Models
Recent models forecast that even in the unlikely event of greenhouse gases stabilising at present levels, the earth would warm by an additional 0.5°C by 2100, a similar rise in temperature to that seen during the 20th century. As ocean waters expand in response to this warming, global sea levels would mount by about 10 centimetres during that time. These models do not take into account ice cap and glacier melting; including those climate feedback effects would give a 1°C - 1.5°C estimated temperature increase.
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Famous quotes containing the word models:
“The parents who wish to lead a quiet life I would say: Tell your children that they are very naughty—much naughtier than most children; point to the young people of some acquaintances as models of perfection, and impress your own children with a deep sense of their own inferiority. You carry so many more guns than they do that they cannot fight you. This is called moral influence and it will enable you to bounce them as much as you please.”
—Samuel Butler (1835–1902)
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—Eda Le Shan (20th century)
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—Camille Paglia (b. 1947)