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
This is the authoritative text for planners on the issue of urban heat island resilience, and it was funded by the Extreme Heat Risk Initiative of CPO.
CPO-funded American Planning Association Book: Planning for Urban Heat Resilience Read More »
Targeted outreach tool provides information on water supplies and drought potential for a crucial watershed.
NIDIS and Partners Launch ACF Basin Drought & Water Dashboard and StoryMap Read More »
This dataset and tool are directly responsive to requests Dr. Spinrad heard from health practitioners at a NOAA Climate and Equity Roundtable event held in October 2021.
A new study, part of NOAA’s Drought Task Force IV research, shows the leading cause of the rapid increase of wildfires over the western U.S. is the rapid increase of surface air vapor pressure deficit.
The National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS) and CAPA Strategies are now accepting applications from organizations interested in participating in the 2022 cohort of the Urban Heat Island (UHI) mapping campaigns. Over the past four years, more than three dozen cities across the United States. have participated in the UHI campaign program to map
Applications now being accepted for 2022 Urban Heat Island Mapping Campaigns Read More »
The webinar will highlight the recent expansion of a coastal drought monitoring tool across the Gulf of Mexico and Eastern Seaboard.
NIDIS and USGS Co-Host Coastal Salinity Tool Webinar Read More »
The video includes interviews with those whose livelihoods are impacted by the drought and discusses how rising temperatures are bringing aridification and a “new normal” to the region.
NIDIS regional coordinator Molly Woloszy will help guide the overall direction of the NASA DEVELOP program at NCEI by playing an essential role in both the development and execution of the NCEI projects, helping gather project ideas, connecting to partners, and advising the NCEI fellow and participants.
NIDIS Expands Role with NASA DEVELOP Program Read More »
The forum will bring stakeholders, decision makers, and drought experts together to address worsening drought conditions in the US Southwest with the goal of supporting communities impacted by ongoing water scarcity and building long-term drought resilience in the region.
NIDIS to Host Southwest Drought Forum Read More »
Crystal will be working to implement NIDIS’ Tribal Drought Engagement Strategy across the network of eight regional drought early warning systems.
NIDIS Welcomes Crystal Stiles as Tribal Engagement Coordinator Read More »