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Communication of the role of natural variability in future North American climate

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  • Clara Deser

    (National Center for Atmospheric Research)

  • Reto Knutti

    (ETH Zürich, Institute for Atmospheric and Climate Science)

  • Susan Solomon

    (Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences, Massachusetts Institute of Technology)

  • Adam S. Phillips

    (National Center for Atmospheric Research)

Abstract

As climate models improve, decision-makers' expectations for accurate climate predictions are growing. Natural climate variability, however, limits climate predictability and hampers the ability to guide adaptation in many regions such as North America. Scientists, policymakers and the public need to improve communication and avoid raising expectations for accurate regional predictions everywhere.

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  • Clara Deser & Reto Knutti & Susan Solomon & Adam S. Phillips, 2012. "Communication of the role of natural variability in future North American climate," Nature Climate Change, Nature, vol. 2(11), pages 775-779, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcli:v:2:y:2012:i:11:d:10.1038_nclimate1562
    DOI: 10.1038/nclimate1562
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