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 new web portal provides data on a number of indicators that track the status and trends of seven major marine ecosystems across the United States as well as a national synthesis.
MERT Contributes to Launch of National Marine Ecosystem Status Indicators Read More »
The report builds upon the Fourth National Climate Assessment, providing the Republic of Palau a closer look at the implications of climate variability and change for a wide range of sectors.
Millions of Americans have properties facing the threat of destructive floods, with a cost of up to $25,000 in damages for just one inch of floodwater. To manage that risk, people who live in areas designated as river flood zones often seek to raise their homes—but exactly how high to elevate their homes is both a critical and complicated decision.
Elevating Houses Can Protect Against Damaging Floods. But How High is High Enough? Read More »
A second information session on the FY21 Adaptation Science (AdSci) program competition is scheduled for Thursday, November 5 from 2:00pm – 3:00pm Eastern time.
Adaptation Science FY21 Competition Information Session Read More »
As the Florida Water and Climate Alliance (FloridaWCA) celebrates its 10th anniversary, some of its members present a case study of its history, achievements, and lessons learned as an example of a successful stakeholder-scientist partnership to incorporate actionable climate information in decision making.
Case Study Highlights Success of CSI-Supported Florida Water and Climate Alliance Read More »
The social and economic impacts of COVID-19 have battered small- and medium-sized enterprises, putting millions of jobs in the U.S. at risk. And a year rife with natural disasters has not done the many already struggling businesses any favors.
Natural Disaster Preparations May Aid Businesses’ Pandemic Response Read More »
Closer examination to impacts across space and time will help public health officials identify and communicate to the most vulnerable communities as smoke plumes spread.
Research approach helps identify communities vulnerable to wildfire smoke events Read More »
The four projects enable a total of seven RISA teams to apply successful regional experience to national outcomes.
RISA funds Cross-Team Projects on Flood Risk Management and Hazard Mitigation Read More »
Climate change and forecast uncertainty pose major challenges for the infrastructure that would protect New York City from storms like Hurricane Sandy.
NOAA’s Climate Variability and Predictability (CVP) Program, in partnership with NOAA Fisheries’ Office of Science and Technology, is announcing four new projects in Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) that aim to strengthen the understanding of processes that affect ocean conditions in the context of climate variability and change. Project outcomes will describe how our changing climate may affect