NOAA wind forecasts result in $150 million in energy savings every year NOAA wind forecasts result in $150 million in energy savings every year Accurate, high resolution weather forecasts equate to cost savings across many different industries, but it is not always clear exactly what those cost savings are. Wednesday, May 18, 2022 0 3825
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 39403
New video series explores environmental DNA New video series explores environmental DNA Have you ever wondered what animals might be present in a particular habitat or traveled through a certain area of the ocean? Scientists are able to use environmental DNA or “eDNA” sampling to help answer... Tuesday, May 3, 2022 0 0
New study links Red tides and dead zones off West coast of Florida New study links Red tides and dead zones off West coast of Florida A new study found that when red tides began in early summer and continued into the fall, low oxygen areas—or dead zones— were more likely to also occur. Thursday, April 28, 2022 0 0
Flash floods will increase across the United States, new research suggests Flash floods will increase across the United States, new research suggests New climate modeling research shows heavy rainfall events will cause more frequent and stronger flash floods by the end of the century, especially in the southwest and central United States. Wednesday, April 27, 2022 0 0
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 4950
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 1165
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 1777
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
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