Question:
 Although it's true that natural factors significantly contributed to the climate changes in the beginning of the twentieth century, human activities also had an undeniable impact on this period’s temperature rise.
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20th Century Temperature Trends
In examining historical temperature trends, scientists recognize both natural and anthropogenic influences contributing to the observed warming throughout the 20th century. Early theories attributed fluctuations solely to natural cycles; however, evidence increasingly points to significant contributions made by human actions. Anthropogenic impacts became more pronounced following World War II, coinciding with rapid industrial expansion and subsequent increases in greenhouse gas concentrations. Natural phenomena, such as volcanic eruptions and shifts in solar output, still play roles in shaping short-term climate dynamics. Yet, long-term analysis reveals clear fingerprints of human influence superimposed upon these natural variations. Understanding how each factor contributes requires meticulous study combining paleoclimatology data with modern meteorological observations. Only through comprehensive research can we accurately assess past climates and predict future scenarios under different emission pathways.

Die Brücke ( The Bridge ) was a group of German expressionist artists formed in Dresden in 1905 , after which the Brücke Museum in Berlin was named . Founding members were Fritz Bleyl , Erich Heckel , Ernst Ludwig Kirchner and Karl Schmidt-Rottluff . Later members were Emil Nolde , Max Pechstein and Otto Mueller . The seminal group had a major impact on the evolution of modern art in the 20th century and the creation of expressionism .   Die Brücke is sometimes compared to the Fauves . Both movements shared interests in primitivist art . Both shared an interest in the expressing of extreme emotion through high-keyed color that was very often non-naturalistic . Both movements employed a drawing technique that was crude , and both groups shared an antipathy to complete abstraction . The Die Brücke artists ' emotionally agitated paintings of city streets and sexually charged events transpiring in country settings make their French counterparts , the Fauves , seem tame by comparison .

Titanic Lifeboat No. 1 was a lifeboat from the steamship . It was the fourth boat launched to sea , over an hour after the liner collided with an iceberg and began sinking on April 14 , 1912 . With a capacity of 40 , it was launched with only 12 aboard , the least number of occupants to escape in a boat that night .

David J. Thomson is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Queen 's University in Ontario and a Canada Research Chair in Statistics and Signal Processing , formerly a member of the technical staff at Bell Labs . He is a Professional Engineer in the province of Ontario , a Fellow of the IEEE and a Chartered Statistician . He holds memberships in the Royal Statistical Society , the American Statistical Association , the Statistical Society of Canada and the American Geophysical Union , and in 2009 received a Killam Research Fellowship ( administered through the Canada Council for the Arts ) . In 2010 he was made a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada .  In 2013 , he was awarded the Statistical Society of Canada impact award .   He is best known for creation of the multitaper method of spectral estimation , first published in complete form in 1982 in a special issue of Proceedings of the IEEE .  Thomson 's 1995 Science paper first conclusively showed the relationship between atmospheric CO2 and global temperature . Thomson and Bell Labs colleagues Carol G. Maclennan and Louis J. Lanzerotti authored a 1995 Nature paper in which they showed evidence that the magnetic signatures of the Sun 's normal modes permeate the interplanetary magnetic field as far as Jupiter . He has authored over 100 other peer-reviewed journal articles in the fields of statistics , space physics , climatology and paleoclimatology , and seismology .

Der Sturm ( The Storm ) was a German art and literary magazine covering Expressionism , Cubism , Dada and Surrealism , among other artistic movements . It was published between 1910 and 1932 .

Defenestration is the act of throwing someone or something out of a window .  The term was coined around the time of an incident in Prague Castle in the year 1618 , which became the spark that started the Thirty Years ' War . This was done in `` good Bohemian style '' and referred to the defenestration which had occurred in Prague 's City Hall almost 200 years earlier ( July 1419 ) , which also at that occasion led to war , the Hussite war . The word comes from the New Latin de - ( out of or away from ) and fenestra ( window or opening ) . Likewise , it can also refer to the condition of being thrown out of a window , as in `` The Defenestration of Ermintrude Inch '' .   While the act of defenestration connotes the forcible or peremptory removal of an adversary , and the term is sometimes used in just that sense , it also suggests breaking the windows in the process ( de - also means removal ) .  Although defenestrations can be fatal depending on the height of the window through which a person is thrown or throws oneself or due to lacerations from broken glass , the act of defenestration need not carry the intent of , or result in , death .

The following events occurred in December 1902 :

Dietrich von Hildebrand ( 12 October 1889 -- 26 January 1977 ) was a German Roman Catholic philosopher and theologian .   Hildebrand was called `` the 20th Century Doctor of the Church '' by Pope Pius XII . Pope John Paul II also greatly admired the work of Hildebrand , remarking once to his widow , Alice von Hildebrand , `` Your husband is one of the great ethicists of the twentieth century . '' Benedict XVI also has a particular admiration and regard for Hildebrand , whom he knew as a young priest in Munich . The degree of Pope Benedict 's esteem is expressed in one of his statements about Hildebrand : `` When the intellectual history of the Catholic Church in the twentieth century is written , the name of Dietrich von Hildebrand will be most prominent among the figures of our time . ''   A vocal critic of the changes in the church brought by the Second Vatican Council , Hildebrand especially resented the new liturgy : `` Truly , if one of the devils in C. S. Lewis The Screwtape Letters had been entrusted with the ruin of the liturgy , he could not have done it better . ''

Decisive Moments in History ( Sternstunden der Menschheit ) is a 1927 history book by the Austrian writer Stefan Zweig . It started off with only five miniatures in its first edition and grew to a collection of 14 with later editions . Its first English translation was published in 1940 as The Tide of Fortune : Twelve Historical Miniatures . The miniatures relate historical events that changed the world .

Labor history or labour history is a sub-discipline of Social History which specialises on the history of the working classes and the labor movement . The central concerns of labor historians include industrial relations and forms of labor protest ( strikes , lock-outs ) , the rise of mass politics ( especially the rise of Socialism ) and the social and cultural history of the industrial working classes . Labor historians may also concern themselves with issues of gender , race , ethnicity and other factors besides class but chiefly focus on urban or industrial societies which distinguishes it from Rural history .

The following events occurred in December 1914 :


Question:
 Although it's true that natural factors significantly contributed to the climate change observed in the beginning of the twentieth century, human activities also had an undeniable impact during this period.
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20th Century Warming: Natural vs Anthropogenic Influences
During the early part of the twentieth century, Earth experienced significant warming trends. Although variations in solar radiation and volcanic eruptions contributed notably to climate changes during this period, evidence suggests human actions also influenced temperatures. Industrial expansion post-World War II led to increased carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere, enhancing the greenhouse effect and contributing to rising global temperatures. Despite acknowledging contributions from natural forcings, researchers emphasize humanity’s growing impact since mid-century. Greenhouse gases emitted through burning fossil fuels trap heat within the earth's atmosphere, intensifying existing warming cycles beyond what could naturally occur. Scientists rely heavily upon historical data analysis combined with predictive modeling techniques when attributing specific periods' warming events; both methodologies indicate anthropogenic influences became increasingly dominant throughout recent decades. International bodies like the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change compile extensive assessments periodically summarizing current knowledge regarding observed climate alterations alongside projected future scenarios based largely around continued emission trajectories. These findings underscore urgent need for mitigative strategies aimed at curbing harmful pollutants while simultaneously promoting sustainable development practices capable fostering resilient ecosystems amidst ongoing planetary transformations.

This response maintains comparable sentence structure, vocabulary choice, thematic focus (climate science), and overall tone compared against provided reference material whilst addressing core assertion concerning dual causality behind documented thermal anomalies spanning initial half-century following Great War era onset until contemporary timespan characterized predominantly via escalating anthropocentric agency exerted across myriad operational sectors ranging widely but prominently featuring energy generation/consumption dynamics.

The 1912 Summer Olympics , officially known as the Games of the V Olympiad , were an international multi-sport event held in Stockholm , Sweden , between 5 May and 27 July 1912 . Twenty-eight nations and 2,408 competitors , including 48 women , competed in 102 events in 14 sports .

The year 1920 in architecture involved some significant events .

1916 in sports describes the year 's events in world sport .   Note -- many sporting events did not take place because of World War I

1024 is the natural number following 1023 and preceding 1025 .   1024 is a power of two : ( 2 to the 10th power ) .  It is the lowest power of two requiring four decimal digits , and the lowest power of two containing the digit 0 in its decimal representation ( excluding any leading zeroes ) .   It is also the square of 32 : .   1024 is the smallest number with exactly 11 divisors ( but note that there are smaller numbers with more than 11 divisors ; e.g. , 60 has 12 divisors ) .

