Climate change is a change in the statistical distribution of weather over periods of time that range from decades to millions of years. It can be a change in the average weather or a change in the distribution of weather events around an average (for example, greater or fewer extreme weather events). Climate change may be limited to a specific region, or may occur across the whole Earth.
In recent usage, especially in the context of environmental policy, climate change usually refers to changes in modern climate. It may be qualified as anthropogenic climate change, more generally known as "global warming" or "anthropogenic global warming" (AGW).
For information on temperature measurements over various periods, and the data sources available, see temperature record. For attribution of climate change over the past century, see attribution of recent climate change
Factors that can shape climate are climate forcings. These include such processes as variations in solar radiation, deviations in the Earth's orbit, mountain-building and continental drift, and changes in greenhouse gas concentrations. There are a variety of climate change feedbacks that can either amplify or diminish the initial forcing. Some parts of the climate system, such as the oceans and ice caps, respond slowly in reaction to climate forcing because of their large mass. Therefore, the climate system can take centuries or longer to fully respond to new external forcings
sábado, 15 de mayo de 2010
Economic crisis en Europe 2009
By now everyone in the developed world knows it: we are living an economic crisis. Still unclear is why a recession, which according to economic specialists is not something completely unusual, is now considered a crisis. Maybe it is just a mass-media gimmick or maybe it is something far worse than a recession. For now the answer will be left opened to debate and the focus will go on what shall we expect in the next few months.
Last week, the Commission of the European Union, the institution responsible for managing the major economic aspects of the world’s largest economic power – the European Union, has released its predictions for 2009. Although the picture is not a cheerful one, it is neither a devastating one.
Last week, the Commission of the European Union, the institution responsible for managing the major economic aspects of the world’s largest economic power – the European Union, has released its predictions for 2009. Although the picture is not a cheerful one, it is neither a devastating one.
CHAMPIONS
Vienna, Austria - The selection of Spain, directed by Luis Aragones, beat Germany 1-0 and became champions of the tournament. The only goal was scored by Fernando Torres in the 33rd minute of the first half and gave the Spanish the second European Cup in its history.
This is a historical situation for the Spanish, since his consecration last was 44 years ago. It was also a European Championship in 1964 and against the Soviet Union.
It is worth noting the presence of Queen Sofia and Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero. There were also German President Horst Köhler and Chancellor Angela Merkel's.
In the beginning, the Germans were superior. However, the Iberian team began, little by little, to play better. In minute 33, the "Niño" Torres took a pass from Xavi lines. Then Teutonic beat Lahm and beat the keeper Lehmann. In the second half, Sergio Ramos had two opportunities that could not participate. Torres also missed a chance.
La Furia Roja remains unbeaten in 22 games with 19 wins and three draws. Despite that, Aragones leave the choice to join the Turkish club Fenerbahce.
"This victory is for the players because they had all the faith. So they did made the tournament," said Spanish coach. We have an extraordinarily good team.. That's for sure. When we play, no team that resist. "
VOCABULARY:
Queen:Reina
faith:Fe
remains unbeaten:sigue invicto
This is a historical situation for the Spanish, since his consecration last was 44 years ago. It was also a European Championship in 1964 and against the Soviet Union.
It is worth noting the presence of Queen Sofia and Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero. There were also German President Horst Köhler and Chancellor Angela Merkel's.
In the beginning, the Germans were superior. However, the Iberian team began, little by little, to play better. In minute 33, the "Niño" Torres took a pass from Xavi lines. Then Teutonic beat Lahm and beat the keeper Lehmann. In the second half, Sergio Ramos had two opportunities that could not participate. Torres also missed a chance.
La Furia Roja remains unbeaten in 22 games with 19 wins and three draws. Despite that, Aragones leave the choice to join the Turkish club Fenerbahce.
