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
A recent study shows that high summer temperatures inhibit ammonium nitrate formation from ammonia emissions at animal feeding operations, potentially leading to high particulate matter levels in cooler seasons.
A new study used advanced climate models to provide insights into the potential benefits and risks of solar radiation modification for water availability in Central Africa’s major river basins.
Large-scale atmospheric circulation changes drive the increased summer activity of atmospheric rivers, contributing to the rising moisture levels in the Arctic.
The public health threat of air pollution in Africa, which already results in 1.1 million premature deaths annually, is expected to intensify under rapid urbanization and population growth. To develop strategies for improving air quality monitoring and research in East Africa, scientists from around the world convened for workshops virtually in 2021 and in-person in
African air quality: framework for a proactive observing and modeling strategy Read More »
The Climate Program Office supported a new study published in Earth’s Future that advances efforts to improve projections of how extreme rainfall will increase as global temperatures rise. Extreme rainfall events have significant environmental and societal impacts such as floods or water shortages. The general circulation models scientists use to predict extreme rainfall trends typically
Improving extreme rainfall predictions: the limits of high-resolution climate models Read More »
In a study published in Science, scientists describe a newly discovered reaction that improves modeling of methane in the atmosphere. Modeling methane’s atmospheric lifetime is important to understanding how the potent greenhouse gas contributes to climate change. To date, models consistently overestimate the amount of hydroxyl radicals (OH), the molecules responsible for breaking down methane,
New discovery in atmospheric chemistry helps predict methane’s role in climate change Read More »
The Science Plan for the Tropical Pacific Observing System (TPOS) Equatorial Pacific Experiment (TEPEX) provides a roadmap for a future field campaign.
Scientists released plan for upcoming Tropical Pacific modeling and field studies Read More »
Researchers conducted large-scale fire tests at the National Fire Research Laboratory to build a comprehensive database of pollutants and better understand air pollution impacts.
Major progress in structural fire emissions research Read More »
The latest addition to NOAA’s Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES) system will provide critical data that enhances weather forecasting, severe storm tracking, and climate research.
NOAA’s GOES-U launches to orbit Read More »
Researchers discovered that Atlantic Ocean variability significantly impacts temperature anomalies in the Pacific, providing crucial insights for improving global climate predictions.
New study reveals Atlantic Ocean’s influence on Pacific climate variability Read More »