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Uncertaincies in Modelling Climate Change

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The Impact of Climate Change on Drylands

Part of the book series: Environment & Policy ((ENPO,volume 39))

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Regionally there are large differences between the climate models, especially in the projections for future precipitation amounts. On a regional scale, one model predicts an increase in precipitation whereas another model predicts a decrease. We should therefore conclude that the outcome of the climate models is not yet accurate enough for a regional interpretation.

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van Boxel, J. (2004). Uncertaincies in Modelling Climate Change. In: Dietz, A.J., Ruben, R., Verhagen, A. (eds) The Impact of Climate Change on Drylands. Environment & Policy, vol 39. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-2158-5_4

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