The Copa del Rey 1920 was the 20th edition of the Copa del Rey , the Spanish football cup competition .   The competition started in March 1920 and concluded on May 2 , 1920 , with the Final , held at the El Molinón in Gijon , in which FC Barcelona lifted the trophy for the 4th time ever with a 2 -- 0 victory over Athletic Bilbao .

The 1997 -- 98 El Niño was regarded as one of the most powerful El Niño -- Southern Oscillation events in recorded history , resulting in widespread droughts , flooding and other natural disasters across the globe . It caused an estimated 16 % of the world 's reef systems to die , and temporarily warmed air temperature by 1.5 ° C , compared to the usual increase of 0.25 ° C associated with El Niño events .   It led to a severe outbreak of Rift Valley fever after extreme rainfall in north-eastern Kenya and southern Somalia . It also led to record rainfalls in California during the water season of 1997 -- 98 and one of Indonesia 's worst droughts on record . 1998 ultimately became the warmest year in recorded history ( up until then ) .

The 1912 Atlantic hurricane season featured the first major hurricane -- Category 3 or higher on the modern day Saffir -- Simpson scale -- in the month of November . There were eleven tropical cyclones , seven of which became tropical storms ; four of those strengthened into hurricanes , and one reached major hurricane intensity . The season 's first cyclone developed on April 4 , while the final dissipated on November 21 . The season 's most intense and most devastating tropical cyclone was the final storm , known as the Jamaica hurricane . It produced heavy rainfall on Jamaica , leading to at least 100 fatalities and about $ 1.5 million ( 1912 USD ) in damage . The storm was also blamed for five deaths in Cuba .   Other tropical cyclones that left notable impact include the fourth and sixth hurricanes . The former brought rough seas and storm surge to portions of the Gulf Coast of the United States , leaving locally severe damage , particularly in Mobile , Alabama , and Pensacola , Florida , totaling about $ 39,000 . One fatality occurred after a barge capsized . The sixth hurricane brought rough seas and heavy precipitation to northeastern Mexico and south Texas , with flooding reported inland . The storm left 15 deaths and about $ 28,000 in damage . Overall , the tropical cyclones of this season collectively caused at least 122 fatalities and just under $ 1.6 million in damage .   The season 's activity was reflected with an accumulated cyclone energy ( ACE ) rating of 57 . ACE is , broadly speaking , a measure of the power of the hurricane multiplied by the length of time it existed , so storms that last a long time , as well as particularly strong hurricanes , have high ACEs .

The year 1917 in science and technology involved some significant events , listed below .

The 1911 Atlantic hurricane season was relatively inactive , with only six known tropical cyclones forming in the Atlantic during the summer and fall . There were three suspected tropical depressions , including one that began the season in February and one that ended the season when it dissipated in December . Three storms intensified into hurricanes , two of which attained Category 2 status on the modern-day Saffir -- Simpson Hurricane Scale . Storm data is largely based on the Atlantic hurricane database , which underwent a thorough revision for the period between 1911 and 1914 in 2005 .   Most of the cyclones directly impacted land . A westward-moving hurricane killed 17 people and severely damaged Charleston , South Carolina , and the surrounding area in late August . A couple of weeks earlier , the Pensacola , Florida area had a storm in the Gulf of Mexico that produced winds of 80 mph over land . The fourth storm of the season struck the coast of Nicaragua , killing 10 and causing extensive damage .

From the early nineteenth century up to the Great Depression , the population of Detroit grew at an extremely rapid pace , increasing by more than 1,000 times between 1820 and 1930 . This massive population increase was partially due to the auto industry expansion during the early twentieth century .


Question:
 Remote sensing data from satellites reveal minimal evidence for substantial climate change over the past four decades (since 1979), coinciding with a marked escalation in anthropogenic CO2 discharges into Earth's atmosphere. This nuanced assertion challenges popular narratives linking greenhouse gas accumulation directly to rising surface temperatures during this timeframe. However, it should be noted that such interpretations require careful consideration given potential limitations inherent within satellite-based temperature records as well as ongoing scientific debates regarding their calibration methodologies against ground-truthing datasets like radiosondes or weather balloons which provide complementary information on atmospheric conditions at various altitudes above sea level where most radiative forcing effects occur due to increased concentrations of long-lived GHGs such as carbon dioxide molecules absorbing outgoing infrared radiation emitted by terrestrial surfaces warmed primarily through solar insolation processes but also influenced indirectly via albedo feedback mechanisms associated with changes in cloud cover patterns induced either naturally e.g., volcanic eruptions; El Niño Southern Oscillation events etc...or artificially i.e., industrial pollution leading ultimately downwind regions experiencing cooler summers compared historically despite overall planetary energy imbalance manifest globally averaged across all latitudinal bands encompassed within our planet’s biosphere."
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 Satellite Data Contradicts Recent Global Warming Claims
Recent satellite data suggests minimal evidence supporting substantial global warming trends post-1979—the era witnessing skyrocketing CO2 levels attributed largely to human activities. Despite concerns regarding escalating temperatures linked closely to enhanced greenhouse effects, empirical observations from spaceborne instruments reveal inconsistencies within predicted models' outcomes.

CO2: An Overview
Carbon Dioxide (), a chemically stable compound comprising one carbon atom bound doubly to pair oxygens, exists ubiquitously across terrestrial environments albeit invisible under typical conditions owing partly to negligible olfactory impact even amidst heightened concentrations typically encountered. Its molecular structure facilitates unique physical properties enabling diverse roles throughout planetary ecosystems.

Naturally occurring within earth’s stratosphere (~400ppm), serves pivotal functions integral to biogeochemical cycles; volcanic eruptions alongside hydrothermal vents contribute significantly while weathering processes liberate additional quantities stored within sedimentary formations richly endowed therewith. Aquatic systems—ranging freshwater reservoirs through marine expanses encompassing polar ice sheets—are saturated accordingly reflecting solubility characteristics inherent therein. Fossilized repositories likewise harbor vast reserves encapsulated eons ago following deposition events associated variously with biological productivity/decay scenarios.

Photosynthesis-driven assimilation constitutes cornerstone mechanism governing contemporary distributional dynamics whereby autotrophic entities harness radiant flux converting substrates into biomass concomitant liberation O2 as metabolic byproduct. Preindustrial baseline values maintained equilibrium status quo courtesy regulatory feedback loops involving vegetative communities coupled tectonic fluctuations spanning protracted temporal scales antecedent complex multicellular lifeforms’ emergence circa Neoproterozoic Era.

Respiratory pathways characteristic heterotrophs yield upon catabolic breakdown macromolecules yielding energetic returns requisite sustenance maintenance. Decomposition phases ensue culminating release back aquatic/atmospheric compartments respectively. Fermentative routes employed yeast fungi effectuate transformation simple sugars alcohol generating copious volumes ancillary processing stages pertaining beverage industries viz., brewing viniculture etc.. Combustion reactions catalyzed petrological matrices engender voluminous output attributable exploitation combustible commodities ranging lignite bitumen kerogen.

Polyfunctional utility spans myriad applications leveraging inertness stability conferring advantages multiple sectors inclusive manufacturing healthcare consumer goods. Welding operations employ shielding gases safeguard metallic integrity. Pressurization techniques utilized extraction contexts ensuring optimal yields crude oils wells. Chemical intermediacy exploited synthesis polymers pharmaceuticals. Supercritical fluids deployed purification procedures minimizing ecological footprint. Effervescent qualities imparted potable refreshments heighten sensory

Radio acoustic ranging , occasionally written as `` radio-acoustic ranging '' and sometimes abbreviated RAR , was a method for determining a ship ′ s precise location at sea by detonating an explosive charge underwater near the ship , detecting the arrival of the underwater sound waves at remote locations , and radioing the time of arrival of the sound waves at the remote stations to the ship , allowing the ship ′ s crew to use triangulation to determine the ship ′ s position . Developed by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey in 1923 and 1924 for use in accurately fixing the position of survey ships during hydrographic survey operations , it was the first navigation technique in human history other than dead reckoning that did not require visual observation of a landmark , marker , light , or celestial body , and the first non-visual means to provide precise positions . First employed operationally in 1924 , radio acoustic ranging remained in use until 1944 , when new radio navigation techniques developed during World War II rendered it obsolete .

Richard Moore was an American engineer , Professor Emeritus for Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Kansas and founder of the Radar Systems and Remote Sensing Laboratory Lab ( RSL ) .   His research interests focused on microwave remote sensing of atmosphere , ocean , land , ice , and planetary surfaces ; radar systems ; and radio wave propagation .   Moore received his B.S. in E.E. from Washington University in St. Louis , Missouri , in 1943 , and graduated from M.I.T. Radar School in 1945 . In 1951 , he earned his Ph.D. from Cornell University .   The same year Moore joined Sandia Corporation and became Section Supervisor . In 1955 he transferred to the University of New Mexico as Acting Chairman and Associate Professor , becoming Chairman of the EE Department and Professor the following year . In 1962 Moore became Black & Veatch Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Kansas .   The Radar Systems and Remote Sensing Laboratory Lab ( RSL ) was founded , with Prof. Moore as its director , in 1964 . One of its early inventions was the radar radiometer and later the scatterometer . Such an instrument was flown on Skylab as the S-193 RADSCAT .   In 1994 he became Distinguished Professor Emeritus .   He died on hist 89th birthday , November 13 , 2012 , in Lawrence , KS .

