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Connections between MJO and tropical cyclones in the Atlantic

March 26, 2024

When the Madden-Julian Oscillation moves slowly, tropical cyclone activity increases in the Atlantic due to reduced wind shear over key regions.

New discovery for deep water transport in the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation

March 26, 2024

Researchers long thought the Deep Western Boundary Current was the main pathway for deep water movement in the North Atlantic. A new study identifies another significant route, the Eastern Pathway east of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.

Filling a data gap in the tropical Pacific to reveal daily air-sea interactions

March 26, 2024

A strip of cool water in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean, the “cold tongue,” warms up every morning. This weakens the cold tongue’s boundary every afternoon.

Meet three social scientist authors of the Fifth National Climate Assessment

March 19, 2024

The Fifth National Climate Assessment expanded inclusion of social science across every part of the new report. Hear how social science combined with physical science can address the climate crisis.

Atmospheric rivers over eastern US affected by Pacific/North America pattern

March 19, 2024

Many people know about the effect of atmospheric rivers on the Western U.S., but they affect the Eastern U.S., too. Wintertime atmospheric river frequency over the Eastern U.S. has risen in the past four decades.

Arctic urban air pollution assessment

March 19, 2024

A new study aims to understand winter air pollution in cold regions like Fairbanks, Alaska. It finds that outdoor air has high levels of particles and gases, especially during pollution events.

Fires along the wildland-urban interface on the rise

March 19, 2024

While total fire counts and burned areas have declined globally, fires within the wildland-urban interface are on the rise, indicating a shift in fire dynamics.

Understanding climate and environmental impacts for vulnerable residents in Tulsa

March 19, 2024

Field work in Tulsa, Oklahoma, made several findings, including residents’ concerns about climate hazards combined with distrust of government, and a local government grappling with multiple environmental issues.

Enhancing climate models through high-frequency data for land-atmosphere interactions

March 12, 2024

A new study focuses on land-atmosphere interactions affecting phenomena such as droughts, heatwaves, and rainfall patterns. High-frequency data from climate models support more detailed understanding.

Air pollution interacts with weather and climate extremes

March 5, 2024

A new scientific review highlights existing evidence suggesting that air pollutants, including aerosols and trace gases, can influence weather and climate systems through intricate interactions with meteorology and ecosystems.

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