Union of Concerned Scientists
JANUARY 10, 2022
UCS Climate and Energy program policy director Rachel Cleetus breaks down the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's latest report on costly, dangerous climate-related disasters in 2021.
Circle of Blue
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
The rains were the result of a weather phenomenon known as an “atmospheric river,” a narrow column that transports water vapor from the tropics to the poles. Atmospheric rivers are projected to intensify as the climate continues to warm. By Laura Gersony, Circle of Blue — November 22, 2021.
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Circle of Blue
AUGUST 16, 2021
It finds more evidence that severe weather events are linked to carbon in the atmosphere and that those weather events are becoming more extreme. Natural influences, such as volcanic activity or sunlight intensity, account for a mere sliver of atmospheric warming. The report paints an alarming picture of the future of fresh water.
Circle of Blue
JUNE 14, 2021
Industrial sites are likely the source of PFAS in the atmosphere. The post What’s Up With Water – June 14, 2021 appeared first on Circle of Blue. For their PFAS analysis, researchers are monitoring five sites in a mix of urban and rural areas. This week Circle of Blue reports on a toxic threat to the world’s coastlines.
Circle of Blue
OCTOBER 29, 2021
Experts say a recent atmospheric river event in California didn’t improve drought conditions, CBSLA reports. 2021 Election Preview: The Expensive Battle in Maine over Hydropower Imports. 2021 Election Preview: New York Considers Right to Clean Water – Voters will decide on a constitutional amendment for environmental rights.
Circle of Blue
AUGUST 11, 2021
This trend will continue as glacial melting, decreased rainfall, and a “thirstier” atmosphere jeopardize sources of freshwater in some parts of the globe. By Laura Gersony, Circle of Blue — August 10, 2021. It finds more evidence that severe weather events are linked to carbon in the atmosphere and are becoming more extreme.
Real Climate
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
The CERES estimates of the top-of-atmosphere radiative fluxes are available from 2001 to the present. 2021) also reported on a two decade estimate of Earthshine measurements which appear to confirm a small decrease in albedo (and decrease in reflected short wave (SW) radiation). But what can be causing this? Similarly, Loeb et al.
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