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Possible Influences of Air Pollution, Dust-and Sandstorms on the Indian Monsoon
Weather, Climate, Climate services, Drought, Floods, Greenhouse gases, Research, Clouds, Oceans, Water, El Niño / La Niña
Bulletin nº Vol 58 (1) - 2009
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Publish Date: 1 January 2009
In Asian monsoon countries, such as China and India, human health and safety problems caused by air pollution are becoming increasingly serious, due to the increased loading of atmospheric pollutants from waste gas emissions and from rising energy demand associated with the rapid pace of industrialization and modernization.
News from the WMO Secretariat
Weather, Climate, Climate services, Environment, Greenhouse gases, Natural hazards, Satellite, Research, Disaster risk reduction, Water, Climate change
Bulletin nº Vol 58 (1) - 2009
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Publish Date: 1 January 2009
The Secretary-General, Michel Jarraud, recently made official visits to a number of Member countries as briefly reported below. He wishes to place on record his gratitude to those Members for the kindness and hospitality extended to him.
Air Quality, Weather and Climate in Mexico City
Weather, Climate, Climate services, Climate change, Greenhouse gases, Research, Environment, Observations, Water, Floods
Bulletin nº Vol 58 (1) - 2009
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Publish Date: 1 January 2009
http://www.mce2.org The Mexico City Metropolitan Area is one of the world’s largest megacities with an estimated 20 million inhabitants living on the dried bed of the elevated lake Texcoco and its surroundings. The inland basin is at an altitude of 2 240 msl and is surrounded on three sides by mountains and volcanoes, with an opening to the Mexican Plateau to the north and a mountain gap to the south-east.
The Global Atmosphere: Greenhouse Gases and Urban Pollution
Weather, Climate, Climate services, Greenhouse gases, Climate change, Research, Oceans, Satellite, Observations, El Niño / La Niña, Agriculture and food security, Environment
Bulletin nº Vol 58 (1) - 2009
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Publish Date: 1 January 2009
For 50 years, since Dave Keeling started monitoring carbon dioxide at Mauna Loa, Hawaii, and the South Pole, scientists have been tracking greenhouse and other trace gases in the global atmosphere. The results have revolutionized our understanding of biogeochemistry and demonstrated that human activities affect climate change and air quality.
Air-Quality Management and Weather Prediction during the 2008 Beijing Olympics
Weather, Climate, Climate services, Greenhouse gases, Research, Forecast, Environment, Observations, Data exchange, Information, Water
Bulletin nº Vol 58 (1) - 2009
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Publish Date: 1 January 2009
The 29th Olympiad took place from 8 to 24 August 2008 in Beijing: more than 10 000 athletes from 204 countries, territories or regions participated. It was historically exceptional in terms of its size, variety of sport events and related activities, operations of municipal infrastructure and daily activities of the general public. Over 1.7 million volunteers provided a full range of services.
Fifty Years Ago
Weather, Climate, Climate services, Observations, Agriculture and food security, Research, Satellite, Clouds, Forecast
Bulletin nº Vol 58 (1) - 2009
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Publish Date: 1 January 2009
WMO Bulletin Vol. VIII, No. 1 January 1959
WMO Research and Development Activities in Air Quality, Weather and Climate to Benefit Africa
Weather, Climate, Climate change, Greenhouse gases, Environment, Floods, Agriculture and food security, Research, Capacity development
Bulletin nº Vol 58 (1) - 2009
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Publish Date: 1 January 2009
Dramatic and sustained improvements have occurred in our prediction capabilities for air quality, climate and weather. Nevertheless, the demands for more accurate predictions have increased due to the exponential growth of population, climate change and the increasing susceptibility of society to natural disasters and poor air quality by concentrating populations in urban centres, coastal regions and river valleys.
News from the WMO Secretariat
Weather, Climate, Climate services, Disaster risk reduction, Environment, Climate change, Research, Agriculture and food security, Education, Water
Bulletin nº Vol 57 (1) - 2008
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Publish Date: 1 January 2008
The Secretary-General, Michel Jarraud, recently made official visits to a number of Member countries as briefly reported below. He wishes to place on record his gratitude to those Members for the kindness and hospitality extended to him.
Aircraft Observations
Weather, Climate, Climate services, Environment, Observations, Research, Satellite, Data exchange, Clouds, Forecast, Polar, Aviation
Bulletin nº Vol 57 (1) - 2008
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Publish Date: 1 January 2008
How aircraft observations benefit the safety, efficiency and environmental footprint of international civil aviation and contribute to the Global Observing System.
The World Weather Watch Today
Weather, Climate, Climate services, Climate change, Water, Environment, Research, Observations, Data exchange, Forecast, Satellite, Oceans, Aviation, Partnership
Bulletin nº Vol 57 (1) - 2008
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Publish Date: 1 January 2008
Since 2002, there have been a number of initiatives and accomplishments having a significant impact on the World Weather Watch. Indeed, not since the 1960s has there been so much emphasis and worldwide attention on the knowledge of the environment …