1. Arctic sea ice: Regional nuclear conflict could lead to extended global cooling

    Regional nuclear war would have global reach

    A nuclear exchange, even if limited to one region, would have severe atmospheric impacts.

    • Air Quality

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  2. Pollution above Asia: Layer in stratosphere may originate from global sources

    Stratospheric sulfates have human cause

    Scientists link coal, oil, and biomass to a layer of sulfates high above Asia.

    • Air Quality

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  3. Science diplomacy: Group photo of meeting at Hong Kong Meteorological Society

    Meteorology across the Taiwan Strait

    A recent conference marked the 25th anniversary of a crucial international meeting, organized with support from UCAR, that brought together atmospheric sciences from Taiwan and mainland China for the first time in decades.

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  4. UCAR renews agreement with NSF to manage NCAR: Photo of NCAR Mesa Lab

    UCAR renews agreement to manage NCAR

    UCAR has signed an agreement with NSF to renew its management of NCAR for five years

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  5. Midwest cold wave: Ice fog in frigid air produces sun dogs

    Cold but brief

    Last week’s Arctic outbreak brought some of the coldest air in decades across the U.S. Midwest and South. But interestingly, it didn’t last as long as historic cold waves of the late 20th century.

    • Climate

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