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.
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 »
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 »
The ACX meeting was crucial as it brought together key agency leaders and stakeholders to advance the strategic planning and coordination for the new Atmospheric Composition Instrument, ensuring its readiness to provide essential hourly observations of air pollutants for climate and air quality research and mitigation efforts.
NOAA, NASA, and commercial partners will work together to oversee the planning, development, launch, testing, and operation of a new satellite air quality instrument to support climate and atmospheric chemistry research and mitigation.
NASA Selects BAE Systems to Develop Air Quality Instrument for NOAA Read More »
Coastal regions of California dominate U.S. emissions of the pesticide and potent greenhouse gas sulfuryl fluoride, highlighting a need to develop methods to capture and minimize emissions during pesticide fumigation.
California is the largest emitter of greenhouse gas sulfuryl fluoride Read More »
Elements of NOAA’s scientific advancements in 2023 were made possible through CPO investments.
Climate Program Office Featured in 2023 NOAA Science Report Read More »
In March (and the beginning of April) 2024, CPO held an interview campaign that highlighted four CPO staff scientists and CPO-funded scientists for Women’s History Month, and released an article about early women in Earth and climate science.
Women’s History Month 2024 Campaign Round-Up Read More »
The first Atmospheric Composition Instrument science planning meeting will be held in College Park, MD May 7-9. The instrument will launch with NOAA’s GeoXO satellites in the 2030s, measuring atmospheric chemistry and pollution to support climate and air quality research and mitigation.
Registration Open for the 2024 GeoXO ACX Science Team Meeting Read More »