A drought in the Southeast in 2011 gave cotton growers and consumers a preview of what could become a more common scenario for the main ingredient of our most comfortable clothes. 

Uncommon atmospheric circumstances spawned a pair of tropical cyclones in the western Pacific—one on either side the equator, at nearly the same longitude, at nearly the same time. Why are twin cyclones more common during El Niño?

You're not the only one wondering if we will see El Niño grow or continue into this coming winter 2015.  How useful are March winds and subsurface temperatures across the tropical Pacific Ocean in predicting winter El Niño or La Niña states?  

Summary: Estimate the health impacts and economic value of changes in air quality with this downloadable software. Training resources can help new users document the potential benefits of community efforts to improve air quality.

Summary: A variety of useful communication tools for state and local health departments about prevention of Lyme Disease.

Summary: This webpage provides a suite of tools to help school administrators make smart choices indoor air quality when planning and implementing energy-efficiency retrofits and upgrades to schools.

Summary: This decision-support software package generates statistical models to predict levels of disease-causing pathogens at specific beach sites. Managers can use it to help guide decisions on beach closures for public health reasons.

Summary: This online training course helps coaches, school nurses, students, and parents understand heat-related illness in student athletes.

Summary: Public health officials can use this guide to assess potential local health risks from extreme heat events.

Summary: Responders can access mental health resources—including tip sheets and maps of area behavioral health service providers—from their mobile device before, during, and after an extreme weather event. SAMHSA stands for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.