1. UCAR congratulates NWS Director Louis Uccellini on his forthcoming retirement

    The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research congratulates Louis Uccellini, head of the National Weather Service, on his upcoming retirement.

    • Organization

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  2. View of flooding in Germany in 2021

    Flooding patterns expected to change with future warming

    Climate change will significantly alter future patterns of flooding, with moderate storms having mixed impacts but extreme storms generating more devastating and frequent flooding.

    • Climate,
    • Water

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  3. New research reveals 2010 Montreal Protocol prevented rapid acceleration of climate change

    According to a new study published in the journal Nature, the global ban of chlorofluorocarbons and other ozone-depleting substances prescribed by the 1987 Montreal Protocol and its subsequent amendments has prevented the eventual collapse of the ozone layer, thereby shielding vegetation from harmful ultraviolet radiation.

    • Air Quality

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  4. Man in car gets his temperature checked

    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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  5. 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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