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 recent webinar provided stakeholders and other interested parties in the region with timely information on the current drought status and outlook, as well as the wildland fire potential outlook.
While drought is commonly defined by precipitation and runoff deficits, the study challenges this understanding by proposing a new definition: anthropogenic drought. Within human‐water systems, drought must be defined and understood as the complex and interrelated dynamics of both natural and human‐induced changes, the authors say.
Study Proposes New Way to Define Drought, Capturing Natural Variations and Human Actions Read More »
The webinar will explore how increasing community engagement in both understanding and measuring urban heat through the use of a novel participatory research campaign framework can lead to climate action efficacy in US cities.
The Plan for the Midwest Drought Early Warning System (DEWS) will help identify gaps and needs within the region through a consultative process, which can be used to direct NIDIS and other federal agency funding as well as justify other investments. The partner input sessions will ensure that the Plan accurately represents the needs of regional partners.
Midwest DEWS Hosts Partner Input Sessions on 2021-2024 Strategic Action Plan Read More »
The webinar and update is designed to provide stakeholders and other interested parties in the region with timely information on the current drought status and outlook, as well as the wildland fire potential outlook.
NIDIS to Host Drought Update & Wildfire Outlook Webinar for California and the Southwest Read More »
The webinar, funded by NIDIS and hosted by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) Water Policy Center, will welcome state and local experts for a panel discussion on how to reduce drought impacts for the most vulnerable sectors.
NIDIS Research Supports California Drought Webinar Read More »
The workshop brought together a diverse community to share developments in research and application of weather and climate information for societal decision-making.
Jones is set to discuss the social equity implications of extreme heat and how the NIHHIS-funded urban heat island mapping campaigns are providing vital information. This highly visible event will reach hundreds to thousands of Weather-Ready Nation ambassadors interested in extreme heat risk mitigation and social equity
CPO’s Hunter Jones Featured in Weather-Ready Nation’s Social Equity-Focused Roundtable Read More »
The app provides easy access to data from the NOAA urban heat island mapping campaigns for researchers, government offices, and other users.
NIHHIS and NOAA Environmental VizLab Collaborate on Urban Heat Island App Read More »
In this role, Weight joins seven other experts from around the world who together will work to improve drought preparedness, drought resilience, user engagement, and drought policy for agriculture, globally.