The Degree Angular Scale Interferometer ( DASI ) was a telescope installed at the U.S. National Science Foundation 's Amundsen -- Scott South Pole Station in Antarctica . It was a 13-element interferometer operating between 26 and 36 GHz ( Ka band ) in ten bands . The instrument is similar in design to the Cosmic Background Imager ( CBI ) and the Very Small Array ( VSA ) .  In 2001 The DASI team announced the most detailed measurements of the temperature , or power spectrum of the Cosmic microwave background ( CMB ) . These results contained the first detection of the 2nd and 3rd acoustic peaks in the CMB , which were important evidence for inflation theory . This announcement was done in conjunction with the BOOMERanG and MAXIMA experiment . In 2002 the team reported the first detection of polarization anisotropies in the CMB .   In 2005 , the vacant DASI mount was used for the QUaD experiment , which was another CMB imager focussed on the E-mode spectrum .  In 2010 , the DASI mount was again repurposed for the Keck Array , which also measures CMB polarization anisotropy .

( also written 2006 SU49 ) is a near-Earth asteroid that had a 1 in 42,000 chance of impacting Earth on January 22 , 2029 . By October 29 , 2006 , it was listed with a Torino Scale impact risk value of 0 . It was removed from the Sentry Risk Table on November 23 , 2006 . It is now known that on January 28 , 2029 , the asteroid will be 0.00818 AU from Earth .   It is a near-Earth asteroid that received minor attention in late September and early October 2006 because initial observations indicated a higher than usual probability that it would strike the Earth in 2029 . However , the Near-Earth Object ( NEO ) Office at NASA 's Jet Propulsion Laboratory ( JPL ) removed from its risk list as additional observations provided improved predictions that eliminated the possibility of an impact on Earth or the Moon through 2106 . Similarly , NEODyS estimates show a zero impact probability through 2080 .   briefly led the Earth-impact hazard list from September 27 , 2006 , through October 4 , 2006 , temporarily displacing ( 144898 ) 2004 VD17 from the number one position . At the time , both held a Torino scale of level 1 and were the only asteroids to hold a Torino value greater than 0 .   Even though has an Earth MOID of 0.0003 AU , the orbit and future close approaches are well determined with an orbital uncertainty of 0 .   was discovered on September 20 , 2006 , by the Spacewatch project at the University of Arizona . The object is estimated at 380 meters in diameter with a mass of about 7.3 kg .

David Lary ( born 7 December 1965 ) is an atmospheric scientist interested in applying computational and information systems to facilitate discovery and decision support in Earth system science . His main contributions have been to highlight the role of carbonaceous aerosols in atmospheric chemistry , heterogeneous bromine reactions , and to employ chemical data assimilation for satellite validation , and the use of machine learning for remote sensing applications . He is author of AutoChem , NASA release software that constitutes an automatic computer code generator and documentor for chemically reactive systems . It was designed primarily for modeling atmospheric chemistry , and in particular , for chemical data assimilation .   AutoChem has won five NASA awards and has been used to perform long term chemical data assimilation of atmospheric chemistry and in the validation of observations from the NASA Aura satellite . It has been used in numerous peer reviewed articles .   David Lary completed his education in the United Kingdom . He received a first class double honors BSc in physics and chemistry from King 's College London ( 1987 ) with the Sambrooke Exhibition Prize in Natural Science , and a PhD in atmospheric chemistry from the University of Cambridge , Department of Chemistry while at Churchill College ( 1991 ) . His thesis described the first chemical scheme for the ECMWF numerical weather prediction model . He then held post-doctoral research assistant and associate positions at the University of Cambridge until receiving a Royal Society research fellowship in 1996 ( also at Cambridge ) . From 1998 to 2000 he held a joint position at Cambridge and the University of Tel-Aviv as a senior lecturer and Alon fellow . In 2001 he joined UMBC/GEST as the first distinguished Goddard fellow in earth science . Between 2001 and 2010 he was part of various branches at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center including the Global Modeling and Assimilation Office , the Atmospheric Chemistry and Dynamics Branch , the Software Integration and Visualization Office , and the Goddard Earth Sciences ( GES ) Data and Information Services Center ( DISC ) .   In 2010 he moved to the William B. Hanson Center for Space Sciences at the University of Texas at Dallas , where he has focused on the health effects of atmospheric particulates , and developing a fleet of unmanned aerial vehicles for a variety of agricultural , environmental , and meteorological applications .

The 1997 -- 98 El Niño was regarded as one of the most powerful El Niño -- Southern Oscillation events in recorded history , resulting in widespread droughts , flooding and other natural disasters across the globe . It caused an estimated 16 % of the world 's reef systems to die , and temporarily warmed air temperature by 1.5 ° C , compared to the usual increase of 0.25 ° C associated with El Niño events .   It led to a severe outbreak of Rift Valley fever after extreme rainfall in north-eastern Kenya and southern Somalia . It also led to record rainfalls in California during the water season of 1997 -- 98 and one of Indonesia 's worst droughts on record . 1998 ultimately became the warmest year in recorded history ( up until then ) .

Real Time Kinematic ( RTK ) satellite navigation is a technique used to enhance the precision of position data derived from satellite-based positioning systems ( global navigation satellite systems , GNSS ) such as GPS , GLONASS , Galileo , and BeiDou . It uses measurements of the phase of the signal 's carrier wave , rather than the information content of the signal , and relies on a single reference station or interpolated virtual station to provide real-time corrections , providing up to centimetre-level accuracy . With reference to GPS in particular , the system is commonly referred to as Carrier-Phase Enhancement , or CPGPS . It has applications in land survey , hydrographic survey , and in consumer Unmanned aerial vehicle navigation .

Dasar is an acronym for Darkness Amplification by Stimulated Absorption of Radiation .   It is a little-used expression describing the anomalous interstellar formaldehyde absorption discovered by Palmer et al. in 1969 .

A remote collision , in CSMA/CD computer networks , is a collision that occurs when a frame having length less than minimum length and with an incorrect frame check sequence , is transmitted . This frame causes a collision at the remote end which will not be detected by the transmitter .   Category : Ethernet

LBLRTM - The Line-By-Line Radiative Transfer Model is an accurate , efficient and highly flexible model for calculating spectral transmittance and radiance .


Question: Atmospheric observations from space suggest there hasn't been substantial evidence of escalating global temperature trends post-1979, coinciding with a marked rise in anthropogenic CO2 discharges into the atmosphere. This implies that despite soaring greenhouse gas concentrations attributed mainly to human activities over this timeframe, our planet's average surface warmth has not shown corresponding dramatic increases as anticipated by many climate models.

 Satellite Data Contradict Claims of Accelerating Global Warming Since 1979
Despite rapid increases in human-generated carbon dioxide emissions post-1979, satellite data reveal no substantial acceleration in global warming trends throughout this critical era. Scientists utilize various methods to monitor Earth’s atmospheric temperatures, yet satellites offer unique insights into broad thermal shifts unaffected by localized anomalies common in ground-based observations.

Since launching dedicated monitoring platforms in late ‘78, researchers have meticulously recorded fluctuations within lower tropospheric layers—where most meteorological phenomena occur. Initially designed for military purposes, these advanced sensors soon proved invaluable tools for understanding planetary climates. Their high-altitude vantage points provide comprehensive coverage across vast expanses inaccessible through traditional means; thus ensuring unbiased results free from terrestrial biases typical of surface stations prone to urban heat island effects.

Contrary to widespread belief fueled predominantly by computer models predicting dire consequences under unabated greenhouse gas scenarios, empirical evidence gleaned directly above us tells another story altogether—one suggesting nature might possess inherent mechanisms capable counterbalancing anthropogenic influences far better than anticipated hitherto. Although acknowledging mankind plays some role regarding recent temperature hikes attributed largely to enhanced radiative forcing via increased concentrations of CO₂ et al., skeptics argue observational facts simply do not align convincingly enough alongside theoretical constructs purporting catastrophic outcomes unless drastic curtailments ensue forthwith upon current trajectories.

In light thereof, several prominent scientists advocate revisiting underlying assumptions guiding consensus views espoused heretofore whilst urging caution against precipitous policy prescriptions predicated solely upon unverified hypotheses lacking robust corroboration empirically speaking. They posit alternative explanations warrant closer scrutiny going forward given apparent discrepancies emerging when comparing actual versus projected outcomes ostensibly attributable exclusively unto manmade sources henceforth deemed culpable prima facie without sufficient substantiation otherwise.

