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Predicting wildfire risks
With wildfires becoming a growing threat, the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) is supporting a major, university-led initiative to better forecast the destructive events.
- Air Quality,
- Climate,
- Weather
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CSU, NCAR to develop high-res global model for community use
CSU will collaborate with NCAR to create a high-resolution version of an Earth system model used by scientists around the world. The National Science Foundation will fund the nearly $5 million, five-year “EarthWorks”project.
- Climate,
- Weather
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Climate change is creating a significantly more stratified ocean, new study finds
The decrease in ocean mixing could amplify warming due to human-caused climate change at the Earth’s surface, intensify ocean acidification, and impact the marine food chain, among other impacts.
- Climate
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The Arctic is transitioning into a new climate state
The fast-warming Arctic has started to transition from a predominantly frozen state into an entirely different climate, according to a comprehensive new study of Arctic conditions.
- Climate
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Washington Update: September 1, 2020
This update provides information on budget and appropriations, NSF's approach to Earth system science, COVID-19 relief, and more.
- Government Relations