1. The eruption of pinatubo

    Predictive power of climate models may be masked by volcanoes

    Simulated volcanic eruptions may be blowing up our ability to predict near-term climate, according to a new study published in Science Advances.

    • Climate

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  2. UCAR announces new director of government relations

    Michael S. Henry has been named the new director of government relations at the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR).

    • Government Relations,
    • Organization

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  3. Head shot of UCAR President Antonio Busalacchi

    Busalacchi testifies to Congress about data and innovation for predictions

    UCAR President Antonio Busalacchi told lawmakers the success of U.S. weather forecasting efforts relies on increasingly productive collaborations among a triad consisting of the academic and research communities, the public sector, and the private sector.

    • Data,
    • Government Relations

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  4. Scientists identify heat wave at bottom of ocean

    A new study has generated the first broad assessment of bottom marine heat waves in the productive continental shelf waters surrounding North America. 

    • Climate

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  5. Satellite view of smoke billowing from Australian bushfires

    Smoke particles from wildfires can erode ozone layer

    Wildfire smoke in the stratosphere can trigger chemical reactions that erode the ozone layer shielding Earth from the Sun’s damaging ultraviolet radiation

    • Air Quality

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