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The International Tree-Ring Data Bank is a vital scientific resource containing over 6,000 tree ring chronologies used to study long-term climate patterns and environmental changes. Read More The International Tree-Ring Data Bank is a vital scientific resource containing over 6,000 tree ring chronologies used to study long-term climate patterns and environmental changes.
A new study finds wildfire smoke significantly raised fine particulate matter and ozone levels, leading to numerous days when air pollution exceeded health standards. Read More A new study finds wildfire smoke significantly raised fine particulate matter and ozone levels, leading to numerous days when air pollution exceeded health standards.
New international shipping regulations have drastically cut sulfur emissions from ships. While crucial for improving air quality and public health, reducing ship tracks also reduces their cooling… Read More New international shipping regulations have drastically cut sulfur emissions from ships. While crucial for improving air quality and public health, reducing ship tracks also reduces their cooling…
A new study finds the observed increase in tropical cyclone frequency near Western Europe from 1966 to 2020 is likely linked to the anthropogenic aerosol effect. Read More A new study finds the observed increase in tropical cyclone frequency near Western Europe from 1966 to 2020 is likely linked to the anthropogenic aerosol effect.
A new study finds improvements in how models simulate surface wind responses to sea surface temperature changes are key to enhancing prediction skill. Read More A new study finds improvements in how models simulate surface wind responses to sea surface temperature changes are key to enhancing prediction skill.
2023 was a record-breaking year. According to the Annual 2023 Global Climate Report, 2023 was the warmest year since global atmospheric temperature records began in 1850, at 1.18°C (2.12°F) above the… Read More 2023 was a record-breaking year. According to the Annual 2023 Global Climate Report, 2023 was the warmest year since global atmospheric temperature records…
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Near-fire smoke is associated with lesser production of ozone, but aged wildfire smoke can increase levels of ozone in locations thousands of kilometers from the wildfire. Read More Near-fire smoke is associated with lesser production of ozone, but aged wildfire smoke can increase levels of ozone in locations thousands of kilometers from the wildfire.
NOAA Ship Gordon Gunter journeyed away from Pascagoula, Mississippi for 90+ days and 12,700+ nautical miles to support of a key tropical Atlantic observing system. Read More NOAA Ship Gordon Gunter journeyed away from Pascagoula, Mississippi for 90+ days and 12,700+ nautical miles to support of a key tropical Atlantic observing system.
Researchers from the Southern Climate Impacts Planning Program have published a case study of how Oklahoma military installations prepare for extreme weather. Read More Researchers from the Southern Climate Impacts Planning Program have published a case study of how Oklahoma military installations prepare for extreme weather.
New projects will improve understanding of atmospheric methane budgets to inform successful policies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, address major sources of uncertainty in methane… Read More New projects will improve understanding of atmospheric methane budgets to inform successful policies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, address major sources of uncertainty in methane…
The Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI) has announced its first round of awards, with more than $1 million, including funding and technical support to help communities accelerate climate… Read More The Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI) has announced its first round of awards, with more than $1 million, including funding and technical support to help communities…
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Nitrogen fertilizer usage has helped feed nearly half the global population. But nitrogen emissions to the atmosphere have contributed to acid rain, air pollution, stratospheric ozone depletion, and… Read More Nitrogen fertilizer usage has helped feed nearly half the global population. But nitrogen emissions to the atmosphere have contributed to acid rain, air pollution, stratospheric ozone…
A 12-year collaboration between NOAA and the Indian Ministry of Earth Sciences paves the way for advances in severe weather modeling and may lead to improved tropical cyclone forecasts. Read More A 12-year collaboration between NOAA and the Indian Ministry of Earth Sciences paves the way for advances in severe weather modeling and may lead to…
One process driving the North Pacific’s trajectory into uncharted waters is rising greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere. Those rising concentrations are driving more heat into the ocean’s… Read More One process driving the North Pacific’s trajectory into uncharted waters is rising greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere. Those rising concentrations are driving more heat into…
Clouds produced by some wildfires can send black carbon high into the atmosphere, where it can linger for months. Black carbon particles with thicker coatings of other materials absorb more light,… Read More Clouds produced by some wildfires can send black carbon high into the atmosphere, where it can linger for months. Black carbon particles with…
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Dry air plays a surprisingly important role in these heatwaves by suppressing upward movement of warm, moist air, a process that usually cools the surface. Read More Dry air plays a surprisingly important role in these heatwaves by suppressing upward movement of warm, moist air, a process that usually cools the surface.
A new study finds 2023’s record-breaking temperatures came from a mix of ongoing global warming and natural climate variability, including transition from cooler La Niña conditions to warmer El Niño… Read More A new study finds 2023’s record-breaking temperatures came from a mix of ongoing global warming and natural climate variability, including transition from cooler La…
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New research finds large-scale circulation shifts have helped increase atmospheric river activity, boosting summer moisture in the Arctic. Read More New research finds large-scale circulation shifts have helped increase atmospheric river activity, boosting summer moisture in the Arctic.
A new study suggests that in a high emissions scenario where water availability could decrease up to 60 percent, solar radiation modification could increase water availability up to 50 percent. Read More A new study suggests that in a high emissions scenario where water availability could decrease up to 60 percent, solar radiation modification could increase…
Cooler temperatures in the spring, autumn, and winter might significantly increase ammonium nitrate formation, potentially leading to higher levels of particulate matter. Read More Cooler temperatures in the spring, autumn, and winter might significantly increase ammonium nitrate formation, potentially leading to higher levels of particulate matter.