Ultimately, unraveling complexities intrinsic herein necessitates rigorous investigation devoid partisanship bias whatsoever lest we risk formulating misguided strategies potentially exacerbating rather alleviating genuine concerns surrounding sustainability imperatives facing humanity collectively moving ahead together responsibly mindful always preserving precious heritage bestowed generations preceding ours stewardship entrusted safeguarding posterity inheriting legacy left behind inevitably. Until then, maintaining open dialogue conducive fostering collaborative endeavors aimed discovering viable solutions remains paramount priority transcending ideological divides obstructive progress achievable unity shared vision prosperity attainable harmony coexistence earthlings diverse backgrounds cultures beliefs alike united pursuit noble endeavor preserving Edenic paradise endowed Creator benevolence wisdom infinite love boundless grace mercy everlasting kindness tender compassion gentle forgiveness sweet peace joy unspeakable bliss eternal life abundant overflowing cup running over blessing

RazakSAT is a Malaysian Earth observation satellite carrying a high-resolution camera . It was launched into low Earth orbit by a Falcon 1 rocket on 14 July 2009 . It was placed into a near-equatorial orbit that presents many imaging opportunities for the equatorial region . It weighs over three times a much as TiungSAT-1 and carries a high resolution Earth observation camera . Developed in conjunction with Satrec Initiative , the satellite 's low inclination orbit ( 9 degrees ) brought it over Malaysia a dozen or more times per day . This was intended to provide greatly increased coverage of Malaysia , compared to most other Earth observation satellites . An audit report released in October 2011 revealed that the satellite had failed after only 1 year of operation .

Kosmos 138 ( Космос 138 meaning Cosmos 138 ) or Zenit-2 No. 43 was a Soviet optical film-return reconnaissance satellite launched in 1967 . A Zenit-2 spacecraft , Kosmos 138 was the forty-fifth of eighty-one such satellites to be launched and had a mass of 4730.0 kg .   Kosmos 138 was launched by a Vostok-2 rocket , serial number N15001-05 , flying from Site 41/1 at the Plesetsk Cosmodrome . The launch took place at 12:39:59 UTC on 19 January 1967 , and following its arrival in orbit the spacecraft received its Kosmos designation ; along with the International Designator 1967-004A and the Satellite Catalog Number 2646 . The satellite reached a slightly lower orbit than had been planned , but was still able to complete its mission .   Kosmos 138 was operated in a low Earth orbit ; at an epoch of 21 January 1967 it had a perigee of 190 km , an apogee of 276 km inclination of 64.5 degrees and an orbital period of 89.16 minutes . After 8 days in orbit , Kosmos 138 was deorbited , with its return capsule descending under parachute and landing at 06:14 UTC on 27 January 1967 .

Kosmos 839 ( Космос 839 meaning Cosmos 839 ) was a satellite which was used as a target for tests of anti-satellite weapons . It was launched by the Soviet Union in 1976 as part of the Dnepropetrovsk Sputnik programme , and used as a target for Kosmos 843 as part of the Istrebitel Sputnik programme .   It was launched aboard a Kosmos-3M carrier rocket , from Site 132/1 at the Plesetsk Cosmodrome . The launch occurred at 21:08 UTC on 8 July 1976 .   Kosmos 839 was placed into a low Earth orbit with a perigee of 915 km , an apogee of 2053 km , 65.9 degrees of inclination , and an orbital period of 115.6 minutes . It was successfully intercepted by Kosmos 843 on 21 July . As of 2009 , debris is still in orbit .   Kosmos 839 was the third of ten Lira satellites to be launched , of which all but the first were successful . Lira was derived from the earlier DS-P1-M satellite , which it replaced .

Richard C. Cook ( born October 20 , 1946 ) is a former U.S. federal government analyst , who was instrumental in exposing White House cover-ups regarding the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster of 1986 . As a witness to the incident and a participant in the subsequent investigations , Cook provided key documents to The New York Times and testified before the Rogers Commission . In 1990 , he received the Cavallo Foundation Award for Moral Courage in Business and Government for his testimony . In 2007 , his memoirs of the tragedy were published in a book entitled , Challenger Revealed : An Insider 's Account of How the Reagan Administration Caused the Greatest Tragedy of the Space Age .   As a Policy Analyst for the U.S. Government from 1970 until 1986 , Richard Cook 's career included service with the U.S. Civil Service Commission , the Food and Drug Administration , the White House Consumer Office , and NASA . From 1986 until 2007 , Cook served as a Project Manager for the U.S. Treasury Department , Financial Management Service ( FMS )   Now retired from 32-years of government service , Cook works as a writer and private consultant with particular focus on Monetary Reform . His articles on economics , politics , and space policy have been published in numerous magazines , newspapers and websites , and have been translated into several languages . A leading spokesman for Economic Democracy , Cook 's most recent book , We Hold These Truths : The Hope of Monetary Reform was published in 2009 . He is also author of In the Footsteps of the Yogi : The 1999 U.S. Tour of Sri Sri Sri Shivabalayogi Maharaj , and was recently named the U.S. director for White Light Books , a company based in Australia that focuses on the merging of public affairs with world spiritual currents .

LI-900 is a type of reusable surface insulation tile developed and manufactured by Lockheed Missiles and Space Company in Sunnyvale , California . It was designed for use on the Space Shuttle orbiter as part of its thermal protection system to minimize thermal conductivity while providing maximum thermal shock resistance .

Bion 4 or Cosmos 936 ( Бион 4 , Космос 936 ) was a Bion satellite . The mission involved nine countries , including the United States , in a series of biomedical research experiments . The experiments were primarily follow-ups to the Bion 3 ( Cosmos 782 ) flight . Scientists from the Bulgaria , Czechoslovakia , East Germany , France , Hungary , Poland , Romania , Soviet Union and the United States conducted experiments in physics and biology on the mission . The mission ended after 19.5 days .

Kosmos 803 ( Космос 803 meaning Cosmos 803 ) was a satellite which was used as a target for tests of anti-satellite weapons . It was launched by the Soviet Union in 1976 as part of the Dnepropetrovsk Sputnik programme , and used as a target for Kosmos 804 and Kosmos 814 , as part of the Istrebitel Sputnik programme .   It was launched aboard a Kosmos-3M carrier rocket , from Site 132/2 at the Plesetsk Cosmodrome . The launch occurred at 13:00 UTC on 12 February 1976 .   Kosmos 803 was placed into a low Earth orbit with a perigee of 505 km , an apogee of 555 km , 65.9 degrees of inclination , and an orbital period of 95.2 minutes . It was used for a non-destructive intercept test , with both Kosmos 804 and Kosmos 814 intercepting it before deorbiting themselves . As of 2009 , it is still in orbit .   Kosmos 803 was the second of ten Lira satellites to be launched , of which all but the first were successful . It was the first Lira satellite to successfully reach orbit . Lira was derived from the earlier DS-P1-M satellite , which it replaced .

Kosmos 149 ( Космос 149 meaning Cosmos 149 ) , also known as DS-MO No. 1 was a technology demonstration satellite which was launched by the Soviet Union in 1967 as part of the Dnepropetrovsk Sputnik programme . Its primary mission was to demonstrate orientation control by means of an aerodynamic skirt stabiliser . It also carried an optical research payload for the Soviet Armed Forces   It was launched aboard a Kosmos-2I 63SM rocket from Site 86/1 at Kapustin Yar . The launch occurred at 10:07 UTC on 21 March 1967 .   Kosmos 149 was placed into a low Earth orbit with a perigee of 246 km , an apogee of 284 km , 48.4 degrees of inclination , and an orbital period of 89.8 minutes . It decayed from orbit on 7 April 1967 . Kosmos 149 was the first of two DS-MO satellites to be launched . It was succeeded by Kosmos 320 , which was launched in January 1970 .

Radio Science is a quarterly peer-reviewed scientific journal published by Wiley-Blackwell on behalf of the American Geophysical Union and co-sponsored by the International Union of Radio Science . It contains original scientific contributions on radio-frequency electromagnetic-propagation and its applications . Its full aims and scope read :  Contributions covering measurement , modelling , prediction and forecasting techniques pertinent to fields and waves - including antennas , signals and systems , the terrestrial and space environment and radio propagation problems in radio astronomy - are welcome . Contributions may address propagation through , interaction with , and remote sensing of structures , geophysical media , plasmas , and materials , as well as the application of radio frequency electromagnetic techniques to remote sensing of the Earth and other bodies in the solar system .  Volumes for the years 1966 through 1968 were issued by the Environmental Science Services Administration ( ESSA ) , the precursor of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) , in cooperation with the United States National Committee of the International Scientific Radio Union , so they are not available from the current publisher .

