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The Argo revolution

Dale C. S. Destin | December 5, 2014

A worldwide network of Argo floats gives scientists an unprecedented understanding of the ocean depths. Argo floats descend and ascend through the top 2,000 meters of the ocean, collecting observations as they move.

December's ENSO Update: Close, but no cigar.

Emily Becker | December 4, 2014

The ENSO Diagnostic Discussion just came out. Sea surface temperatures are solidly above average in the equatorial Pacific... so what's behind forecasters' decision not to declare El Niño conditions?

Using Climate Outlooks on the Farm

December 3, 2014

Alabama grower Myron Johnson talks about how learning to use seasonal outlooks for rain and temperature has made his operation more resilient to swings in climate, including those triggered by El Niño.

Fun with Statistics: El Niño and California Rainfall

Tom Di Liberto | November 26, 2014

An El Niño means lots of rain for California, correct? Well, some of the time, but not always.

U. S. energy savings due to global warming? Not so fast...

Caitlyn Kennedy | November 25, 2014

Warmer winters or hotter summers: which will have greater influence on U.S. energy demands this century?

What's in store for the United States this (2014-15) winter?

Mike Halpert | November 20, 2014

After some very cold weather this month, folks are likely wondering if the early chill is a harbinger of things to come this winter. "Not necessarily," explains Mike Halpert of NOAA's Climate Prediction Center in this week's ENSO blog post.

What's the coldest day of the year? (1981-2010 Normals)

Susan Osborne | November 18, 2014

For some states, the coldest day of the year usually occurs near the start of winter, while for others it comes near the end. This map reveals when history says your state will have its coldest day of the year.

The U. S. Climate Resilience Toolkit celebrates rollout

November 17, 2014

Using plain language and easy-to-use tools, the U. S. Climate Resilience Toolkit illustrates climate-related vulnerabilities that communities and businesses face, from national to local scales, and .. ...

Betting on Climate Predictions

Michelle L'Heureux | November 13, 2014

How to interpret climate outlooks and make $$$$ millions.* **OK, maybe an overstatement, but you'll at least understand probabilistic forecasts better.

New research shows ocean warming poses "immediate threat" to keystone reef-building coral in the Caribbean

November 6, 2014

New research published in The Proceeding of the Royal Society - Biological Sciences provides new insights on the threat ocean warming poses on coral growth in Mesoamerican barrier reefs. The ... ...

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