Evaporative demand increase across lower 48 states means less water supplies, drier vegetation, and higher fire risk Evaporative demand increase across lower 48 states means less water supplies, drier vegetation, and higher fire risk In the western U.S., the impacts of drought conditions in the 21st century are increasingly evident as extended fire seasons, dwindling water supplies, and widespread tree mortality are becoming more common... Tuesday, May 17, 2022 0 0
Study: Reducing human-caused air pollution in North America & Europe brings surprise result: more hurricanes Study: Reducing human-caused air pollution in North America & Europe brings surprise result: more hurricanes A new NOAA study published today in the journal Science Advances about four decades of tropical cyclones reveals the surprising result that reducing particulate air pollution in Europe and North America has... Wednesday, May 11, 2022 0 17212
NOAA’s observations help EPA track emissions of a family of greenhouse gases NOAA’s observations help EPA track emissions of a family of greenhouse gases NOAA atmospheric measurements are helping to support a national inventory of emissions from an important family of greenhouse gases. Friday, April 22, 2022 0 2781
Celebrate Earth Day with NOAA scientists Celebrate Earth Day with NOAA scientists What does Earth Day mean to scientists at NOAA's Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (GFDL) - especially during our current era of climate change? Friday, April 22, 2022 0 588
This Earth Day, explore how NOAA science informs environmental policy This Earth Day, explore how NOAA science informs environmental policy April 22nd is Earth Day, and here at NOAA, we know a few things about the Earth. Friday, April 22, 2022 0 1165
New global forecasts of marine heatwaves foretell ecological and economic impacts New global forecasts of marine heatwaves foretell ecological and economic impacts Researchers have developed global forecasts that can provide up to a year's advance notice of marine heatwaves, sudden and pronounced increases in ocean temperatures that can dramatically affect ocean ecosystems. Wednesday, April 20, 2022 0 0
NOAA-led cruise expands sensors for climate prediction NOAA-led cruise expands sensors for climate prediction PIRATA buoys provide critical data that are used to develop and improve predictive models of the Atlantic climate system, as well as used for ocean and weather prediction. Thursday, April 14, 2022 0 0
Increase in atmospheric methane set another record during 2021 Increase in atmospheric methane set another record during 2021 For the second year in a row, NOAA scientists observed a record annual increase in atmospheric levels of methane, a powerful, heat-trapping greenhouse gas that’s the second biggest contributor to human-caused global... Thursday, April 7, 2022 0 0
NOAA report highlights 2021 climate, weather, ocean research NOAA report highlights 2021 climate, weather, ocean research The newly released 2021 NOAA Science Report includes more than 60 stories that represent a selection of NOAA’s 2021 research and development accomplishments across the range of NOAA’s mission. Monday, March 28, 2022 0 11600
Study previews how climate change may alter rain-making atmospheric rivers by 2100 Study previews how climate change may alter rain-making atmospheric rivers by 2100 A new NOAA modeling study suggests climate change is likely to disrupt Pacific atmospheric rivers, which are important sources of snow and rain for west coast states. Thursday, March 24, 2022 0 3004
0 Women in Research Katie Valentine Wednesday, April 13, 2022 A conversation with climate scientist Kate Marvel
0 Women in Research Katie Valentine Thursday, March 31, 2022 Modeling greenhouse gas emissions from atmospheric observations with Lei Hu
0 Women in Research Katie Valentine Thursday, March 31, 2022 Working in the budget side of science with Rita Williams