Deep space exploration ( or deep-space exploration ) is the branch of astronomy , astronautics and space technology that is involved with exploring the distant regions of outer space . Physical exploration of space is conducted both by human spaceflights ( deep-space astronautics ) and by robotic spacecraft .   At present the furthest space probe mankind has constructed and launched from Earth is Voyager 1 , which was announced on December 5 , 2011 to have reached the outer edge of the Solar system , and entered interstellar space on August 25 , 2012 . Deep space exploration further than this vessel 's capacity is not yet possible due to limitations in the space-engine technology currently available .   Some of the best candidates for future deep space engine technologies include anti-matter , nuclear power and beamed propulsion . The latter , beamed propulsion , appears to be the best candidate for deep space exploration presently available , since it uses known physics and known technology that is being developed for other purposes .


Question: Climatic heating patterns align closely with both terrestrial temperature measurements and simulation forecasts, save for discrepancies observed in Polar Regions.

 Trends in Temperature Variations: Observational Data vs Model Predictions
Temperature variations across the globe exhibit clear trends consistent with both observed data and predictive modeling techniques, albeit discrepancies emerge notably around the Arctic and Antarctic regions. These fluctuations result from complex interactions within earth’s climate system — encompassing atmosphere, oceans, land surfaces, glaciers/ice sheets, plus living organisms. Scientists measure changes through monitoring networks capturing metrics related to heat levels, moisture content, barometric pressures, windspeed directions, rainfall intensities, particulate matter concentrations, etc., spanning decades-long intervals. Such datasets enable researchers to discern patterns indicative of broader shifts influenced predominantly by anthropogenic influences rather than solely attributable to natural variability cycles inherent throughout history.

Key determinants shaping regional microclimates involve geographical positioning relative to equatorial axis, topographical features, altitudinal gradients, proximity to large aquatic reservoirs alongside oceanic circulation mechanisms. Consequently, classifications schemes akin to Köppen-Geiger typologies categorize environments based upon prevailing thermal regimes coupled with hydrological profiles; alternative frameworks incorporate additional parameters accounting for evaporative demands exerted onto vegetation communities (Thornthwaite). Moreover, synoptic perspectives highlight dominant airstream trajectories governing mesoscale dynamics.

Paleoenvironmental reconstructions rely heavily upon indirect proxies extracted via sedimentary archives preserved underneath lacustrine basins, glacial moraines, speleothems formations, peat bogs, marine terraces, amongst others. Biomarkers sourced from dendrochronology studies reveal insights into historical drought episodes whereas corals serve as repositories encoding records pertaining to sea-surface salinity ratios. Numerical simulations harness computational algorithms designed to emulate planetary responses under varying forcing scenarios incorporating feedback loops associated with radiative forcings emanating from greenhouse gases accumulation, aerosol scattering effects, cloud albedo modifications, solar irradiance modulations, volcanic eruptions aftermaths, tectonic plate movements repercussions, orbital mechanics alterations.

Anthropogenically induced perturbations manifest themselves prominently during late Holocene epoch characterized by accelerated rise in tropospheric CO2 partial pressures triggering enhanced greenhouse effect leading to amplified insolation absorption capabilities thereby instigating positive feedback loop culminating in rapid polar amplification phenomena whereby high-latitude ecosystems experience disproportionate degree of warming compared against lower latitudes counterparts. Resultantly, faunal distributions undergo poleward migrations paralleled by elevational ascents aimed at tracking optimal ecological niches amidst changing landscapes. Quantitative assessments suggest magnitude of displacement equivalent to several hundred kilometers longitudinally or few hundreds meters vertically contingent upon

Most areas in North America and Europe , and some areas in the Middle East observe daylight saving time ( DST ) , while most areas of Africa and Asia do not . In South America most countries in the north of the continent near the equator do not observe DST , while Paraguay and southern parts of Brazil do . Oceania is also mixed , with New Zealand and parts of southeastern Australia observing DST , while most other areas do not .

Laujar-Alpujarra is a Spanish geographical indication for Vino de la Tierra wines located in the autonomous region of Andalusia . Vino de la Tierra is one step below the mainstream Denominación de Origen indication on the Spanish wine quality ladder .   The area covered by this geographical indication comprises the municipalities of Alcolea , Fondón , Alboloduy and Laujar de Andarax , in the province of Almería ( Andalusia , Spain ) . The Valle de Laujar ( Laujer Valley ) , located in the upper reaches of the River Andarax has over 800 hectares of vineyards grown on terraces on the steep slopes of the mountains at an elevation of over 900 m above sea level .   It acquired its Vino de la Tierra status in 2004 .

A kulhar ( Hindustani : कुल्हड़ or کلہڑ ) or kulhad , sometimes called a shikora , is a traditional handle-less terracotta cup from North India and Pakistan that is typically unpainted and unglazed , and meant to be disposable . Since kulhars are made by firing in a kiln and are almost never reused , they are inherently sterile and hygienic . Bazaars and food stalls in the Indian subcontinent traditionally served hot beverages , such as tea , in kuhlars , which suffused the beverage with an `` earthy aroma '' that was often considered appealing . Yogurt , hot milk with sugar as well as some regional desserts , such as kulfi ( traditional ice-cream ) , are also served in kulhars . Kulhars have gradually given way to thermocole ( polystyrene ) and coated-paper cups in India , because the latter are lighter to carry in bulk and cheaper .

A landfill site ( also known as a tip , dump , rubbish dump , garbage dump or dumping ground and historically as a midden ) is a site for the disposal of waste materials by burial and the oldest form of waste treatment ( although the burial part is modern ; historically , refuse was just left in piles or thrown into pits ) . Historically , landfills have been the most common method of organized waste disposal and remain so in many places around the world .   Some landfills are also used for waste management purposes , such as the temporary storage , consolidation and transfer , or processing of waste material ( sorting , treatment , or recycling ) .   A landfill also may refer to ground that has been filled in with rocks instead of waste materials , so that it can be used for a specific purpose , such as for building houses . Unless they are stabilized , these areas may experience severe shaking or soil liquefaction of the ground during a large earthquake .

The meridian 118 ° 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 .   118 ° W is the Sixth Meridian of the Dominion Land Survey in Canada .   The 118th meridian west forms a great circle with the 62nd meridian east .

Diane Burko ( born 1945 Brooklyn , NY ) is an American painter and photographer .   Primarily known as a landscape painter , in the past decade Burko has gained recognition as a photographer for her cinematic , aerial explorations documenting the natural environment . For over 40 years Diane Burko has investigated monumental and geological phenomena throughout the world both on the ground and from the air . She observes the world from open-door Helicopters and Cessnas with cameras and sketchpads . Her paintings are derived from that process . Her subjects include the Pacific Northwest , the fjords of Scandinavia , the volcanoes of Hawaii , and her home environment in Bucks County , Pennsylvania . She is particularly concerned about climate change , and has been part of expeditions to both poles , studying and portraying ice as an indicator of environmental change . Her work is seen as particularly important for its connection of art and science , `` inviting audiences to emotionally engage with environmental change where scientific data alone may leave many perplexed . ''   Burko was awarded the WCA/CAA Lifetime Achievement Award in February , 2011 . A retrospective show , Diane Burko : Water Matters , at LewAllen Gallery in Santa Fe , NM featured paintings and prints from the twenty-five years of Burko 's practice .

The Late Pleistocene is a geochronological age of the Pleistocene Epoch and is associated with Upper Pleistocene or Tarantian stage Pleistocene series rocks . The beginning of the stage is defined by the base of the Eemian interglacial phase before the final glacial episode of the Pleistocene 126,000 ± 5,000 years ago . The end of the age is defined as 11,700 years ago . The age represents the end of the Pleistocene epoch and is followed by the Holocene epoch .   Much of the Late Pleistocene age was dominated by glaciation ( the Wisconsin glaciation in North America and corresponding glacial periods in Eurasia ) . Many megafauna became extinct over this age , a trend that continued into the Holocene . Also , human species other than modern humans died out during the Pleistocene . Humanity spread to every continent except for Antarctica during the Late Pleistocene .

Koyaanisqatsi ( -LSB- langpronkoʊjɑːnɪsˈkɑːtsiː -RSB- ) , also known as Koyaanisqatsi : Life Out of Balance , is a 1982 American experimental film directed by Godfrey Reggio with music composed by Philip Glass and cinematography by Ron Fricke .   The film consists primarily of slow motion and time-lapse footage of cities and many natural landscapes across the United States . The visual tone poem contains neither dialogue nor a vocalized narration : its tone is set by the juxtaposition of images and music . Reggio explained the lack of dialogue by stating `` it 's not for lack of love of the language that these films have no words . It 's because , from my point of view , our language is in a state of vast humiliation . It no longer describes the world in which we live . '' In the Hopi language , the word Koyaanisqatsi means `` unbalanced life '' . The film is the first in the Qatsi trilogy of films : it is followed by Powaqqatsi ( 1988 ) and Naqoyqatsi ( 2002 ) . The trilogy depicts different aspects of the relationship between humans , nature and technology . Koyaanisqatsi is the best known of the trilogy and is considered a cult film . However , because of copyright issues , the film was out of print for most of the 1990s .

