A new study published in the journal Nature predicts that within a few generations humans will live in an “entirely new climate” unless greenhouse gas emissions are held to current levels. The study’s authors call this new metric climate departure—the year when temperatures at any specific spot on Earth will shift permanently to a point outside their historic bounds. We should be incorporating this and other reliable science into all water resources planning so as to increase the resiliency of our watersheds and best ensure a healthy environment and clean water for future generations of Montanans. Visit the interactive map below to see when your community’s point of departure could be. (zoom in and click on pinpoints)
Posted on: Mon, 21 Oct 2013 14:41:00 +0000
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