dimming effect
1Global dimming — is the gradual reduction in the amount of global direct irradiance at the Earth s surface that was observed for several decades after the start of systematic measurements in 1950s. The effect varies by location, but worldwide it has been… …
2global dimming — n. The gradual reduction in the amount of sunlight reaching the earth s surface. Example Citations: People may be oblivious to so called global dimming, which tends to occur during cloudy periods. Shabtai Cohen, who works at the Vocani Centre in… …
3Greenhouse effect — The Greenhouse effect refers to the change in the thermal equilibrium temperature of a planet or moon by the presence of an atmosphere containing gas that absorbs infrared radiation. [ [http://www.ipcc.ch/pdf/assessment report/ar4/syr/ar4 syr… …
4global dimming — /gloʊbəl ˈdɪmɪŋ/ (say glohbuhl diming) noun the gradual reduction in the level of energy from the sun reaching the earth s surface as a result of reflection from increasing amounts of particulate matter, such as soot, dust, etc., in the… …
5global dimming — noun A worldwide decline, during the last few decades, of the intensity of the sunlight reaching the Earths surface, caused by particulate air pollution. Such dimming has a dampening effect on global warming …
6Dimmer — For the New Zealand band, see Dimmer (band). A common dual dimmer manufactured by Electronic Theatre Controls (ETC) …
7Climate change mitigation — Fossil fuel related CO2 emissions compared to five of IPCC s emissions scenarios. The dips are related to global recessions. Data from IPCC SRES scenarios; …
8Oscurecimiento global — Contaminación Contaminación atmosférica Lluvia ácida • Índice de calidad del aire • Modelos de dispersión en la atmósfera • Clorofluorocarbonos • Oscurecimiento global • Calentamiento g …
9Global warming — This article is about the change in climate Earth is currently experiencing. For general discussion of how Earth s climate can change, see Climate change …
10Stage lighting — Modern stage lighting is a flexible tool in the production of theatre, dance, opera and other performance arts. Several different types of stage lighting instruments are used in the pursuit of the various principles or goals of lighting.… …
