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Heat-related symptoms affected one-quarter of Americans during summer of 2020
More than one-quarter of the U.S. population suffered from exposure to extreme heat during the pandemic summer of 2020, surveys show.
- Climate,
- Weather
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Steven Gallagher is named UCAR chief operating officer
Gallagher comes to UCAR with over 30 year of executive leadership and management experience in scientific research organizations.
- Organization
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Bushfires, not pandemic lockdowns, had biggest impact on global climate in 2020
The smoke from devastating Australian bushfires cooled the planet in 2020 and pushed tropical thunderstorms northward.
- Climate,
- Weather
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5G wireless networks threaten weather forecasts, NCAR expert tells Congress
NCAR Associate Director William Mahoney testified in Congress today about the need to protect radio frequencies that are needed for weather forecasts and understanding the climate system.
- Climate,
- Data,
- Weather
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Drought and heat wave experts available to explain research and potential impacts
As areas across North America experience record-setting heat waves and face extended periods of drought, scientists at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) are working to better understand and predict these extreme weather and climate events that impact human health and well-being.
- Air Quality,
- Climate,
- Weather