China's first meteorological satellite launched in 1988. It was named Fengyun, which roughly translates to 'wind and cloud'. Since then, 17 more Fengyun meteorological satellites were launched, with seven still in operation, ...
Earth Sciences
Jul 12, 2021
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Researchers led by Dr. Peng Jing from the Institute of Atmospheric Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences investigated the effects of phosphorus limitation on carbon sequestration in China.
Environment
Mar 9, 2023
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Modern weather forecasts rely heavily on data retrieved from numerical weather prediction models. These models continue to improve and have advanced considerably throughout more than half a century. However, forecast reliability ...
Earth Sciences
Jun 23, 2021
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The optimal fingerprinting method (OFM) has been used extensively to detect and attribute the effects of climate change. A recent analysis of the various assumptions used by OFM has revealed several ways the method could ...
Environment
Jul 11, 2024
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Tropical cyclones (TCs) are humbling and powerful forces of nature that can have tremendous impacts on people and human populations. Meteorologists have strived to improve TC forecasting skill, hoping to save lives. In the ...
Earth Sciences
Jun 8, 2021
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Urban areas account for 2% of the world's land but are responsible for 40%–70% of global anthropogenic, or human-made CO2 emissions. Quantitative fossil-fuel and greenhouse gas (GHG) variation tracking in a city's most ...
Environment
Jun 30, 2022
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Clouds are not only a mesmerizing spectacle in the sky but also a crucial player in Earth's atmospheric dynamics. Among the many types of clouds, cumulus clouds stand out because of their pivotal role in regulating weather ...
Earth Sciences
Aug 29, 2023
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Since 2020, many countries have pledged their plans for "carbon peak and carbon neutrality". Managing anthropogenic emissions, especially from major industries, is crucial for addressing global warming and promoting sustainable ...
Earth Sciences
Oct 4, 2023
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Researchers from the UK Met Office, in collaboration with the Chinese Academy of Meteorological Sciences, have developed an advanced terrain-smoothing technique that significantly improves the modeling of downslope windstorms. ...
Earth Sciences
Sep 21, 2023
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While significant strides have been made in improving air quality in China through regulations like the Clean Air Act issued in 2013, air pollution has become increasingly complex. Despite notable improvements, the development ...
Environment
May 6, 2024
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