This review examines the role of the atmospheric evaporative demand (AED) in drought.
AED is a complex concept and here we discuss possible AED definitions, the subsequent …

The near future change in productivity of photovoltaic energy (PVE) in Europe and Africa is
assessed by using the climate variables simulated by the ECHAM5-HAM aerosol-climate …

The northern boundary of the East Asian summer monsoon (EASMNB), located in the
transitional zone from humid to arid regions, is characterized by significant north-south …

The contribution of clouds and aerosols to the decadal variations of downward surface
shortwave radiation (SSR) is a current controversial topic. This study proposes a method …

The cloud effects on the shortwave (SW), longwave (LW) and net all-wave radiation budgets
of the Mediterranean basin were computed using a detailed radiative transfer model …

Improvements in the short-term predictability of irradiance in numerical weather prediction
models can assist grid operators in managing intermittent solar-generated electricity. In this …

The purpose of this paper is to describe the variability of sunshine duration and air
temperature and to assess the relationship between these variables. The paper is based on …

In recent years, surface ozone (O 3) has increased rapidly over the North China Plain (NCP),
which is harmful to human health and crop yields. Summertime O 3 over the NCP is …

Land surface temperature anomalies can be linked to changes in local surface energy
balance, although the relationship between surface temperature variability and individual …

Abstract The European populations of Homo heidelbergensis may have contributed to the
genetic heritage of modern Eurasians. A better understanding of the possible effects of …