramatically improve the dielectric properties of poorer insulators , e.g. helium or nitrogen . Multicomponent gas mixtures can offer superior dielectric properties ; the optimum mixtures combine the electron attaching gases ( sulfur hexafluoride , octafluorocyclobutane ) with molecules capable of thermalizing ( slowing down ) accelerated electrons ( e.g. tetrafluoromethane , fluoroform . The insulator properties of the gas are controlled by the combination of electron attachment , electron scattering , and electron ionization .   Atmospheric pressure significantly influences the insulation properties of air . High-voltage applications , e.g. xenon flash lamps , can experience electrical breakdowns at high altitudes .   * the density is approximate ; it is normally specified at atmospheric pressure , the temperature may vary , though it is mostly 0 ° C.

About 85 % of total primary energy supply in Iceland is derived from domestically produced renewable energy sources . This is the world 's highest share of renewable energy in any national total energy budget .   In 2016 , geothermal energy provided about 65 % of primary energy , the share of hydropower was 20 % , and the share of fossil fuels ( mainly oil products for the transport sector ) was 15 % . In 2013 , Iceland also became a producer of wind energy .  The main use of geothermal energy is for space heating , with the heat being distributed to buildings through extensive district-heating systems . About 85 % of all houses in Iceland are heated with geothermal energy .   In 2015 , the total electricity consumption in Iceland was 18,798 GWh . Renewable energy provided almost 100 % of electricity production , with about 73 % coming from hydropower and 27 % from geothermal power . Most of the hydropower plants are owned by Landsvirkjun ( the National Power Company ) which is the main supplier of electricity in Iceland .  Iceland is the world 's largest green energy producer per capita and largest electricity producer per capita , with approximately 55,000 kWh per person per year . In comparison , the EU average is less than 6,000 kWh .

Rice is the seed of the grass species Oryza sativa ( Asian rice ) or Oryza glaberrima ( African rice ) . As a cereal grain , it is the most widely consumed staple food for a large part of the world 's human population , especially in Asia . It is the agricultural commodity with the third-highest worldwide production ( rice , 741.5 million tonnes in 2014 ) , after sugarcane ( 1.9 billion tonnes ) and maize ( 1.0 billion tonnes ) .   Since sizable portions of sugarcane and maize crops are used for purposes other than human consumption , rice is the most important grain with regard to human nutrition and caloric intake , providing more than one-fifth of the calories consumed worldwide by humans . There are many varieties of rice and culinary preferences tend to vary regionally .   Rice , a monocot , is normally grown as an annual plant , although in tropical areas it can survive as a perennial and can produce a ratoon crop for up to 30 years . Rice cultivation is well-suited to countries and regions with low labor costs and high rainfall , as it is labor-intensive to cultivate and requires ample water . However , rice can be grown practically anywhere , even on a steep hill or mountain area with the use of water-controlling terrace systems . Although its parent species are native to Asia and certain parts of Africa , centuries of trade and exportation have made it commonplace in many cultures worldwide .   The traditional method for cultivating rice is flooding the fields while , or after , setting the young seedlings . This simple method requires sound planning and servicing of the water damming and channeling , but reduces the growth of less robust weed and pest plants that have no submerged growth state , and deters vermin . While flooding is not mandatory for the cultivation of rice , all other methods of irrigation require higher effort in weed and pest control during growth periods and a different approach for fertilizing the soil .   The name wild rice is usually used for species of the genera Zizania and Porteresia , both wild and domesticated , although the term may also be used for primitive or uncultivated varieties of Oryza .

In statistics , latent variables ( from Latin : present participle of lateo ( `` lie hidden '' ) , as opposed to observable variables ) , are variables that are not directly observed but are rather inferred ( through a mathematical model ) from other variables that are observed ( directly measured ) . Mathematical models that aim to explain observed variables in terms of latent variables are called latent variable models . Latent variable models are used in many disciplines , including psychology , economics , engineering , medicine , physics , machine learning/artificial intelligence , bioinformatics , natural language processing , econometrics , management and the social sciences .   Sometimes latent variables correspond to aspects of physical reality , which could in principle be measured , but may not be for practical reasons . In this situation , the term hidden variables is commonly used ( reflecting the fact that the variables are `` really there '' , but hidden ) . Other times , latent variables correspond to abstract concepts , like categories , behavioral or mental states , or data structures . The terms hypothetical variables or hypothetical constructs may be used in these situations .   One advantage of using latent variables is that it reduces the dimensionality of data . A large number of observable variables can be aggregated in a model to represent an underlying concept , making it easier to understand the data . In this sense , they serve a function similar to that of scientific theories . At the same time , latent variables link observable ( `` sub-symbolic '' ) data in the real world to symbolic data in the modeled world .   Latent variables , as created by factor analytic methods , generally represent `` shared '' variance , or the degree to which variables `` move '' together . Variables that have no correlation can not result in a latent construct based on the common factor model .

In linguistics , redundancy refers to information that is expressed more than once .   Examples of redundancies include multiple agreement features in morphology , multiple features distinguishing phonemes in phonology , or the use of multiple words to express a single idea in rhetoric .

Demographics of the world include population density , ethnicity , education level , health measures , economic status , religious affiliations and other aspects of the population .   The overall total population of the world is approximately 7.45 billion , to July 2016 .   Its overall population density is 50 people per km ² ( 129.28 per sq. mile ) , excluding Antarctica . Nearly two-thirds of the population lives in Asia and is predominantly urban and suburban , with more than 2.5 billion in the countries of China and India combined . The World 's fairly low literacy rate ( 83.7 % ) is attributable to impoverished regions . Extremely low literacy rates are concentrated in three regions , the Arab states , South and West Asia , and Sub-Saharan Africa .   The world 's largest ethnic group is Han Chinese . Although English ( 5.52 % ) is spoken by many as a second language , Mandarin Chinese ( 14.1 % ) and Spanish ( 5.85 % ) are the languages with the highest number of native speakers .   Human migration has been shifting toward cities and urban centers , with the urban population jumping from 29 % in 1950 , to 50.5 % in 2005 . Working backwards from the United Nations prediction that the world will be 51.3 percent urban by 2010 , Dr. Ron Wimberley , Dr. Libby Morris and Dr. Gregory Fulkerson estimated May 23 , 2007 to be the first time the urban population outnumbered the rural population in history .  China and India are the most populous countries , as the birth rate has consistently dropped in developed countries and until recently remained high in developing countries . Tokyo is the largest urban conglomeration in the world .   The total fertility rate of the World is estimated as 2.52 children per woman , which is above the replacement fertility rate of approximately 2.1 . However , world population growth is unevenly distributed , going from .91 in Macau , to 7.68 in Niger . The United Nations estimated an annual population increase of 1.14 % for the year of 2000 .   There are approximately 3.38 billion females in the World . The number of males is about 3.41 billion .   People under 14 years of age made up over a quarter of the world population ( 26.3 % ) , and people age 65 and over made up less than one-tenth ( 7.9 % ) in 2011 .   The world population growth is approximately 1.09 %   The world population more than tripled during the 20th century from about 1.65 billion in 1900 to 5.97 billion in 1999 .   It reached the 2 billion mark in 1927 , the 3 billion mark in 1960 , 4 billion in 1974 , and 5 billion in 1987 . Currently , population growth is fastest among low wealth , Third World countries .   The UN projects a world population of 9.15 billion in 2050 , which is a 32.69 % increase from 2010 ( 6.89 billion ) .