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Rare observations of surface currents in the Bay of Bengal will help scientists understand when an ocean current may veer in a direction opposite to what they expect. Read More Rare observations of surface currents in the Bay of Bengal will help scientists understand when an ocean current may veer in a direction opposite to what…
NOAA has announced a new agreement to support evaluation of whether the ocean can safely remove and store billions of tons of carbon dioxide. Read More NOAA has announced a new agreement to support evaluation of whether the ocean can safely remove and store billions of tons of carbon dioxide.
A new analysis found that ozone pollution readings in the Upper Midwest caused by massive Canadian wildfires in spring 2023 were the worst in decades. Read More A new analysis found that ozone pollution readings in the Upper Midwest caused by massive Canadian wildfires in spring 2023 were the worst in decades.
New research indicates that year-to-year hurricane variability has already increased, and projects a further 36 percent increase by the middle of the 21st century. Read More New research indicates that year-to-year hurricane variability has already increased, and projects a further 36 percent increase by the middle of the 21st century.
The Air Quality and Community Health Research Subcommittee of the National Science and Technology Council has just published a website on air quality and human health. Read More The Air Quality and Community Health Research Subcommittee of the National Science and Technology Council has just published a website on air quality and human health.
Two new studies focusing on the tropical Pacific and atmospheric circulation uncover mechanisms driving extreme weather patterns and may help improve predictions. Read More Two new studies focusing on the tropical Pacific and atmospheric circulation uncover mechanisms driving extreme weather patterns and may help improve predictions.
NOAA’s Climate, Ecosystems, and Fisheries Initiative is an initiative to provide decision makers with needed information to mitigate and adapt to the effects climate change on key marine and Great… Read More NOAA’s Climate, Ecosystems, and Fisheries Initiative is an initiative to provide decision makers with needed information to mitigate and adapt to the effects climate…
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The NOAA Climate Program Office (CPO) Adaptation Sciences (AdSci) program is excited to announce eight new awards totaling $2,395,476 that will build the nation’s climate resilience. Read More The NOAA Climate Program Office (CPO) Adaptation Sciences (AdSci) program is excited to announce eight new awards totaling $2,395,476 that will build the nation’s climate resilience.
Phased Array Radar can give meteorologists a clear view of fast-moving weather systems by providing almost instantaneous scans of multiple areas in the atmosphere at once. Read More Phased Array Radar can give meteorologists a clear view of fast-moving weather systems by providing almost instantaneous scans of multiple areas in the atmosphere at once.
At current rates, the Global Carbon Budget estimates, there’s a 50 percent likelihood that global average air temperatures will regularly exceed the 1.5-degree Celsius target (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit… Read More At current rates, the Global Carbon Budget estimates, there’s a 50 percent likelihood that global average air temperatures will regularly exceed the 1.5-degree Celsius target (2.7…
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A newly published study projects an increase in the variability of Atlantic tropical cyclone activity, leading to more active and inactive hurricane seasons and less near-normal seasons. Read More A newly published study projects an increase in the variability of Atlantic tropical cyclone activity, leading to more active and inactive hurricane seasons and less near-normal seasons.
Drought data over 2001-2021 suggest that in the western United States, low rainfall drove droughts but in the central and eastern U.S., low soil moisture and high evaporation played a bigger role. Read More Drought data over 2001-2021 suggest that in the western United States, low rainfall drove droughts but in the central and eastern U.S.,…
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Marine heatwaves create high-pressure atmospheric conditions that weaken coastal circulation in the Gulf of Alaska, reducing the formation of the eddies essential for supporting marine life. Read More Marine heatwaves create high-pressure atmospheric conditions that weaken coastal circulation in the Gulf of Alaska, reducing the formation of the eddies essential for supporting marine life.
During the 2020-2022 drought, evaporation accounted for 61 percent of the drought’s severity, while reduced precipitation only accounted for only 39 percent. Read More During the 2020-2022 drought, evaporation accounted for 61 percent of the drought’s severity, while reduced precipitation only accounted for only 39 percent.
While aerosol changes have varied across regions since 1980, these regional differences have influenced global tropical cyclone activity in distinct ways over recent decades. Read More While aerosol changes have varied across regions since 1980, these regional differences have influenced global tropical cyclone activity in distinct ways over recent decades.
A new study reveals significant acceleration in the upper-ocean circulation of the equatorial Pacific over the past 30 years, primarily driven by intensified atmospheric winds. Read More A new study reveals significant acceleration in the upper-ocean circulation of the equatorial Pacific over the past 30 years, primarily driven by intensified atmospheric winds.
Recurring sea level patterns to show it’s possible to predict large-scale sea level patterns and even anticipate coastal variations up to 8 years in advance. Read More Recurring sea level patterns to show it’s possible to predict large-scale sea level patterns and even anticipate coastal variations up to 8 years in advance.
The Northern Hemisphere’s aerosols and land reflect more sunlight, balanced by the Southern Hemisphere’s low- and mid-level clouds. Both hemispheres are darkening, but it’s unclear if this change is… Read More The Northern Hemisphere’s aerosols and land reflect more sunlight, balanced by the Southern Hemisphere’s low- and mid-level clouds. Both hemispheres are darkening, but it’s unclear…
The Center for Collaborative Heat Monitoring opened applications for communities across the U.S. to monitor and evaluate factors influencing local heat risk. The effort is funded through the… Read More The Center for Collaborative Heat Monitoring opened applications for communities across the U.S. to monitor and evaluate factors influencing local heat risk. The effort is funded…
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Government programs such as managed retreat are controversial. New findings suggest long-term success of these programs entail offering more help to the local governments implementing them. Read More Government programs such as managed retreat are controversial. New findings suggest long-term success of these programs entail offering more help to the local governments implementing them.