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Heatwaves intensify nighttime air pollution

A new study reveals that extreme heat accelerates chemical reactions that contribute to air pollution at night and highlights the need for better air quality models to predict the impact of heatwaves in urban areas.
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Combined ocean-atmosphere data improves complex ocean forecasts

A new study shows that integrating both oceanic and atmospheric data into a coupled model produces better ocean condition forecasts in a complex case study…
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Half a century of insight: The International Tree-Ring Data Bank’s vital role in climate research 

As the International Tree-Ring Data Bank celebrates its 50th anniversary, it continues to be an essential resource for studying long-term climate and environmental changes, with…
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Unintended warming: How reduced ship emissions may accelerate climate change

New regulations that cut sulfur emissions from ships have reduced cloud formations that cool Earth’s surface, potentially contributing to recent increases in global temperatures….
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Wildfire smoke impacted air quality across the United States from 2018 to 2023

Wildfire smoke significantly increased levels of harmful pollutants across the United States, contributing to violations of air quality health standards….
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NOAA seeks proposals to advance climate research

Climate Program Office opens 2025 funding opportunity….
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FY25 ESSM NOFO Informational Webinar

Joint discussion with Q&A for all FY25 competitions hosted by the Climate Program Office’s Earth System Science and Modeling (ESSM) Division programs….
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CVP Informational Webinar – FY25 NOFO: Tropical Pacific Observing System Equatorial Pacific Experiment (TEPEX)

This event will include a discussion of the CVP FY25 TEPEX NOFO research priority areas, along with a Q&A Section….
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Enhancing ENSO forecasting: the superior performance of machine learning models

Deep learning models provide the most accurate 6-month lead-time forecasts for different types of El Niño Southern Oscillation, significantly advancing prediction capabilities….
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High-resolution modeling study shows planting trees in cities does not always improve air quality

Increasing tree cover in cities like New York can lead to higher levels of harmful ozone because of a chemical emitted from certain types of…
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Improved climate models enhance tropical cyclone predictions

Recent high-resolution climate models provide more accurate sea surface temperature predictions in the tropical North Atlantic, leading to better forecasting for tropical cyclones….
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