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Ozone pollution levels dropped early in pandemic
Ozone in the lower atmosphere fell by 7% on average across the Northern Hemisphere, new research finds.
- Air Quality
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Monsoon has limited impact on Colorado mountain streamflow
As snowpack in the Rocky Mountains declines with climate change, a new study warns that summertime rains are unlikely to significantly bolster stream levels.
- Water
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COVID-19 lockdowns temporarily raised global temperatures
The lockdowns and reduced societal activity related to the COVID-19 pandemic affected emissions of pollutants in ways that slightly warmed the planet for several months last year, according to new research led by NCAR.
- Climate
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New NCAR-Wyoming supercomputer to accelerate scientific discovery
NCAR's next supercomputer will advance Earth system science and help researchers better understand a range of phenomena that affect society.
- Supercomputing
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2020 was a record-breaking year for ocean heat
The temperatures in the upper 2,000 meters of the ocean hit a record high in 2020, according to a new analysis by a research team that included scientists from the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). The five hottest years for the upper ocean on record have all occurred since 2015.
- Climate