Advancing scientific understanding of climate, improving society’s ability to plan and respond
Advancing scientific understanding of climate, improving society’s ability to plan and respond
The workshop provided an opportunity for practitioners to learn from one another about coastal inundation and foster networks of peer support.
2024 Coastal Inundation Community of Practice Workshop Read More »
Recent studies by a NOAA-supported scientist highlight how changes in wind patterns in the tropical Pacific and shifts in the Hadley circulation, driven by ocean warming, intensify extreme weather events and affect global rainfall, offering crucial insights for better climate predictions and preparation.
Key mechanisms behind extreme weather patterns Read More »
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy’s Air Quality and Community Health Research Subcommittee, co-chaired by NOAA’s Greg Frost, launches a new site to showcase work and partnerships on air quality and community health.
Air Quality and Community Health Research Subcommittee launches new website Read More »
The webinar on December 5th is part of the Western Water Assessment’s interactive series that connects water managers with the most recent and relevant research about climate hazards and climate change impacts to regional water systems.
The Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI) recently announced that they are now accepting grant applications. The awards, estimated at $100,000 each, will help communities accelerate their climate resilience plans and projects. The funds, as well as the training and technical support that comes with each grant, can be used over a twelve-month period to advance
The Climate Smart Communities Initiative is now accepting grant applications Read More »
The article proposes four processes integral to maximizing participatory scenario planning usability for end users.
A Climate and Fisheries Adaptation Program research team collected oral histories to better understand gender roles and adaptive capacities in Maine’s fishing communities.
Oral histories: Women’s roles and experiences in a working waterfront community Read More »
Marine heatwaves disrupt atmospheric patterns that weaken ocean circulation and reduce the formation of nutrient-rich eddies in the Gulf of Alaska, revealing critical insights into the interconnected effects of climate extremes on marine ecosystems.
Researchers applied a drought tool in a new, multivariate approach that used rainfall, soil moisture, and evaporation data to better map flash drought patterns across U.S. regions and seasons, aiding in more accurate prediction and response.
Mapping flash drought patterns across the U.S. Read More »
The meetings provided an opportunity for applicants to exchange ideas and promoted collaboration between NOAA line offices to advance cross-NOAA initiatives.