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Graduate School of Environmental Science
Description: Deterioration of the environment is taking place at a global scale. We are faced with problems such as global warming, endocrine disruptors, increase in ultraviolet ray, air pollution, acid rain, eutrophication of the sea and so on. These problems are caused by the interactions between the geosphere and biosphere. It is necessary to approach these problems by integrating various disciprines. We built Graduate School of Environmental Science to produce high educated researchers and specialists who can tackle in these crucial and urgent subjects. Our former organization `Graduate School of Environmental Earth Science` cooperating with Institute of Low Temperature Science, Research Institute for Electronic Science and Catalysis Research Center, had been working to clarify and resolve environmental problems. On the other hand, Graduate School of Fisheries Science and Field Science Center for Northern Biosphere had been working on the field of Environmental Science, too.Hokkaido University, therefore, with the help of National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Prevention, integrated professors from these organizations and built a new school �Graduate School of Earth Science� to provide essential education.a global scale. We are faced with problems such as global warming, endocrine disruptors, increase in ultraviolet ray, air pollution, acid rain, eutrophication of the sea and so on.
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Center for Atmospheric and Oceanic Studies
Description: The Atmospheric Trace Gas Laboratory and the Atmosphere-Ocean Exchange Laboratory collaborate with each other in their research activities, in which extensive measurements of the concentrations and isotopic ratios of various greenhouse gases (GHGs) are carried out by using suchplatforms as ground-based stations, ships, aircrafts, and balloons, to elucidate their temporal and spatial variations. Polar ice cores are analyzed to reconstruct the past variations of GHG species. We also investigate the exchange processes of the GHG related materials, heat and momentum between the atmosphere and the ocean. On the basis of the results from these observational studies, numerical models are developed to provide a quantitative understanding of the global cycles of GHGs. The Radiation and Climate Physics Laboratory is aimed at improving our understanding of the processes involved in aerosol/cloud-radiation-climate interactions. The research activity includes observational studies on the radiative properties of such atmospheric constituents as aerosols, clouds, and water vapor, as well as their effects on climate. Theoretical modeling and numerical simulation studies of the interaction processes are an important component of the research activity. The research activity also includes advanced remote sensing analysis of the optical and physical properties of aerosols and clouds by synergy use of passive and active sensors and satellites. The Satellite Oceanography Laboratory is conducting researches on the ocean environment by using a variety of satellite data. The research topics include air-sea interactions, regional oceanic circulation, and bio-geophysical interactions, in which the study employs the methods of satellite data analysis as well as numerical simulations by various ocean models. A large wind-wave tank is also used for laboratory experiments of the air-water boundary processes and microwave remote sensing.
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Meteorological Research Institute
Description: Global change and environmental issues are one of the urgent and common subjects human beings should solve; global warming issue due to the increment of greenhouse-effect gases like carbon dioxide according to enhancement of human activity, destruction of ozone layer by CFCs, acid rain and desertification, etc. Also every year we have a severe damage due to heavy thunderstorms and typhoons in our country. To prevent the damage is very important. In addition, as our country is a typical volcanic and earthquake country,we are highly required to establish the forecast technique for big earthquake and volcanic eruption.
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University of Toronto
Description: While we have much for which to look forward, we must be diligent in attending to the urgent matters that will inform the implementation of the Budget and its impact on the University of Toronto, particularly with respect to graduate expansion; as well as the significant administrative preparations for the incoming President. These are some of the many reasons why I am so honoured to serve the University as Acting President until the end of September. During this transition period, we cannot afford missteps or loss of momentum, and I have charged myself and the University's administration to dedicate all of our best efforts to ensure a good outcome from the Province's new investment in higher education, and a smooth transition for President-designate Naylor.
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Frontier Research Center for Global Change
Description: �Considering the importance of global change prediction in order to address global environmental problems, to mitigate the influence of natural disasters and to promote effective use of natural resources, the realization of global change prediction was proposed as a goal to achieve in the report "Toward the Prediction of Global Change" compiled by Subcommittee on Earth Science and Technology (Chair: Dr. Taroh Matsuno, former Professor of Hokkaido Univ. ), Council for Aeronautics, Electronics and other Advanced Technologies, Science and Technology Agency of Japan in July, 1996.
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The Department of Atmospheric Sciences
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Hadley Centre for Climate Prediction and Research
Description: The Hadley Centre for Climate Prediction and Research, which is part of the Met Office, provides a focus in the United Kingdom for the scientific issues associated with climate change. The main aims of the Hadley Centre are: To understand physical, chemical and biological processes within the climate system and develop state-of-the-art climate models which represent them; To monitor global and national climate variability and change; To attribute recent changes in climate to specific factors; To understand, with the aim of predicting, the natural interannual to decadal variability of climate. It currently employs around 100 staff and uses two NEC SX-6 supercomputers. Most of its funding comes from contracts with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), other United Kingdom Government departments and the European commission.
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Ocean Technology Group - University of Sydney
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CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENTAL PHYSICS
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The Rocky Mountain Research Station (RMRS) is a multicultural and diverse organization that employs
Description: Rocky Mountain Research Station
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