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The impact of year-to-year changes in the weather on the seasonal dynamics of lakes [PDF]

open access: yes, 2004
The methods currently used to monitor and model lakes were developed when weather conditions were very different to what they are today. Most are based on samples collected at weekly or fortnightly intervals and cannot quantify the effects of short-term,
George, Glen
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The human impact of heatwaves and extreme weather [PDF]

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In the last century, Australia\u27s average temperature rose by slightly less than one degree over the pre-industrial average. Without concerted action by all countries, including Australia, the world is on a path to exceeding 4°C by the 2060s ...

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New Method for Single-Site Cloud-to-Ground Lightning Location Based on Tri-Pre Processing

open access: yesRemote Sensing
The single-site lightning detection system can provide timely and effective information on lightning activity in areas where a multi-site lightning network cannot be built.
Bingzhe Dai   +4 more
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BLAME IT ON THE WEATHER: COST AND DESIGN OF MANURE MANAGEMENT UNDER EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS ON NORTH CAROLINA SWINE FARMS [PDF]

open access: yes
The majority of pig farms in North Carolina use a lagoon-sprayfield system to manage manure. Although economical, the lagoon-sprayfield system is sensitive to weather conditions. This study examines the cost of manure management under extreme weather and
Chvosta, Jan   +2 more
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Predicting Ultra-Short-Term Wind Power Combinations Under Extreme Weather Conditions

open access: yesIEEE Access
The prediction of wind power generation is an important basis for the rational scheduling of new energy sources in wind power. However, the severe fluctuations in wind power output under extreme weather conditions pose a serious challenge for ultra-short-
Wanting Li   +3 more
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Extreme Weather, Extreme Costs

open access: yes
Climate risk management in Malawi's financial sector is a pressing issue that demands immediate attention. Globally, the urgency of addressing climate change is escalating, and many African countries are taking proactive steps to mitigate its financial implications.
Reserve Bank of Malawi, World Bank
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Ecosystem-based adaptation for smallholder farmers in agricultural landscapes in Central America: opportunities and constraints [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
It is increasingly recognized that climate change will have a disproportionate impact on smallholder farmers, due to their dependence on agriculture for both livelihoods and food security, their often high levels of poverty, location in remote areas and ...
Alpizar, Francisco   +8 more
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The impact of extreme weather on cattle feeding profits [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Citation: Belasco, E. J., Cheng, Y., & Schroeder, T. C. (2015). The impact of extreme weather on cattle feeding profits. Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics, 40(2), 285-305.
Belasco, E. J.   +2 more
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Adaptation to climate extremes in developing countries : the role of education [PDF]

open access: yes
Global climate models predict a rise in extreme weather in the next century. To better understand future interactions among adaptation costs, socioeconomic development, and climate change in developing countries, observed losses of life from floods and ...
Blankespoor, Brian   +3 more
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Extreme weather on the Great Barrier Reef [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
Climate scientists predict increased frequency of extreme weather events such as flooding rains and intense cyclones as a result of climate change. The effects of recent extreme weather events highlight the need for effective management and active ...

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