"This victory is for the players because they had all the faith. So they did made the tournament," said Spanish coach. We have an extraordinarily good team.. That's for sure. When we play, no team that resist. "
VOCABULARY:
Queen:Reina
faith:Fe
remains unbeaten:sigue invicto
Michael Jackson Dies
The singer Michael Jackson, 50, died Thursday after suffering a cardiac arrest at his home in Los Angeles, as confirmed by several local media. A call minutes produced at 12.26 pm EDT California (21.26 in the Spanish Peninsula) alerted the medical services need an ambulance at the singer's house.
Apparently, the medical team moved into the home in the exclusive Bel Air neighborhood of Los Angeles, tried to revive the singer before his transfer to hospital. The pop star arrived at UCLA teaching hospital in a deep coma and minutes after doctors certified his death.
Jackson had a poor health for much of his life with many episodes that required medical care, four of them when he was celebrating the 2005 trial in which he was accused of sexually abusing a minor. In 1995 he was admitted to a hospital in New York to vanish in an essay in a theater. Also spent several times the operating room to undergo cosmetic surgery, while the white color of his skin was due to vitiligo, a disease that causes depigmentation, he claimed
VOCABULARY:
suffering:sufrimiento
tried:sufrimiento
undergo:someterse
Apparently, the medical team moved into the home in the exclusive Bel Air neighborhood of Los Angeles, tried to revive the singer before his transfer to hospital. The pop star arrived at UCLA teaching hospital in a deep coma and minutes after doctors certified his death.
Jackson had a poor health for much of his life with many episodes that required medical care, four of them when he was celebrating the 2005 trial in which he was accused of sexually abusing a minor. In 1995 he was admitted to a hospital in New York to vanish in an essay in a theater. Also spent several times the operating room to undergo cosmetic surgery, while the white color of his skin was due to vitiligo, a disease that causes depigmentation, he claimed
VOCABULARY:
suffering:sufrimiento
tried:sufrimiento
undergo:someterse
viernes, 14 de mayo de 2010
CARLO,YES I DO WANT TORRES
CARLO ANCELOTTI has admitted for the first time he would like to see Fernando Torres at Chelsea.
SunSport revealed yesterday Blues striker Didier Drogba is keen to link up with Liverpool's Spanish ace.
Blues owner Roman Abramovich is also willing to splash the £50million needed and Ancelotti said: "It's not only Drogba - I would like to play with Torres. He's a very good player.
"But this is not an issue for now. He is a Liverpool player and is a good striker but we have two fantastic strikers and this is not for this moment."
Ancelotti is on the brink of winning a second trophy in his maiden season.
But the Italian has praised the work of his Pompey counterpart, Avram Grant, while admitting Chelsea's victory at Fratton Park two months ago was the turning point of their season.
He added: "That game was an important game for us because it was a difficult moment.
"At the time they didn't have much motivation but, on Saturday, they have a lot of motivation in the final.
"Avram is a very good coach. He was here in Chelsea for one year and did a very good job.
"And also this year, Portsmouth have had a difficult year but he did well to take them to the final and get his players to go out with strong, strong motivation."
Vocabulary:
willing:dispuesto
trophy:trofeo
SunSport revealed yesterday Blues striker Didier Drogba is keen to link up with Liverpool's Spanish ace.
Blues owner Roman Abramovich is also willing to splash the £50million needed and Ancelotti said: "It's not only Drogba - I would like to play with Torres. He's a very good player.
"But this is not an issue for now. He is a Liverpool player and is a good striker but we have two fantastic strikers and this is not for this moment."
Ancelotti is on the brink of winning a second trophy in his maiden season.
But the Italian has praised the work of his Pompey counterpart, Avram Grant, while admitting Chelsea's victory at Fratton Park two months ago was the turning point of their season.
He added: "That game was an important game for us because it was a difficult moment.
"At the time they didn't have much motivation but, on Saturday, they have a lot of motivation in the final.
"Avram is a very good coach. He was here in Chelsea for one year and did a very good job.
"And also this year, Portsmouth have had a difficult year but he did well to take them to the final and get his players to go out with strong, strong motivation."
Vocabulary:
willing:dispuesto
trophy:trofeo
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