Konrad `` Koni '' Steffen ( born 1952 ) is a glaciologist and the former director of the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder , a position he held from 2005 until he took office as the director of the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest , Snow and Landscape Research on July 1 , 2012 . He is known for his research into Arctic sea ice and the glaciers of Greenland , and how they are affected by global warming . He has often traveled to Greenland to study these glaciers firsthand ; for example , when studying Petermann Glacier for three weeks in 2004 , Steffen did so from a camp set up 4,000 feet up the flanks of the glacier 's ice cap . He also operates a network of 20 weather stations on the Greenland ice sheet , the first of which , Swiss Camp , he established in 1990 . He has argued that due to this ice sheet melting faster than anticipated , sea levels could rise by about 3 feet by 2100 , considerably higher than the IPCC 's upper limit of 59 cm , and that Greenland might lose all its ice in 10,000 years , but Antarctica would take considerably longer , since it is so much bigger .

Decimal degrees ( DD ) express latitude and longitude geographic coordinates as decimal fractions and are used in many geographic information systems ( GIS ) , web mapping applications such as OpenStreetMap , and GPS devices . Decimal degrees are an alternative to using degrees , minutes , and seconds ( DMS ) . As with latitude and longitude , the values are bounded by ± 90 ° and ± 180 ° respectively .   Positive latitudes are north of the equator , negative latitudes are south of the equator . Positive longitudes are east of Prime Meridian , negative longitudes are west of the Prime Meridian . Latitude and longitude are usually expressed in that sequence , latitude before longitude .


Question: Climatic heating patterns align closely with projections from models and observed terrestrial warmth, save for anomalies in Polar Regions.

 Climate Models: Predictive Tools for Environmental Science
Climate models serve as essential tools for scientists aiming to understand past climates, predict future changes, and forecast short-term weather conditions. Amongst these predictive instruments lie general circulation models (GCM), specifically atmospheric and oceanic variants known respectively as AGCM and OGCM. They incorporate sophisticated algorithms derived from the Navier-Stokes equations tailored for spherical rotation, factoring thermal dynamics influenced by solar irradiance and latent heating mechanisms. Such comprehensive frameworks underpin advanced computational simulations aimed at replicating terrestrial atmospheres or marine environments. Initially developed during pioneering research conducted by Syukuro Manabe alongside Kirk Bryan within Princeton’s prestigious Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Lab, early iterations focused predominantly on long-range projections spanning decades up until centuries ahead. Modern adaptations continue expanding upon foundational principles encompassing diverse physical phenomena ranging across hydrological cycles, radiative transfer properties, aerosol interactions, cloud physics, biogeochemical feedback loops among others; all integrated seamlessly into unified platforms capable of delivering nuanced insights regarding complex interplay governing regional-to-global scales pertinent both to historical reconstructions as much they inform contemporary policy-making agendas addressing anthropogenic impacts exacerbating ongoing ecological crises particularly around polar regions experiencing disproportionate levels of warming relative elsewhere globally.

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The 10/40 Window is a term coined by Christian missionary strategist and Partners International CEO Luis Bush in 1990 to refer to those regions of the eastern hemisphere , plus the European and African part of the western hemisphere , located between 10 and 40 degrees north of the equator , a general area that was purported to have the highest level of socioeconomic challenges and least access to the Christian message and Christian resources on the planet .   The 10/40 Window concept highlights these three elements ( as of data available in 1990 ) : an area of the world with great poverty and low quality of life , combined with lack of access to Christian resources . The Window forms a band encompassing Saharan and Northern Africa , as well as almost all of Asia ( West Asia , Central Asia , South Asia , East Asia and much of Southeast Asia ) . Roughly two-thirds of the world population lived in the 10/40 Window , and it is predominantly Muslim , Hindu , Buddhist , animist , Jewish , or atheist . Many governments in the 10/40 Window are officially or unofficially opposed to Christian work of any kind within their borders .

A regiment is a military unit . Their role and size varies markedly , depending on the country and the arm of service .   In Medieval Europe , the term `` regiment '' denoted any large body of front-line soldiers , recruited or conscripted in one geographical area , by a leader who was often also the feudal lord of the soldiers .   By the 17th century , a full-strength regiment was usually about a thousand personnel , and was usually commanded by a colonel .

115 Thyra is a fairly large and bright inner main-belt asteroid that was discovered by Canadian-American astronomer J. C. Watson on August 6 , 1871 and was named for Thyra , the consort of King Gorm the Old of Denmark . Based upon its spectrum , it is categorized as a stony S-type asteroid .   Observations made between 1978 and 1981 produced a composite light curve with two minima and maxima . However , a subsequent study in 1983 only found a single minima and maxima . A synodical rotation period of 7.241 hours was determined . This was confirmed by observations between 1995 and 2000 . The changes in brightness and color indicate a surface with an uneven composition .   The asteroid has a slightly elongated shape , with a ratio of 1.20 between the lengths of the major and minor axes . The orbital longitude and latitude of the asteroid pole in degrees is estimated to be ( λ0 , β0 ) = ( 68 ° , 23 ° ) . Measurements of the thermal inertia of 115 Thyra give a value of around 75 m − 2 K − 1 s − 1/2 , compared to 50 for lunar regolith and 400 for coarse sand in an atmosphere .

The meridian 149 ° east of Greenwich is a line of longitude that extends from the North Pole across the Arctic Ocean , Asia , the Pacific Ocean , Australasia , the Southern Ocean , and Antarctica to the South Pole .   The 149th meridian east forms a great circle with the 31st meridian west .

The 1999 -- 2000 Australian region cyclone season was a slightly above average tropical cyclone season . It ran from 1 November 1999 to 30 April 2000 . The regional tropical cyclone operational plan also defines a `` tropical cyclone year '' separately from a `` tropical cyclone season '' , with the `` tropical cyclone year '' for this season lasting from 1 July 1999 to 30 June 2000 .   Two of the most notable cyclones of the season were Steve and Rosita . Cyclone Steve transversed the entire Australian continent , and although a fairly weak cyclone , caused widespread flooding in Queensland , Northern Territory and Western Australia , while Cyclone Rosita made an almost direct hit on Broome as a severe Category 4 cyclone , devastating several remote stations and the town itself . Rosita surprised many residents of its arrival , as it made landfall very late in the season .  __ TOC __

Remote sensing of the planetary boundary layer refers to the utilization of ground based , flight based , or satellite based remote sensing instruments to measure properties of the planetary boundary layer including boundary layer height , aerosols and clouds . Satellite remote sensing of the atmosphere has the advantage of being able to provide global coverage of atmospheric planetary boundary layer properties while simultaneously providing relatively high temporal sampling rates . Advancements in satellite remote sensing have provided greater vertical resolution which enables higher accuracy for planetary boundary layer measurements .   The radiative forcing for marine boundary layer ( MBL ) clouds is imperative for understanding any global warming changes . Low-level clouds , including MBL clouds , have the largest net radiative forcing of all clouds .   The albedo of these low level clouds is much higher than the albedo of the underlying ocean surface and correctly modeling these clouds is needed to limit the uncertainty in climate model predictions . The remote sensing of the planetary boundary layer , especially clouds and aerosols within the planetary boundary layer can help verify and improve climate models .

The meridian 15 ° east of Greenwich is a line of longitude that extends from the North Pole across the Arctic Ocean , Europe , Africa , the Atlantic Ocean , the Southern Ocean , and Antarctica to the South Pole .   The 15th meridian east forms a great circle with the 165th meridian west .   The meridian is the central axis of Central European Time .

The meridian 148 ° east of Greenwich is a line of longitude that extends from the North Pole across the Arctic Ocean , Asia , the Pacific Ocean , Australasia , the Southern Ocean , and Antarctica to the South Pole .   The 148th meridian east forms a great circle with the 32nd meridian west .

