Document Type

Review

Publication Title

Antarctic Science

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Publication Date

12-1-2009

First Page

541

Last Page

563

Issue Number

6

Volume Number

21

Abstract/ Summary

The Antarctic climate system varies on timescales from orbital, through millennial to sub-annual, and is closely coupled to other parts of the global climate system. We review these variations from the perspective of the geological and glaciological records and the recent historical period from which we have instrumental data (similar to the last 50 years). We consider their consequences for the biosphere, and show how the latest numerical models project changes into the future, taking into account human actions in the form of the release of greenhouse gases and chlorofluorocarbons into the atmosphere. In doing so, we provide an essential Southern Hemisphere companion to the Arctic Climate Impact Assessment.

Citation/Publisher Attribution

Convey, P, Bindschadler, R, Di Prisco, G, Fahrbach, E, Gutt, J, Hodgson, DA, Mayewski, PA, et al., 2009, Antarctic Climate Change and the Environment: Antarctic Science, v. 21, p. 541-563. Available on publisher's site at: http://www.esaim-m2an.org/action/displayAbstract?fromPage=online&aid=6735236&fulltextType=RA&fileId=S0954102009990642

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© Copyright 2009 by Cambridge University Press

DOI

10.1017/S0954102009990642

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