Challenge to Climatologists?

by: Rob FIt is proven that aerosols and other particulate matter such as cloud cover scatter or reflect radiation. In the case of reflection, energy is reflected at the same angle at which it hits an object.

Because of this process, aerosols are responsible for cooling the troposphere. If aerosols were not a product of human activity, then we would see temperatures now as hot as 2070 is projected (Source: MIT Technology Review, Aug. 06)

Worldwide, aerosols are produced mostly by car exhausts and the burning of organic material.

My question to climatologists is, at what point should we mobilize economic resources to produce and manage constant aerosol emissions?

When will we admit that global CO2 emissions will not be cut enough to save the Antarctic?

Sequestering greenhouse gases from coal is decades off from wide-scale implementation.

We all saw what happened to mean temperatures during 9/11′s no-fly rule.

Why do PACs ignore aerosols when speaking to the general pub.?

Mariah

Devendra Kundaliya asked:


Climatic Conditions in India

It is not easy to generalize the climate for a vast country like India that extends for thousands of miles in all the four directions. The country experiences different climatic conditions ranging from freezing winters to scorching summers and from tropical coastal areas to damp, rainy states. The whole country has been divided into different climatic zones.

Climate of Northern India

September to mid-April period with dry, cool weather is the most pleasant period in northern India. Northern India experiences chilly winters from November till February. The average minimum temperature during this period lies in the range of 34°F to 46°F (1°C to 8°C). Summers in the northern region start from mid-April and last till June. It is common to have maximum temperature above 104°F (40°C) in the most of the northern region during summer months. With the onset of monsoon, the northern India gets relief from the scorching heats of summer. Generally the Monsoon reaches the region by June end or early July and lasts till mid-September. The region gets heavy rains during these months.

Climate of Southern India

Southern India usually does not experience extreme weather conditions. The most pleasant months are from October to March. Summer months of April till mid-June may take temperatures above 104°F (40°C) in some parts of the region. Humidity is very high during these months. Some parts of the region start getting monsoon rains from mid-May which lasts till July. Coastal areas enjoy pleasant weather with cool breezes and relatively low rainfall.

Climate of Western India

In western India, the best months are from October till March. Summers from April till August can be extremely hot in the desert areas of Rajasthan. The region receives maximum rainfall from mid-June till September.



Rahman