Definitions on Climate change starting with C

Monday, 13 February 2012

Definitions

C

Carbon Cycle

The group of Pacific and Caribbean nations that are calling for relatively fast action by developed nations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The AOSIS reduction in carbon dioxide emissions by 2005.countries fear the effects of rising sea levels and increased storm activity predicted to accompany global warming. Their want to hold Annex I Parties to a 20 per cent reduction in carbon dioxide emissions by 2005.

Chlorofluorocarbons (and related compounds)

A family of anthropogenic compounds that includes chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), bromofluorcarbons (halons), methyl chloroform, carbon tetrachloride, methyl bromide, and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs). These compounds have been shown to deplete stratospheric ozone, and therefore are typically referred to as ozone depleting substances. The most ozone-depleting of these compounds are being phased out under the Montreal Protocol.

Climate Feedback

An atmospheric, oceanic, terrestrial, or other process that is activated by the direct climate change induced by changes in radiative forcing (q.v.). Climate feedbacks may increase (positive feedback) or diminish (negative feedback) the magnitude of the direct climate change.

Climate Model

A quantitative way of representing the interactions of the atmosphere, oceans, land surface, and ice. Models can range from relatively simple to quite comprehensive.

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