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

Clara Deser (), Reto Knutti, Susan Solomon and Adam S. Phillips
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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

Nature Climate Change, 2012, vol. 2, issue 11, 775-779

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.

Date: 2012
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