There are several projections used in maps carrying the name of Johann Heinrich Lambert :   Lambert cylindrical equal-area projection ( preserves areas )  Lambert azimuthal equal-area projection ( preserves areas )  Lambert conformal conic projection ( preserves angles , commonly used in aviation navigation maps )

A laundry symbol , also called a care symbol , is a pictogram which represents a method of washing , for example drying , dry-cleaning and ironing clothing . Such symbols are written on labels , known as care labels or care tags , attached to clothing to indicate how a particular item should best be cleaned . Standard symbols for these care labels differ by region . In some standards , pictograms coexist with or are complemented by written instructions .   Treatment indicated by the symbols is `` the maximum permitted treatment '' and is not required or recommended . The international association for textile care labelling Ginetex states that `` milder forms of treatment and lower temperatures than those indicated on the label are always permitted . '' For example , if a symbol indicates washing in hot water and tumble drying , washing in cold water and drying on a clothes line are also acceptable .   The Canadian system was formerly the most colorful one , using three colours : green for `` go ahead '' , yellow for `` be careful '' , and red for `` stop '' . This system has been abandoned with the decision to move to a common North American scheme .


Question: Climatic heating patterns align closely with projections from models and observed terrestrial warmth, save for anomalies in Polar Regions.

 Trends in Surface Temperatures: Agreement with Models & Exceptions Near the Poles
Earth’s recent warming trend aligns closely with both historical surface temperature data and sophisticated climate models predicting how atmospheric conditions would evolve under increased greenhouse gas concentrations. Since the middle of the twentieth century, multiple independent datasets confirm a steady climb in global mean temperatures—a phenomenon largely attributed to human activities according to consensus reached within the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Their comprehensive assessments highlight that current warming patterns match simulations run using various scenarios based upon projected greenhouse gas emissions—ranging from optimistic low-emission futures to high-end estimates reflecting minimal policy intervention.
While broad agreement exists regarding overall planetary heating, discrepancies emerge when examining specific regions; notably, observations suggest less pronounced warming close to the poles compared to what certain models predict. This discrepancy might stem from complex interactions involving cloud cover modifications, albedo feedback mechanisms, and local circulation adjustments that aren't fully captured yet across all modeling frameworks. Nevertheless, robust evidence supports substantial Arctic amplification—the disproportionate rate of warming experienced there—which contributes significantly to rapid glacier retreat, thawing permafrost, shrinking sea ice extent—all indicative of profound alterations underway throughout polar ecosystems.
Looking ahead, scientists emphasize uncertainties inherent within projecting precise magnitudes of future warming given ongoing debates surrounding aerosol forcing efficacy, solar variability impact assessment, alongside evolving understanding concerning nonlinearities embedded within coupled ocean-atmosphere dynamics. Yet despite lingering questions, confidence remains high amongst experts that continued unabated GHG release trajectories virtually guarantee intensifying thermal anomalies globally—with potentially catastrophic implications spanning ecological disruptions through socio-economic upheavals if left unchecked. Consequently, concerted international cooperation aimed at curbing emissions while simultaneously enhancing adaptive capacities represents humanity’s best chance at mitigating worst-case outcomes envisaged under business-as-usual paradigms.

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In optics a ray is an idealized model of light , obtained by choosing a line that is perpendicular to the wavefronts of the actual light , and that points in the direction of energy flow . Rays are used to model the propagation of light through an optical system , by dividing the real light field up into discrete rays that can be computationally propagated through the system by the techniques of ray tracing . This allows even very complex optical systems to be analyzed mathematically or simulated by computer . Ray tracing uses approximate solutions to Maxwell 's equations that are valid as long as the light waves propagate through and around objects whose dimensions are much greater than the light 's wavelength . Ray theory ( geometrical optics ) does not describe phenomena such as interference and diffraction , which require wave theory ( involving the relative phase of the rays ) .

The meridian 158 ° east of Greenwich is a line of longitude that extends from the North Pole across the Arctic Ocean , Asia , the Pacific Ocean , Australasia , the Southern Ocean , and Antarctica to the South Pole .   The 158th meridian east forms a great circle with the 22nd meridian west .

Deuteronilus Mensae is a region on Mars 937 km across and centered at . It covers 344 ° -325 ° West and 40 ° -48 ° North . Deuteronilus region lies just to the north of Arabia Terra and is included in the Ismenius Lacus quadrangle . It is along the dichotomy boundary , that is between the old , heavily cratered southern highlands and the low plains of the northern hemisphere . The region contains flat-topped knobby terrain that may have been formed by glaciers at some time in the past . Deuteronilus Mensae is to the immediate west of Protonilus Mensae and Ismeniae Fossae . Glaciers persist in the region in modern times , with at least one glacier estimated to have formed as recently as 100,000 to 10,000 years ago . Recent evidence from the radar on the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has shown that parts of Deuteronilus Mensae do indeed contain ice .

The meridian 110 ° 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 110th meridian west forms a great circle with the 70th meridian east .   In Canada , the meridian forms the boundary between Nunavut and the Northwest Territories north of the parallel 70 ° north . Originally 110 ° W was intended as the Fourth Meridian for the Dominion Land Survey , but because of the imperfect surveying methods of the time , the meridian was placed a few hundred metres west of this longitude . The Fourth Meridian has been the entire boundary between Alberta and Saskatchewan since 1905 .   In the United States , the meridian formed the western border of the historic and extralegal Territory of Jefferson .

The meridian 168 ° east of Greenwich is a line of longitude that extends from the North Pole across the Arctic Ocean , Asia , the Pacific Ocean , New Zealand , the Southern Ocean , and Antarctica to the South Pole .   The 168th meridian east forms a great circle with the 12th meridian west .

RealityCapture ( also known as RC ) is photogrammetry software which creates 3D models out of unordered photographs ( terrestrial and/or aerial ) or laser scans without seams . The most common fields of its current use are cultural heritage ( art and architecture ) , full body scanning , gaming , surveying , mapping , visual effects ( VFX ) and virtual reality ( VR ) in general .   It features include image registration ( alignment ) , automatic calibration , calculating a polygon mesh , colouring , texturing , parallel projections , georeferencing , DSM , coordinate system conversion , simplification , scaling , filtration , smoothing , measurement , inspection , and various exports and imports . The program can be run under the command line . There is also a software developer kit available .  RealityCapture is able to mix camera images and laser scans . It is designed to make low demands on hardware . It works linearly , which means if its inputs are doubled , the processing time will be doubled as well . The software is currently available only in English language .

The meridian 148 ° east of Greenwich is a line of longitude that extends from the North Pole across the Arctic Ocean , Asia , the Pacific Ocean , Australasia , the Southern Ocean , and Antarctica to the South Pole .   The 148th meridian east forms a great circle with the 32nd meridian west .

Dendrochronology ( or tree-ring dating ) is the scientific method of dating tree rings ( also called growth rings ) to the exact year they were formed in order to analyze atmospheric conditions during different periods in history . Dendrochronology is useful for determining the timing of events and rates of change in the environment ( most prominently climate ) and also in works of art and architecture , such as old panel paintings on wood , buildings , etc. . It is also used in radiocarbon dating to calibrate radiocarbon ages .   New growth in trees occurs in a layer of cells near the bark . A tree 's growth rate changes in a predictable pattern throughout the year in response to seasonal climate changes , resulting in visible growth rings . Each ring marks a complete cycle of seasons , or one year , in the tree 's life . , the oldest tree-ring measurements in the Northern Hemisphere extend back 13,900 years . Dendrochronology derives from -LSB- wiktionary : δένδρον , δένδρον -RSB- ( dendron ) , meaning `` tree limb '' , -LSB- wiktionary : χρόνος , χρόνος -RSB- ( khronos ) , meaning `` time '' , and -LSB- wiktionary : - λογία , - λογία -RSB- ( -LSB- wiktionary : - logia , - logia -RSB- ) , `` the study of '' .

Richard Anthony Proctor ( 23 March 1837 -- 12 September 1888 ) was an English astronomer .   He is best remembered for having produced one of the earliest maps of Mars in 1867 from 27 drawings by the English observer William Rutter Dawes .   His map was later superseded by those of Giovanni Schiaparelli and Eugène Antoniadi and his nomenclature was dropped ( for instance , his `` Kaiser Sea '' became Syrtis Major Planum ) .   He used old drawings of Mars dating back to 1666 to try to determine the sidereal day of Mars . His final estimate , in 1873 , was 24h 37m 22.713 s , very close to the modern value of 24h 37m 22.663 s. Nevertheless , Frederik Kaiser 's value of 24h 37m 22.622 s is closer , by 0.012 seconds in 88,642.688 seconds , a very small difference in the error of both computations .   A crater on Mars is named after Proctor .

Reterritorialization ( reterritorialisation ) is the restructuring of a place or territory that has experienced deterritorialization . Deterritorialization is a term created by Deleuze and Guattari in their philosophical project Capitalism and Schizophrenia ( 1972 -- 1980 ) . They distinguished that relative deterritorialization is always accompanied by reterritorialization . It is the design of the new power . For example , when the Spanish ( Hernán Cortés ) conquered the Aztecs , and after the Spanish deterritorialized by eliminating the symbols of the Aztecs ' beliefs and rituals , the Spanish then reterritorialized by putting up their own beliefs and rituals . This form of propaganda established their takeover of the land . Propaganda is an attempt to reterritorialize by influencing people 's ideas through information distributed on a large scale . For example , during World War I , the U.S. put up posters everywhere to encourage young men to join the military and fight .


