Although research has been done on the impact of tropical cyclones on drought, the contribution of weaker tropical storms hasn't been studied as closely. A new study asks whether tropical storms can alleviate drought conditions.

The COVID-19 pandemic gave scientists an accidental experiment opportunity to monitor and understand the atmospheric response to emission reductions. An international research team combined observations and modeling to assess possible changes.

Scientists led by NOAA published an opinion piece in PNAS on geoengineering through marine cloud brightening (MCB). The piece proposes decarbonizing first, but beginning research on MCB, following six checkpoints.

Does your location usually experience its coldest day of the year in early, mid, or late winter? Find an answer with this map based on weather observations between 1991-2020.

Fisheries, forestry, agriculture, and outdoor recreation depend on natural resources for jobs that drive the Northwest's vibrant economy. Click the image for a larger view and credits. Clockwise from ...

Summary: Climate change is already affecting the Northwest’s natural resources and the economies that depend on them. Continuing changes may require proactive management to increase the resilience of these systems.

Summary: Extreme heat, flooding, wildfires, and other climate hazards threaten human health, sense of place, ecosystems, infrastructure, and industries in the Northwest. Impacts across sectors will have cascading effects on livelihoods and well-being, with Tribes and other frontline communities facing disproportionate risks. Adaptation actions that prioritize social equity and utilize local and Indigenous Knowledge can support regional resilience.

The Marshall Fire was a complex event, with some factors that were probably influenced by human-caused global warming and some that were not.

San Juan, PR features a dense urban city that converges with the coastline. These built assests are vulnerable to sea level rise, storm surge, and flooding. Source : . Flying into San Ju ...

Summary: Climate change presents evolving challenges to human and public health and to the distribution and diversity of living natural resources.