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October 2015 PMID 26514110

Vegetation Greening and Climate Change Promote Multidecadal Rises of Global Land Evapotranspiration.

Ke Zhang, John S Kimball, Ramakrishna R Nemani, Steven W Running, Yang Hong, Jonathan J Gourley, Zhongbo Yu

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The discussions use scientifically oriented language, with comments like 'the hydrological cycle is expected to accelerate' and references to increased transpiration, indicating both support and a solid interest in the environmental implications, which justifies the moderately positive agreement and impact scores.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions seem to support the article's premise that vegetation greening and increased moisture demand influence land evapotranspiration trends.

InterestHigh interest

The varied comments, including detailed observations and references to climate processes, demonstrate high curiosity and engagement with the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Some users reference scientific concepts like the hydrological cycle and biosphere responses, showing moderate to deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

While the discussions reflect awareness and support of the findings, they mostly revolve around understanding rather than immediate policy or widespread behavioral change.

Abstract in brief

  • The study analyzes a long-term (1982-2013) remote sensing record of land evapotranspiration (ET), revealing a significant global increase primarily driven by vegetation greening and increased atmospheric moisture demand.
  • The research highlights that periods of reduced ET growth, such as between 1998 and 2008, were temporary, with ET growth rates recovering after 2008, despite ongoing climate variability.
  • Although terrestrial precipitation has also increased, at a slower rate than ET and moisture demand, suggesting potential water supply limitations that could worsen regional droughts, especially during dry periods linked to strong El Nio events.]
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aaronshem
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@TheChuck1nator @RyanMaue Also increased transpiration from enhanced biosphere. https://t.co/4rgMQsHJsT https://t.co/P4S5wHHBCA

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aaronshem
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@John_On_Climate @Kenneth19567057 @_david_ho_ There is actually something to it. The hydrological cycle is expected to accelerate. And land has been capturing more water every year even as transpiration has increased. https://t.co/iG4KwPFbC9 https://t.co/Q7Vie2tqie https://t.co/4rgMQsHJsT There also hasn’t been a

Feb 15, 2023 · 1,367 followers View post →
aaronshem
@aaronshem · X

@TheChuck1nator @RyanMaue Also increased transpiration from enhanced biosphere. https://t.co/4rgMQsHJsT https://t.co/P4S5wHHBCA

Jan 15, 2023 · 1 like · 1,367 followers View post →
aaronshem
@aaronshem · X

@ClimateChangeC_ @TheDisproof @kasmm1 @BridgetHolmstro @Steedore @robertwrand @Barbarajdurkin @d_e_mol @Barrtecforever @SharkSandwhich @RoyPentland @noturbine @no2wind @cjtjgeol @RobMeekel @Narvuntien @Tea4gunsSC @HiFiWhiPhi @RogerXMathew @DanLCarroll @stockypig @TheRealRolfster @agentsinaction @PaprikaLady @DawnTJ90 @0Sundance @MedBennett @thinks_about_it @ReckedRik @jimdtweet @BubbasRanch @IBergwiesel @Climatehope2 @riktheozfrog @Dardedar @Bananenrijperij @RustyAway @RijpeW @MikeDel21893959 @Skrued1 @StormSignalSA @DigDougFTW @bluestflame1 @Biggieol6 @HalleVerkehrt @JohnSmi50968113 @AJamesW2 @POTUS @VP @JohnKerry https://t.co/4rgMQsHJsT

Jun 4, 2022 · 1 like · 1,367 followers View post →