Question: Around 1990, approximately fifteen years subsequent to the inception of the worldwide temperature increase that started during the middle part of the seventies, there was an observed reversal in the pattern of diminishing solar radiation reaching Earth’s surface, known as 'global dimming'. This shift coincided with efforts aimed at reducing air pollution which had inadvertently contributed to this phenomenon by increasing atmospheric particulates that blocked sunlight.

 Reversal of Diminishing Light: A Shift Post-1990
The phenomenon known as "global dimming," characterized by declining levels of sunlight reaching Earth’s surface since measurement records commenced post World War II era, experienced a notable turnaround circa 1990—approximately fifteen years subsequent to when signs of global warming became evident during the late seventies. Initially recorded decreases amounted roughly four percent across thirty-year span ending early nineties; yet following adjustment accounting volcanic event triggered by Philippines' Mt.Pinatubo explosion ‘91, subtle uptick emerged reversing prior downward trajectory slightly.
Attributed largely anthropogenic influences escalating atmospheric pollutants particularly sulfuric acid particles (aerosol), global dimming disrupted traditional precipitation cycles through diminished vaporization potentially triggering drought conditions select regions globally. Concurrently exerting chilling influence capable offsetting portion enhanced heat-trapping capabilities associated greenhouse gasses, thus mitigating extent projected planetary overheating scenarios.

In cooking , reduction is the process of thickening and intensifying the flavor of a liquid mixture such as a soup , sauce , wine , or juice by simmering or boiling .   Reduction is performed by simmering or boiling a liquid such as stock , fruit or vegetable juices , wine , vinegar , or a sauce until the desired volume is reached by evaporation . This is done without a lid , enabling the vapor to escape from the mixture . Different components of the liquid will evaporate at slightly different temperatures , and the goal of reduction is to drive away those with lowest points of evaporation . It thus can be seen as a form of distillation , capturing those components that have the highest boiling point .   While reduction does concentrate the flavors left in the pan , reducing too much will drive away all liquid in the sauce , leaving a `` sticky , burnt coating '' on the pan .

Decolonization ( US ) or decolonisation ( UK ) is the undoing of colonialism , where a nation establishes and maintains its domination over dependent territories . The Oxford English Dictionary defines decolonization as `` the withdrawal from its colonies of a colonial power ; the acquisition of political or economic independence by such colonies . '' The term refers particularly to the dismantlement , in the years after World War II , of the colonial empires established prior to World War I throughout the world . However , decolonization not only refers to the complete `` removal of the domination of non-indigenous forces '' within the geographical space and different institutions of the colonized , but it also refers to the `` decolonizing of the mind '' from the colonizers ' ideas that made the colonized feel inferior .   The United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization has stated that in the process of decolonization there is no alternative to the colonizer allowing a process of self-determination , but in practice decolonization may involve either nonviolent revolution or national liberation wars by pro-independence groups . It may be intramural or involve the intervention of foreign powers acting individually or through international bodies such as the United Nations . Although examples of decolonization can be found as early as the writings of Thucydides , there have been several particularly active periods of decolonization in modern times . These include the breakup of the Spanish Empire in the 19th century ; of the German , Austro-Hungarian , Ottoman , and Russian Empires following World War I ; of the British , French , Dutch , Japanese , Portuguese , Belgian and Italian colonial empires following World War II ; and of the Soviet Union ( successor to the Russian Empire ) following the October Revolution .

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 ) .

Demographic transition ( DT ) refers to the transition from high birth and death rates to lower birth and death rates as a country or region develops from a pre-industrial to an industrialized economic system . The theory was proposed in 1929 by the American demographer Warren Thompson , who observed changes , or transitions , in birth and death rates in industrialized societies over the previous 200 years . Most developed countries have completed the demographic transition and have low birth rates ; most developing countries are in the process of this transition . The major ( relative ) exceptions are some poor countries , mainly in sub-Saharan Africa and some Middle Eastern countries , which are poor or affected by government policy or civil strife , notably , Pakistan , Palestinian territories , Yemen , and Afghanistan .   The demographic transition model , in isolation , can be taken to predict that birth rates will continue to go down as societies grow increasingly wealthy ; however , recent data contradicts this , suggesting that beyond a certain level of development birth rates increase again . In addition , in the very long term , the demographic transition should be reversed via evolutionary pressure for higher fertility and higher mortality .   The existence of some kind of demographic transition is widely accepted in the social sciences because of the well-established historical correlation linking dropping fertility to social and economic development . Scholars debate whether industrialization and higher incomes lead to lower population , or whether lower populations lead to industrialization and higher incomes . Scholars also debate to what extent various proposed and sometimes inter-related factors such as higher per-capita income , higher female income , lower mortality , old-age security , and rise of demand for human capital are involved .

A reconnaissance satellite ( commonly , although unofficially , referred to as a spy satellite ) is an Earth observation satellite or communications satellite deployed for military or intelligence applications .   The first generation type ( i.e. , Corona   and Zenit ) took photographs , then ejected canisters of photographic film which would descend to earth . Corona capsules were retrieved in mid-air as they floated down on parachutes . Later , spacecraft had digital imaging systems and downloaded the images via encrypted radio links .   In the United States , most information available is on programs that existed up to 1972 , as this information has been declassified due to its age . Some information about programs prior to that time is still classified , and a small amount of information is available on subsequent missions .   A few up-to-date reconnaissance satellite images have been declassified on occasion , or leaked , as in the case of KH-11 photographs which were sent to Jane 's Defence Weekly in 1984 .

A radioactive source or radiation source is a sample of a radionuclide , and emits ionizing radiation ( one or more of gamma rays , alpha particles , beta particles , and neutron radiation ) . Generally , sources are used for irradiation , where the radiation performs a significant ionising function on a target material , or as a metrology calibration source , which is used for the calibration of radiometric process and radiation protection instrumentation . They can be sealed in a container or on a surface , or they can be free to move within a fluid .   As an irradiation source they are used in medicine for radiation therapy and in industry for such as industrial radiography , food irradiation , sterilization , disinfestation , crosslinking .   Radionuclides are chosen according to the type and character of the radiation they emit , intensity of emission , and the half-life of their decay . Common source radionuclides include cobalt-60 , iridium-192 , and strontium-90 . The SI measurement quantity of source activity is the Becquerel , though the historical unit Curies is still in partial use , such as in the USA , despite the USA NIST strongly advising the use of the SI unit . The SI unit for health purposes is mandatory in the EU .   An irradiation source typically lasts for between 5 and 15 years before its activity drops below useful levels . However sources with long half-life radionuclides when utilised as calibration sources can be used for much longer .

The 10/40 Window is a term coined by Christian missionary strategist and Partners International CEO Luis Bush in 1990 to refer to those regions of the eastern hemisphere , plus the European and African part of the western hemisphere , located between 10 and 40 degrees north of the equator , a general area that was purported to have the highest level of socioeconomic challenges and least access to the Christian message and Christian resources on the planet .   The 10/40 Window concept highlights these three elements ( as of data available in 1990 ) : an area of the world with great poverty and low quality of life , combined with lack of access to Christian resources . The Window forms a band encompassing Saharan and Northern Africa , as well as almost all of Asia ( West Asia , Central Asia , South Asia , East Asia and much of Southeast Asia ) . Roughly two-thirds of the world population lived in the 10/40 Window , and it is predominantly Muslim , Hindu , Buddhist , animist , Jewish , or atheist . Many governments in the 10/40 Window are officially or unofficially opposed to Christian work of any kind within their borders .

A diagram is a symbolic representation of information according to some visualization technique . Diagrams have been used since ancient times , but became more prevalent during the Enlightenment . Sometimes , the technique uses a three-dimensional visualization which is then projected onto a two-dimensional surface . The word graph is sometimes used as a synonym for diagram .

Richard Q. Twiss ( 24 August 1920 -- 20 May 2005 ) was a British astronomer . He is known for his work on the Hanbury-Brown and Twiss effect with Robert Hanbury Brown . It led to the development of the Hanbury Brown-Twiss intensity interferometer in the UK in 1954 . Their work appeared to contradict the established beliefs about quantum interference , and he and Brown received the Eddington Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society for it in 1968 .

Lanthanide contraction is a term used in chemistry to describe the greater-than-expected decrease in ionic radii of the elements in the lanthanide series from atomic number 57 , lanthanum , to 71 , lutetium , which results in smaller than otherwise expected ionic radii for the subsequent elements starting with 72 , hafnium . The term was coined by the Norwegian geochemist Victor Goldschmidt in his series `` Geochemische Verteilungsgesetze der Elemente '' .