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Bulletin nº Vol 59 (2) - 2010
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Publish Date: 1 November 2010
by Peter Lynch Remarkable advances in weather forecasts during the past half-century have brought great benefits to humanity. Accurate forecasts save many lives, and early warnings mitigate the worst effects of extreme weather events, when they are available. Detailed, accurate forecasts are of huge economic value, with numerous studies showing that the benefits of forecasts outweigh the costs many times over.
Bulletin nº Vol 59 (2) - 2010
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Publish Date: 1 November 2010
Dr Salinger, former President of the WMO Commission for Agricultural Meteorology (2006-2010), outlines the Commission’s challenges in contributing to food security, building on its role over the last 60 years.
Bulletin nº Vol 59 (1) - 2010
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Publish Date: 1 January 2010
Requirements for high-quality observational data and their worldwide compatibility were a governing principle when the International Meteorological Organization was established in 1873.
Bulletin nº Vol 59 (1) - 2010
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Publish Date: 1 January 2010
Following the legacy of the first and the second World Climate Conferences that laid the foundation for building climate research and observational activities to understand the nature of the climate challenges and to initiate an international policy dialogue, World Climate Conference-3 (WCC-3) made a leap to put climate science in the service of society.
Bulletin nº Vol 59 (1) - 2010
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Publish Date: 1 January 2010
Monitoring of trace atmospheric constituents was originally driven by scientific curiosity. It was not long, however, before questions were raised over the connection between observed increases in certain trace chemicals and human activities, and what the consequences would be for humanity if it should continue unabated.
Bulletin nº Vol 59 (1) - 2010
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Publish Date: 1 January 2010
The role of hydrology within WMO has evolved significantly since enactment of the WMO Convention in 1950.
Bulletin nº Vol 59 (1) - 2010
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Publish Date: 1 January 2010
Over the past 60 years, WMO has assisted the National Meteorological and Hydrological Services of its Members with capacity building in a number of critical areas to foster their growth and development.
Bulletin nº Vol 59 (2) - 2010
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Publish Date: 1 November 2010
Better cyclone prediction is a focus of international weather research. This case study of a 2009 typhoon that narrowly missed the Philippines gives a portrait of the scope for ensemble forecasting.
Bulletin nº Vol 59 (1) - 2010
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Publish Date: 1 January 2010
1853: First International Meteorological Conference 1873: WMO predecessor, the International Meteorological Organization established
Bulletin nº Vol 59 (1) - 2010
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Publish Date: 1 January 2010
With this year’s World Meteorological Day, WMO celebrates “60 years of service for your safety and well-being”. This issue of the Bulletin joins the celebration, taking a look at the...
