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New study quantifies how four atmospheric circulation patterns impact California precipitation 3 June 2020

New study quantifies how four atmospheric circulation patterns impact California precipitation

The study, funded in part by the California-Nevada Climate Applications Program, a CPO RISA team, quantifies the role that four North Pacific circulation patterns have on daily coastal water vapor transport and seasonal precipitation in California.

Great Lakes RISA makes climate information more usable with climate model “consumer reports” 3 June 2020

Great Lakes RISA makes climate information more usable with climate model “consumer reports”

As in other markets, consumer reports can simplify, summarize, and guide product selection for users.

Dangerous humid heat extremes occurring decades before expected 13 May 2020

Dangerous humid heat extremes occurring decades before expected

Climate models project dangerous combinations of heat and humidity by the end of the 21st century. New research says these extremes are already happening.

Relationships Matter: Scientist engagement with public health organizations helps both networks develop more collaborative projects 13 May 2020

Relationships Matter: Scientist engagement with public health organizations helps both networks develop more collaborative projects

The study demonstrates the value of fostering scientist-stakeholder relationships in catalyzing collaborative public health efforts.

Climate-related extreme events can, but do not consistently, motivate change for water managers 13 May 2020

Climate-related extreme events can, but do not consistently, motivate change for water managers

The findings have important implications for assumptions about what might drive organizational learning and change among water managers for climate adaptation in the future.

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