WE-CAN Campaign Data Explores Chemical Evolution in Wildfire Plumes
Modeling experiments and field campaign data shine a light on the factors determining chemical evolution in wildfire plumes.
September 2021
New NOAA Report: Exceptional Southwest Drought Exacerbated by Human-Caused Warming
According to the report, the drought caused roughly $11.4–$23 billion in economic losses in 2020—including impacts from associated wildfires. Economic losses for 2021 will also be substantial, and the drought is expected to continue at least into next year.
NOAA and the State Department Sign Agreement to Support Vulnerable Small Island Communities
The newly formalized partnership will advance NOAA’s mission and, in parallel, provide critical technical support and scientific underpinnings for U.S. foreign policy, diplomacy, and national security endeavors related to climate.
RISA to Host Two Informational Webinars for 2022 Funding Opportunities
CPO’s Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments (RISA) Program will host two webinars to facilitate improved understanding of the RISA Program and the 2022 Funding Opportunity. The webinars will review the basics of the four competitions and answer live questions from attendees.
U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit Launches New Section for the Northern Great Plains Region
The Northern Great Plains faces a number of climate hazards and these targeted resources can help communities across the region build climate resilience.
CPO’s David Herring Joins Distinguished Panel to Discuss the Challenges of Climate Change
The purpose of this and other sessions in the forum series is to engage scientists and thought leaders in discussions to define and help people understand the challenges and risks that climate change poses to the United States and the world.
NIDIS Expands Role with NASA DEVELOP Program
NIDIS regional coordinator Molly Woloszy will help guide the overall direction of the NASA DEVELOP program at NCEI by playing an essential role in both the development and execution of the NCEI projects, helping gather project ideas, connecting to partners, and advising the NCEI fellow and participants.
Research Presents New Links Between Major Climate Patterns in the Tropical Pacific and Indian Oceans
Collaborative research presents a new mechanism for diverse interactions between the Indian Ocean Dipole and the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO).
CPO’s RISA Program Announces New FY22 Funding Opportunities
The RISA Program is accepting applications for RISA teams in the West, Southwest, Central Midwest, and U.S. Caribbean, collaborative planning activities in Appalachia and the Upper Northeast, and research on complex fiscal pathways for climate adaptation in rural areas across the U.S.
Programs: RISA
LOIs Deadline: October 19, 2021 | Full applications: January 18, 2022
NIDIS to Host Southwest Drought Forum
The forum will bring stakeholders, decision makers, and drought experts together to address worsening drought conditions in the US Southwest with the goal of supporting communities impacted by ongoing water scarcity and building long-term drought resilience in the region.