Author(s):
Kunkel, K.E., L.E. Stevens, S.E. Stevens, L. Sun, E. Janssen, D. Wuebbles, J. Rennells, A. DeGaetano, and J.G. Dobson
2013
Link:
https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/56802
Description:
This document is one of series of regional climate descriptions designed to provide input that can be
used in the development of the National Climate Assessment (NCA). As part of a sustained
assessment approach, it is intended that these documents will be updated as new and well-vetted
model results are available and as new climate scenario needs become clear. It is also hoped that
these documents (and associated data and resources) are of direct benefit to decision makers and
communities seeking to use this information in developing adaptation plans.
These documents include a description of the observed historical climate conditions for each region
and a set of climate scenarios as plausible futures – these components are described in more detail
below.
There are two components of these descriptions. One component is a description of the historical
climate conditions in the region. The other component is a description of the climate conditions
associated with two future pathways of greenhouse gas emissions
Geographic Areas:
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